DESERT BOGGING/MECHANICAL ISSUES/SICKNESS - Fuel consumption & STATS on the SIMPSON DESERT PART B

Welcome back to PART 2 of our SIMPSON DESERT CROSSING! In this weeks episode we continue our trek through the desert, get BOGGED and try and diagnose a PROBLEM with the truck! PLUS something you DONT WANT happen in the DESERT happens to us!
Come with us and see if the desert gets the better of us and if we make It up the well known BIGGEST SAND DUNE 'BIG RED'.
We also share with you ALL our STATS on our time in the desert!
Thanks for watching & be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to continue to follow our family of 5 around australia exploring those roads less travelled.
SEE YA NEXT WEEK! (:

[@Werkar27]

7:54 it's average size 😭 Your vids are like old school cartoons, 95% PG but 5% double entendre 🤣 That's why I love your content, absolutely hilarious.

[@elnick.adventures]

😂😂😂 got to love them! Sometimes it just comes out 😂 it’s like some kids movies are so inappropriate but the kids have no idea (: thanks for watching 🙌

[@fleurneumann8430]

You two (and the boys) are amazingly resilient and with great humour to boot no matter what the travels throw at you . We both love you guys with all that you do and whenever you go . Hope the shorts lived to tell the tale . Congrats on a stunning effort across the Simpson .

[@elnick.adventures]

We had the best time on the simmo (: but was a little draining at the end but I guess that’s part of the adventure (: thanks for your support! Appreciate it (:

[@RaquelGreen-lk9wo]

What an achievement that was absolutely EXCELLENT!! Congratulations 🎉 Hope all the bubbas got over their sickness and are feeling better ready for the next adventure.🥰

[@elnick.adventures]

Yes they all recovered quickly thankfully 🙌 we had a great time in the desert 🙌 thanks for watching 🤠

[@johnandjaneinoz6790]

Amazing accomplishment guys. Absolutely loved your trip. Hope the boys have shaken off their illness. Nothing fazes you both. Admire how you just battle on with good humour and a smidgen of teasing each other 😅 good to see the hand held UHF helping out with communication. Safe and happy travels. Cheers Jane and John 🙂

[@elnick.adventures]

Hi guys! Thanks so much! The boys had a quick recovery thankfully (: we had so much fun in the Simpson (: thanks for your support!

[@user-pv2xm1ik3m]

All I can say is you guys are absolutely AMAZING. The fun, the adventures and the patience is awesome. Keep the videos going cause we love watching them 🥰🤩

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! We appreciate your support 🤠

[@PeteWilsonAHCPhotography]

Hi, I have watched a number of your episodes now and love them. I especially admired your sense of adventure and enthusiasm throughout the 2 part Simpson Desert Crossing.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support 🤠

[@65cj55]

It's amazing how capable the Truck is, well done.

[@elnick.adventures]

She keeps surprising us 🙌 thanks for watching 🤠

[@TruBluOffroad]

Nice one!!!! Well done!!! There's lots of big adventure trucks around so it's good to see someone actually using theirs. I find for a lot of people doing these adventures, the biggest thing that hold people back is the stress of what if something goes wrong. So, like I've said to others that do what you're doing, keep it in the back of your mind, if ever the poop really hits the fan, no matter where you are in the country, no matter how bad the situation, you can count on me to recover you. Not because I drive a UNIMOG, but because of what I can do. The Mog is just one tool.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much Scotty! We are loving the big girl and she’s tackling everything we have put her through! You don’t spend the money on 4x4s not to use them (: appreciate your support! 🙌

[@davidkirk5074]

You guys make me laugh so much. Best family adventure ever, and great bluesy music😀

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it (:

[@gavindereus3643]

Congratulations guys, with a young family in tow you managed to cross the Simpson desert 😊😊

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much Gavin! Appreciate your ongoing support 🤠

[@gavindereus3643]

@@elnick.adventures no problem guys I also received my merchandise pretty quickly as well

[@kevindesira1298]

You guys have real patience and stamina. 👍👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks Kevin! (:

[@hasats1991]

another great episode, well done guys.. holy jesus the wobble on at the last dune.. HAHA my kids love dunes when their car seats wobble left and right on the big stuff haha. how good! making memories!

[@elnick.adventures]

Yes she was pretty bumpy 😂😂😂 thanks for watching 🙌

[@waynehamlin2379]

Classic - what could be better than bacon and egg "Sand"wiches for Father's Day!!! Epic adventure guys - sorry I'm 4months behind but catching up on all your vid's is taking a while. Love big Suze by the way - she is awesome.

[@elnick.adventures]

No we appreciate the support 🙌🙌 we had the best time in the simmo desert 🙌🤠

[@geepedy26742]

Great show folks, we’ve watched most of your trips enjoy them all, well done.👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for supporting the channel 👍

[@BaldingTravels]

One of the best videos yet. Thank you for sharing.

[@elnick.adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had so much fun(:

[@paulnoneofyoir8506]

Hi guys , if you can handle the weight of a small plastic drum with a screw on top or band clamp top as you get dirty clothes start putting them in the drum of water add some bio degradable soap after a day of driving it will have cleaned the clothes pretty well . If you have more opportunity’s to get more water say from a water crossing you pump out the Dirty water before you get to the crossing hence the bio soap and pump in some clean water after a bit more driving your clothes will have rinsed fairly well ..I hope Ollie is ok .

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Paul we have done this in previous set ups and works really well!! Thanks for watching 👍🤠

[@terrymillward8706]

What a fabulous episode. You are amazing to tackle such a trip with small children. Well done you all deserve a medal. That first shower must have been like winning the lottery. Cheers & safe travels.

[@elnick.adventures]

It was amazing 🙌 I appreciated the big van a lot more that’s for sure however it was an awesome adventure (: thanks for watching 🙌

[@Lee-in-oz]

Another great episode guys. I have to admit, those flies would do my head in.

[@elnick.adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes the flies were doing our heads in too! 🪰

[@Lee-in-oz]

Lol. Also, 3 things I noticed - and this is in no way a criticism - I reckon you could have dumped another 10 - 15 psi espically on those dunes near Popples. Max trax do a sand skid for trailer jockey wheels And please for the love of - insert name of chosen deities - don't get that close to an under load winch rope. If something fails, you don't want to be anywhere near it mate.

[@nzmarkb8713]

Fantastic adventure team Great to see that awesome rig out there doing it Fynn the butter is supposed to go on the bread 😂😂, you’re one lucky dad Nothing more annoying than a rattle you can’t find Great episode, love ya work 🏆🏆

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks mark! Yes Finny didn’t understand to butter the bread not his mouth 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@petertoohey6315]

We love watching your adventures guys and love that you take the piss out off each other 😅 you should both be very proud of the Simpson crossing it’s such an enormous effort and an unforgettable experience that will be with you forever! Keep being yourselves and don’t change! Elenya keep up the cooking adventures it’s the highlight of the episodes, such a good laugh😂 hope to meet you guys on the road somewhere in our wonderful Aus., Cheers, Pete and Jane

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much for this great comment! Really appreciate your support! 🤠🙌

[@katherineporter2654]

Absolutely loved this. You guys absolutely smashed it. I hope the boys are all good now. 😊

[@elnick.adventures]

They recovered quickly thankfully! (: appreciate your support 🙌🤠

[@-sandman4605]

All i can say is WOW !

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it (:

[@TheMonstercookiee]

You should have some shirts with the words chuck a Flynny on em, with Flynny cracking it 😂

[@elnick.adventures]

😂😂 love it! Hahaha

[@geoffwilson7774]

Congratulations on the Simpson crossing…what a thrilling episode, had the heart racing a bit. Hope the boys shake the bug. You guys are legends

[@elnick.adventures]

They were great! They are tough little kids (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@WDMTAdventures]

Well done guys and a big congratulations on concurring the Simpson Desert. Legands🎉

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much mate 🙌🤠

[@gr8fng]

Holy macaroni guys that was epic congratulations 🎊 🎉

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you! We had a great time 🤠

[@katz5434]

Keeping it real guys! Presumed father no mistaking your it mate! (there all Nick mini me’s!) Elyna super Mumma!

[@elnick.adventures]

True that! That’s what I keep telling him, literally all mini hims! (: plus I wouldn’t be able to deal with ANOTHER male 😂 thanks for your support (:

[@MyLittleFarmhouse]

That was a massive and absolutely thrilling adventure.. thanks for taking us with you’s 💕 Hoping the little ones are feeling a lot better 🤗

[@elnick.adventures]

They are! Thank you (: 🙌 appreciate your support!

[@amosbanjocaretakers3598]

From experience when living on Fraser Island no matter what you drive ute bus or truck tyre pressure is the key to all sand driving I have a NPS 4x4 and there amazing where they can go by lowering your tyre pressure cheers guys 👍🍻🇦🇺🚚

[@elnick.adventures]

Great tip! Yes we are loving the truck! So capable (: thanks for watching! 🤠

[@amosbanjocaretakers3598]

@elnick.adventures no worries can't wait for the next issue 🍻👍🇦🇺

[@lew3057]

Amazing! So, good thing the beer was safe, especially on Father's Day. Nothing better than breakfast made by the boys with a hint of sand. Mechanical things are only so good and you pushed the truck to the limits. I watched the Cartwrights attack a similar hill - took them 9 tries before getting up it. What an adventure! Great video and travel safe.

[@elnick.adventures]

Nick loved his breakfast with a hint of sand 😂 thanks so much for your support on our channel 🙌

[@geoffhunt6439]

Another brilliant episode. Fantastic achievement and hope the boys pull up ok especially little Ollie.

[@elnick.adventures]

They are much better and got over it pretty quickly thankfully (: thanks for watching 🙌

[@stevecam724]

You two crack me up. Mum's looking a bit fried out mate, think she needs a bit of TLC 👍☺

[@elnick.adventures]

We get there in the end (: lucky nick and I make a good team 🙌🤠 thanks for your support steve 👍

[@katz5434]

Big Red! Go going Suz!

[@elnick.adventures]

She killed it (: 🙌

[@pauldebeer9227]

Wow, you five are amazing

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks Paul! We had the best time (:

[@fatspider2718]

Good to see you two came out of it sort of smiling, we are glad you did west to east and there is nothing like soft sand to break your enthusiasm but we love your daring with 3 kids. We have been on an Elnick binge the last couple of weeks, no new stuff on netflix so started Elnick from year dot 3 or 4 a night, had some great laughs, keep it up guys.

[@elnick.adventures]

Oh this is awesome to hear! Glad you guys are still enjoying the content (: we appreciate all your support (:

[@Jimmcgregorphotography]

Epic journey guys, you need to be congratulated with all you had to go through. I really admire the way you guys just take stuff on just for the adventure. Well done I really do enjoy all you’re content and it makes me want to head of in my own journey.

[@elnick.adventures]

Really appreciate your comment Jim! We had so much fun and it’s even better we have captured it and made it into a video (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@juliekhann7018]

Love watching your adventures

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much (: appreciate your support!

[@exteec]

This series has left me swatting imaginary flies in my lounge room 😂.

[@elnick.adventures]

😂😂😂 we were doing the same whilst editing hahahah bloody flies!

[@annettemay5743]

Well done Team. Congratulations you did it. And with 3 sick boys its always adds a lot more pressure.

[@elnick.adventures]

Yes it does! Thanks for watching 🤠

[@sarahstuart642]

You should've let your tiers down more when thrashing up that dune. Plus even on a crawl those seats are moving way to much for comfort even little Ollie's. Definitely look at a better tie down system so you don't lose the kids toys!

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for watching. Truck tyre pressures are a bit different to normal tyres we had them t around 20psi that is extreamly low for a truck (normally they sit at 100psi) and we have put all the tows in the canopy now 😂

[@andrewrumball327]

Wow that was an epic crossing, you guys are just so amazing, funny and so bloody loveable. By far my most enjoyable channel, sorry Cam and Pete still love you if you read this😂but you just gotta love these guys👍🍻

[@elnick.adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew (: appreciate your support on our channel 🙌

[@debbieswan1951]

Awesome 🎉

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you! Cheers!(:

[@campingaustralia6698]

Loving your content guys ❤️❤️

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much 🙌🤠

[@leighgreenwood3331]

Awesome, well done 🍻👍🏼💯

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you! Cheers!🤠

[@Carpo74]

Awesome legends well done👏

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you 🙌🤠

[@pauledwards4257]

Love the way you guys keep it real keep on going on 👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much Paul! (:

[@parkerkenin2238]

Hey that truck is a bloody beast, love yr vids

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! We are loving the big girl 🙌

[@davidmaltby2065]

Outstanding achievement. Hope the kids are all well, especially Ollie. Oh god I hope Nick had a shower

[@elnick.adventures]

Hahaha yes nick had a good scrub when we were back in civilisation (: thanks for watching ! (:

[@diannehavelberg5875]

Thanks for that epic episode you guys are so great will go anywhere sure hope the little ones are better by now love the cooking breakfast sand and all ❤ you guys take care safe travels

[@elnick.adventures]

They had a quick recovery thankfully 🙌 thanks for watching 🤠

[@brettbulmer2168]

Great effort guys. Cool to watch.

[@elnick.adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!(: 🙌

[@user-ie3hj8qm3l]

Great Episode Hope Ollie is feeling Better 💜

[@elnick.adventures]

He is! He’s a tough cookie (: thanks for asking (:

[@mebenderjnr5055]

Mate, please learn the dangers of using a winch (and recoveries in general). I cringed with you standing between the trailer and truck when you were winching it, Sooooo dangerous. Please take care and be safe. You have a beautiful family.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for the concern !! It was a bit silly watching it back thanks for watching 👍🤠

[@joekalmar1085]

easy to watch, well done

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you! Cheers!(:

[@brianmercer0113]

Another beauty.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for watching 🙌🤠

[@paulsmit8147]

Start of my weekend fix....... Let's go 🤙👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Yay! Thanks for your support 🙌🤠

[@andrewmoriarty993]

What an effort, well done you are definitely goers, loved it.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you kindly! Glad you enjoyed this one (:

[@ronaldneehao9723]

Can’t believe the flies in Australia 😮

[@elnick.adventures]

They are insane in the outback 🪰

[@evil17]

Excellent job guy’s, another tick off the list. Cheers

[@elnick.adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it (: thank you! (:

[@billkirkpatrick-ip5ej]

Congratulations what an awesome trip, yes you guys are legends how are the boys? Safe travels

[@elnick.adventures]

The boys recovered quickly thankfully! (: appreciate your support (:

[@AdventuringPals]

Good work guys. It’s was tough going but you made it through. Having sick kids when remote traveling is one of the worse feeling as a parent. I hope they are all better.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much guys! It was quite the adventure (: the boys recovered quickly thankfully 🙌 appreciate your support!

[@bradz7]

What an epic run!! Hope the kids pulled up ok.

[@elnick.adventures]

They recovered quickly, thanks for asking (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@gregtodd3593]

Wow what an adventure that was especially with the boys getting crook, I dont know how you just laugh the problems off and keep smiling .My hates off to you both I'm exusted just watching you do it safe travels to you both and hope the boys get better and cheers guys

[@elnick.adventures]

Sometimes it’s better the laugh than cry 😂 no but in all seriousness, we can’t do much about it other than just accept it’s shit and push forward (: thanks so much for your support 👍🤠

[@jasonbarnes5605]

Congratulations on an epic achievement! Was amazing to follow your journey through the Simpson guys- very inspiring to want to have a go myself

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! Go for it! Such a great experience (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@SamanthaFischer-jj2wg]

Well done! What an epic trip especially with 3 young children in tow.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! It was a great adventure (:

[@susanmccusker5931]

So well done guys. You deserve a drink or three and a huge rest

[@elnick.adventures]

Agreed 😂 thanks so much (:

[@doddy03gu79]

Wicked adventure that one, good job 👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Yes it was! Thanks so much 🙌

[@diannewallyn5686]

Epic adventure guys!!! So many memories made. Hope little Olly is okay now 🙏

[@elnick.adventures]

Ollie recovered quickly (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@richardkaye2228]

What a mission and well done

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! (:

[@lyndoncarter1528]

Great effort guys loved watching the videos

[@elnick.adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much🙌

[@johnnyclark4548]

😂😂😂😂😂I love the presumed father, only the mother knows whom the father of her children are. Insane episode guys we love your videos so much. Thanx for your hard work. Cheers Johnny&Rene PS our van is at the dealership, now just need a pick up date 🤪

[@elnick.adventures]

😂😂 can’t deny the boys arnt his! The attitudes, looks are all nick 😂 thank you so much for your support (: oh yay! That’s awesome news about your van! 🤠 such an exciting time for you guys (:

[@rossharvey1496]

Epic - congratulations👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much 🤠

[@user-tu3jy3om1l]

You pair are a crack up. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us its the closest I think I'll ever get to crossing the Simpson

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for watching and your support on our channel (:

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FORR GREAT VIDEO

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you for watching🤠

[@stuartkcalvin]

Thanks guys, hope to see you on the road one day.

[@elnick.adventures]

I’m sure we will bump into you somewhere along the way (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@neilthorman3646]

Hey guys great video, hope the boys bounce back quickly. drive safely

[@elnick.adventures]

They did (: thank you for watching 🤠

[@tildesleystravelaus]

Great episode guys!! Hope the boys are feeling better now ❤ As always you guys are awesome 🤩

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much guys 🙌🤠

[@markdwyer9490]

Thanks!

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you sooo much mark! Really appreciate it 🤠

[@ronrogers9610]

Great video guys well done i hope you are all ok now all the best Ron

[@elnick.adventures]

Everyone is great (: the boys didn’t take long to shake the sickness (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@Stephfitzi72]

👏👏👏👏👏🎉Absolutely amazing you guys should be very proud ❤What an achievement love this episode 💕💕🤙

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much Steph! We had so much fun (:

[@lynntutticci9248]

You definitely deserve a medal! Well done. I think those boys might need some foam helmets after watching you go up big red 😬 hope everyone recovered ok.

[@elnick.adventures]

😂😂 they do! God it was bumpy 😂 thanks for watching 🤠

[@Ziggokimbo]

Bloody Awesome 👌

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much 🙌

[@onnymanafe761]

Sangat senang sekali saya lihat nonton video traveling keluarga kalian ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! Means a lot 🙌

[@karengiles4148]

Congrats guys, Elanya you are an absolute champion Hun ❤🤗

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much Karen! (: wouldn’t mind a spa weekend away 😂😂😂

[@marksleightholm2821]

great effort guys

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks a ton! 🤠

[@yusufsayed1583]

Fabulous , Epic , next level adventure 👏🏼👍🏼👌🏽 Greetings and cheers 🍻 From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this one 🙌

[@BillRize]

Another great video. Thanks. That fuel consumption wasn't too bad considering the pace and having a tow.

[@elnick.adventures]

Yes we were pleasantly surprised (: thanks for watching 🤠

[@ouroz_adventures]

Gr8 ep guys… luv the Simmo. Ep makes me wanna do it for a 7th time 🤙😊

[@elnick.adventures]

😂😂 I can’t believe you guys have done it 6 times (: great work (:

[@rodaschenwald7409]

LEGENDS

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for watching 🤠

[@Dennis-zr3fb]

Thanks

[@elnick.adventures]

Your amazing Dennis! Thanks so much! It really is appreciate 🤠

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely series Guys and well done, But when you going fishing again

[@elnick.adventures]

Might already have the boat in 🙌😂 can’t wait to share (:

[@vicbittertoo]

9.42, something fell off, drivers side :) ahh, you found it, all good :), Im currently setting up an Isuzu FTS750 as a camper, will be a great adventure wagon when finished, reason I got the big gal is so i wont need to tow anything, your truck is a beauty, well done

[@elnick.adventures]

Yeah most stuff flew out 😂

[@richardtimms6645]

Well done guys, massive achievement. Bet you enjoyed that first shower in civilisation

[@elnick.adventures]

We sure did! It was nice not using bore water too 😂 thanks for watching 🤠

[@zoezoe610]

Need to get yourself a winch sand anchor . Well done peeps.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much 🙌🤠

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

LMFAO Nick was just spring cleaning the rubbish and excess weight off the truck now you have to look at your caravan and the fridge which would be interesting later on in this clip LMFAO

[@elnick.adventures]

Hahah he hit it a bit hard !!!😂😂 and the fridge was a mess!!!

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

@@elnick.adventures next time put dad on cleaning duties for punishment🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💚

[@GymBodyMuscles]

Congrats mate.....I would love to do something like this in future.....your fan from Mumbai - India 🍺

[@elnick.adventures]

Such an adventure! Thanks so much for your support 🙌

[@nickk5731]

Need a sand anchor mate so can use your winch. Love the vids Great family vids you guys do

[@elnick.adventures]

Yes will look into that one (: thanks for watching 🙌

[@cheryllgoodluck3561]

Well done body amazing cheers

[@elnick.adventures]

Thank you! (:

[@wrightgk1]

Another great episode! Can I ask what you are using to record your audio? The dialogue is always so clear. After the Simpson, you guys need a rest from those flies LOL.

[@elnick.adventures]

We sure do (: all we use is a media mod on our go pro (:

[@timrundle5291]

Well done Elnicks. How good is the drive down big red knowing you don’t have to go up another dune?! You picked the timing as the creek had dropped and now it’s hitting the high 30’s/low 40’s on the crossing. Great work on the video. Hope the boys got better quickly.

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Tim !!! It was the best feeling !!!! Hahah that’s bloody hot !!! Dunes would be even more soft now !! 👍🤠thanks for watching

[@russellthorpe1164]

Hey guys, watch out for fly infections to your eyes, it's a big issue when away from doctors, great channel best wishes Russell

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for that Russell! (: