If you get LKTOP Air 3 200W charger hub and use your 120W charger to power it, you'll like it. This charger hub charges all three batteries simultaneously unlike DJI charger hub which can only charge one battery at a time. I bought two 120W USB-C charger bricks for about $40 to power LKTOP 200W hub charger. The charger hub has the same functions as DJI and more. It can put batteries in storage charge and displays batteries capacity in %, temperature, Watt. Go check it out.
@T4Trading-i6vАй бұрын
Cheers for the video much appreciated. Great work and a massive help! The FASK2 pack I got has the outer seal as well but I didn't see it in your video? Did I miss something?
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4Ай бұрын
Hey, that's a good observation. The outer seal sits in the back of the rotor/hub assembly behind the inner wheel bearing. At 27:46 I mentioned that I wasn't touching the wheel bearing because it had been replaced about a year ago. That's the reason I didn't use or make mention of the out seal. I would only replace it, if changing the wheel bearing or if the seal looked damaged. Hope your CV replacement went well.
@markrobertson6928Ай бұрын
About to purchase air 3 and did not know it didn’t come with charger, in my opinion that’s like selling a car with no wheels.Its ridiculous no charger .Good information mate 👍
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4Ай бұрын
Yeah, I feel the same way. Aside from the lack of charger, I'm really happy with the drone.
@XoTiiCau2 ай бұрын
hey champ, hows the alternator holding up?
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x42 ай бұрын
I'm really happy with it. Working great. Steady 14.4v output.
@IFarmWeFarm3 ай бұрын
I had to buy a charger after, for the price of the unit it should have been included as it’s a vital piece. I think that is a disgrace to be honest
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x42 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more. For an expensive drone from a big brand I expect more.
@GordonDouglas-rc3nq3 ай бұрын
Put you gold ring under it then you will know what it sounds like
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x43 ай бұрын
Thanks, I did that with a gold necklace and it peaked out the detector. Not sure if I should have buried it too.
@dccox9993 ай бұрын
Bait pumps are great for sucking up material for panning. You can use them to get right in down to the bedrock.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x43 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'll put that on my shopping list. I really need a bigger/better pan and a clarifier too. And a crevice hook.
@johnnyrottenwood49353 ай бұрын
Your beard makes a great wind sock lol. I'm able to see the wind direction by watching it.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x43 ай бұрын
Hahaha, it really does. I wouldn't be without it.
@sequfow3 ай бұрын
I was in the same boat. Bought the DJI Air 3 from JB HiFi 2 weeks ago. Had to use my standard phone charger (10w). and it took 4 days to charge the 3 batteries. I try to avoid fast charging as I have been reading everywhere that fast charging does shorten battery life. Of course manufacturers want you to fast charge so you can buy more batteries sooner. For now, I purchased a "Click PD30W" charger from Bunnings (I/N: 0531987) $9.95AUD. Took just under 2 hrs to charge a flat battery which I'm am very happy with. Hopefully a 30w charger will be less harsh on the battery. Would love a battery expert to chime in here if I'm wrong.
@AGreenPatch4 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x43 ай бұрын
Thanks, such a beautiful little island.
@michaelmurphy43604 ай бұрын
I will be in the same boat as you when I get my first yacht
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x43 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoy learning to sail as much as I am. Its great fun using the wind to travel about.
@penhdog22074 ай бұрын
How much was the boat including any repairs? ( Sorry if it was mentioned I didn't catch it).
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x44 ай бұрын
All up it has probably cost about $10,000 including new trailer brakes and standing rigging.
@penhdog22074 ай бұрын
@@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4 thanks so much for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate it. That's extremely helpful to know.
@taksinoz96064 ай бұрын
Where did you get the canvas hood that fits over the pop top?
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x44 ай бұрын
A previous owner had it custom made. We're lucky to have it. It gives the cabin so much more space when at anchor.
@taksinoz96064 ай бұрын
How did you construct the pole supporting your solar panel?
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x44 ай бұрын
Its 25mm square aluminum tube from Bunnings that fits together with plastic corners, riveted to some angle and flat aluminum sections that are screwed to the panel frame. The tube upright fits neatly into pvc pipe attached to the pushpit with stainless hose clamps.
@frogzlegs62854 ай бұрын
Hi mate , Hey at about 16.25 on this vid you had the target just under that long old branch i reakon , Gold Id say ,you where to far to the left, Frog
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x44 ай бұрын
You could be right. Now I'll have to go back and see if I can find it again. 😲
@charlsyshikingadventures12785 ай бұрын
No gold but your technique is on point... Obviously you had a great teacher..!
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x45 ай бұрын
I do have a good teacher 😉. I've got the fever now, I need some shiny stuff!
@jameswembridge73955 ай бұрын
I would think that would be a good way to get a hernia, it looks like you know what your doing, just need to pass over the right spot, my other hobbi apart from hoping to sail some time soon is gold slucing, with a river sluice, I think Creswick is not far from you, and they also detect there as well, your garenteed to see gold, slucing in Slatey creek. Even just a pan and shovel. KZbin is your friend with that sport as well. Great to see you both out in nature on an adventure.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x45 ай бұрын
Hey James, I definitely don't want another hernia. I'm familiar with Slatey Creek and have an old pan, so I'll have to go for a look. I've been watching a lot of Rob Parsons lately. I love the history aspect to his video's and his success finding gold is inspiring. I hope you can get on the water soon but until then enjoy the slucing.
@Mick675-i8e5 ай бұрын
Hey mate, what the metal detector you're using?
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x45 ай бұрын
Hey, Minelab GPX-4500.
@rossprentice49755 ай бұрын
You'll go even faster with better sail trim
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x45 ай бұрын
Thanks, always working to improve.
@conorg75595 ай бұрын
Absolute hero
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x45 ай бұрын
I don't know about hero! Just having a go.
@sailingsegundo46446 ай бұрын
KZbin will not teach you how to sail. Only experience will teach you. KZbin will make you familiarize you with what to do.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x45 ай бұрын
Yes, same with most thing I think. Read and watch tutorials to learn the techniques and terminology but to truly learn we must practice and that's the fun part.
@hogitz6 ай бұрын
The sailing learning curve is much steeper when racing in any conditions, great to see you getting started.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x46 ай бұрын
Thaks Michael. I think a bit of racing will teach me a lot. I'm looking forward to racing in the future.
@DanielSmith-vp5vn6 ай бұрын
Was great to meet you. That sure was a rough sail.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x46 ай бұрын
Great to meet you too Daniel. I'll look forward to catching you at another race somewhere.
@user-ws2sm8yg1f6 ай бұрын
That was a hard race glad to see you guys finished.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x46 ай бұрын
Thanks. It was tough with the lack of wind.
@user-ws2sm8yg1f6 ай бұрын
@@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4 sure was
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x46 ай бұрын
What boat were you on Shaun?
@jameswembridge73956 ай бұрын
That was interesting, and you finished in front of a few Farr 6000s and the odd Sonarta 7s as well. Hard to know what you will be upto next. Nice bit of water as well
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x46 ай бұрын
It was really hard to know how we were doing in the field at the time. I thought we would be dead last.
@duncan186636 ай бұрын
Great video - I love the honesty. I have a big family too and this has convinced me that I'd either need a bigger boat or would just aim for solo sailing!
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x46 ай бұрын
Thanks Duncan. Our 18 footer is cosy but with the pop top is workable for the 4 of us. There are some nice 23-25 foot trailer sailers that would be more roomy if you're looking for more space. I couldn't imagine leaving the family behind. Sailing as a family is great fun.
@Yuri-bc2qr6 ай бұрын
I'll save you some time, folks. Here's the deal - the Fly More Combo doesn't come with a power supply for the drone. DJI doesn't mention it clearly on the box, and it's not in the inclusions list. So, despite spending $2,350 on the drone, you'll need to buy a separate power supply, costing around $129 AUD. DJI recommends their charger, but good luck finding it easily. I had to get a third-party charger with USB PD for faster charging. It's frustrating, and I think DJI needs to address this issue. Share your thoughts below and let's make sure DJI hears us.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x46 ай бұрын
That's about the extent of it. Great drone but disappointing lack of customer appreciation.
@elpatudo36707 ай бұрын
Can't fix itself. When it's time it's time. 🍻🤙🏽
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x47 ай бұрын
Right you are. Over 25 years old original parts.
@SmallSailboatCruising7 ай бұрын
It’s costly but does a beautiful job.
@SmallSailboatCruising7 ай бұрын
You nailed that one Barry. Great work, I wish I had taken the time to learn from experts as I’ve made many mistakes. One thing I have done is using self amalgamating tape on the spreaders. It lasts a lot longer and looks nice and tidy.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x47 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris. Self amalgamating tape is a great idea, I'll have to buy some.
@user-ws2sm8yg1f7 ай бұрын
Hey Folks, have you considered joining a Yacht Club like Geelong Trailable Yacht Club we have a few Ultimate 18’s there and it would help with your rig tuning . Also what better way to get your skills up with a group of like minded people who can assist and provide assistance on the water. We have options for cruising and racing. Westerly’s can be difficult at Geelong if you’re new to Sailing. With your shrouds measure them to confirm their lengths from each side. Looks like you have done pretty well. Last comment is look into the Ultimate Association they have a large knowledge base for your yacht. Hopefully will see you on the water. Regards Shaun.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x47 ай бұрын
Hi Shaun. Joining Geelong Trailable Yacht Club is definitely something I would like to do but at the moment a busy work and family life make it difficult to get the most out of the membership. Thanks for the tip on measuring the shrouds. We are members of the Ultimate Association and have made to a few social gatherings but have yet to make it to a cruise. I did take Lady Emma to Lake Eppalock for the Bendigo Classic before Christmas, so keep a lookout for that video very soon. If you see us on the water be sure to say hi. I always love chatting to other trailer sailors. Enjoy your sailing.
@user-ws2sm8yg1f7 ай бұрын
@@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4 Nice one joining the association they will have lots of information for you. I was at the Bendigo classic last year I must admit being in a faster division I was not looking for you so will keep an eye out for you next time. Regards Shaun
@dccox9997 ай бұрын
Hi, my cable snapped on my ultimate 18 yesterday! lucky it was still over the trailer so no damage! What diameter rope did you use and where did you get it from? I am in your area based on the lake.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x47 ай бұрын
That was lucky it snapped while the boat was on the trailer. I used 3 metres of 5mm UHNWPE from boat warehouse. What Lake are you sailing on?
@dccox9997 ай бұрын
@@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4 We sail the ultimate on Corio bay and a dinghy on Lake Burumbeet and Wendouree. Ended up using 4mm Dyneema from a trailer winch pack (hand to cut the hook off and splice in an eye) the pack said that it was for a 500Kg winch so it should be ok (4mm Dyneema should be stronger than 500Kg anyway) the old Dyneema was 3mm. Haven't has a chance to test it out yet though! I'm terrified of a snap out on the water like you had!
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x47 ай бұрын
I think the 4mm will be fine. Plenty of working load capacity above the weight of the Ultimate 18 keel. From the research I've done, I think the key is regular inspection of the keel cable and replacing it early if there are signs of wear. Hopefully we'll see you on the water somewhere.
@kerosene47517 ай бұрын
I use a Bluettit portable power station model EB3A which has a 100 watt USB-C port. I mention this because inevitably you will take the drone to remote locations. Relying on your car battery and some cheap 12v adapter is not a good idea. I highly recommend investing in one of the modern compact LiFePO4 power stations. Yeh I know... another expense, but they are worth it. Good for around the house too. If the drone came with charger it would be annoying if you already owned a charger... for example, I would still use my Bluettit to charge, NOT one that might come with the drone. So I'd be complaining I paid for something I didn't want! That said, the box should clearly state "charger not included". :-)
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x47 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info and your thoughts. I've been seeing a lot of advertising for Bluetti lately. Also saw Rob Parsons using their gear in a KZbin video. They look pretty good. Worth a closer look.
@swcblad8 ай бұрын
do you have a laptop charger? ipad charger?
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x47 ай бұрын
I do have a laptop charger that I tried but it got excessively hot so I decided not to use it again.
@user-pw2sd1oh5f8 ай бұрын
Love your videos. That is one cute little boat. We started out in Corio Bay too but your way of trailering around the country and putting the boat in the water anywhere looks fantastic.Keep up the great adventures and be safe.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊. We love our little blue sail boat and exploring all the amazing destinations around the country. Hope to see you on the water somewhere. What boat do you have?
@mimisides8 ай бұрын
You don’t need to file the alternator to make it fit the bottom mount. There is a bush in the bracket that you can slide out to give you the extra 0.7mm that you need. To do it I pushed a smaller bolt through the bolt hole then affixed two nuts. I then adjusted them so each one was at either end of the gap in the bracket, and then just tightened the one that was pressing against the bush so it pushed it back into the bracket. Removed the nuts and bolt and the alternator slotted right in. But boy I had some problems with the top bolt.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps for this comment. It will help me next time I need to replace an alternator and hopefully help many other people taking on this job too.
@curtisclarke32988 ай бұрын
"promo sm"
@philosophactory8 ай бұрын
We’ve tried to find devil’s playground at toolangi and had no luck. Any chance you could give us some directions. Cheers.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Hey @philophactory its been while since I've been there but if memory serves me right it's between Wee Creek track and Marginal rd, north of Rocky track. Let me know if that helps you find it.
@lach5178 ай бұрын
Peel looked lovely again. We are hoping to get there for a few days after Christmas. P.s we ran aground last time we went out. Entirely my fault, Pat was steering and I was streaming the AFL Grand final. She said I think we are getting shallow and for a moment I had a brain malfunction and thought the colours on Navionics was inverted ..... Gets exciting pretty quick!
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
It sure does get exciting quick sometimes. As long as no one is hurt and there's no damage to the boat, I suppose we just put it down to a learning experience. Have a good sail over the holiday period. I hope you get nice weather for it.
@lach5178 ай бұрын
Thanks Barry. Merry christmas to you all
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family too
@DanielSmith-vp5vn8 ай бұрын
Nice work Barry. As the saying goes, there are two types of sailor, those that have run aground and those that are lying.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Thanks Daniel, I'd forgotten about that saying. That makes me feel better about it.
@Mick675-i8e8 ай бұрын
Loving the sailing vids, specially when you bring it up to my sailing grounds. I also have a trailer sailor that im learning on, so can totally relate to you guys. I just dont have my mistakes on video so they never happened 😉
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh, how much fun are trailer sailers and learning to sail? Sometimes I'm tempted to hide my mistakes but I do like to keep it real and it does make for an interesting video too 😀
@jameswembridge73958 ай бұрын
Dont be disappointed, or beat your selves up, your out there doing and on track, rember when you headded out of St Helens and Rachell said about the other boats leaning over and said , " is that what we will be doing " you all have come a long way and doing great things. Cario bay will be very tame after Peel Island, and you will get a better tan from the moon in Geelong. Do you have a compass mounted, to steer to ?
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Thanks James, you're right we have made progress and mistakes will always happen. We do have a compass we steer too. My problem was I got confused between what I was seeing on the water and in Navionics. Mostly because of sun glare on the faded nav marker making it look yellow instead of red. A bit more tide would've helped too. Oh well, it turned out ok.
@jameswembridge73958 ай бұрын
I am no expert, but thinking if you set a corse, and when the other cew members are on the tillier, they could stear to the compass, and leave you to set up and check things out, as stearing becomes familiar and instinct, or in a straight line, that cant be all that easy, with out land marks, they will free you up. And less stress.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
That is a good idea. I haven't tried getting Rach or the kids to steer to a compass bearing. Thanks
@piratelifeoz8 ай бұрын
By the way, the squiggly sand is from a lugworm. It's pretty much the indigestible leftovers from their dinner, so sand poo. 😂
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Hahaha, thanks. So it is exactly what it looks like.
@piratelifeoz8 ай бұрын
Enjoying your vids mate. Just got myself a little sailing dinghy so I might see you out on the bay. My shout for a rum. 😂🏴☠️
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
Have fun in the new sailing dinghy. Always enjoy meeting other sailors on the water. If you see us definitely say hi.
@jameswembridge73958 ай бұрын
At the start it looked like the girls were taking over the boat, then you caught the fish, showed who is the hunter and who is the catheters. Rach seemed suprised you caught something, lol. Making them walk on the casurina nuts the next day was a bit rough. I hope that is not a spoiler alert for other viuers.
@VentureOffroadAustralia4x48 ай бұрын
I was surprised to catch a fish too. Fishing isn't one of my strongest skills 🤣. The casuarina nuts was a bit unfortunate and I felt bad I hadn't anticipated their presence.