CARAVANS ABANDONED & stuck for 1 week in flooded Australian Outback! Do we get out?

[@mightycarmods]

There is SO much work in creating a video like this. Shout out to crew, editors and the on screen team also. Solid effort in terrible conditions. Good job team!

[@matthewlittle6940]

Best off roading channel to another eh ;) lol

[@matty_isthemotto]

​@matthewlittle6940 at least they aren't building shit cars for 15yrs

[@letun100]

it is not work-it is a pleasure.good company,pretty nature,intresting way,what can be better?

[@J0K3R420x_]

Honestly I'm amazed they don't have their own tv show these videos r so well edited and put together they should have their own tv show 💯

[@letun100]

@J0K3R420x_ help them to make show

[@RustyAutoholicGuy]

This has been by far one of my favorite episodes on this channel to date. You could tell as the days past the tension was beginning to set it. There was something real and authentic about it. Love the videos, love the channel, love the rigs and love the people. Keep the adventures coming!

[@letun100]

agree

[@whyzed250]

Something that always sticks with you are the trips where you have to be resourceful and adapt to adverse situations. I barely remember the perfect trips - but the ones i had to trudge and scramble on will stay for life. Thats what this vid gave me - extremely entertaining - thanks folks.

[@morestupidforms]

Absolutely

[@penguinvic9892]

You tend to remember trips if these are “magical” or real bad. By luck even the incompetent can have a great time, but bad trips teach you a lot more. The thing I learned most about travelling is to … drum roll 🥁 … bring your own entertainment. Preferably off grid. Hand held gizmos, light on batteries. Non tech, portable chess / checkers set, with problems and printed games. A couple of paperbacks to read. A deck of cards. Fellow travellers used to laugh at the amount of “сгар” I brought with me, until they got stranded by everything from floods to civil unrest. Still recommended is my Nintendo DS XL handheld with cards for chess; solitaire; scrabble; 100 classic books; Chinese language course, and emergency battery backup with cheap batteries 🔋.

[@whyzed250]

@@penguinvic9892 agreed, a deck of cards and Uno live in our centre console!

[@letun100]

yes it was really intresting jorney

[@fibienn250]

I live in far western NSW. People are always ignoring the closed or caution signs posted at the start of a dirt road. Now, I’m not saying you did this or mad bad choices, but you have reminded me of an interesting story. A couple of years ago, we had a spot of heavier than expected rain and a couple of caravaners got themselves stuck in mud on an isolated dirt road. They called roadside who told them that they couldn’t take a truck out to them until the road was dry. Then they called a local breakdown service who laughed and told them good luck. So they called again and again. After many calls with the caravaners getting increasingly abusive, they started calling the local cops. The cops asked how much water and food they had with them. The caravaners had enough for a few weeks so they were told to ration it carefully; because, if they ran out before they could be rescued, more supplies would have to be air dropped, at their own expense. The caravaners were furious and argued that it wasn’t their fault. That the road hadn’t been closed when they’d first turned on to it. It turned out that a local had seen them drive around the great big road closed sign and had reported them. The police then told them they would be getting fined which would amount to 10’s of thousands of dollars and they’d be billed for any rescue or support. Finally, if they continued to needlessly call 000, they would incur further penalties (not sure what). So they didn’t give up. They called the local radio station. Now it just so happened that the local area police commander was being interviewed that day. He used the opportunity for a great teaching moment. Years later, people still remember that pair of idiots and I for one, have repeated that story at many dinner tables. I don’t know what happened in then end. I did hear that they were stuck for a couple of weeks. I don’t know how much their choices cost them but I’d be surprised if it cost less than $30000.

[@mrscricklewood]

what morons.. learnt the hard way. Great story !

[@isaacpaul8365]

Id like to take these time to appreciate the camera crew.We enjoy the sceneries and video but we dont understand the shit the camera crew go through to bring about something spectacular like these.I mean they sleep last,wake up first,not sure how often they eat and shower,put themselves in uncomfortable situations for a better view etc etc etc I thank and appreciate them for the work they put in.

[@4WD247]

They are absolutely legends!

[@SandyandJoshAus]

People do 100x worse things for much less money 😅

[@kylegibson5933]

​@@SandyandJoshAuswho cares lmao it had nothing to do with that.

[@smackhead]

@@SandyandJoshAus You're spot on of course. But the hero worship generated by the shows themselves about the camera crew starting several years back means comments like the above are always upvoted. They think they are saying something original when they are just parroting. A day in 45c+ banging in pegs drinking 8 litres of water and not pissing would kill them - as would working in negative temps clearing lines. "waking up early and going to bed"? Pshhhht wow what a hard life.

[@SandyandJoshAus]

@smackhead Well said, bro I'd like to see these princesses come and do some rural contracting in the far north during summer Not to mention, they get to go 4wding all the time in a vehicle that they don't have to worry about paying any maintenance for, never worrying about repairs Prob get 100k plus for sure That's a dream job right there

[@dn059]

Harley so amazed that mud flaps are carching mud 😂🤔

[@fatmanoverlanding]

🤣

[@paulclarke4431]

The OG Graham is back, bringing the rain with him!

[@4WD247]

Yeah had a few years off but he’s back!

[@jo_clarke1960]

As a Welshman in UK who is never going to see the outback other than in various YT vids. Even though everyone would rather an easy trip though, if the rains only effect it once every 10 yr on average, it must be something to see it look so green and full of life? Really like these vids, wish they were more regular. Great Country you folks have 👍

[@thenewvoice8]

I'm a Scotsman who moved over, took my two youngesters to the NSW Outback last week for their first trip that way. Can't wait to they are ready for a WA trip!

[@nunya9034]

Great to put a face and voice to camera man. He does an awesome job.

[@DCA001TUBE]

Does he actually have a real name?

[@4WD247]

Yes, Mr Camerman!

[@DCA001TUBE]

@@4WD247 Good to know

[@stco2426]

@@4WD247 😀

[@AndrewTinWA]

Cammo

[@Vegland]

Your camera team needs a raise. epic shots throughout with bad conditions

[@markthorogood1825]

Why don’t you give the camera guy just a little luxury and give him a roof top tent??

[@Melvg23]

Weight i imagine. He could use the one on the y62 though i guess

[@williebrort]

is that the red car that is left out of the footage almost all the time?

[@markthorogood1825]

@@williebrort yep.

[@markthorogood1825]

@@williebrort yep.

[@markthorogood1825]

@@Melvg23 unlikely. Most of them only weigh about the same as Graham does these days. It should be fine on that canopy they have on the back.

[@MrOnegesius]

My experience is that we would have holed up long before damaging the roads like that. Ruts don't disappear they have to be graded out. That is why there are such high penalties for driving down a closed road.

[@growlith6969]

Well, they don't disappear...unless...more rain comes.

[@craigoOZ]

I agree, only muppets drive on toads like that.

[@Paul-eq2rk]

Yes indeed. I hope the council now bills them for the repairs.

[@lj4239]

Excellent camera work and great editing. Really impressed with the production values here. None of this stuff is easy and takes time, adding the inclement conditions just makes it that much harder. A really enjoyable video to watch. A BIG "Well done" to the production team.

[@jimmyd6819]

"The harder I put my foot down the more throttle response I get" That's how all accelerators work ya nim rod graham

[@FarqueKnowsWhere]

You don’t know how a throttle controller works!!

[@JensLarssonDK]

Jimmy ya nimrod you have no idea

[@aidenplaysyt2613]

You just proved yourself you know NOTHING 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@repentfromsinfollowjesus2953]

Crazy

[@danjelbristow578]

Such a gimmick

[@Kentucky4runner]

It’s possible this will be one of the trips you remember the most, because so much went wrong, and yet y’all came out alive and well on the other side!!

[@adventureunlimited]

Caravans help you go places! ...Leaves caravans 😅 Great episode but just reinforces why we don't tow!

[@craigquann]

Would you have preferred to be stranded in that weather without them?

[@adventureunlimited]

​@@craigquann100%. 270 awning with walls for shelter and a RTT would still be better than towing a van for us.

[@leizaharpur9899]

I picked up on the irony of that over the video, too 😂

[@craigquann]

@adventureunlimited I'd rather not be stuck in a tent with that much rain. Lol. I've done it. I'll take trailer/caravan.

[@Leytonstone09]

But you won't be stuck in that weather without a van so 🤷

[@YouTubeStaff69]

BABE.....Wake up , 4WD 24/7 Just uploaded

[@johnhannonHanno]

Towing a van allows you to go anywhere, he said. Reminds me of Shoalwater Bay, Feb. 68. Even the APCs got bogged. Top video mate. I really enjoyed it as I have been in the same situation myself.

[@f.cscootriders]

This just shows how much experience and tech plus good planning and doing things right makes a huge difference out bush. Watching this I'm thinking how you would be doing this on your own without all the gear and experience these guys have. The outback really is life if you get it right or death if you get it wrong.

[@anulfadventures]

I was going to say that in this episode we see what it's like when the rubber hits the road... unfortunately there was no road!! This is indeed what adventure is about.

[@t12goby2]

The people in this group are absolutely committed and happy.

[@TheImmortalsCa]

Should do an episode “Camera folks exposed” and introduce us to the legends.

[@anthonyplayground1402]

Mud gets really sticky out there ... but you get plenty of warning so if you get stuck it's because you ignored all the warnings.

[@eelihzuhbeth]

what an adventure.. i love that you guys dont just post the successful, pretty trips!

[@tjracingteam]

Thanks for bringing us along, Steve.

[@Outbackvintagevehicles]

Lol reminds me when our family was stuck between 2 flooded rivers. It kept raining boggy as hell. We waited for 3 weeks until the flats dried up before we could get out. We had a 1974 fj 40 and a CJ3B Willys Jeep. Lucky we had rabbit traps, 22 rifle and sheets of Marsden Matting. I know we were sick of eating rabbits. We made our way out across country about 100ks until we got back onto a gazetted dirt road that was relatively easier going. No caravan and no winches no snatch straps just Marsden matting, shovels and sticks.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Graham, Steph and Harley. This was an epic adventure those flood planes were insane can’t wait to see part two of this adventure. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s adventures.

[@acacomiskey]

When you’re camped in the black mud country you should bolt when you see the rain clouds coming,or be prepared for a stay and just enjoy the country.

[@Marcelmopartruckguy]

Its amazing how 2-3 mm of rain causes so much issues in those flats, here in British Columbia, during the winter we can get an average of 5-10 mm per day, and some above average days up to 40 ish mm!! But we have huge mountains immediately to the north and east and ocean to the west!!! Awesome video! Only 24 min in so far lol

[@Ironbark_Bushcraft]

Fun fact. If you're in black soil country... it's better to drive through the water than trying to avoid it. Always seems to be harder underneath the water. I cut my teeth on black soil out at Walgett. A farmers quote:" If you stick to black soil in a drought, it'll stick to you in the wet" 🤙

[@craigmorrison3385]

Fair play guys for sticking with it. I think I mite of bailed and turned back homewards

[@calilife805]

“The doors closed” 😂😂😂😂 to bad there wasn’t a fishing hole close by ! Still looks like a blast 😂

[@ethanmann8]

One thing ive learnt working up north is every weather app in the middle of nowhere is uselesss, one time was supposed to be 35 and dry all week, 3 days into my swing we got flooded at site lol

[@SandraPhillips-cb5og]

Your videos are like a window into your world, love the view!

[@shaynerodrigues720]

The pitted date just got deadly serious had me dying laughing 😂 love you Graham!

[@andrewmiddlemiss1508]

Getting out of difficulty is always fun if a bit worrying. Imagine how the old pioneers crossed the county without any of the modern vehicles, etc, or knowledge of the indigenous people.

[@stco2426]

Excellent episode. Many thanks for this. Loads of fun and plenty of wise choices. Looking forward to more of the journey. Also shows the benefit of a good team and things like a drone or two.

[@4WD247]

Thanks legend! Huge benefits in having a drone yeah 🤙🏻

[@Sinecure11]

I really hope that someday you can do one of the trips in a Defender

[@SERIESOFBADDECISIONS]

Love this show aye since I was like 10 watching them on dvd legends 👍👍👌🏾

[@philliprichards8949]

Epic video. Thank you, one of the most engaging 4WD videos I have seen for a long time

[@ZaneHussain-l4z]

You mates are absolutely amazing! Please shout me out and tell Shauno that he owes the team 5 beers

[@Smokey_1387]

I was like did he say get yourself prepped for winter? Then I remembered it's our summer and their winter

[@debskeith]

Really enjoyed that one…..looking forward to the conclusion 👍

[@dougpatterson2157]

Great video guys. Really enjoyed it! ... I've driven in that black soil in the wet too. Real life content with good humour - and you're right. A caravan makes all the difference.

[@kylej7478]

I’m loving this series, the best thing you have done for the channel Graham and co. While I enjoy the rock crawling and technical tracks it’s always in the same place. I understand that a place will always be in your heart and you can never get enough of it but for the sake of the channel there needs to be something different to keep us (me) interested. Glass house, Fraser Island, the Kimberly for me are getting a bit long in the tooth, regardless how beautiful it is. Continue to show us your country, it’s beautiful. I enjoy seeing it. Cheers

[@4WD247]

Thanks for your support mate! Means a lot to us.

[@chefcamsey1375]

Graham's hi li min he did looked absolutely incredible 😊😊 🔥🔥

[@Cotty360]

I am definatly going to give that a go.

[@dune7824]

Reminds me of when I got stuck while prospecting in the remote Pilbara outback for 2 weeks. I was completely isolated with the nearest track being 150km away. Winched the car onto a rock outcrop as it started to sink into the red clay. This small outcrop essentially became my island home. Had enough food and water to last so just sat back and enjoyed the isolation.

[@byronbayhealthyco.]

Great episode again. Takes a lot to put it together in those conditions, and yet loving it . Great viewing.

[@BSpenceTravels]

Snow and mud are the Ozzies biggest weakness.

[@Scott.V.Grube1]

Russell Coight wouldn't have a problem getting through! "Time to hit the road" 🤣 lol

[@Atv-life24]

From experience it doesn't matter how good your tires are if they're completely packed full of mud it's going to look like a racing slick regardless

[@effkay3691]

Dear non Aussies; A Reckie = a reconnaissance mission

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Lucky you guys got out of there ok. Though honestly, considering you have heavy vans, the decision to stop continuing should have been made much sooner. Then again, I wasn't there and didn't have the power of hindsight. But as you've said, this is one memorable trip. I'm sure it will be one of those stories you'll continue to tell long after the trip is over.

[@4WD247]

In the grand scheme of things, it was only 4 hours to travel minimum km's - but it was the closest camp clearing we could safely get to before we could level the vans.

[@charlmarais5142]

That looks like a normal camping trip in Ireland 🤦

[@gaolatlhemarumoagae2377]

This episode makes it more realist. Love it

[@Kombi7]

really good realistic example; became nervous just watching; you guys and gal, were fantastic; really well presented.

[@neozangracebartolome3922]

In this journey, I learned a lot. First, don't lose hope because you can figure it out even its comes late. Second, use all your knowledge on everything because it can help. And finally, don't be afraid trying different plans and keep on going. What an epic adventure that keeps me hold my breath every time the car moves side ways and stuck in mud. By the way, I'm from Philippines watching your incredible adventures. God bless

[@nottrooper]

I hope you guys loved the south Australia outback ❤

[@Lee-in-oz]

Can you start using the camermans name? He is definitely part of the team and deserves recognition.

[@Dan-sv7ne]

Graham I see you have the small Stedi lights. Are you able to explain your thinking with the 3x3 split and are you using flood or spot?

[@timmountford7658]

Great video team just a point, use the camera man’s name… it’s an hour video, the audience will understand who he is… it’s like saying you’re presenter 1,2 and 3… it will feel more like we are on the journey with you, but using “mr cameraman” takes the sole and you away from feeling like you’re watching your mates.

[@YouTubeStaff69]

How many BONGZ do you think ROOTHY smokes a day on the old episodes ? 😅

[@finnmikkelsen6362]

2

[@Ktmfan450]

My Aunt used to smoke with him when he lived in Lightning Ridge mining Opal Always good for a bit of chuff was old Rooth and his brother

[@lukesummers7005]

Swear the boys these days still have a hit every now and then, some cook ups with some questionable things 😂😂😂😂😂 absolutely LOVE IT

[@iwasbored3910]

Just the right amount id say lmao

[@Bannedone3ice]

Are you implying that the Ol guy did doobies

[@henricoloco7864]

Best episode so far for me for this series.

[@wraithchild666]

Do you think Graham could maybe stop pressing the rain button so much? Its even really wet here in the UK! :D

[@KevinBirah]

I love when it rains in the Outback!

[@scottfindlay2588]

Spent a lot of time driving on tracks like this in WA, sometimes the track with the water sitting on top is actually the pick as it means the dirt underneath is hard and not absorbing water. Can also mean it’s completely saturated and deep as though so the old stick test is the go 😂

[@undergums]

It’s crazy how little rain it takes that part of aus flood

[@davidbarnett4492]

Great episode that is mother nature doing her thing and you lot having fun 👍

[@artoa.7784]

Funny to see that the Mölkky-game has conquered the outback also😅

[@K1VV1939]

here's why I subscribed - you said "it only takes a little bit of rain and this place explodes into life out here" so you care about The Land Subscription you just got

[@tugboat8475]

Great video,We still tent it, but this weekend was so cold, maybe time for a small van. Ouch. But that's us done till October. Hate driving home and having to reset everything up to dry out.

[@HardtechnoVictim]

i would definitely drive a Pinzgauer down there, that must be so much fun...perfect for that mud

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Outstanding and awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@PabloP169]

Not sure exactly where you were but I was isolated by myself on a 1,000,000+ acre property in NW WA for almost 3 months, due to record rains. Just had to not attempt to travel on the tracks or roads unless I was sure they were usable and in some cases rebuild a track that was washed away. Eventually able to get out and to get others back onto the station.

[@heatherhoward2513]

The sign said Brewarrina, and they were going into Queensland.

[@allangray1631]

might be able to bump into you all one day on my travels, that would be awesome to join you all one day as well for some travels. Keep up the great vid's all

[@billys100aolcom]

why would anybody pull a huge trailer way back in there? overkill for what?

[@MilanAligrudic]

Surely there should be a way for the caravans or 4b'z could collect all that rain water and fill up the tanks

[@rodblanchard5659]

I have put a paint scrapper in my toolbox handy for getting mud off mudflaps, tyres and other surfaces. 😊

[@brocktovar4523]

One of the best ones you've done. This was an absolute awesome episode

[@seawench555]

Hard work coming up for the pressure washers 😲😭🤣🇦🇺

[@JaydeJackson]

Graham is my hero. I wish my dad was like him.

[@rileyhd3473]

Be proud of your father mate. I’m sure he sacrifices a lot

[@Ktmfan450]

Don't let your dreams be memes Be the Graham you can be

[@Bannedone3ice]

Your Dad is your dad. Graham can never replace your dad for you, or anyone else can for that matter. Remember your dad has sacrificed to look after you . Respect your parents at all costs buddy ❤❤❤

[@Jacobtheunwise]

​@@rileyhd3473that's a big assumption. Believe it or not most people don't have a great relationship with their father, you're lucky if you do

[@PowermanZAR]

Graham is Jocko's Dad

[@J0K3R420x_]

Shout out to my kuzzins(cousins) who got me into your videos 💯 thank you kahis 😊💯

[@jackmarsh7328]

You guys should buy anchor. In Borneo we always bring big anchor like boat style one for situations like this

[@StephenCawrse]

Awesome experience for you guys it's good seeing the outback green and wet I love it cheers legends 😄

[@ArcherCummins009]

Bloody oath, got to love outback of aus. I live in south aus, i appreciate what we have

[@georgejulien3286]

Was that English?

[@craigquann]

Those latch covers are a great little detail! Good job Maverick!

[@4WD247]

Great detail hey!

[@thomasmullinsiii7759]

Few years ago, three friends and I took a trip across Oklahoma USA chasing storms and got caught up in weather slightly worse than what's shown in the first part of this video, but the roads were equally as bad. It took us over 2 hours to go about 30-ish miles or 46-ish-k's edit: we were not towing trailers, though. Just four friends loaded up in a couple of 4x4s with tools, recovery gear, food, and clothes.

[@danieltole23]

Damn!! Epic adventure!. OG Graham looking serious! 😂

[@TimothyDalton-r3t]

I can only guess the beaches and weather are much better in the UK as I've not been there . Look forward to seeing your video from there.

[@BLU3VF]

When graham use to just do the beach/ desert and rain (ALOT OF RAIN) and roothy did the inland tough tracks 😢

[@graemejones7646]

Love the real life unfolding adventure!!

[@chir0pter]

“Been stuck here a day and a half now, people are shaving their heads" 😂

[@4WD247]

Dire times, not a long of entertainment in this weather 🤣

[@ah_watt]

25:55 Lawo beautiful sunset sky you have there ❤

[@suchislife9071]

We were once caught on the Alice Springs to Boulia Rd can’t recall name of it. The 1st year ever the Birdsville races were canceled 2010 I think. Anyhoo half way or better to Boulia we got 4 inches of storm, came across a coiplue of road trains in a pickle offered them help , food drinks etc. and they said road is CLOSED! However, ‘ if you are travelling thru and already on the road when it’s closed, you are permitted to continue, return, to a safe destination’ penalty for travelling just willynilly was $1000 per axel.

[@geoffclarke5901]

I liked the comment “it’s always unnerving when your car is moving horizontally”….. all cars move horizontally…. If you’re moving vertically you’re in serious trouble….

[@stuartwilson9064]

I very rarely push the thumbs up button on videos, but this one was epic. 👍🏽

[@4WD247]

Glad you liked it!

[@evilfinnigan]

Amazing video. Love to watch these type of adventure. Just wondering what tires you’re running?

[@zakzwijn8410]

Question: pulling an offroad caravan obviously negatively influences offroad capability, but by how much? Light, moderate, severe?

[@katewebber1131]

Just loved this so much . Thanks for uploading this. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@jackmehoff7931]

Great episode, being the keyboard expert that I am, how com Maxx tracks weren’t used? Just curious.