Of course it did. But what is wrong with getting a bit stuck? What is wrong with not getting through on the first attempt? I don't get why people are so serious about this. People treat it like failure. Getting so badly bogged that we would need help from others to get out is failure. Having fun isn't failure!
I have watched a later video in this trip where you talked about the reasons you don't want to tow a camper trailer, but I wonder if in situations like this, it might be advantageous to have the weight of your accommodation over a third axle. Would having that additional flotation have made tracks like that easy enough that you would have got to the camp you wanted?
I almost spat out some of my beer. "This is not Discovery Channel! If we don't get out of the riverbed in the next ten minutes, we're gonna die!" Truer words Thanks for that, and all the rest.
Sorry to disrupt your theories Andrew but the out side of a bend in the river has less soft sand than the inside. Sand bars are always on the inside of a bend because the water slows down in velocity dropping it's load. Think of it like the inside tyre when turning.
Only thing what might even make ground more soft and deeper on the outside curve of rivers falling dry half of the time is the fact that there (outcurve) it flows the most amount of time, and it does deepen because of that.
I love how she see the world and her gorgeous mind makes vivid imaginations. Maxtracks are like crocodiles, the tree is like a dragon, and many more! Adorable!
@@godisaliveglobalismisdead8819 I'd suggest a local 4x4 club - Land rover, Toyota, Jeep. Ask them if, for their next meet, they wouldn't mind taking you tagging along. I'm sure they will. This makes for a great day out and all you need is basically to be helped into the car where you can remain for the day. It is better than a multi day trip where facilities etc become a headache 👍🏿
Beautifully shot. The river bed was an excellent example of the weight problems with this vehicle - especially compared with a trailer. With a trailer you can always de-hitch and get the tow vehicle out and then recover the trailer. However, with this set-up once stuck, you are seriously stuck. It is just too heavy, perhaps it should be called the 'Hippo'??
Ray Mears top tip. Tie your max tracks to the "trailing" tow hitch with a long length of paracord. When you're out, keep driving and they will follow you!
I just loop the tie down straps through the max tracks holes. It’s a simple process to pull them out after use. The straps are neon green and easy to see in sand and mud.
Watching you both together is such a delight..... after (god knows how long) you both still enjoy each other's company..... unlike my parents who just hate each other, are miserable and crabby and sadly I am stuck in between them as I am an unofficial carer for both.... Please adopt me and rescue me from this misery......
So great to see more of Gwen on these trips. She adds so much to the channel and it is wonderful to see adventures like these being enjoyed by a couple just relishing the experience.
Your video is so much better with your wife there. The banter back and forth just makes for a great watch. Keep up the good work guys looking forward to the next episode 👍
Some people drive to get stuck, when on your own far from civilisation you avoid it but whatever you drive offroad you are eventually going to get bogged and need to get out. Thank you for demonstrating just one such occurance and why sand tracks are not there just to look good. In my humble experience, the most important thing when driving off road is to make good decisions as you need to be aware of the dangers, know your situation and consider the ability of your vehicle and your decision not to cross the river bed was just such an example of your off road driving skills. great video as always thank you.
Andrew.. the new vehicle is so heavy. 600-700kg heavier than the troppy when that was loaded up which definitely doesn't help in the sand. You're tyres don't look like they're at 10-12psi which again would help. I'm looking forward to seeing your opinion on the situation in a later video.
There is something magic in the Australian bush, there is no need to find a campsite with views just a beautiful tree with parrots do it very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Possibly one of the best shows to date and I've seen them all, thank you. You really showed your passion for what you/we do in building and overlanding in our vehicles. Good on you. PS.... you've got to get hold of a Grenadier and covert to an overlander.
Absolutely beautiful photography; I love the colours of our Australian bush, its unique sounds and spectacle, big sky country etc. Aren't we just so incredibly fortunate to live in a country as Australia that affords so much as well? I congratulate you both anyway on your courage, noting that in difficult terrain (as in the excessively soft sanded parts), it can take wisdom to know when not to push one's self, a reality not easily understood by all who soon find themselves in trouble. I think your style of camping/travelling/adventuring surpasses everything else, beats 5 star resorts etc by a long shot. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are just magical!
Finally Andrew got stuck. All that recovery gear and never even pushed the troopy to use it. Kind of glad to see this as its helpful to see a realistic situation. Usually youtubers will show off and get bogged on purpose to do an extreme recovery that no sane person would ever attempt.
If we don't get out of that riverbed within the next ten minutes we gonna die - no, keep it boring! That's like going sailing: adventures are for the worst prepared.
I used to love your old how to videos and this episode was just a good how to sand driving. Your explain actions and reasoning why and why not are really well done and will hopefully guide me in similar situations. Thank you.
Tim . I get a giggle by it myself and love the diversity.Bangers and mash has done us proud for years now but I'm still willing to try borewars , chakaluk and Mrs balls chutney.Its the melting pot that's made us who we are today.LOL
Fantastic as always Andrew, it is so refreshing to be able to still see parts of our fabulous planet that remains free from the evil touch. Stay safe and well guys. Safe onward journey. Greetings from Cumbria in the UK.
I know you have said before that you like to travel alone but geez mate, Gwen adds so much! The banter between you two is classic. “I am not digging!”, I cracked up! You guys are the best.
I normally do not make comments, But you sir and ma’am are my inspiration to build and take my family out to the country side of the Philippines and USA. I watch your videos everyday and its inspiring to see you what you do and your passion.
G'day Andrew & Gwen, (I hope the spelling was right) It's a great series Mate & were enjoying it almost as much as you did experiencing it live. I must say that your attitude, thought process & consideration of the Tourer was a refreshing change & an important point & on what Overland Touring is all about. We also do our touring based very much along the same line's & hopefully with this approach coming from you more people will adopt it as well. When browsing UA-cam for Overland or Touring video's one of the most popular line's of thought & driving style is to "SEND IT" , I think you understand what I have been trying to say & point out anyway. Safe Touring to You Both Mate, Steve.
watching the two of you is an inspiration to do better while we camp as a couple. i can tend to be a lil short tempered and you show me how to roll with the punches. you two our a wonderful couple. very much brought me back to the channel.
Great entertainment and as always the photography is amazing. It was reassuring to see how long it took to select the best camp site as it brought back “fond” camping memories over the years. From time to time you had us laughing and I reckon that means your trip is a great one. Safe travels.
Absolutely love you're videos. Your builds and trips are such an inspiration for my own Lexus GX470 build and trips in the outback of Oregon in the U.S. and I really enjoy seeing the wonderful relationship that you two obviously have. Great job! I always look forward to the next video!
The look every male gets when ever the mrs is in the car and some sketchy 4wd track is coming up. Male says "we can make it" the female just gives a look and rolls her eyes..... every man knows that look from the passenger seat 😂
Who hasn't got bogged in river sand ? ... can be much softer than Qld beach sand. I would suggest that a river flows fastest in the middle on a straight section and slower on the edges due to friction - based on my experience as a kayaker. Really enjoying your non-tourist version of WA.
What I love about these videos is the fact that it isn't about showy 4wdriving and splashing through puddles. It is about the adventure. That is why we do it ourselves. We are on night 8 of what was supposed to be a 14 night trip and we are sadly aborting. Our camper trailer has done nothing but cause trouble on this trip but happily the 4x4 is now almost ready for solo adventures. It is a bit mind boggling but it took us almost 4 HOURS to pack up this morning, argh! All that time wasted. The camper is going to be up for sale very soon I think. So yes I do agree about NOT TOWING, I have had quite enough of it now.
Don’t you just love Australian trees. Stark white, silver grey and creme and blue green against a cobolt blue sky. It is interesting Andrew and Gwen learning the subtle differences camping in different countries. I would love to learn to travel and camp in Africa with you. So many things are just ever so slightly different. I have been watching the way you first approach some situations with your very extensive experience and thinking well, I wouldn’t do it that way but you usually get it right on the second try. Not the tenth! Interesting your thoughts on towing. I used a roof top for many years and then changed to a hard floor camper. Currently have a Conqueror UEV490 and will be changing out to a bigger hybrid to live in for the first 3 years of retirement. Your points on towing are correct of course, but moving the weight into the car also limits where you can go. As you say, “Everything is a compromise”. One piece of advice I would offer you though if you will accept it. Never ever ever camp in a creek bed. Australia is, as you say, very big and it may have rained 1000 kilometres away a week ago. You and your camp may well get washed away under a starry sky. Happened many times in the past.
The second 'Pizza Delivery' campsite was just gorgeous; peace, tranquility, and a good supply of firewood, doesn't get much better than that !!. Cheers and stay safe.
All good content. Getting a little stuck is fun. Getting badly stuck isn't fun. As for camper trailers, I understand your points Andrew. Your points actually made me think that having a trailer makes the most sense when traveling in a group. Put the vehicle with the trailer in the middle somewhere so if it gets stuck there are vehicles on either end that can help. Having a vehicle behind that trailer can also provide communication on what the trailer is doing.
Such a great vid, Gwynie please accompany Andrew on more trips, you are so damn funny and I laugh every time you have a wise crack at him! At the end of the episode you were talking about the bloke asking for help with the fire... One of the hardest phrases one will ever say is "I need help" The day we don't make a mistake is the day we don't actually learn anything...
Hi Andrew / Gwen. Loving the show as always but!!!!! I don't care if it's the hottest driest summer ever recorded. Camping in a river bed; where a mid summer thunderstorm 200 hundred kilometres inland can bring a torrent of water through your camp in the wee hours of the morning is a very bad a potentially deadly idea. I know because I've seen it happen. Camped at Minilya bridge high on the riverbank it didn't matter that the sound of the rushing water woke us from our swages and we stood staring at the torrents of water, logs and brush in the moon light as a 3 foot high wave of water and debris went bowling down the river course. The storm was so far away we didn't hear any thunder and saw no lighting but from that night to this I never camp in river beds. I would like to respectfully suggest that you and any of your fans never do again either. Travel safe
Yes, the rain can fall a long way off with pure blue skies over you and camping in a river bed is always something I will avoid. Just not worth the risk.
Stephen Hutton, Andrew is once again demonstrating his limited experience. YES he makes lots of videos and is exceptionaly good at marketing himself, but his time on the ground is limited. He is a liability, he is exactly the kind of bloke who we end up having to rescue every year in WA. He has no idea of just how dangerous it is to solo travel in remote Western Aust, has zero concept of how difficult it is to find someone, when we have no idea of their iteniary or route of travel. He will come undone and the worst of it is people watch his videos and think its easy to follow his example. Not cool and very poorly executed.
Its heavy, its a grey nomad tourer.. Bitumen lap, a bit of gravel, and light sand..basically its a cruiser with a caravan on the back.. most people tow the van/camper so once at a location they shed the weight and can prop let explore. Having said that, its got everything. If it’s your thing it would be a great set up.. would make it super easy and comfortable.
Compare it to a 4wd and a van because basically it falls into this category because of its useless off road ability due to the weight and the platform. Costs more than a 200 series and semi offroad 19ft van with all the fruit. The dream tourer is good for 1.5 people. 200 series a family or very comfortable couple traveling. unhook the van and away you go for the day.
That kangaroo on the road .... may it rest in ‘pieces’ 😆😆😉👍 Great video mate, enjoy seeing other parts this great country of ours. I do like your comparison of towing a trailer and not towing - like everything, each has its advantage and disadvantage. Me personally, I’d probably tow because things like when we you get bogged in sand, you can unhitch the trailer and work around it, or having to level the car every time you want to sleep in the canopy would do my head in, that extra weight of these huge canopies I believe can limit your slow incline Rick crawling abilities but then it’s mainly a tourer so horses for courses..... I guess that’s the wonderful thing, we’re all different and everyone has their ideal setup.....that’s what makes this industry / hobby / sport so darn interesting and exciting 👍👍👍
Getting bogged is the directly related to weight per tyre for a given vehicle. A light trailer with the same living accomodation would solve this by spreading the weight over 6 wheels. It's wasn't lack of traction that stopped you, it was digging into the sand that stopped you. Your nature photography is absolutely superb Andrew. Just magnificent.
Proper wide tires (also larger?) and lower pressures (I would go down to maybe 10psi to overcome that if needed) would have also helped. Look at a side image of the truck, it's immediately obvious that it has tires too small for such a behemoth that pretends to tackle any kind of offroading beyond a simple dirt track.
He talked about building a heavy truck and why he picked the troopy, I think he needs to shed some serious weights. What is the difference in weight between the American offroad campers and this one. For me the American ones are nicer to live in it.
Lurking crocodiles....I was thinking the same thing. Big fan Andrew, and it's always a bonus when you have your wonderful wife and kids in the videos. Thanks for making my nights in the the sleeper of my truck more bearable. Happy travels, mate.
Gwen is a superstar! I love her sense of humor, dynamic, insight and she def contributes to making your videos that much more entertaining and enjoyable... Gwen FTW!
I remember watching that episode when the guy asked "how to make a fire". When I told my wife her reaction was the same as Gwen. "At least he asked". If most men stick the pride in their pocket and ask things will go much smoother and easier but most men's reaction is "hold my beer and watch this!!"🤦♂️
This is awesome .. and thoroughly addictive viewing .. just thankyou for bringing this world to light, your adventures are much appreciated, in current times especially 🌈🌅🍻
Gee that's a nice colour, said no one ever. On a serious note, the Sub's back! YAY! On an even more serious note, another great vid. Well done. Here in Vic I'll continue to live my adventures through you guys...
The show has changed since you wife has started coming along, not better and not worse it has just changed. Still a very enjoyable piece of escapism for wet and dreary Ireland. Keep up the great work!
Great video, the risk assessments were sound. When you’re travelling as a solo vehicle, especially with a loved one you travel safely by erring on the side of caution. Less stress and a more enjoyable trip. We all know how ‘one last hill’ tends to end
Gwynn asking "why do we do this again?" and Andrew responding with "cause we wanna get over there" was just a perfect summation of the yearning we all have. I'm never quite sure why I want to go "there", and often I get myself in trouble attempting to go "there", but I know something is driving me to go "there". If I don't go I'll always wonder. Love the episode and the new truck.
Regardless of some critiquing the truck looks amazing, have fallen in love with that colour combo 🤘 After that all I hear is, Im not digging! then Andrew, what, what? reply, nothing! lmao 🤣 Awesome adventure guys, good to see both of you out there in the outback..
Have to grin with Gwen! Get that real feeling that you care and not wanting to take to much chances with her in mind, though she is doing a lot of exercise filming. The map is a absolute winner for us to know where and there. Thank,s.
We met you folks at Overland Expo West. Just can't get enough of your stories. And it is great to see Gwen out there with you. Two minds, one heart! You are the best!!!
It’s great to be on this journey with you both... trucks behaving well so what more could you ask for! So pleased you named a camp site after the Downtown... nice touch 😀.
I love it! Western Australia is gorgeous. Definitely on my travel list. And no worries about the sand bogging, the sand on Southeastern US beaches is very thick. Had to help two guys, this past weekend, with recovery. Even one with a broken push button 4 Lo and Hi on his GMC. That why I prefer my mechanical shift 4WD.
Andrew isn’t this part 3?? You have two videos named as part 4 this and the windmills and took me a while to find the whole sequence... would be great if you included the links for the other videos in the description. On other matters! Could you recommend an online basic mechanic course. I have a Defender 110 2.4 Puma but my mechanics knowledge is limited however I consider myself skilled on handwork of all types so I bet I could learn fast! Love your channel and builds! Keep the good work
One suggestion of a modification Have some way of attaching your rear mud flaps to the underside of your under tray lockers to keep them out of your way when reversing through soft sand or digging yourself out. I suggest two strips of stainless steel pop riveted either side of the rubber flap. Then stick some strong neodymium magnets inside the lockers so that the flaps will stick to the when needed. Or more basically a length of chain that can attach to a discrete hook somewhere.
Nice, I watch it full screen every time! Andrew, what about mounting a level on the side and the back of the truck so you can always tell if it is level?
Hi Andrew. I’m guessing you know this little trick. For levelling up in sandy camp. Rather than going to the trouble of packing the wheels with Maxtrax, try digging small holes for the high wheels to drop into. It actually could work to Gwynn’s advantage too making it a bit lower. Loving the trip.
G’day Andrew, don’t often comment but I need to thank you for passing on your knowledge. I watched your recent videos but I learnt most from your 2nd channel where you give guidance into the artistry of editing and storytelling. Love that stuff. I now have a hobby that pays for itself. My UA-cam channel has just past 12000 subscribers and in a significant way that’s thanks to you. Very much appreciated. Wayne Groomes. Land and Bay Fishing.
This was really good. Very professional portraying. This kind of programs i would like to see in Finnish TV, to relax an enjoy. Very good quality. Thank you Andrew, thank you you tube
Wonderful video. So much space all to yourselves and just taking it easy at your own pace. The Maxtrax are just awesome, need to get some for our project too.
Loved the Unimog reference :) I pretty much have the Unimog version of your rig. Pop top camper on the back. It does weigh 9 tonnes though so it's very hard to recover if it does get bogged......
Think twice in thick sand and on the beach Andrew, its a heavy vehicle. Daai graaf en maxtrax gaan jou besig hou. Looks very comfortable and convenient, one has to compromise some things I suppose.
👀sand. Tyres immediately go down...
not “shall we try”
Experience should have nudged you 😂
Of course it did. But what is wrong with getting a bit stuck? What is wrong with not getting through on the first attempt? I don't get why people are so serious about this. People treat it like failure. Getting so badly bogged that we would need help from others to get out is failure. Having fun isn't failure!
I have watched a later video in this trip where you talked about the reasons you don't want to tow a camper trailer, but I wonder if in situations like this, it might be advantageous to have the weight of your accommodation over a third axle.
Would having that additional flotation have made tracks like that easy enough that you would have got to the camp you wanted?
i used to go out in the pursuit of getting stuck. Its the most fun....when planned! :D
I almost spat out some of my beer. "This is not Discovery Channel! If we don't get out of the riverbed in the next ten minutes, we're gonna die!" Truer words
Thanks for that, and all the rest.
That was super mega funny! I was drinking my coffee :))) so we were in the same situation (it is morning in Romania).
Loving Gwen on show, a spirited adventurer in her own right. That last spot on the river is exactly that, spot on.
Sorry to disrupt your theories Andrew but the out side of a bend in the river has less soft sand than the inside. Sand bars are always on the inside of a bend because the water slows down in velocity dropping it's load. Think of it like the inside tyre when turning.
Only thing what might even make ground more soft and deeper on the outside curve of rivers falling dry half of the time is the fact that there (outcurve) it flows the most amount of time, and it does deepen because of that.
I love how she see the world and her gorgeous mind makes vivid imaginations. Maxtracks are like crocodiles, the tree is like a dragon, and many more! Adorable!
I’m a paraplegic and have been pretty much stuck inside for the last 6 years.. my heart literally fuckinh cries out to see places this beautiful
Instead of making excuses just get out and do it then
God is alive! Amen. I hope you get to see some of this soon.
@@kobushauman3310 thanks me too friend
@@godisaliveglobalismisdead8819 I'd suggest a local 4x4 club - Land rover, Toyota, Jeep. Ask them if, for their next meet, they wouldn't mind taking you tagging along. I'm sure they will. This makes for a great day out and all you need is basically to be helped into the car where you can remain for the day. It is better than a multi day trip where facilities etc become a headache 👍🏿
Beautifully shot.
The river bed was an excellent example of the weight problems with this vehicle - especially compared with a trailer.
With a trailer you can always de-hitch and get the tow vehicle out and then recover the trailer. However, with this set-up once stuck, you are seriously stuck.
It is just too heavy, perhaps it should be called the 'Hippo'??
the chemistry between you two is superb. this is a pleasure to watch Andrew! Incredibly well shot too! Cheers from KENYA!
Ray Mears top tip.
Tie your max tracks to the "trailing" tow hitch with a long length of paracord.
When you're out, keep driving and they will follow you!
I just loop the tie down straps through the max tracks holes. It’s a simple process to pull them out after use. The straps are neon green and easy to see in sand and mud.
Plus drop more air.
Gwynn and Andrew, that was better than most BBC documentaries I’ve ever seen ❤️
Watching you both together is such a delight..... after (god knows how long) you both still enjoy each other's company..... unlike my parents who just hate each other, are miserable and crabby and sadly I am stuck in between them as I am an unofficial carer for both.... Please adopt me and rescue me from this misery......
HAHA! Me too!
So great to see more of Gwen on these trips. She adds so much to the channel and it is wonderful to see adventures like these being enjoyed by a couple just relishing the experience.
Your video is so much better with your wife there. The banter back and forth just makes for a great watch. Keep up the good work guys looking forward to the next episode 👍
Some people drive to get stuck, when on your own far from civilisation you avoid it but whatever you drive offroad you are eventually going to get bogged and need to get out. Thank you for demonstrating just one such occurance and why sand tracks are not there just to look good. In my humble experience, the most important thing when driving off road is to make good decisions as you need to be aware of the dangers, know your situation and consider the ability of your vehicle and your decision not to cross the river bed was just such an example of your off road driving skills. great video as always thank you.
paul hughes : Well said !!, cheers
Andrew.. the new vehicle is so heavy. 600-700kg heavier than the troppy when that was loaded up which definitely doesn't help in the sand.
You're tyres don't look like they're at 10-12psi which again would help.
I'm looking forward to seeing your opinion on the situation in a later video.
There is something magic in the Australian bush, there is no need to find a campsite with views just a beautiful tree with parrots do it very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Possibly one of the best shows to date and I've seen them all, thank you. You really showed your passion for what you/we do in building and overlanding in our vehicles. Good on you.
PS.... you've got to get hold of a Grenadier and covert to an overlander.
The car's too heavy for my liking, but that's just me. I prefer a light off road trailer, not had a problem. Anyway, thanks for posting.
Everything about this video represents the meaning of life. Truly beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful photography; I love the colours of our Australian bush, its unique sounds and spectacle, big sky country etc. Aren't we just so incredibly fortunate to live in a country as Australia that affords so much as well? I congratulate you both anyway on your courage, noting that in difficult terrain (as in the excessively soft sanded parts), it can take wisdom to know when not to push one's self, a reality not easily understood by all who soon find themselves in trouble. I think your style of camping/travelling/adventuring surpasses everything else, beats 5 star resorts etc by a long shot. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are just magical!
Awesome scenery and such an epic truck! Enjoyed the addition of Gwen on this trip...keep up the good work!
"I'm not digging!"
"What did you say?"
"Nothing!"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Finally Andrew got stuck. All that recovery gear and never even pushed the troopy to use it. Kind of glad to see this as its helpful to see a realistic situation. Usually youtubers will show off and get bogged on purpose to do an extreme recovery that no sane person would ever attempt.
If we don't get out of that riverbed within the next ten minutes we gonna die - no, keep it boring! That's like going sailing: adventures are for the worst prepared.
I used to love your old how to videos and this episode was just a good how to sand driving. Your explain actions and reasoning why and why not are really well done and will hopefully guide me in similar situations. Thank you.
What a beautiful little film. The photography, the story telling, the camaraderie and giggles between the two of you. A true love story!
Andrew surely you’ve been in Oz long enough to pronounce our places correctly: ‘Pil-bara’ geezus, try ‘Pilbra’ mate 😄
Lol
Tim . I get a giggle by it myself and love the diversity.Bangers and mash has done us proud for years now but I'm still willing to try borewars , chakaluk and Mrs balls chutney.Its the melting pot that's made us who we are today.LOL
You should have gone for it. That's why you built it.👍
Fantastic as always Andrew, it is so refreshing to be able to still see parts of our fabulous planet that remains free from the evil touch.
Stay safe and well guys. Safe onward journey.
Greetings from Cumbria in the UK.
I know you have said before that you like to travel alone but geez mate, Gwen adds so much! The banter between you two is classic. “I am not digging!”, I cracked up! You guys are the best.
Thank you both for taking us to those wonderful places. So peaceful
I am impressed that from out in the bush, you obtained footage from 2 years ago and edited it into this video! Fabulous!
ah - finally! The "HMS Kettle Queen" hits its first sandbank! Good first recovery practice ;-) Great video as usual, Andrew!
I normally do not make comments, But you sir and ma’am are my inspiration to build and take my family out to the country side of the Philippines and USA. I watch your videos everyday and its inspiring to see you what you do and your passion.
G'day Andrew & Gwen, (I hope the spelling was right) It's a great series Mate & were enjoying it almost as much as you did experiencing it live.
I must say that your attitude, thought process & consideration of the Tourer was a refreshing change & an important point & on what
Overland Touring is all about.
We also do our touring based very much along the same line's & hopefully with this approach coming from you more people will adopt it as well.
When browsing UA-cam for Overland or Touring video's one of the most popular line's of thought & driving style is to "SEND IT" ,
I think you understand what I have been trying to say & point out anyway.
Safe Touring to You Both Mate, Steve.
I must admit Andrew, your the most blessed man in the world!
"Map of Madagascar" Got me real good ahahah!
and I was okay so thats Australia’s other name. Mind you I live in Arizona
Yep I literally laughed out loud.
@@whyzed250 same here
watching the two of you is an inspiration to do better while we camp as a couple. i can tend to be a lil short tempered and you show me how to roll with the punches. you two our a wonderful couple. very much brought me back to the channel.
Great entertainment and as always the photography is amazing. It was reassuring to see how long it took to select the best camp site as it brought back “fond” camping memories over the years. From time to time you had us laughing and I reckon that means your trip is a great one. Safe travels.
We campers do it because it's there and the adventure. Good video Andrew, keeping it real in the bush.
Love it Andrew. Your so right about compromise. When choosing and building up your vehicle. 👍
Absolutely love you're videos. Your builds and trips are such an inspiration for my own Lexus GX470 build and trips in the outback of Oregon in the U.S. and I really enjoy seeing the wonderful relationship that you two obviously have. Great job! I always look forward to the next video!
Thank you! This is by far the best and most enjoyable viewing I've done for a long time, keep up the excellent work!
The look every male gets when ever the mrs is in the car and some sketchy 4wd track is coming up. Male says "we can make it" the female just gives a look and rolls her eyes..... every man knows that look from the passenger seat 😂
That "I gonna film You digging but won't dig myself!" - kinda look ....
you mean ''the ejector seat''
PSSSST dont tell my wifey thats what I Call it! HAHA
@@BushmanAOD oo7 reference 😅
Who hasn't got bogged in river sand ? ... can be much softer than Qld beach sand. I would suggest that a river flows fastest in the middle on a straight section and slower on the edges due to friction - based on my experience as a kayaker. Really enjoying your non-tourist version of WA.
What I love about these videos is the fact that it isn't about showy 4wdriving and splashing through puddles. It is about the adventure. That is why we do it ourselves. We are on night 8 of what was supposed to be a 14 night trip and we are sadly aborting. Our camper trailer has done nothing but cause trouble on this trip but happily the 4x4 is now almost ready for solo adventures. It is a bit mind boggling but it took us almost 4 HOURS to pack up this morning, argh! All that time wasted. The camper is going to be up for sale very soon I think. So yes I do agree about NOT TOWING, I have had quite enough of it now.
Don’t you just love Australian trees. Stark white, silver grey and creme and blue green against a cobolt blue sky. It is interesting Andrew and Gwen learning the subtle differences camping in different countries. I would love to learn to travel and camp in Africa with you. So many things are just ever so slightly different. I have been watching the way you first approach some situations with your very extensive experience and thinking well, I wouldn’t do it that way but you usually get it right on the second try. Not the tenth! Interesting your thoughts on towing. I used a roof top for many years and then changed to a hard floor camper. Currently have a Conqueror UEV490 and will be changing out to a bigger hybrid to live in for the first 3 years of retirement. Your points on towing are correct of course, but moving the weight into the car also limits where you can go. As you say, “Everything is a compromise”. One piece of advice I would offer you though if you will accept it. Never ever ever camp in a creek bed. Australia is, as you say, very big and it may have rained 1000 kilometres away a week ago. You and your camp may well get washed away under a starry sky. Happened many times in the past.
Yes , Never camp in a riverbed in Australia.. Dry season or not !
The 'Travel Buddy' is a great little product that heats and cooks food and is Australian made.
Buy Australian!
The second 'Pizza Delivery' campsite was just gorgeous; peace, tranquility, and a good supply of firewood, doesn't get much better than that !!. Cheers and stay safe.
i did laugh at the uber eats ?? quip
Your videos have always had great production but I think they're getting even better. Excellent
Thanks for sharing
My wife and myself lived in the pilbara for so long as we watch this it feels like we are going home thanks the video is awesome
All good content. Getting a little stuck is fun. Getting badly stuck isn't fun. As for camper trailers, I understand your points Andrew. Your points actually made me think that having a trailer makes the most sense when traveling in a group. Put the vehicle with the trailer in the middle somewhere so if it gets stuck there are vehicles on either end that can help. Having a vehicle behind that trailer can also provide communication on what the trailer is doing.
Your videos are great on the big screen. And so much better with the two of you. Thanks.
Such a great vid, Gwynie please accompany Andrew on more trips, you are so damn funny and I laugh every time you have a wise crack at him! At the end of the episode you were talking about the bloke asking for help with the fire... One of the hardest phrases one will ever say is "I need help" The day we don't make a mistake is the day we don't actually learn anything...
Hi Andrew / Gwen. Loving the show as always but!!!!! I don't care if it's the hottest driest summer ever recorded. Camping in a river bed; where a mid summer thunderstorm 200 hundred kilometres inland can bring a torrent of water through your camp in the wee hours of the morning is a very bad a potentially deadly idea. I know because I've seen it happen. Camped at Minilya bridge high on the riverbank it didn't matter that the sound of the rushing water woke us from our swages and we stood staring at the torrents of water, logs and brush in the moon light as a 3 foot high wave of water and debris went bowling down the river course. The storm was so far away we didn't hear any thunder and saw no lighting but from that night to this I never camp in river beds. I would like to respectfully suggest that you and any of your fans never do again either. Travel safe
You beat me to it, actually surprised Andrew camped there.
Yes, the rain can fall a long way off with pure blue skies over you and camping in a river bed is always something I will avoid. Just not worth the risk.
Yeah agree with this 100%. one of the big points to remember. Never camp on river beds. And never camp under big branches among many others points.
@@AdventuringPals hmmm.....good tip!
Stephen Hutton, Andrew is once again demonstrating his limited experience. YES he makes lots of videos and is exceptionaly good at marketing himself, but his time on the ground is limited. He is a liability, he is exactly the kind of bloke who we end up having to rescue every year in WA. He has no idea of just how dangerous it is to solo travel in remote Western Aust, has zero concept of how difficult it is to find someone, when we have no idea of their iteniary or route of travel. He will come undone and the worst of it is people watch his videos and think its easy to follow his example. Not cool and very poorly executed.
Its heavy, its a grey nomad tourer.. Bitumen lap, a bit of gravel, and light sand..basically its a cruiser with a caravan on the back.. most people tow the van/camper so once at a location they shed the weight and can prop let explore.
Having said that, its got everything. If it’s your thing it would be a great set up.. would make it super easy and comfortable.
Compare it to a 4wd and a van because basically it falls into this category because of its useless off road ability due to the weight and the platform.
Costs more than a 200 series and semi offroad 19ft van with all the fruit.
The dream tourer is good for 1.5 people.
200 series a family or very comfortable couple traveling.
unhook the van and away you go for the day.
That kangaroo on the road .... may it rest in ‘pieces’ 😆😆😉👍
Great video mate, enjoy seeing other parts this great country of ours.
I do like your comparison of towing a trailer and not towing - like everything, each has its advantage and disadvantage.
Me personally, I’d probably tow because things like when we you get bogged in sand, you can unhitch the trailer and work around it, or having to level the car every time you want to sleep in the canopy would do my head in, that extra weight of these huge canopies I believe can limit your slow incline Rick crawling abilities but then it’s mainly a tourer so horses for courses.....
I guess that’s the wonderful thing, we’re all different and everyone has their ideal setup.....that’s what makes this industry / hobby / sport so darn interesting and exciting 👍👍👍
That's Awesome, and what a way to showcase the off road utility and prowess of that incredible Land Cruiser! 👏👏👏😎
Getting bogged is the directly related to weight per tyre for a given vehicle. A light trailer with the same living accomodation would solve this by spreading the weight over 6 wheels. It's wasn't lack of traction that stopped you, it was digging into the sand that stopped you. Your nature photography is absolutely superb Andrew. Just magnificent.
Proper wide tires (also larger?) and lower pressures (I would go down to maybe 10psi to overcome that if needed) would have also helped. Look at a side image of the truck, it's immediately obvious that it has tires too small for such a behemoth that pretends to tackle any kind of offroading beyond a simple dirt track.
100% - that truck is a bit heavy I think
He talked about building a heavy truck and why he picked the troopy, I think he needs to shed some serious weights.
What is the difference in weight between the American offroad campers and this one. For me the American ones are nicer to live in it.
Oh Gwynn... I love this woman. She keeps it real and such a character x
The best video you've made so far. And I absolutely love it that you have this thing with the Missus for so many decades!
Lurking crocodiles....I was thinking the same thing. Big fan Andrew, and it's always a bonus when you have your wonderful wife and kids in the videos. Thanks for making my nights in the the sleeper of my truck more bearable. Happy travels, mate.
I love the sound of your land cruiser Andrew. Safe travels.
Sounds like a V8
@@IkeVMAX4 They are a single turbo.
Dpf equipped v8 soundssssss
Gwen is a superstar! I love her sense of humor, dynamic, insight and she def contributes to making your videos that much more entertaining and enjoyable... Gwen FTW!
Awesome, thanks guys.
Really enjoyed this episode! Loving this series, Andrew!
Completely absorbed for half an hour - love it!👍
My heart rate jumps even just watching solo travel and being stuck, no matter how trivial.
I remember watching that episode when the guy asked "how to make a fire". When I told my wife her reaction was the same as Gwen. "At least he asked". If most men stick the pride in their pocket and ask things will go much smoother and easier but most men's reaction is "hold my beer and watch this!!"🤦♂️
This is awesome .. and thoroughly addictive viewing .. just thankyou for bringing this world to light, your adventures are much appreciated, in current times especially 🌈🌅🍻
Gee that's a nice colour, said no one ever. On a serious note, the Sub's back! YAY! On an even more serious note, another great vid. Well done. Here in Vic I'll continue to live my adventures through you guys...
The show has changed since you wife has started coming along, not better and not worse it has just changed. Still a very enjoyable piece of escapism for wet and dreary Ireland. Keep up the great work!
Love this channel, your adventures, rigs, banter between you too....next build 6x6!
Great video, the risk assessments were sound. When you’re travelling as a solo vehicle, especially with a loved one you travel safely by erring on the side of caution. Less stress and a more enjoyable trip. We all know how ‘one last hill’ tends to end
Gwynn asking "why do we do this again?" and Andrew responding with "cause we wanna get over there" was just a perfect summation of the yearning we all have. I'm never quite sure why I want to go "there", and often I get myself in trouble attempting to go "there", but I know something is driving me to go "there". If I don't go I'll always wonder. Love the episode and the new truck.
Enjoy your videos. Love how you two are so similar and on the same wavelength 👍🏻
Aussie’s know what a kip is, don’t worry about that.
I love learning these English expressions.
Perhaps the target market is the US🇺🇸
Lol, yep 1000lbs 😂🇦🇺
Very nice video Andrew.... I loved it!
Regardless of some critiquing the truck looks amazing, have fallen in love with that colour combo 🤘
After that all I hear is, Im not digging! then Andrew, what, what? reply, nothing! lmao 🤣
Awesome adventure guys, good to see both of you out there in the outback..
Have to grin with Gwen! Get that real feeling that you care and not wanting to take to much chances with her in mind, though she is doing a lot of exercise filming. The map is a absolute winner for us to know where and there. Thank,s.
We met you folks at Overland Expo West. Just can't get enough of your stories. And it is great to see Gwen out there with you. Two minds, one heart! You are the best!!!
It’s great to be on this journey with you both... trucks behaving well so what more could you ask for!
So pleased you named a camp site after the Downtown... nice touch 😀.
Great to have Gwyn back in the videos. She's just a joy :)
Fabulous video with world beating locations. Thank you..🙏🏻👍🇦🇺
I have been doing that for the last 30 years.. love it.
I love it! Western Australia is gorgeous. Definitely on my travel list. And no worries about the sand bogging, the sand on Southeastern US beaches is very thick. Had to help two guys, this past weekend, with recovery. Even one with a broken push button 4 Lo and Hi on his GMC. That why I prefer my mechanical shift 4WD.
Another epic video, glad to see you and Gwen out having fun!
Andrew isn’t this part 3?? You have two videos named as part 4 this and the windmills and took me a while to find the whole sequence... would be great if you included the links for the other videos in the description.
On other matters! Could you recommend an online basic mechanic course. I have a Defender 110 2.4 Puma but my mechanics knowledge is limited however I consider myself skilled on handwork of all types so I bet I could learn fast!
Love your channel and builds! Keep the good work
I feel so happy to see you both having this adventure. This is exactly the type of overland I want to have :')
One suggestion of a modification
Have some way of attaching your rear mud flaps to the underside of your under tray lockers to keep them out of your way when reversing through soft sand or digging yourself out.
I suggest two strips of stainless steel pop riveted either side of the rubber flap.
Then stick some strong neodymium magnets inside the lockers so that the flaps will stick to the when needed.
Or more basically a length of chain that can attach to a discrete hook somewhere.
Stainless is not magnetic
You are having a fantastic trip, enjoy, safe travels
Nice, I watch it full screen every time! Andrew, what about mounting a level on the side and the back of the truck so you can always tell if it is level?
He'll end up exceeding the weight limit if he adds that hahahha!
Hey i can see all the gold nugets falling off your shovel metal detector needed in that area lol happy camping
“I’m not digging!” First thing she said. WOMEN ALWAYS KNOW!!
Hi Andrew. I’m guessing you know this little trick. For levelling up in sandy camp. Rather than going to the trouble of packing the wheels with Maxtrax, try digging small holes for the high wheels to drop into. It actually could work to Gwynn’s advantage too making it a bit lower. Loving the trip.
Living the dream yours and ours !
G’day Andrew, don’t often comment but I need to thank you for passing on your knowledge. I watched your recent videos but I learnt most from your 2nd channel where you give guidance into the artistry of editing and storytelling. Love that stuff. I now have a hobby that pays for itself. My UA-cam channel has just past 12000 subscribers and in a significant way that’s thanks to you. Very much appreciated. Wayne Groomes. Land and Bay Fishing.
This was really good. Very professional portraying. This kind of programs i would like to see in Finnish TV, to relax an enjoy. Very good quality. Thank you Andrew, thank you you tube
Lovely video! Anyone else thinking ‘high range for soft sand & give it the beans?’
Wonderful video. So much space all to yourselves and just taking it easy at your own pace. The Maxtrax are just awesome, need to get some for our project too.
Loved the Unimog reference :) I pretty much have the Unimog version of your rig. Pop top camper on the back. It does weigh 9 tonnes though so it's very hard to recover if it does get bogged......
Man, your wife is so quick witted. She is smart, and over funny. I like these vids with you two together.
Think twice in thick sand and on the beach Andrew, its a heavy vehicle. Daai graaf en maxtrax gaan jou besig hou. Looks very comfortable and convenient, one has to compromise some things I suppose.