CAPE YORK - Tip and back. - Roothy

[@JohnErnstP76]

Thankyou for putting this up for us Roothy, what a contrast to the 4WD 24/7 bash the bush of their cape trip recently.

[@IanL1]

Lovin all the old vids mate, great to see them all on here at long last. You show what it's all about, getting out there, getting amongst it and seeing our ripper bloody country!

[@zoezoe610]

So many memories of 4wd action back then. I bought every CD, had boxes of them.

[@nyeeshan2790]

U collection junk box 📦

[@ZX6R-w6y]

Roothy by far the only channel to watch,I’m so over all these big budget look at us KZbinrs of today. You’re an absolute gentleman and a huge inspiration to get out and get lost 👍.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Thanks for that, really appreciated. I saw plenty of the old Mahindras still going when I was travelling India in the 80's, and '90's. Relatively all new here tho so people need to hear from you - thanks.

[@FAB7362]

If there were blokes like Roofie running the country it wouldn't be such a mess. This bloke is legit!

[@mickwolf1077]

He is one of the few that respects land looks after it.

[@kurtis1265]

I love the older stuff because its Calming but really interesting and most times each DVD it was different, one DVD you would see Australia next he would be driving hard tracks

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Yep, I sure miss those days but with such a big country there's always more to see!

[@frozenragu]

Another roothy classic. 4wd touring in this great country at its best

[@adammackman7837]

This is great Roothy! Thanks for sharing the good old stuff, I’ve got a stack of old DVDs in a box somewhere. Many hours of viewing pleasure. I’m still planning my trip to the tip. Some great motivation from your vids over the years. Cheers

[@graemecooper4100]

Love this DVD. Had mine for years. Finally got to do the cape with the wife and kids in 2018 and model our trip off this dvd. Thanks Roothy. 👍

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Graeme Cooper best trip ever with family eh!

[@jameswebb3000]

Great to see you kept some adventures up your sleeve

[@chrissteer3733]

And to this day nothing compares to old milo and roothy vids.. love ur work champion

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Thanks - I'll go tell the Handbrake that!

[@aarondavis673]

This was the first one I was bought when I was 7. Have awesome memories watching these and got my passion for 4wds going. Looking forward to seeing the part 2 uploaded

[@gusporfiri4048]

Back when 4WD Acton was worth watch. Still have the dvd and magazine

[@beeragonewhere2819]

Yes for sure 4wd action is talk and sales not 4wding same as ronny dahl its all crap now.

[@dakotahart98]

I had this on DVD and what got me so hooked on 4wding and cape did cape last year in a 45 Ute you truly are a hero Mate

[@AdventuringPals]

Loved watching this now even more than i did when it first came out. After watching you get up to the tip many times, I got to experience it myself for the first time last year. with the wife and kids too. And I gotta say, now I have a totally different and an even better view of Cape York. Love the place mate. Thanks for inspiring me all those years ago.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

No worries, you make sure and get the family out as much as you can while you can!!!

[@AdventuringPals]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY thanks mate. We sure are doing that. Currently 20 months of living on the road. Working and exploring around Australia. We love it.

[@intricacy9490]

Did the trip in 1975 in a '58 Land Rover with 2 others, all 18. Very, very different to what it's like now so it's interesting seeing the contrast. A hard and very demanding but exciting trip.

[@kevinbyrne7400]

Hey Roothy have seen the Leyland brothers to the Cape 1972 on KZbin. What a trip . It's incredible how they got a Landrover across the Jardine River . They even brought the wives and kids with them .It's worth a look..

[@HammerRocks]

I love seeing old adventure videos like this of Australia. So much have changed while so much has stayed the same.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Too right, you just have to get further off the beaten tracks!

[@Exitwounds666]

Good to see the original old girl milo roothy. Ahh memories sweet memories 😎🍻 Keep them coming mate!

[@lumox4x4wehelpyouexplore49]

This DVD got me into 4wding and cape York and changed my life for the better

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Thanks - love to hear that, hope to see you up a track one day!

[@neilodonnell4072]

Roothy back👍

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I loved the ingenuity of the barge system while it's not working normally.

[@floydthedroid5935]

Keep it real roothy. Always here for you mate.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Very good, like you said brings back memories, I started going in 1982 and I think I was up there that year to, went this year as well for 5 weeks,

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Five weeks is about perfect - well done mate, see you up there one day!

[@frederickgobby8262]

Love the vids good to watch and see and learn stuff without having to be brain washed to buy all the gear you are using like some of these other 4wd shows we have today. Just good to watch you doing your thing without turning it into one big add for products it makes it more relaxing and enjoyable to watch 😊

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Thanks, I loved my work back then - all we had to do was go out and explore and show everybody what we'd found!!

[@Frontrowfather]

How good is this Video. That’s Gold.

[@colincook9878]

First time to the cape 1999 then 2001 . No bridge on the wenlock at morten Stan back in 99

[@craighanrahan6389]

Gee wiz Roothy gotta love those old vids 👍👍🤓

[@emu4wd]

Great stuff John Rooth. Steve 🇦🇺

[@TheScary79]

As a kid I lived in Cairns and in the 80s Cairns was still a large country towns and we had family friends that lived in Cooktown and we done the trip a few times up to cooktown and up to the Cape I'm surprised a lot of it still looks the same but thanks so much for this video and reminding me of how lucky I was as a child and seeing all of these places and I would love to see it all again.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

You sure were lucky! Great end of the country!

[@shanedonaldson5170]

Hey Roothy. I still have the DVD of the trip you and I took to the Cape. The one we worked on Milo in the shed at Captain Billy landing. Great trip. I reckon Milo has all the same stickers on her still.

[@christineedwards3937]

Got all the DVD's from the very first up till a little after the time you left the mag ..

[@blockhead52]

Very good John looking forward to the next instalment.

[@tazyt3388]

Another classic vid mate jeez they were a great production back then absolutely brilliant hope you and the handbrake are well cheers

[@jimbojones2457]

Roothy you legend! I've still got a lot of your 4 wheel drive action dvd's mate. Never knew they'd become such precious collectibles! I think i'll throw on the Watagans dvd!

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Watagans - what a way to go! Will find that one and bung it up one day!

[@jimbojones2457]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY good stuff Roothy! Love your work mate! Legend!

[@kcole2990]

Have you ever tried ground pepper in your radiator ? It works for small leaks.

[@matttradie1341]

I did a trip to the tip and back on monday. 68 bucks for a trailerload......

[@Wdeane1957]

🤣🤣

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Gees, no wonder some buggers don't bother going all the way to the tip!

[@elideveer674]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY exactly! Now I hate people who dump rubbish everywhere and leave campsites a mess just a much as anyone, but the reality is, if legal dumping was cheaper we wouldn't have this issue and our beautiful country could at least remain slightly more Clean

[@TheSuperRep]

Great to watch, but Roothy ...... the name of the cheese balls mate... lol classic

[@einfelder8262]

I did my trip in 2006, Jackaroo with Campomatic camper. Went up the tele track though, came back on the development road, and went to Weipa on the way up. The Tele track is a must do - it's not a Cape trip if you just drive the corrugation highway up and back.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Too right - the Tele should be everyone's list for their first trip - and maybe the second and third and....

[@elig8263]

Thanks mate. I remember this from way back, mostly due to old mate having a kip at the tip and your cheesy balls. Legend!

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

thankyou for the video,highly entertained,why on earth havent you got a permanent show on prime time ,10/10

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Because I don't do makeup maybe?? Hahaha - thanks anyway, kind of happy just doing my own thing.

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY i remember as a kid my ol man was inspired by an ol doco that involved two fellas on motorbikes just heading out ,aussie fellas who ended up on a distant island once occupied by yanks in ww2,they stumbled upon a shitload of stuff and sold it on in honk kong ,literally nobody i know has seen it and they all think i made it up but my ol man packed up and took off and kept on taking off never to be seen

[@ford811]

we got to the Jardine at 10.30am. they must have had a ferry party the night before only one bloke working and very seedy. was a long line to get across.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Good vid John. But just to be picky. Kalpowar is on the Normanby River not the Northern Kennedy

[@tylers4wheelinadventures279]

Roothy great video, milo was looking sharp back then, hope there is some mor old videos coming mate

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Start ya Barsted there’s plenty more to go - stay tuned!! Trips down memory lane.

[@Coordinator61]

Still an amazing country.

[@efeightyeight]

Thanks for posting the good old original vids John!

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Thanks - I'm loving revisiting the old days too. Miss my old Milo....

[@bradmullaerialphotography]

Thank you for uploading. Did you have any mechanical issues with the cruiser apart from the water leak? Dosent seem like you need a brand new truck to do it these days

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Most of the issues with stopped vehicles in the outback these days are computer related!!! Old trucks can usually be fixed and driven home.

[@bradmullaerialphotography]

Thank you for replying. I really want to get back into a old truck again. Just a better driving experience

[@otekaieke111]

I had to laugh ...A trip to the "tip" in nZ is known as a saturday morning drive to the local rubbish pit. Enjoyed the vid ,brought back memories of the FJ40 work horse in the hey day , The townies here fancy them fully restored in showroom cond/all show and no go,lucky if they are seen about sundays .Owers known as Fendalton farmers .Fendalton being a posh suburb in chch. keep up the good work John.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Lawdy, we have the same mob of nongs over here too mate - Toorak Tractors. Mostly Range Rovers. On ya mate - thanks.

[@HoonTV]

Awesome to see this content going up mate. Boxer

[@Africasideways]

best beard in overlanding

[@WestVicOffroad]

Thanks for Sharing Roothy, was actually going to buy this off Ebay

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Stay tuned - more coming up!

[@AntonSunsin]

👍👍👍

[@lensman7519]

Thanks for your content. Making me a better cook! I have made the cheese meat balls, awsome. Do you have a similar recipe Using fish?

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Not yet! But I'll work on it!

[@mrsheep5232]

4wd action in the good old days, unfortunately the new 4wd show of now aren’t as good, Roothy and Milo were the best

[@lastknownlocation8760]

I thought kalpowar was on the Normanby river. It is

[@BikeBoyzAu990]

Can anyone tell me what song is at the start of the video racking my brains trying to find it

[@steveelliott7893]

I have this DVD and matching magazine. Mint condition

[@steveelliott7893]

2 dvds and mags actually

[@elissarockman8917]

My son watched every single one of 4wd action dvds

[@BrieBrowne]

You're such a tease Roothy

[@andrewedwards417]

Good video...avid fan from the UK. Just noticed a different rego plate on milo, was it registered elsewhere?

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Over here if we loose a plate - and I've lost heaps - they sell us another one with a different number. We actually have to pay even more to get the priginal number back. I prefer your UK system.

[@toddavis8151]

I haven’t been fortunate enough to be able to get up there but I definitely dream of doing it. Is there a risk of the road getting too fixed up and spoiling the magic of the trip?

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Never Tod - the main road will inevitably get better but there's always heaps of sidetracks to explore.

[@jase6827]

upload Original Fraser island mate please. this is so good . the 4wd action video lost its way in a big way. 40min off the 5 4x4's doing the same hill, wombat hole or mud hole...

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

There’s plenty more coming mate, just takes a bit of time to cut and shut 👍🍺

[@jase6827]

so good mate. honestly 4wd monthly it still best video and subscribe to a lot 4x4 channels.... Bring this back on your channel and it will do well.

[@willreed6231]

Your on the money Jase, 4wd 24/7 have really lost there way, this is so much more refreshing to watch..Graham cahill is capable of this kinda content when he does his thing solo though

[@jase6827]

@@willreed6231 Cahils Covid Solo upload a fews weeks ago was shot , produced and edited by himself. And it was 100 % better than what shauns production crew can do . and thats they're job... I Have no idea why those 2 are still 4wd27. They would kill it being there own bosses in the Australian Social Media 4x4 world.

[@aarondavis673]

Absolutely, Graham's Aus Solo videos are awesome, very refreshing to see

[@patrob100]

This was one of my early dvd's i bought. you break a CV in Milo.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Busted a few over the years - dumb bugger I am....

[@micklong8867]

Hi rooth im wondering if you know a good diesel mechanical on the sunshine coast i live in bli bli i got a 2o11 triton 4x4

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Hi Donna - there's a few up there but I'm not sure who to recommend - I'll ask a mate up there!

[@nilz6432]

Hey rothy, do you have a daily driver for grocery shopping of do you only drive milo 2?

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Ha! Sprung - I use an Enfield Himalayan trail bike for shopping trips and lately have been testing a Mahindra Pik Up for heavier stuff - two Indians! Milo2 only gets out on trips - otherwise I spend all day talking ....

[@nilz6432]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY Good on you, would love to see the Mahindra!

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

what year was this?

[@frozenragu]

Have you done all north south east west points yet roothy?

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Yes, a few times, even a couple by mistake... but that's what you get when you're old!

[@touring1hz459]

Love it roothy been watching since late 90s were are the vids of milo and otis? Your number 1

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

OK, better go look for that one too - Patski having funski!

[@touring1hz459]

That would be great i cant find any of them anywere. You and pat are what i grew up wishing i was there

[@brianboys9015]

Cooking and concrete Ha Ha Ha

[@tobynstanley1297]

What year was this

[@aarondavis673]

2007

[@spencerleech2123]

You've kept me happily distracted during this Vic lockdown, Roothy! I love your work. Cheers!

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Thanks mate, hang in - it'll be even better when they let you free!

[@tiptopmuffin]

Hey Roothy what is your oldest known video !!!

[@mark2073]

Why is there a muffler on the snorkel?

[@ekim72]

The big can on top is a air filter.

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

🎥 👍

[@ryanpedersen5722]

Dont know how old this video is but the old cruiser is doing so well probably got half a million clicks on it

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Hav over a million when she retired - but the doors would open when I put her on the hoist!

[@babulexplorer]

Nice

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Why Is it? That’s what it’s all about? Just the destination ? I’ve been travelling Australia for years and I haven’t been to the tip and haven’t found that’s what it’s all about

[@cw1877]

Going solo roothy, what's happen with handbrake

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Back then? At home, looking after young kids!

[@steveelliott7893]

I have the DVDs and associated mags for these episodes

[@tenpin211]

haha Cheesy Balls :P

[@Jetapeh]

18:17 he got this. In a subie mate

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

Toyota land Cruiser 👍 👍 👍

[@OutbackTouring]

Hay Roothy do you miss Milo ?

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Like you wouldn't believe mate - but she's in a good home in South Aussie, safely tucked away in the Government museum.

[@MrProject350]

Hi I would love to see this on a non Big Tech platform. Please.

[@rogermace4516]

That was a bloody great Vid..... as for your meat balls I nearly pissed myself

[@colinevans3285]

Ah memories. So good watching these. Good to see you cut out the annoying 4wd action/monthly song haha

[@mar00391]

Trevor really said yes he wants Roothys cheesy balls

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Salt is salt

[@beeragonewhere2819]

Why not show the price when filling up ? Ow ok that much of a rip off.

[@Coordinator61]

I cannot take my wife over there she loves swimming everywhere but crocs all over.

[@heavydiesel48]

First comment on this vid

[@bengriffiths2185]

and it could of been so good lol

[@janpur1417]

I would slow down after seeing the cyclists. Imagine the dust they have to breath.

[@danielretek4676]

Any idea how old this episode is. It wasn’t yesterday. Also it takes two to tango, don’t ride down a dirt road shared by cars if it’s likely to be dirt. Common sense applies.

[@phungtienvo7819]

I love the older stuff because its Calming but really interesting and most times each DVD it was different, one DVD you would see Australia next he would be driving hard tracks