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@veronicaglenwright6761 5 күн бұрын
ATM is 3000kg GTM is 2700kg you have their GTM at 3000kg meaning if they go by your calculations, they will be overweight that is what is on the report you gave them
@smalldrivebigadventure 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for your question ,I assume your talking about the van ,the ATM is 3000kg , this is measure when unhitched from the car and was 2884kg. The GTM is 3000kg and is written on the compliance plate as that , this is measured when hitched to the car and was 2594kg, I hope this clears your question up.
@2LarrikinsandaLarkAdventures 22 күн бұрын
Great video we are thinking of buying a Tanami are they with it and have you had any problems with van travel safe
@smalldrivebigadventure 22 күн бұрын
@2LarrikinsandaLarkAdventures hi. Thanks for watching. We absolutely love our van & it hasn't missed a beat. We have done some awesome travels & and are looking forward to doing many more.
@suepalmer6243 Ай бұрын
Great video. Can I please ask if you have any upgrades on your tow vehicle given you have a winch and bar? We are looking at the 15 ft Tanami at present to be towed by our new Everest with airbags. Happy travels. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
@smalldrivebigadventure Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. The car was ok as it was, but only just, the problem we were facing was that we only had just over a 100kg left on the rear axle of the car and with our GCM, we still had roughly 400kg left , so we have now done a GVM upgrade to the the car from 3200kg to 3500kg, giving us an extra 300kg for the car.
@paulwashere.2121 3 ай бұрын
Good to see you guys back with another video. So sorry to hear about Ruby, we know the pain.
@smalldrivebigadventure 3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting!! ❤ They sure become a huge part of the family. Miss our girl everyday 🐶
@adrianrush5990 7 ай бұрын
Grave dig question. Did you fix the bench top or is it just a free floating top?
@smalldrivebigadventure 7 ай бұрын
It is free floating, so we can remove completely at a later date if needed. It's sitting on some dense foam to protect the bench underneath. It has never moved or slid while travelling. Thanks for watching!!
@fionanation8586 7 ай бұрын
Can I ask what tow capacity was your car .. was it 3 tonne?
@smalldrivebigadventure 7 ай бұрын
The car has standard 3.5 ton tow capacity. But keep in mind our GCM is a total of 6 ton. Thanks for watching our vid!!
@anthonykennedy5324 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video of your travel. It is appreciated, for what it's worth.
@smalldrivebigadventure 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's worth a lot to know you enjoyed the video. ❤
@ralphblundell9479 11 ай бұрын
I started on this project earlier in the week. My closest Bunnings is 160k away, and they had a choice of Beech or Golden Acacia, which is very dark, went the Beech. I couldn't see the point of removing all that timber where it has nothing to clear, so just did the profile all around, left the middle in. The Beech immediately warped. It was fairly warm, mid 30's with low humidity. I left it on the shed floor on cardboard, weighed down. Checked this morning, still warped a bit, clamped timber across it. Temps have been around 45 deg meantime. Did your Okoume warp at all? Has it been subjected to high temps and big variations in humidity? If not, I may have to re do the job, get the Okoume in special order.
@smalldrivebigadventure 11 ай бұрын
thats a shame about your bench. Ours hasnt warped at all. We hit over 38 here on the weekend and the vans outside at the moment in all the weather. so also super cold and frosts in the winter.
@ralphblundell9479 11 ай бұрын
I had to abandon the use of Beech. I had it all cut to size, left it in the van, it warped horribly. I received another panel, this time Golden Acacia( hardwood) yesterday, immediately clamped it all over, left it in the shed to acclimatise. We have 4 days forecast of 45 starting today.
@smalldrivebigadventure 11 ай бұрын
@@ralphblundell9479 I hope this one works for you. It's a great addition & we love having the flat surface. Good luck!
@FreddyTran-o1z Жыл бұрын
I was wondering where is the fishing spot in Tomakin?
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Tomakin boat ramp. Off Kingston place maps.app.goo.gl/jgzEEZJmEzwVREME8
@kevintuck2816 Жыл бұрын
Wow!, Thanks for a great video.We were at all those places in July (Opal festival), I like your drone shots too!
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
So glad you like the video! It certainly is a lovely & very unique place. Thanks for watching ❤️
@richardschey9143 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Just purchased an X15 and hopefully can tackle this mod soon :)
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video. I love having the bench in the van like this. It's so practical. Enjoy your X15
@komalschutz7408 Жыл бұрын
Could you please share with us exactly where it is located? That looks incredible
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
It was an awesome spot. If you google "North Head Campground " it should bring up the area north of Batemans bay which will show you the beach area & rock pools. (Sorry not able to post a google maps photo)
@komalschutz7408 12 күн бұрын
Thank you
@kerrycbe Жыл бұрын
Great job, will be doing the same with a cut in the middle so we can use 1 side at a time and also get to look out the window
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
We were thinking the same of cutting down the middle. Haven't had a chance yet 🤣 Glad you liked the video ❤️
@Endurance87 Жыл бұрын
Ive never been to Sofala... but this looks exactly where I need to be haha! Thanks for the video!
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video. It's an awesome spot to camp. Many places in the area to enjoy & relax
@wisencareful4645 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gang for showcasing Lightning Ridge. It’s a unique, quirky & amazing place to explore in the NSW Outback Hope you enjoyed your time here Best Wishes The Crew @ Chambers of the Black Hand Ps. Bet you return again one day as so much to see & experience
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Glad your liked the video. We loved Lightning Ridge & especially "Stanley". The Chambers of the Black Hand was incredible and was fantastic to walk around and see!! The town is certainly quirky which is what makes it such an interesting area. Thanks for watching ❤️
@alunjones3990 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for a great journey :)
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. 🥰 Love sharing our adventures & so glad you enjoy them as well
@TDubya811 Жыл бұрын
229kg towball weight, but Austrak are stating 140kg on their website. Filling tanks and gas bottles must put a lot of extra weight on the front.
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
We were also surprised by the tow ball weight , we don't believe 140kg is correct from austrack, however , to be at 10% ball weight (as recommended) on a 3 tonne caravan we we need to be at 300kg ball weight and currently we are 290kg. Thank you for your question.
@daveberry1274 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the weigh in video guys and well done on coming in under. We are just looking at a very similar van and I've been thinking about weights a bit. Can I ask when you got weighed did you load up with roughly equivalent weights for food and cloths as well? and what size gas bottles are you carrying?
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊 so glad you liked the video. We had it all full as thou we were ready to set off. We had 10lt of diesel for the heater & 9kg & 4.5kg gas bottles in the front boot. Beer in fridge as well 😊
@daveberry1274 Жыл бұрын
Awesome cheers, I was getting a bit worried about how much stuff we could actually fit into one of these vans without going over weight. Think we'll be right tho looking at your weights, so many vids of people blowing their weight limits but I guess they are just taking way to much gear.
@ntevenow Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's been great having it like this.
@9008710 Жыл бұрын
great job !!! what if we put a cut in the middle , then we could use one side while doing dishes at a time with a bench or cook with a bench ! but what a great idea .....
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Yes we thought about putting a cut in the middle. Still might be on the cards. As yet we don't use inside at all (been in some freezing conditions). But it's still a perfect option for someone if they want to cut in half.
@JustOneKnight Жыл бұрын
Just saying hello New sub, wishing you safe and enjoyable travels , enjoy watching the history , art and places people journey to.
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you so much for your comment! Glad your liking our videos. Cheers 😁
@ohanatravels12 Жыл бұрын
Great episode guys, they are always informative, funny and family friendly. I'm looking forward to visiting some of these great places you've shared, our kids would love the emu farm. Happy travels! 😊
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment! We certainly enjoy our travels & love sharing our experiences. Hope to see you out there 😁
@GWS90 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video👍
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️ great to hear. Batemans is such a beautiful area
@mccoy79productions66 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@railbuddy8372 Жыл бұрын
wow...such an amazing footage friend...wonderful vdo...big like and greetings from India
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
thanks!! so glad you like the video
@TrainLovers-TL69 Жыл бұрын
Nice video great shots
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked the video. They are beautiful trains
@michaelnewell1 Жыл бұрын
Does the stove still work without the lid? The gas should only flow with the lid open.
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
The gas works fine. Doesn't seem to make a difference the the lid isn't on there.
@johngrant7979 Жыл бұрын
Great video and perfect timing. Just bought ourselves a new Southern Cross 15_18 hybrid here in WA, which is very very similar to your austrak 15 that ( we pick it up in 3 weeks ) : Like yours it has a ATM of 3000 kg and we tow with a 3.2 litre Mazda BT50 (2018) It’s just me the wife and yes we have a border collie . ( sound familiar)😅 So your weights were of great interest to me . 1 Question : on your BT50 did you require any mods to the rear end to handle the heavy tow ball weight ( eg mod springs or air bags or WDH Thanks Happy travels
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
So glad you liked the vid ❤️ The bt50 is stock standard & we have 116 kg left to put in the car. We are going to do a gvm upgrade to 3.5 ton & that will then give us another 300kg.
@johngrant7979 Жыл бұрын
@@smalldrivebigadventure with your VM upgrade adding 300 kg to your vehicle Does it though .. Does it change your Grosd Combined Combination Mass weight allowance. I heard that a gvm upgrade in WA any way will up grade the mass for the vehicle when not towing BUT will not change your allowable Gross Vehicle Combination Weights …. May be different in Vic Cheers
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
@johngrant7979 . Technically with our gvm upgrade we are still only allowed 6000kg on our gcm , at the moment we are 5678kg, which leaves us 322kg to play with, bit we want to be able to put extra in the car,hence the gvm upgrade on the ute
@johngrant7979 Жыл бұрын
@@smalldrivebigadventure 👍 understand… good thinking 👍
@ZacMackintosh-h2j Жыл бұрын
That came up so good! Nice mod!
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We had a 3 week trip away & the bench was brilliant. 😁
@gregbrady2835 Жыл бұрын
would not be at all surprised if they started incorporating that little mod into their vans well done
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks I agree. I think everyone would love the space to be a bit easier to use. It certainly is looking great 👍
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@smurfzilla5756 Жыл бұрын
We love going to Sofala our favourite spot is ration point.
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
It is such a gorgeous spot.
@smurfzilla5756 Жыл бұрын
@Small Drive Big Adventure have use been to diggings ?
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
@@smurfzilla5756 The Diggings is further up between Turon Gates & Capertee. We haven't been there yet
@smurfzilla5756 Жыл бұрын
@Small Drive Big Adventure it's a beautiful spot we will be heading there soon for a day trip.
@pwstewart Жыл бұрын
Great job on the bunk modification. I know how challenging it was for us with little info available when we did it to our van. So worthwhile doing and our daybed comes in so handy! We are enjoying your adventure videos. Brilliant presentations…
@pwstewart Жыл бұрын
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@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback back. We love our travels & love sharing the experiences ❤️
@smalldrivebigadventure Жыл бұрын
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