JIMNY vs KANGAROO 😢🦘Answering all your questions!

Because some things are out of our control, I’m sharing with you the good and bad of solo travel and answering all your questions!

[@johnmurray8267]

Sarah, I have a Jimny which is terrific so For the distance problem I put it on a trailer and tow it behind my RAM 1500 which has a 200 Lt tank. The perfect combo. 😎 Love watching your filming and informative comments. ✅🇦🇺

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! Oh you’d have a great set up! I’ve definitely considered the trailer option for sure ! 🤍

[@jamesgroessler1053]

"get out there and give it a try" best words ever spoken! Dose not matter on your setup. the journey and the destination will be your own memeries

[@sarahrosefoster]

The truest words! 🙏🏼

[@f.t.w1066]

You are an incredible young woman, safe travels and good luck with Jimny 👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you so much!

[@GB-cm6yy]

You're an inspiration not to just solo female travellers Sarah, but to anyone who is thinking of getting out of their comfort zone and taking those first steps towards living life. I'm an old fart, heading towards retirement and plan on doing my lap next year. Wish I had your courage when I was 33. Glad you're OK after your accident. Keep smiling. "Hi friend 👋" to the fellow Jimny was very cute too 🤣😍

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! At the end of the day, we only have one life so might as well make the most of it ! And it’s never too late or early to start !

[@keitherskine8572]

Been enjoying your videos. Good advice, and very inspiring. Cheers BTW: Please post a video of your freediving in WA. Snorkelled Ningaloo a few years ago. I'm doing a freediving course on the Gold Coast shortly.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! I definitely will be spamming lots of diving content! Good luck with you diving too!

[@doughaynes1048]

Great to see you again , The S.E of SA is notorious for Roos especially at dusk , hope all is well , looking forward to your next adventure , take care safe travels . ❤️😀🤗

[@sarahrosefoster]

Yeah even the mechanics said the same, in hindsight I should have known but onwards from here!

[@peterkaratzas8040]

Hey Sarah, glad to hear that your ok, and your car is still drivable. Super gelous though about your freediving trip in wa, have fun and stay safe.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Yes me too! Cannot wait to get over there !

[@gardnep]

Glad you are safe. Jimmy survived EGK (eastern grey kangaroo) or western? (WGK). I have hit quite a few in my working life. Most survived but bad ones did not. It is a risk of travelling our wide brown land and bull bars are essential for EGK’s in the regions. Jimny’s are a cult, I have the old 2011 jimmy, at 1300cc’s, it cannot keep up on the open road but it fits any car parking spot. Thanks for the video.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Oh I actually have no idea the difference! I should learn. You’re so right, great cars and even better community!

[@buckaroooftheRockies]

Good content. I enjoy your videos. Fun to see the progression over time from your 1st video. I figured you started monetary here due to adds😁. I just purchased a drone. I hope to make a few more videos and better quality. My few videos a very amateur. Glad you enjoy what your doing and keep up the great job. Safe travels!

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! Oh enjoy the drone they are so much fun!

[@Chris-74]

You are a bloody trooper, never back down, love it.. safe travels on your way back.. Q: where is that place at start of video with car next to swag.. awesome spot

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! That first free camp was Oura Beach Wagga 🙏🏼

[@chrislillback8462]

Oh nooo! How's the Roo?

[@sarahrosefoster]

He was gone by the time I backtracked 🥺

[@brentonl1746]

This was a great video and it can happen to anyone on the road. Doesn't help when the roo is bigger than the car your driving 😂 Glad all ok.

[@sarahrosefoster]

You’re not wrong! Was very lucky it wasn’t a big roo that I hit 😅

[@craigjones5957]

Sorry to hear about your accident but that aside I'm really enjoying your videos. I'd love to travel around Australia, your very lucky😊😊 😊😊😊😊

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! These things happen and it’s all part of the journey, you’re 100% right - I’m always reminding myself how lucky I am to experience all of this so I’ll take the good with the bad 🤩

[@threestumps7560]

hey Sarah, a couple suggestions for when you hit the road again. 1. when you come across a random painted blue tree (in the wild) included it in your vlog. It is part of the Blue Tree Project for mental health awareness. 2. when you come across grain silo art included that in your vlog too, throw up the drone.

[@sarahrosefoster]

So interesting ! Thanks for the tips !

[@victaurus]

Buen.video e imágenes ,esperando ver tus contenidos pronto de aventuras y que puedas resolver los problemas de tu vehículo .bella siempre,bella sirena💙💙💙😉😉😉👍👍👏👏👋👋🏊🏊🐬😍💙😘😘

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you ✨

[@andrewr171]

So much good information here!!! Whatever you have... give it a crack. Something tells me Sarah that you will pick up a Luxe with gvm upgrade, canopy and rooftop tent for your longer travels....... the Jimny is surprisingly capable but small like you say. I hope the repairs are easy and not too expensive. Will insurance help? Happy trails, Sarah!!!

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! Yes covered under insurance thankfully, just the excess I have to pay. It’s always good to hear how others accomodate travels but definitely agree the Jimny is so capable but … 👀🫣 watch this space haha

[@darrenmarney8577]

Keeping it simple is the best possible option 👌

[@sarahrosefoster]

Absolutely!

[@bitminerbob6731]

Ah bugger!! Sorry to hear about hitting the roo. I debated putting a bullbar on my Ducato camper van but figured it would only take one roo to really mess things up, so forked out the $4k for a bullbar. Took 9 weeks to get too but worth the wait. Glad I did it. It looks badass too. :)

[@sarahrosefoster]

Definitely agree! On the list

[@johncunningham4820]

Hi Sarah . Unfortunate about that pesky "Roo . Retired Long Haul Truckie here . While the Little Suzuki is getting patched up DO Get the Long-range Fuel Tank . Also get a 'Roo Bar fitted , maybe with some Spotlights or a Lightbar . Also , a Deep Cycle Auxiliary Battery with an Accessory de-mountable Solar Panel charging system . Also , since you MUST NOT depend on having Phone Service , perhaps think about a Compact HF band Radio OR carry an EPIRB ( a Radio Emergency Beacon ) . I know there are Money constraints , involved , but some of this Equipment CAN save your Life if you are Stuck , Alone in a Remote Place . Best of Luck with your Travels Honey . P.S. You could look into a " Fuel Saver " tune on the Engine , if it is Fuel Injected .

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you, this is super helpful. Lots of things on the list for the near future !

[@graemewilson5358]

Hi Sarah, Sorry to hear about you altercation with the roo, they can destroy a car you were rather lucky though it could have been a lot worse I"ve hit a few roo's myself in my travels and luckily my bullbar has saved the car and me. The main thing is you are ok.Thanks for the info on your gear I'm thinking of getting a GoPro myself for my travels and four wheel driving, I'm very impressed with the results that you are getting.I am interested in how you are copping with the size and space of your Jimny and I know the fuel capacity is a problem in my Sierra too.I am looking at the five door model as the extra space would be a bonus.Anyway stay safe and keep up the work we will all be watching with interest for your next adventure Best Wishes Graeme W.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thanks Graeme, you’re absolutely right I was VERY lucky with the damage being so minor and I’m ok! GoPros are fantastic you’ll do well with it! Space wise, I just find ways to organise and if something comes in a compact version I buy it 😂 the 5 door would definitely have more space however be mindful that the seats don’t fold completely flat on the 5 door as they do on the 3 door 🙏🏼

[@Thereminator101]

Sarah...I would be surprised if there wasn't a jerry can rack that fits on your back door like many Jeep owners have, Nice to have multiple sources of income and that free diving trip sounds exciting!

[@sarahrosefoster]

There is, but I’m conserving overall cost of what’s work while. Watch this space 👋🏻

[@johnbauby6612]

Another thought.....I did a similar trip a few years ago across and around Australia on a BMW motorcycle. The rule was no riding after dark because of the kangaroos, Emu and Wombats. Same holds true in the US. We have deer that love to jump out in front of you at night which can make everyone unhappy. Sadly, the animal loses more than the vehicle does.

[@sarahrosefoster]

You’re absolutely right ! New rule I’ll be implementing where possible

[@Tom-un8up]

Make sure you go to Karijini National Park top of WA, beautiful spot.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Yes definitely on the list! Can’t wait to get to WA !

[@mattmill7056]

Sad news about your Zook 😢 looking forward to heaps of new content when you get back on the road. Safe travels

[@sarahrosefoster]

Oh don’t you worry, she’s still in good for more adventures in the meantime! 🙏🏼

[@darrylweidenhofer]

Sorry about your damage. I have been cooking on a wood stove in Cape York outside for a year now. I love bush cooking.

[@darrylweidenhofer]

I have spent 10 years travelling Australia. Having a break now.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you, easy fix atleast. Sounds like you’ve got a great set up!

[@darrylweidenhofer]

@sarahrosefoster I love the freedom Sarah.

[@darrylweidenhofer]

​@sarahrosefoster Just made Easter lunch in a camp oven.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Are you taking this as an opportunity to get a bull bar for the Jimny?

[@sarahrosefoster]

Things are in the works yes ☺️

[@geoff1971]

You need a steel bull bar.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Definitely on the cards

[@timothyhart6354]

Congrats on getting monetized(: That happened pretty quick or maybe not idk... no surprise really(: Sorry about the kangaroo...

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you! I’m not sure how long it takes on average but grateful for everyone’s support getting there ✨

[@johnbauby6612]

Knowledge is power. You should have at least a general understanding of the vehicle so you can assess anything that might be off in the future and maybe even get yourself out of a jam. That was a long drive from SA to Qld to get repairs.

[@sarahrosefoster]

If changing a tyre isn’t “general knowledge” then what is 😂

[@gregkloot4402]

How was the poor Kangaroo? Did he die on impact?

[@sarahrosefoster]

Definitely sad to see it happen 🥺 I honestly couldn’t tell you sorry as he wasn’t there when I drove back past

[@lazzar1903]

33 and Hot

[@sarahrosefoster]

Best kind of weather

[@russelljackson4101]

This is what happends when you buy a barbie car lol do yourself a favour and get some bar work and a winch

[@sarahrosefoster]

I don’t think kangaroos are that selective 😂

[@Augfordpdoggie]

do you have OF?

[@sarahrosefoster]

Not likely to ever happen

[@dickfister5081]

Great video, thanks. I always find it odd driving back to Albury from the north seeing the turn off to Wagga Wagga...and Adelaide! Obviously that's where the most direct route begins along the Sturt Highway, but it always seems awfully ambitious. Drive safe.

[@sarahrosefoster]

Thank you !