20:20 (I'm doing that comment as I watch thing again...) The first time I saw a huge flock of Budgies was driving between Longreach and Winton on my way to the (at the time) being constructed Century Zinc mine up North of Camoweal in the latish 90s. But there weren't hundreds. I'd estimate the flocks were easily in their thousands. But my memory may be exaggerating the numbers. But I remember huge clouds of them at sunset, flying like Starlings across the paddocks. An amazing sight.
17:15 These melons have high concentrations of a chemical that is toxic to most mammals. They somehow made their way to Australia around the same time as the Afghani folks were bringing camels into Australia. There is another, smaller melon that grows out West as well. I'm unsure about the edibility of the smaller one though. Up in the Far North, there is a small melon-type plant that the Chinese brought into Australia. It is ripe when the outer skin becomes hard and is edible once it falls from the vine. But it has more of a shell than a skin. Quite bland, but provides moisture and some vitamins and dietary fibre. I have no idea what they're called and have only ever tasted them a few times.
Your production values have jumped to another level, Wayne. Brilliant! The bog holes remind of my time out West in oil search. We bogged some LC utes to the tray at times. Mad deep stuff that might only be 30 metres wide but with no other route. Problem is, the bulldust becomes a soupy glue and just sucks vehicles in. Once again, Wayne, you've given us brilliant footage and a great story. Thank you.
Rig road is the best taken slow . Get out and spend a day walking around . Plenty of artefacts to see . I crossed it in 1996 ,the country changes soo much as well .
22:10 I'm going to talk to Dometic and recommend you as an ambassador! I am glad you're not 'sponsored' by Engel, and give your honest opinion. I'm certainly no expert but I've met and known a lot of off-roaders, tourists, and people who live off-grid. Engel is one brand that seems to evoke some rather negative comments and emotions. Oh, and I'm talking over 25+ years. Me? I'm povo. I've been running a Kings brand dual lid (reversible) dual-zone 75 litre fridge in my bus for close to 12 months now I think. It's on 240 of course but it has run flawlessly. I'll see what happens when I get on the road and it starts getting some bumps and grinds and runs on 12V. But for now, it has just about paid for itself already, and is only now building up a bit of frost. I'll give it a clean this weekend.
Hi Wayne I'm loving the content still heading off there next week so I'm very excited keep up the good work and I'm more likely see next video when I get back from the Simpson thanks for sharing and putting all your hard work into this video
I have done 12 crossings of the Simpson including a double crossing (Plus with a relation of one of the Simpson's who sponsored the Colson expedition ) & the only thing that really worried me was Mud!
Just discovered your channel yesterday Wayne. Love the content and your great steady approach. Sorry that your Engel fridge is a bother. I've had my 39 litre Engel for 23 years now and it hasn't missed a beat: top opening though! Safe travels, Antony.
So you’re packin one of the newer models there Antony 😂 I’ve got one here, it’s older than 30 years & it’s outlived 4 rigs, over 700,000km and been through Asia & the Middle East. I’m starting to think it’s going to outlive me 😂…….I vaguely remember it to be a 39 litre but I couldn’t be 100% sure. I’m going to build a new rig soon and am actually going to relegate it to the position as my secondary fridge……I just can’t travel without it, it’s become a bit of a lucky charm. I’m not really liking the front mount fridge but I appreciate why Wayne is running one.
That red country is great. Wayne, By the way the vehicle is bouncing around indicates a good load, but you are taking it slow to see what the desert has to offer. The trip will be a memory once home but I can tell you, a bit of red will fall or wash off the ute and those good times will come flooding back. Thanks.
Those “watermelons” are indigenous to South Africa. Their local name is karkoere. They are bitter as hel and readily crosses with watermelons. That is where the modern round watermelons come from. Much more hardy but never as nice as the old types. They are fed to cattle in drought, but can make the milk bitter too. They come up wild in our corn fields on the farm in SA.
Bugga all weight at the rear. As we walk up the rear steps into the camper it’s all open space. The majority of the weight is over the rear axle and forward of it.
Rippa vid. we'll be out there in 2 weeks and are getting a tad excited. Can I ask what date you were there please? Just wondering how wet it is out there
In regards to the bogged part. This is why tracks get destroyed. 4wds going in there when areas are wet. Parts of state/national parks are closing down tracks due to damaged done by 4wds. It's the morons going in parks when it's raining or been raining and rip up tracks.
totally agree, they completely fuk them up. My father used to do lots of inland trips...in a falcon 500, (not the Simpson) however all those places he used to go without incident are now 4wd only because of...the 4wheel drives.
You have obviously never driven the Simpson as the "tracks" change every year. ( If you drive the "Coldon Track" there is none). I have driven it 12 times.
20:20 (I'm doing that comment as I watch thing again...) The first time I saw a huge flock of Budgies was driving between Longreach and Winton on my way to the (at the time) being constructed Century Zinc mine up North of Camoweal in the latish 90s. But there weren't hundreds. I'd estimate the flocks were easily in their thousands. But my memory may be exaggerating the numbers. But I remember huge clouds of them at sunset, flying like Starlings across the paddocks. An amazing sight.
I worked on the border near Camoweal 10 years ago but never saw budgies. I remember it well due to the heat at the time.
17:15 These melons have high concentrations of a chemical that is toxic to most mammals. They somehow made their way to Australia around the same time as the Afghani folks were bringing camels into Australia. There is another, smaller melon that grows out West as well. I'm unsure about the edibility of the smaller one though.
Up in the Far North, there is a small melon-type plant that the Chinese brought into Australia. It is ripe when the outer skin becomes hard and is edible once it falls from the vine. But it has more of a shell than a skin. Quite bland, but provides moisture and some vitamins and dietary fibre. I have no idea what they're called and have only ever tasted them a few times.
Lol. I absolutely regretted licking that melon.
Your production values have jumped to another level, Wayne. Brilliant! The bog holes remind of my time out West in oil search. We bogged some LC utes to the tray at times. Mad deep stuff that might only be 30 metres wide but with no other route. Problem is, the bulldust becomes a soupy glue and just sucks vehicles in. Once again, Wayne, you've given us brilliant footage and a great story. Thank you.
Thanks Brad. Your comments make my day. Very much appreciated.
Great video Wayne thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thanks for watching David
Rig road is the best taken slow . Get out and spend a day walking around . Plenty of artefacts to see . I crossed it in 1996 ,the country changes soo much as well .
It’s a beautiful part of the world
22:10 I'm going to talk to Dometic and recommend you as an ambassador! I am glad you're not 'sponsored' by Engel, and give your honest opinion. I'm certainly no expert but I've met and known a lot of off-roaders, tourists, and people who live off-grid. Engel is one brand that seems to evoke some rather negative comments and emotions. Oh, and I'm talking over 25+ years. Me? I'm povo. I've been running a Kings brand dual lid (reversible) dual-zone 75 litre fridge in my bus for close to 12 months now I think. It's on 240 of course but it has run flawlessly. I'll see what happens when I get on the road and it starts getting some bumps and grinds and runs on 12V. But for now, it has just about paid for itself already, and is only now building up a bit of frost. I'll give it a clean this weekend.
Thanks Brad. I will never buy an upright Engel again that’s for certain
Very enjoyable Wayne. I've watched 1 & 2, number 3 to go.
Marty from Perth
Thanks for watching. Very much appreciated.
Great review.
Thanks Taste
Brilliant. I did the same with the Melon 🍈 yuck. Great work on the cameras and commentary, Annie included
Thanks David.
I did it last year in the middle of all that rain they got
The lake crossings were horrid
Great stories come from that type of experience
Hi Wayne I'm loving the content still heading off there next week so I'm very excited keep up the good work and I'm more likely see next video when I get back from the Simpson thanks for sharing and putting all your hard work into this video
Have a great trip Ed. Take care
I'm really enjoying this series mate. well done.
Thanks 4CH.
What an episode epic recovery nice footage greetings from South Africa
Thanks Shaun
I have done 12 crossings of the Simpson including a double crossing (Plus with a relation of one of the Simpson's who sponsored the Colson expedition ) & the only thing that really worried me was Mud!
It’s an awesome place.
Just discovered your channel yesterday Wayne. Love the content and your great steady approach. Sorry that your Engel fridge is a bother. I've had my 39 litre Engel for 23 years now and it hasn't missed a beat: top opening though! Safe travels, Antony.
Agree top opening Engels are very good. Had one for a very long time. Thinking I just scored a lemon with this one.
So you’re packin one of the newer models there Antony 😂 I’ve got one here, it’s older than 30 years & it’s outlived 4 rigs, over 700,000km and been through Asia & the Middle East. I’m starting to think it’s going to outlive me 😂…….I vaguely remember it to be a 39 litre but I couldn’t be 100% sure. I’m going to build a new rig soon and am actually going to relegate it to the position as my secondary fridge……I just can’t travel without it, it’s become a bit of a lucky charm.
I’m not really liking the front mount fridge but I appreciate why Wayne is running one.
That red country is great.
Wayne,
By the way the vehicle is bouncing around indicates a good load, but you are taking it slow to see what the desert has to offer.
The trip will be a memory once home but I can tell you, a bit of red will fall or wash off the ute and those good times will come flooding back. Thanks.
It was truly awesome Robert. Already planning the next
Great video enjoying the series
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
Another fantastic edit mate. I’m really enjoying it. Very much looking forward to tackling a similar trip in the future.
Thanks AP. Already planning the next.
Just found your channel, great content. It’s a while since I traveled the inland so brings back great memories. I’ve subscribed
Appreciate your support.
Good job
Thanks Annie
those melons you were licking are paddy melons, introduced to Aust by the Gahns for food for the camel trains
It was very ordinary. Feel sorry for the camels 🐪
Thanks for watching.
Those “watermelons” are indigenous to South Africa. Their local name is karkoere. They are bitter as hel and readily crosses with watermelons. That is where the modern round watermelons come from. Much more hardy but never as nice as the old types. They are fed to cattle in drought, but can make the milk bitter too. They come up wild in our corn fields on the farm in SA.
Thanks for the info Paul. Absolutely everywhere through the desert
Hi what lock knife is that? Thanks
I have a buck knife and a leatherman
Lovely Vid lovely looking country, That setup on the back of your 4wd got a bit of overhang but
Bugga all weight at the rear. As we walk up the rear steps into the camper it’s all open space. The majority of the weight is over the rear axle and forward of it.
If only 1 truck ? How y help your ?and keep drive ?
Not sure what your asking
@@SlideOnCampingAustralia 1 truck ? can y ride ?that sit.? I go by mine ? How y?
Go Bushman upright Fridge or the Kings copy.
I need to do something. That one is driving me crazy
Rippa vid. we'll be out there in 2 weeks and are getting a tad excited.
Can I ask what date you were there please?
Just wondering how wet it is out there
First two weeks of May.
Have a great trip
@@SlideOnCampingAustralia great thanks for the info. We plan on seeing Lake Eyre as I understand it's full of water which is pretty rare.
Thanks again
Is that the guy from the TV show?
Not sure what he does. Was an acquaintance, didn’t travel with him.
In regards to the bogged part. This is why tracks get destroyed. 4wds going in there when areas are wet. Parts of state/national parks are closing down tracks due to damaged done by 4wds. It's the morons going in parks when it's raining or been raining and rip up tracks.
Thanks for watching
totally agree, they completely fuk them up. My father used to do lots of inland trips...in a falcon 500, (not the Simpson) however all those places he used to go without incident are now 4wd only because of...the 4wheel drives.
You have obviously never driven the Simpson as the "tracks" change every year. ( If you drive the "Coldon Track" there is none).
I have driven it 12 times.
15psi
Not sure what this group were running in their tyres. But mine the Dmax through this part of the desert I run 27 rear and 19 front. Hot temp pressure.
@@SlideOnCampingAustralia yeah very sloppy
@@SlideOnCampingAustralia also I like coz u guys are professionals you put the winch hook on the right way meat down !
heaps good video ! wow! those melons !! who would of thought !! congrats on your trip ! nicely done !
@@brentmcd12 it sure was
Get a Bushman
Okay