Attempting the Vic High Country towing a trailer... TOUGHER then we expected!

In this episode we attempt to tow our OPUS OP2 across the Victorian High Country, some of Australia's largest mountains and steepest tracks. Mid way through our journey we get smashed by some summer storms and torrential rain, making the tracks much harder then we anticipated.
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[@ianweal3081]

Once again Tyler, you smashed it outa the ball park. The drone images ✔️ Family fun ✔️ Terrain & info ✔️ I'm yet to get to some of these tracks, you entice me to get offa my arse & go. Congrats, Wealie.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@Troffy21]

Buckland spur is so bloody steep. They definitely put that one in on a Friday arvo "doze it straight up boys, no corners". Also that Evans Creek crossing is rooted now, it never used to be like that but we have had so much rain over the last couple months it has carved everything up. Great to see that you're up here again mate. Pumped for the rest of this series.

[@chrisduncombe7442]

Awesome video guys as always. 👍

[@raymondricciardi]

Good to see the wood splitting back 😊 Lovely trip.

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Loved the second part of your High Country video. Just want to put my two cents in regards to content etc, due to some coments below. You have created a unique channel in regards to what you provide. Its you who makes this and your doing exactly what you want to do... Yes there is heaps of others doing the same. Im just starting out in the You Tube world with my XJ Jeep.... If people dont want to watch this stuff or there seen it before well they can move on. Im an adventurous type like you and I will never tire of watching different folks doing the same tracks etc. every one is different and we all show a different approach to our content and uniqueness... Long live the content creators as there is a massive audience out there.... Tyler keep living that dream !!!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it! All the best with your content

[@TheFilo29]

This makes me want to get out there so bad! I love this video

[@wadelintick9538]

Thanks for the bloopers, best part of video. Can't wait for Berto to arrive and save next video. cheers

[@lyonsy143]

Great vid guys

[@Jennij]

Loved the dramatic music and slo mo as Demi cruised through the bog hole. And also her bathers drying on the grab handle.😂

[@56JimboSlice]

Always enjoy your high country vids mate.

[@shaddonaghue]

Awesome video guys , some awesome camping and 4wheelin Thats what its about 👍👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Appreciate it mate!

[@tezzadean2680]

Great filming guys

[@steved7391]

Another brilliant video Tyler, I love your touring trips, especially the vic high country.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@JasonR1998]

Another awesome video as always! So cool seeing you explore areas so close to home! Lake William Hovel is pretty much at my doorstep.

[@steph9445]

Such a joy to watch you guys.. keep up the great work! Good music, good vibes.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks!

[@richardwolski5899]

Great vid as always.the fams loving it..looking forward for yr dad Burton adventure next week...both those cars a very capable...over and out......😊😊

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate 👍

[@stevesmith3556]

Whenever I see this area, it makes me feel at home. I think of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with different trees.😊

[@michaelpyke9368]

Having driven into and ridden a horse into Wonangatta many many moons ago I'm glad to see it is still open to 4wders...

[@petergill8819]

All your food that you eat looks appetising. I should be eating stuff like that. I wouldn’t be as heavy as I am . The trees with no leaves. Look so magnificent overhead shots you done

[@petergill8819]

Hoping to see you at the four-wheel-drive show in Coffs Harbour, get my T-shirts signed

[@frozenragu]

39:10 - yes, went up it solo in the wet a few years ago. When I say wet I mean after one of those big storms which floods Melbourne cbd. 2.5hrs on the winch and the loud pedal and finally made it

[@craigpeart7291]

Does look fantastic..

[@jasonpushy]

sunday morning coffee and tyler.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers for watching!

[@paulgeary3299]

enjoyed the video - best show on sunday morning !!!

[@TylerThompson90]

thank you!

[@Ihatebeingclosedin4walls]

Love your content❤, saving my sanity while on the mend in hospital 👌

[@TylerThompson90]

Get better soon mate!

[@lenphillipson5318]

Beautiful imagery, amazing videography. Well done Team Tyler. Thoroughly enjoyed this latest episode. Love how you tied each scene together with snippets of activities, like making a coffee, the stream tumbling across rocks. Love seeing the family enjoying the outdoors..

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@toms3127]

Another great episode. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SandmanPatrol]

Great content mate. Always enjoy your stuff.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Another fantastic journey, Tyler! I have driven these tracks countless times. Capturing the scenery from above with the drove sure change the perspective of the surroundings. Thanks!

[@TylerThompson90]

Awesome, thank you!

[@minshu12]

Not easy towing the trailer on this track, but oh boy this girl can drive on these track. Loved every second. Thanks.

[@mJlReplicanT001]

That dinner before the rain ☔️ looked bloody delicious 🤤

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep it was good!

[@graemetowner7257]

one thing you have always been good at is capturing a sense of real honest relaxed content...it feels that we are along the tracks with you and enjoying the same moments you did with you family, very much the core of your channel from the early days. Did the same trip i think the day or two before you a few weeks ago, loved the zeka spur track, such a lovely drive, but have to say i did the "chicken" track around that bog hole you winced on, looked too crazy for me in stock prado with no winch !! Thank you for sharing your adventures

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback!

[@poetzge]

Love the VHC episodes, it's such a great place and definitely has some of the best tracks and camping out there. Looking forward to the next one, hope you got a chance to check out the Walhalla area as well - great fun!

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers! Yep got down to the Walhalla area

[@noosarider]

Great vid!! I used to work at Geelong Grammar - Timbertop Campus. So good to see all the tracks we used to hike every single week there. Those huts, as grim as some may be, they were ‘life-savers’ in snow storms!!😊

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah awesome!

[@sezandflicka]

Love this, we did this last week! So funny how everyone can have such different experiences. Don’t listen to the negative comments, just do you 👏🏼👏🏼

[@donfinch862]

Thanks Tyler and fam. Good trip that, tho looking forward to the next round.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@craiggillphotography8030]

Greta vid. Love your work!! Very honest and genuine 👍

[@TylerThompson90]

I appreciate that!

[@rollyb5061]

awesome vid Tyler, you have help gathering fire wood 🙂

[@findingselfagain4014]

you guys are a great couple, living the dream together, doing what you want when you want, gereat food and she drives just fine.

[@michel3777]

bravo to you for this video you made us discover your passion s magnificent enjoy your time with your child life is too short congratulations to you good luck to you💕💯💯💯

[@davedave5457]

3.19 bahha love that you had your indicator on when parking the night before....safety first....lol just taking the piss, great video as always and ps thanks heaps your sparky Josh hooked me up with an awesome elocker loom..first rate quality.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah awesome, he mentioned he made one for someone!

[@williamrusconi5621]

love the week away with just the fam was a good change of pace love the channel keep doing what makes ya happy mate your killing it

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@b0wen11]

@@TylerThompson90 Thanks for including the track info Tyler! 💗

[@big.red.76]

parts 1 and 2 are some of the most entertaining videos I've ever watched seriously Tyler. river crossings, camp life with the fam, the dramatic drone footage of those stark grey trees against the green, commentary - it all comes together brilliantly mate. There is one image in part 2 at 14.14 under the awning - very poignant👌 great edit dude, oh and Demi's cozy drying on the dash ha!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you! Appreciate that 👌

[@TJANDMAC]

Relaxing cooking and rain segment :)

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate! Rain does make for some nice scenery out the bush

[@paulsmit8147]

Magic out there 🤙 Holes in that roof, probably reclaimed roof sheets from elsewhere. Tip, if you're able too, put the same rims and tyres on your trailer (same as your towing vehicle), it will run better, and you'll never have issues with spares on either ...... Thanks for the share 🤙👍

[@hagar1959]

Some really nice photography in this vid guys loved it

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@johnbambo9036]

Living the Dream Buddy

[@petergill8819]

They’ll be gold in there, I would reckon some of those streams you stopped at just never know

[@stephencoyle5323]

Another cracked video mate, love your high country stuff. I actually stayed in lovicks hut the night before you guys went through there. We spent the night in it because of the pouring rain and funny enough the roof does not leak. It saved about 8 of our group from getting soaked in there swags out side👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! That's good to know you stayed dry!!

[@davidclancy9234]

That first river crossing is the Wongungurra River. Pretty confusing at that end as 3 rivers join in the area.

[@mickwatson2177]

Your in my backyard at William Hovell mate. I'm about 40km away. It's magic up there isn't it. Cheers mate 👍 🐕 🤠

[@brentmcd12]

Go the Patrols!! A bit quiet without berto .. Looks like A good trip ! 🏔🏞🛻📹🤙😎

[@TylerThompson90]

He is on the next few episodes mate. Cheers!

[@OffTheBeatenPathAus]

Nice job towing the Opus, the GQ does a great job. Lake William Hovell is a great spot, there's some good tracks on the North and North East side of the late too.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Yeah ill have to do some more exploring around there

[@OffTheBeatenPathAus]

@@TylerThompson90 Burnt Top Track is pretty epic for views and terrain. I probably wouldn't take the camper but you might 🙂

[@matthutch5919]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 chilli flakes apart of a staple diet. While we are having Tequila shots, my misso is having chilli shots....I wish I was joking. With you two for parents, your child & children are truly set to have a fantastic life. I've been watching you since your 1st video & you've only become better & better. Still can't believe you don't have 500k+ followers. IMO, the most honest, best content & seriously best KZbin 4x4 channel 💯

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@ryanbarrie4647]

A mate just put me onto your channel, the way you put your videos together makes for an unreal watch mate, great stuff

[@TylerThompson90]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rowanchristieson9047]

Arrr a Tyler video a week keeps one grounded in the reel world

[@anthonyfry1873]

Another great video. We passed your dad on Donnellys Creek track I’m guessing you were with him with the other 3 patrols in the convoy. That will be next video. Cheers.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep will be in the next couple of episodes somewhere!

[@mJlReplicanT001]

Ps, that footage looking above the clouds ⛅️, magnificent! Much more Beautiful and better outlook of the hi country vs the awning and camper setup. 🤷🏻 perhaps

[@TylerThompson90]

Many thanks!

[@guygolan6812]

Hey Tyler, can you please elaborate further on the larger wheels and tires on the OP and what it takes . Thanks mate, keep up the great content.

[@TylerThompson90]

Hey mate, put a 265/70/R16 on, they fit straight on. Wheel is a -22 offset to bring them out more as well

[@06hunter54]

Been to Lovicks hut a few times but never noticed holes in the roof 😬

[@daniel-ll5zr]

Goodmorning TT community! ☕

[@anbu999]

TD42 POWA!!!!

[@stephenhawkins1616]

Watch out for Button man

[@petergill8819]

Why is the GQ blowing blue smoke? It shouldn’t be. What type of oil are you using in? That seems like the ring. Haven’t been inyet . I use Castrol our super e9 low Ash

[@grunkalunka3449]

How did the camper hold up to the rainy night? On a side note, Howitt hut is where they found the second body from the Wonnongatta murders. Just a bit of trivia.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah all good mate!

[@buster_1972]

I know your sponsored by Opus, but does yours leak either driving through the rain or creek crossing? We picked up our new one late last year and drove through some rain and all inside the fridge area and under the seats had water in these sections.

[@petergill8819]

Any reason for the chilli flakes good to thin the blood or you just like them can’t wait to see you out there doing this stuff instead of the Nissan patrol Nissen patrol should only be diesels I think

[@hackgolfer7352]

Those streams and rivers got trout in them? You're not into fishing? Would love to walk those streams, looks amazing:)

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah they do, some fishing in the next couple of episodes

[@craigpeart7291]

How much of a battering do the vehicles take , and is there breakages off camera ?

[@TylerThompson90]

Anything that brakes out on the tracks we commonly film. In between trips we do a fair bit of maintenance and replace any damaged parts etc

[@benevans2829]

What is the rear bar on the gu?

[@michealedwards7849]

reduction gears for the Gu makes sense.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah they are on the list of mods to do, would be good to have unlimited funds haha

[@SHOCKcustoms]

What tyres u running on the old rig now?

[@TylerThompson90]

Goodyear wranglers mate

[@kevinmcgennan8110]

Lovicks Hut holes in the roof: reused roofing - holes are in the upside of the waves, water will not enter. Is it hard to understand this?

[@TylerThompson90]

That makes sense!

[@waynasfamilyadventures147]

Did you find the buttonman who lives in the area?

[@TylerThompson90]

not yet

[@lachlanstill]

Just saying, if Demi didn't listen to you she'd have made it first go 😂👍🏽❤️

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep 😂

[@stevenloynds3691]

I do enjoy your content....but what worries me about channels like this is there are many others and I'm a sub to most....one of the biggest channels I only watch from time to time now there is nothing left....these channels hit a peak then get no futher....or maybe it's me all the channels are pretty much same, same following each other around the country within weeks of each other....there are so many tracks in Aus and we see a channel doing it next another channel same tracks same camp spots....there seems to be colt following to certain vehicles here in Australia so every channel has similar 4x4 and builds....there is no fresh air to any channel any more the biggest 4x4 channels now have done every track known 3 times over now.....all I can say I think you got in the right time because I don't see this community getting much more attention from me it's like record player round and round.... PLEASE for the love of God do something original I admit its disappointing as a viewer the up comming Barra build I know it's new for you but your the content creator your not eye balls watching when most seen Barra builds out the wazo....how about throw some suspension under MUX there sponsors any cost is a tax benefit to ride off so why not....I wanna see differences in superior suspension from solid axles to independent I wanna see if your old man's car after mods as a modern vehicle keep up with the old in the tough stuff.....the old man deserves some bling and you have him on enough for it to be a good selling advertising if the MUX can keep up....There are a huge population that drive modern IFS 4x4s I want to see what 10k or whatever it cost gets and we're it can take you....we have a BT50 so I'm curious having similar bones....

[@TylerThompson90]

It's like most KZbin channels, their content is exciting and new for the first few years then it starts to feel like the same thing again. Becomes very difficult to create new style content and why a lot of KZbin channels fall off, being a short term content creator is achievable for a lot of people but trying to stay exciting and relevant for 10+ years is very very hard to do, I have been doing this for nearly 8 years now. This is why I do a variety of tough tracks, touring trips, build episodes etc to mix it up as much as possible, bring in new people like Burto, Demi etc We have been to basically every off-road destination multiple times on the East Coast of Australia from Cape York down to Tassie, out to the red centre, though South Australia. The only place we haven't been is Western Australia but funds and time make it hard to get there, and then a bunch of other creators like Ronny Dahl have filmed every place there anyway. So anywhere I go now is going to feel like somewhere I have been before or some other creator has been, there is a lot of people that make 4WD content now, the market is saturated. There isn't anywhere I can go that won't feel like 'the same thing', there isn't any build I can do that someone hasn't done before. The MUX already has suspension and most of the comments we get around the MUX are people enjoying it being basic and watching a stock-ish car tackle the tracks, so then we make it crazy and a bunch of people go off at me. The Barra 80 build has been our most popular content we have ever done. EDIT - I think the other thing to add is I just try focus on myself and doing new things for me and my channel, trying to 'compete' for new content with every other channel out there is a losing battle. As I've mentioned previously I generally just try do what I love doing and what we are enjoying at the time. This is a free channel for everyone, if you don't want to watch it you don't have to. I appreciate everyone that supports me but I'm not going to run myself into the ground trying to please everyone. My thought for this channel is as long as I'm doing what makes me happy and what is true to myself, if the channel dies then I can move on to the next thing in life satisfied. If the channel dies trying to do all these crazy ideas and things to keep everyone happy then I won't forgive myself.

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Yes creating new different content can be difficult and considering many channels provide this entertainment free of charge, I think we all need to be grateful of the content that is available and watch and enjoy it for what it is. I’ve watched Tyler from the very get go and still find his clips very entertaining- more than many channels, especially some of the larger ones that end up being an hour long episode of advertisements from their sponsors. I agree with Tyler too, it is hard ( and bloody expensive ) to tour more and more remote areas to film videos purely to create free content entertainment for the end user. 😉👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lllllukeify]

That’s why it need be about the characters in the story, and the Journey, not so much the 4b and location

[@willb4314]

@@lllllukeify 💯 Keep up the good work Tyler and team.

[@Nick-sd7um]

OP is 100% correct. Most of these channels along with all the other ones that do the usual 4x4 show circuit will slowly die and/or the content creators will burn out.

[@DarrenBoxhall]

Just tow with the TB48 and let the forklift try pull itself through shit. Low range and manual mode locked into 1st still has decent braking, and the 4m8 has bigger brakes anyway. Just use that

[@TylerThompson90]

Terrible idea haha. Tb48 has less power, less torque and terrible engine braking compared to the TD. TB48 locked in 1st low is still like a freight train down the hills then you get brake fade every time, very dangerous

[@DarrenBoxhall]

Don't let the dyno numbers thing the forklift engine is better. Line then up for a race and see what happens, TB48 will give you wheel speed to get you through things, and won't overheat in 5 mins. I owned a 4.8 on 37s and in low range, engine braking was still kinda there, but the brakes never faded. What diff gears are in the 4.8? ​@@TylerThompson90

[@marcinmahny6963]

🏕️🔥🌞

[@shalininaicker]

I thought Tyler didn't eat meat .

[@tonygreen8221]

At the risk of sounding like a wowser, but I’m actually against trailers being towed on steep tracks in the high country. They do too much damage, especially if it’s wet, are a real problem if encountered by opposing traffic and magnify the danger when things go wrong. Do you have an opinion on this and I wonder if you could share that on a short video. Thanks for the work you do. Your footage and editing is first rate. Safe travels. 👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! I personally find under prepared 4wds and people with not much knowledge do the most damage to the tracks, small tyres, no lockers, not aired down tyres etc etc spinning their way up and down the hills. A twin locked GQ on big mud tyres aired downed does no more damage to the tracks then a regular 4wd driving on them, other then that big muddy section on King Billy track (where everyone is going to spin tyres, get bogged, send it etc) I barely spun a tyre in three days of driving. Probably unpopular opinion and I know they need to maintain tracks for fire access, public safety etc but I'm not worried if the tracks get a bit chewed up, makes the driving so much more fun. I enjoy 4wding and camping being a challenging adventure, driving up and down very well maintained dirt roads through the VHC doesn't bring heaps of that. Back 15 years ago the tracks were much more chewed up and less maintained and so much more fun!

[@tonygreen8221]

@@TylerThompson90 Thanks for the detailed reply mate. You make some very good points. FYI, the tracks in the high country will vary enormously over time. I used to drive/ride Billy Goats when it was twin track. I’ve also driven after it had been freshly dozed and was gravel road smooth. I drove it 2 months ago and it was the roughest I’d seen it in 35 years. Unfortunately, the Vic Government opted for a very “blade down” approach to maintaining the tracks since the early 2000 bush fires. By that I mean that they widened and smoothed every section of track whether it was needed or not. Completely agree that they need to let them become challenging. Perhaps using an excavator to repair individual sections.

[@darrengray2309]

Difference between Toyota and Nissan do not need reduction gears in a Manual 80 series. I had to laugh at your partner being scared at the thought of a ghost at the old hut. You do relize that the spot you camped in looks identical and could be where Russell Clay and his partner were murdered by the airline pilot about 2 and half years ago in the Wonnagatta Valley.

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

I wonder what the difference in ratios are, I would have thought it was pretty similar.

[@darrengray2309]

@@ryantilley-general.shenanigans if you are talking about stock manaul 1st low first low huge difference. 80 series 2nd low is very similar to Patrols 1st low

[@MicahBell_1860]

Wait! What? You're not camping in the river bed? When I'm on my own, I can refuel my truck, check my load restraints & tyres, oder food, & have a shower, all with in 30 mins. If any of my children come with me, I guarantee it will take 60 to 90 minutes

[@TylerThompson90]

First time for everything

[@MicahBell_1860]

@@TylerThompson90 hahahahaha

[@SpaceMulva]

Pie - aye - uh. Not whatever she said.

[@mickwatson2177]

Your in my backyard at William Hovell mate. I'm about 40km away. It's magic up there isn't it. Cheers mate 👍 🐕 🤠

[@TylerThompson90]

Yep sure is! Great area