How long does it take to do the Blue Rag

That Gold crusher battery looks amazing. It's amazing how it's still intact. One place needs to be preserved.

Looks like the flat plate is only tacked?

Excellently repair job which will keep Micky mouse. I like the ladder mod. Glad you had it sorted to the next level. Thanks for sharing

Hmm if the ladder is still an issue that you need to use a wobbly step ladder maybe the trailer isnt the one for you?? Like a sleep in one may be better, like a teardrop, pod or even a normal camp trailer without a canopy on top so the tent lower? Seems the dot is not well designed with the tyre and needing reinforcements on every weld. You have a sunk cost but if it doesn’t work for you? Worth thinking about. Personally id sell it and put a kitchen in the fourby and a locker, at least they will be with you and used every trip you make, not just 1 in 10 trips

Hah. We’ll done on the Dot fix. Maybe leave the heavy trailer at home next time you’re driving the tougher High Country tracks. As you can see in your video you didn’t do much for the tracks leaving holes etc. Why anyone would want to tow a trailer up there is beyond me. Enjoy the channel 👍

Looking a bit stronger mate. I don't know why the corners were not braced in the first place, makes sense to me that they would be.

Of to Bunnings for some non slip tape to put on the new ladder steps.

Way too late now, but you could have cut some timber’s to fit under the frame of the RTT to support it.

How things change. I did this all the way in April 2024 in a N70 Hilux. It was very different that day to what I see in your video. Although I did drive it, it was definitely a challenge. A lot of fun.

Thanks again Jase, fantastic details on the Battery spot, Its now on my list to visit.

I'd really like to see a video of deep creek tracks and army track. I'm heading over to gods country in my 76 over Easter if your keen to see what your car can actually do

Great vid mate is an awesome area hey 👍 we've done most of the tracks around there on the bikes but haven't been over to the battery will definitely check out next time love historic places like that, take care cheers mate 👍

G'day mate that was us on the mt Gibbo track that were waiting at the top of that winch section well done lol

Wow! You had such a different experience a year ago! We were on the trach yesterday, and the track now is so cut up and holes everywhere! Every vehicle was on a constant swerve trying to find a line that didn't end in disaster. We saw one vehicle having to be towed out after coming acroppa down the big Hill and another needing help about 50m into the start due to the condition of the track. At the trig point there were a few people we talked to who said they have been up a number of times and that currently it is in the worst condition they have seen it. If.you get a chance have another drive out there. I'd love to see a then vs now video!

mate I hope the boys have a dfib ready for you lol.. Good on you for having a go

Interesting historical spot! I think that 700m walk is the reason it's still standing by reducing vandalism.

Would’ve been a quiet drive after you managed to get out of there. You weren’t keen to utilise the recovery boards?

Agreed Greg. That definitely needs bracing and its an easy fix Jason. Thanks for another trip.

Hi Jason, I own DOT211, I have angle brackets welded into each corner of the top rack. My trailer did the Cape last year without any issues

If it wasn’t the final climb that was gunna get you that’s the spot that I thought it would be. It definitely hasn’t gotten any better, some big wombat holes there now and still a lot of loose material. I’ve never seen it so busy up at both trigs, I most be lucky most times to never really have anyone up there.

I was there yesterday 1/1/25 at the King Cassilis mine site .first off I think was well presented and a big thanks 🙏 for not having the background music 🎶 that loud it drones out you talking and I can’t even hear myself think,now the mining stuff in the shed towards the end of the video the first one is of a jaw crasher used to crush gold bearing ore to smaller pieces then it is fed to the long cylinder next to it,that is a ball mill or a rod mill used to crush the smaller pieces to nearly a powder then on to a wilfley table then for further processing with mercury ,ciranoide .hence why a lot of old mining sites have restrictions of where you can enter.have you ever been into where the Wombat P O hut on the Wombat creek a rich gold mining area,Kennedy’s hut on the Mitta river at Taylor’s crossing,even at Glen Wills a very rich gold mining history,at a site at Glen Valley they have an old 12 hp Ruston engine restored ,they start it every public holiday I have been many times and is well worth a look.The two gentleman who restored it are called Friends of The Ruston 12H Restoration Group ,to everyone please support them and respect our rich gold mining heritage Thank you 🙏 and stay safe.a safety tip the water in the small creeks may look 👀 inviting around old mines Please don’t drink could be contaminated with toxic chemicals .

Hey man, nice video I might have the same issue as yours. When your transmission overheated did your Pajero jerk and take longer than usual to shift when you put it in D or R?

Brilliant well done, loved it.

Sorry you lost me , why would anyone think it necessary to tow a trailer over that track , you are only causing unnecessary damage to the track which is why the other approaches are currently closed you are risking closing access to the area totally

Cheers - sounds good. Thx.

Some awesome footage taken there mate , great video

Hey Jason, I’ve followed some of the great adventures you have done without lockers but maybe the time has come!

You can gain a significant improvement in drawbar clearance by simply turning the hitch upside down.

Elliots Ridge track has my name written all over it....if only it was nt so far away

Great vid Jason. The 76 did a top job. Did you spring a water leak in the back seat? At 39.17 mins you see it coming out from bottom of the door. Thanks for sharing

p.s. Have a coffee on me :)

Tough hill....love the driving light covers

Hi Jason we did the Gibson's hut to Shady Creek upper connecting track (Dunstans rd) just before closure back in June. It is definitely an easy run. We tried getting up Pinnibar from the Walkers rd side but with huge slippery ruts we decided against it. We had driven up from Bullocky Creek on Walkers road so went on some of the same tracks/roads as you. Keep the videos coming. Laurie

Hi mate, great video. Pro's and Con's since Installation/Use?

Awesome video and so informative. I was planning a trip in that direction and you’ve made my day. Always ready to expect the unexpected, especially in the high country, but you’ve certainly helped me in my decision making.

Nice video mate. Reckon you wouldn’t have had to winch that much if you had lockers? Cheers

Did this route 3 days ago and there's a few really steep sections that made me cringe. Tried to leave via the south east but the exit of one of the tiny creek crossings not far out of the valley cut that plan short. Need a rear locker!

That area is all old logging coupes, as to why most of the tracks around Walkers and Dunstans etc are like roads. They stop the logging and now it’s just gunna burn everything few years. 🤦🏽 That hole in the track on Shady Creek Lower swallowed a few of us up there last year, no way around it at all! It’s a good back up camp Paddy Joy, never anyone there when I’ve been past ! Nice drive Jas.

A few of those tracks have a 'D' for difficult on the Hema Maps. You didn't seem to have much trouble even with a trailer.

Adding this to the list of tracks to do. Thanks for sharing!! 😊

Thanks Jason, I was over there during the 2003 fires, interesting to see the changes

Thanks Jason, always interesting to see tracks outside of our usual range. Cheers.

Nice video like your narrative on directions, I'm doing a big ride (big adventure bikes) down in the Vic highlands in early March and we are planning on riding through Wonnangatta just wondering if you know if there is a rideable bridge over the river near Eaglevale Camping area?? Regards Jeppe

Pays to be mindful about some tracks, if there has been no rain for a spell, the center of some tracks can dry right out and become very hard, yet the wheel paths are still soft and sometimes deep enough to get your diffs hung up on dry hard center, check base with a stick first, if wheel paths have soft base and center has hard, best to go around...

Another great drive Jason! I've travelled Elliott Ridge a couple of times & on to Wheelers Ck Hut. Your video has inspired me to plan another trip down that way 😉 Thanks for sharing, have a great Christmas & looking forward to more travels in the new year.

Hi Jason, I've been very patiently waiting 2 months for the merch I have purchased. I understand you have moved, and it's very inconvenient. I always like to support smaller sites on KZbin which I think is important. Am I going to receive my merchandise before Christmas? If not, please send me a refund directly. Christmas and the lead up is a busy time and I'm understanding that you are in the development/construction industry. Everyone wants their properties done before the festive season, yeah who doesn't. I'm sorry, it's just gone on too long. That aside, I'd like to wish you, your family, and the 76, a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Regards, BobbyB.

Cracking ep. We spend some time at Geehi and have always wanted to explore this area. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!!

Amazing history lesson from a 100 years ago but there is no way i could wear crocs and would have done the same as you crossing the creek. My standards may not be high but i do have them 😂

Well done to all of you to drive Billy Goat in the rain when the track WAS in that condition. As of now iit should be repaired and will be totally different from now on.