LAURA / MUSGRAVE / ARCHER RIVER / WEIPA / BRAMWELL / CAPE YORK PART 1 - 030

[@lmlmd2714]

Cape York is sooooooo beautiful. Bucket list stuff!

[@BigOzExplorers]

I know right!!! Still our favourite location of all of Australia so far 🙌🏻🥰

[@BradGryphonn]

Your intro was at reconciliation rocks. I lived and worked in the North for a while. I love watching the 'tourist/adventurer' take on the North. It's eye-opening.

[@BradGryphonn]

00:12 Watching again, 12 months later. You're parked right next to the reconciliation rocks. Cool. I lived near Cooktown back before the old train station was removed, and the rail lines were still there. I was goiung to walk the line until I got in amongst the mangroves and discovered all the little bridges had been removed...Oh, and I had a mate who live 50 metres away from where you are there.

[@gustus9]

Finally get to do your ultimate trip and boom issues... man you will have good memories and story's to tell long after the trip is finished..

[@BigOzExplorers]

The Cape wouldn’t be the Cape without the issues 😂😂 didn’t stop us though, it was the best trip ever 🙌🏻🥰

[@northstormbags]

Another awesome vid legends! Few little ups n downs but your both always smiling! 🥰 Don’t forget your chuck your valuables in your North Storm gear - dust proof as 👌🏼

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey that’s a good point Lisa! 😍 we’ll have to give it a go in the dust, bit different to the water it normally sees! Thanks for tuning in again 🥰

[@northstormbags]

@@BigOzExplorers For sure! Hey no worries at all. Wouldn't miss it for the world xx

[@antem77]

Hey Sian, just a little tip, i put the big postie red rubber bands around all my cans in the fridge, helps stop them rubbing together incase one bursts and makes a mess, never lost any, but a very easy preventative measure to take 👍 Safe travel guys😃

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Ante, we used to keep all of our cans laying on their side but since vanning we have lost a few. We’ve since stood them upright and packed them well with the bit of card board you get in a carton of cans between each layer and so far we’ve had no death of beers! 😂 We have heard of rubber bands and also electrical tape but so far haven’t needed to use it... 🤞🏻 thank you for the tip, appreciate the help and for following us ☺️

[@brianhagendyk8628]

Also Stubby coolers. You might have a few. Lol

[@AdventuringPals]

Good vid guys. We took our caravan up too and I had the same scupper vent. I put a make shift air filter on it to help with the dust. Also we lived in Weipa for a very brief time and where you think you saw a croc, well there is a massive resident croc there that hangs around there. We used to watch him all the time. Looking forward to the rest of your trip. Makes me miss the Cape.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s a great idea guys! And how did your makeshift airfilter go? Well, maybe the first time we did drive past there was a croc! It was definitely just a log-a-dial by the time we drove back though 😂 🐊

[@AdventuringPals]

@@BigOzExplorers the filter worked good. As in there was always a lot of dirt on the top (dirty) side. We still had some dust get in but that was me slacking in taping things.

[@ezeegtxl]

I like the realness of this show👊

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks mate! We strive to be ‘normal’ 😁 Hope we see you back for another episode ☺️

[@jasonja1981]

Love the music choices.. in the country fella's!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Jason! ☺️ seems the country music has been a hit!

[@phungtienvo7819]

3:30 yep thats a mango tree .. had one in the backyard for 29 years

[@iandibley2985]

Great vid we have just been up there in Sep around the gulf across dixie track up to Musgrave towing AOR Matrix Positive pressure van no dust there were plenty of dust vans up there .we used a stone stomper to save van rear window damage. Safe travels. Ian.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Sounds like a mint trip! Glad you had a good time and were able to stay dust free! 😁

[@unproadventures4142]

Great vid The patrol is smashing it

[@BigOzExplorers]

It’s bloody amazing, such a great car 😍

[@janiceatkinson5112]

A well put together episode. Good content and informative.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Janice ☺️☺️

[@BradGryphonn]

6:35 Okay, I was going to say, "I'm not taking the piss, but..." and then I thought, well, I guess I am...You're only at Musgrave, and that lovely 4WD is potentially going to have a lot more dings. Badges of honour my friends, badges of honour. And thank you. I love seeing videos of my old stomping ground.

[@22blazesport]

Go underneath and check where all water, wire and gas lines go in. These usually have gaps around. Good dose with a silastic gun. Also maybe try a 12 volt Roof Vent Fan with reversible airflow.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Glenn! We’ve still got to check the small holes underneath but we’ve managed to ‘close’ off any around the roof and doors now 🙌🏻 someone suggested using a torch outside at night under the van and anywhere you can see the torch on the inside of the van there is a gap that needs filling. We will record this when we get around to it lol 😁

[@nyathi777]

Good grief you guys had a run of rotten luck hey... Good episode guys. Can't wait for the next one.

[@BigOzExplorers]

The Cape wouldn’t be the Cape if something didn’t go wrong right? Didn’t stop or bring us down though 🙌🏻 Thanks for tuning in Wes 🥰

[@lappingozoffgrid]

Vids getting much better!!! More engaging. Tbh I look more forward watching you guys than "trip in a van." And they were tip of spears for while.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Wow Jay Lee, that’s a big compliment! Thank you so much! 🥰🙏🏻❤️

[@deirdrefisher2773]

Guys not sure if you’ve heard of a stone stomper. Great value, easy to attach and saves so much damage to van n tool box. Also prevents rocks hitting your stone guard and bouncing back onto your rear window and breaking it. Enjoy your trip👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hadn’t heard of them but looked it up and then knew what you meant. We haven’t had many issues with stones hitting the van/toolbox or the rear of the car, I feel like our combination works quite well? I can imagine without a stone guard it was be shocking though! Thanks for thinking of us Deirdre ☺️

[@BradGryphonn]

3:30 Mangoes. Sometimes they'll start to produce fruit and the weather will go against them and they suffer. Most mangoes will produce heaps of flowers and fruit, heaps of baby mangoes, and end up dropping most of them.

[@malcolmlee2935]

Good stuff guys,love the video,love Weipa,been there a few times,can't wait to see your next video,so awesome

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Malcom. Just finished editing next weeks video, I’m so happy with it! 😍

[@karenedwards8946]

Love you guys, take care 👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Karen 🥰🥰

[@PRSWAS]

Guys, great video - you just keep getting better and better - look forward to to the tele track

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Paul, so good to hear everyone is loving what we’re doing 😍 we’re looking forward to sharing the Tele track too 😃

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic video as usual

[@BigOzExplorers]

Feeling the love, thanks Mate 🥰🙌🏻

[@jedsute]

Scoche magic mounts are the bomb, had them in both my cars, going quad lock with my new phone though

[@BigOzExplorers]

Haven’t heard of that one Brendan! Will have to check them out 👍🏻

[@jedsute]

@@BigOzExplorers www.quadlockcase.com.au/collections/shop-drive

[@leekorkmann3704]

Another awesome video. So envy you guys.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Lee... The only thing stopping you is fear, or that was my problem initially (Sian)... maybe we’ll catch you out there one day? 🤔🤞🏻

[@NoMossNomads]

‘Reminder set’ 😉🤙🏽

[@BigOzExplorers]

Haha thanks guys 😁🥰

[@BozSpooner]

Hey No Moss good to see you watch these guys i watch you both lol

[@MADBONE0]

3:30 yep thats a mango tree .. had one in the backyard for 29 years

[@BigOzExplorers]

They’re so little and plentiful! You don’t get that down Brisbane way...

[@cocosiesie]

Yea they were mangoes 😍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yum yum! 🤤🥰

[@michaeldearaugo4552]

I was chatting to a guy in a park at San Remo a while ago and he said that he found a lot of entry points for dust in the seems around the bottom. At night he suggested to get a light under the van and then go around the inside in cupboards and storage compartments, if you see light that’s Where the dust may be entering. I didn’t do it because ours appeared fine but his was a Jayco and had several small gaps. He sprayed the expanding foam (Dodgy brothers) from underneath to seal up the small gaps. That red dust is like powder and just gets in , you may never solve the mystery. Anyway, great clip again and the scenery is incredible.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s a great idea and may be worth it for us just to see if there are any there, I’m pretty sure we’ve sussed it out now but no harm in being more than sure lol thanks for the tip mate! 👌🏻

[@petergregory8864]

You guys respond to every comment! That's prodigious! Congratulations, interesting as always. A joy to watch. Going up the Cape in four weeks, will be thinking of you guys : )

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Peter, I had to look up the word prodigious but you are 100% correct! It takes some time but it’s so worth it and we make some great friendships along the way ☺️ you will love the Cape, it’s such a great trip to make and still a major highlight for us going around Australia 🇦🇺 have fun and talk to you again soon ☺️

[@rosefazzolari357]

Love it how you keep it real🙌.....great vids

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Rose, we want to stay as ‘what you see is what you get’, we’re no different to anyone else just we record lots of stuff 🎥 ☺️

[@Ben-hi5lr]

Great episode guys I’m so jealous

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Ben! You should do it, it’s amazing up there 🙌🏻😁

[@jaygus7297]

The countdowns on 👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Oh yes it is! 😍

[@tigersnaketv8332]

Hi, I saw your video where you had problems with the red dust from the gravel roads. I have an idea that might help you. If you have an air conditioning system in the caravan, then turn it on while driving, then a kind of overpressure occurs in the interior and could thus keep the dust out. I think it would be worth a try. Then have fun with your trip. Greetings Andy

[@BigOzExplorers]

That is a great idea and they do have a specialised fan you can install to do just that, we’re looking into it now. Downfall with aircon is that it won’t work while driving on the road as the power draw is too high! Thanks so much for thinking of us 🥰🥰

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Living the dream

[@BigOzExplorers]

Living our best life! 🥰🙌🏻

[@ozzie.cruisers.4x4]

We have a trail a mate it's been great ... We store whilst driving as per manual states

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s great, you’ll never have any issues like us then! ☺️☺️

[@Mrbeast0099]

Nothing wrong with a sneaky cc at 10.30am 🍺 love that tune that starts at about 9:43 , definitely use that one again, had a Russel coight feel to it 🤣🤣good job again guys! 👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

I loved it too and the first thing Chris said is ‘what made you choose that song?’ Because we’re in the bloody country heading to the Cape, that’s why! 😂 It’s got such a good beat! 😄 thanks for tuning in again Steve 😁

[@brentwall9786]

Hey guys, keep your vids coming. Gr8 viewing 👍👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks so much Brent! ☺️

[@katherineporter2654]

Another great episode hopefully you solved the dust problem, it would drive me nuts having to wipe it down all the time.. 🤣 see you next week.

[@BigOzExplorers]

We’ve sussed it now but it took the whole Cape to figure it out! 😂 We’ve been off road today for the first time since the cape and success, no dust! Happy was an understatement 🙌🏻

[@gregpolynatsammy3614]

Awesome video guys, for the next trip maybe a Carafan or Dometic Dust Reduction System is the go. Safe travels.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes agree, would make such a difference 🙌🏻

[@1000adstar]

Love this video. Great job. Looking forward to seeing the Tele Track

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Adam! 🥰🥰

[@aussieyowie8907]

Wow nothing is going right for you guys on this trip. Hope it gets better. Enjoy watching your vids!

[@BigOzExplorers]

It gets better I swear! 😂 as they say things happen in threes lol 😝

[@km4fsi827]

nice trip so far!!! cant believe ya gonna do the telly track, as always great work with the videos. yall stay safe !!!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Gotta have a go, you don’t get all the way up the Cape to drive on past the OTT! 🤪 Look forward to sharing it with you next week 🥳

[@WrongTurnAdventures]

Great video guys....

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@juzz27]

Can’t wait for the tele track yeww😎🤙

[@BigOzExplorers]

Not longggg! So excited to share! 🥳

[@trish8406]

Great video. Have been waiting to watch a show with the Patrol in it. I have one also. Giving me ideas for a trip.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hopefully we give you a heap of ideas for yours. We have a build series on our channel also which explains all we have done with it 😁 thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Great video guys. 👍🍺🇦🇺🍺👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks mate 😁🍻🙌🏻

[@johnstranack4689]

Mangoes start as very small and grow to full size over time. So yes those are mangoes.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Being a city kid you don’t see them very often in that way! I’ve only ever noticed a mango tree when it’s got ripe mangoes on it that every fruit bat is trying to eat. Ones in the city are lucky to have 20 or 30 mangoes on a tree, this thing had hundreds!! Lol

[@johnstranack4689]

@@BigOzExplorers Yep I have a small orchard with mangoes and they are covered with small fruit at this time of year all small like those you have seen Unfortunately due to being in a humid climate most of them succumb to disease. Good to see city young people with their family out and about in the country becoming more self reliant. Have a good trip and enjoy the mangoes when you find some that are full grown and ripe. :-)

[@ADayInTheLifeOfJames]

Any of your group have a caravan with no issues over the corrugations - in the market for a build :) Love the video guys.

[@BigOzExplorers]

On this trip specifically, we had no issues and neither did any of the group :)

[@ADayInTheLifeOfJames]

@@BigOzExplorers nice 👌🏼

[@Rosco213]

Only a guess from what I seen here but the scupper would normally work but not when your third in a convoy traveling that close together.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yeah it might seem misleading on here, we all go at about 20 km an hour and quite close together for the drone footage. Generally, we were travelling at 80 km an hour and when we had the scupper open, we were actually at the front! One of the only reasons Chris was even willing to give it a go LOL... I think just the car and caravan combination and the way the air travels from the ground up mustn’t work too well for us ☹️

[@leeambrose9449]

Wow can't believe how calm you were with everything that went on. Me i would have been saying every swear word I knew.🤣🤣 Looks fantastic though. One day hopefully for us. Enjoy.👍👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Nothing much bothers us, has to be pretty bad for the f bombs to come flying out 😂😂 there would be a lot of squeaker sounds to cover them up lol

[@outdoorsfun7231]

another great vid! happy with the patrol guys?

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Happy birthday jayda

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thank you! 🥳 🧁

[@BozSpooner]

Another choice video...Chris your a good sport wth the kids lol shame about your issues but imagine if you owned a house these things happen haha and epic drone footage and music loved every minute :)

[@BigOzExplorers]

We pay insurance incase things go wrong hey, in this case we needed it but I hope it doesn’t happen again! Glad you loved it, that’s what we like to hear 🥳🙌🏻 See you next week!

[@BozSpooner]

@@BigOzExplorers Damn right will be behind you all the way let it rip :) I'll be here

[@katherineporter2654]

Hope the leg is getting better

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes it’s better now! One scarred, one is almost gone 🥰

[@katherineporter2654]

Will you look at a caravan now after this trip and the scupper not working how you thought?

[@BigOzExplorers]

100% we would have another caravan buttt we would look at a positive pressure fan next time around. Lessons learnt hey. Guess it depends where you want to go to, if we were always on road it would of been fine! ☺️

[@BradGryphonn]

12:00 Hunt down a branch that's about the same diameter and use that as a leg...just a thought LOL...3 years later...

[@stevemoore3384]

Hmmmm.....I thought Telstra & Optus claimed to have 99% coverage throughout Australia......wow, silly me. *rolls eyes* And literally a minute after your demo on the phone holders, i purchased one online. hahahaha. I've always been skeptical about magnets and phones....but apparently they're fine huh. Been enjoying watching your families travels. Keep it up guys. Make your way down south for a holiday....Vic High Country is a beautiful place. ;-) *edit*........Just purchased Hema 4x4 maps. :)

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Stephen! Sounds like we were able to help you out a lot in this episode, that’s awesome! Knowing Telstra there is probably a clause, 99% coverage of ‘towns’ or something what’s the bet! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Thanks for tuning in. We will get to VIC eventually, looking forward to the 4x4 high country 4x4 tracks down there 🥰

[@Justanotherday2day]

Awesome video mate

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Justanotherday2day]

@@BigOzExplorers no dramas

[@andyjohnson9679]

Hey guys , great vids . Just wondering what time of year the vids where or are you still currently up there?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Andy, this was the first week of September 2020 :) we’re heading over the NT border at the moment!

[@zoezoe610]

Do need to put your sink plugs in to stop dust coming up the pipe ? Not sure of your setup.

[@BigOzExplorers]

No not in our setup, our pipes lead to a grey water holding tank and then that is also closed off while travelling. :)

[@troymeredith9528]

Be careful on the Weipa road,lot of people driving in the table drain to the edge of the road get flats from the broken off guide,posts.👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes there were many tracks down there, we drove them a few times too as the road was rough. It’s hard to spot the laying down guide posts hey!

[@troymeredith9528]

@@BigOzExplorers I reckon,heaps of people where driving up on the top of the table drains as well,to much shit that you can hit on the top of them ,that’s where every body dumps there crap.

[@BigOzExplorers]

@@troymeredith9528 that’s good point, shame people litter hey 😒

[@peterstaunton-smith586]

Hey guys does your van have a positive pressure fan inside to prevent the dust entering? Worth looking into,also with the tool box i found adjust the tension onlatches up so they are bloody hard to close/lock and less dust gets in. I think there to loose from the get go. Great vid great info as always

[@BigOzExplorers]

No we haven’t got the positive pressure fan butttt I think we will get one lol. That’s a good idea with the toolbox, I’ll let Chris know 👍🏻 thanks for tuning in again Peter 🥰

[@katherineporter2654]

I saw Justin from trip in a van adjust all their latches to getter better sealing from the dust.

[@BigOzExplorers]

@@katherineporter2654 we haven’t watched their episode yet, weeks behind on so many channels since the Cape and no service! 😅

[@sharynnollnoll5795]

Great video, say hi to your travel buddy wearing exotica capris 🤗

[@BigOzExplorers]

We have parted ways now, this was a few weeks ago! But I’ll mention it when I see her! ☺️

[@johnmar671]

What made choose the Patrol over something like the land cruiser?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Lots of reasons! We have a build series around the Patrol and why we chose it if you check out the playlist on our channel 😁🤙🏻

[@sp2074]

Done the cape a couple of times now, once with a camper trailer and once with swags. Would you tow a van again?

[@BigOzExplorers]

We would probably go with a rooftop camper if we went again. It was really nice to have the caravan with Jack being so young but once he’s a tad older, it will be much easier to get up there without the van and just the car! :)

[@hanshonstatzky961]

Great vid, how did the other vans go regarding dust. Cheers

[@BigOzExplorers]

We all had dust in one way or another. Took a while for all of us to figure out where it was coming from.

[@ouradventerousdays]

Thanks for the awesome epi. Lucky the kangaroo didn't damage your car that bad. Cape York seems to be doable for caravan now. But yes the dirt, really need to try to prevent it as much as possible.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Definitely doable in a caravan! We would probably go with a rooftop next time just because it would be a bit quicker travel time but otherwise, it’s a great adventure! 😁

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@BigOzExplorers we got the same car as yours. We are a family of six so our caravan will be alot bigger. It's semi off road, so we just do it slowly. Bring on 2021, we still in Sydney n so ready to go.

[@michaelg8465]

Did you stop after hitting the Roo? Do you think it was still alive?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Michael, we were at the front of the convoy and radioed back to our group behind us and the roo was nowhere to be seen so he must have hopped off. We hope we was ok 🙏🏻🤞🏻

[@annedunn5859]

dont know if you have coved this,but what tyres do you have on the van.I will be heading off veryyyy soon.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Anne, we haven’t covered that but to be honest they’re not really a brand of any type! These are the ones that came standard on the van and still going strong 2years in.

[@klarastrangis6308]

Awesome guys. So many memories of our trip so many years ago. The dust would be a pain. Have you looked at a Carafan (pricey) or Dometic Dust Reduction Fan? Hope your leg is better Sian and Jayda had a great birthday.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s great, that’s awesome to hear we can help others relive their trip 🥰 we’ve heard of the two positive pressure fans but still yet to install one. We’ve just gone off-road today a long way and it looks like we’ve 99% found the problem anyway, thank goodness! Thanks for tuning in and Jayda also says thank you 🥰🥳

[@blakesercombe1770]

Trip in a van just posted the cape trip

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yeah, saw that!

[@patch1739]

Hey guys , awesome content as always, Didn't you peeps get to see the feeding of the Freshwater crocs at Musgrave station? they are / where in the billabong behind the camping area .

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Patch, we did see them but we had a herd of screaming kids around plus they were a bit too far away for the GoPro at the time! Was very cool though 😁

[@zMiller96]

Interested to know how the tow pro is even remotely related to reverse??

[@BigOzExplorers]

I know right! We were just aa shocked when we pulled apart all the wiring that was installed 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@mervo1477]

I'm now just waiting for the tele track.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Same! Can’t wait to share it... Andddd.... No comment on the supercharger for a change? 🤪😂

[@mervo1477]

@@BigOzExplorers but you do need to get some clear view mirrors for Phoofolo.

[@Pajeroecosse]

Coeliac or gluten free preferred. If coeliac, what are the food options been like on the trip north of cairns so far?

[@BigOzExplorers]

There is lots to choose from on your way up! Highly recommend stopping at Weipa because it’s the last Woolworths on your way to the tip and they have the biggest selection at affordable prices. If you’re like me and have dealt with it for a long time (I’m coeliac), I tend to make most things from scratch. The further north you get, is a lot more expensive for specialty GF products but they are available. Plan as much as you can to save the $$$ but regardless, you will be able to do it. ☺️

[@christurner68]

So your installer did not install the tow pro correctly?

[@BigOzExplorers]

No unfortunately... 😭 finally fixed but only when we got back to Cairns... It was a long 6 weeks!

[@thepracticalman5905]

Awesome stuff...what drone do you use/ have?

[@BigOzExplorers]

We have a Mavic Pro 2 Drone :)

[@normbeames1453]

Grt watching what fuel you getting towing the van

[@BigOzExplorers]

On the dirt/corrugated roads, 27.7L/100km average 🙌🏻

[@truthalwayswinsonewayorano9518]

Could I please ask if your mate in the 200 is happy with his Royal Flair Caravan ?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey mate, we’re not with each other now but through all our caravan conversations he seemed pretty happy with it! 😁

[@marleybutler4633]

Try Hema maps on a garmin

[@BigOzExplorers]

Never owned a Garmin before 🤔

[@jamesdallas669]

Great episode again guys, my wife and i enjoy the long episodes as normal TV is boring. But I have a question, what drone do you use? Is it like a mavic mini ?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Haha thanks guys! That’s a compliment and a half that we can beat Sunday night free to air viewing 😂🙌🏻 We have a Mavic Pro 2 drone, we looked at the smaller ones but they didn’t have the digital features we wanted like active tracking etc... it’s a bloody good drone 👌🏻 Thanks for watching guys! 🥰

[@trekcampfish]

Hmm thinking I’m taking the mig welder with me ... way to go team - no bar on the Nissan yet ?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Shouldn’t need to take a welder but make sure if you have a hydraulic jack that you secure it. We’ve since learnt that’s a common thing to do as they can drop occasionally 🤦🏼‍♀️ no bar as yet, it’s ordered and ready waiting for us in the NT 😍😍😍

[@greatromondo]

I can't believe that you are even thinking of doing Gunshot in a stock standard vehicle.

[@BradGryphonn]

I should add, my previous comment wasn't a veiled derogatory attack on tourists. I just love to see how people react to what I consider normal.

[@steveboyer4689]

Great video from the drone. What drone are you using?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Steve, we have a DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone. Thanks for the feedback! ☺️

[@steveboyer4689]

Thanks.

[@krisfairweather5794]

This is the one I've been hanging out for Yew cant wait

[@BigOzExplorers]

Finally we’re there! I’ve been hanging out to share it too 🙌🏻

[@ladysusanjane2682]

OMG did you go down that steep embankment??? I guess I’ll have to watch.......🤭 What are those dust extractor hatches like? People talk about them- I wonder how well they work?you could perhaps get one of those installed in the future. A big Happy Birthday to Jayda🥳

[@BigOzExplorers]

Tune in next week to find out Susan! 😂😂 Yes we are thinking about getting one, will wait until we are near another off road adventure then look into it as that’s another big hole in the roof 😂 Jayda said thank you 🥳

[@TheROBSKI7777]

Another great vid guys, keep it up and stay safe

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Rob!! 👍🏻

[@DanCabban]

Awesome vid, the y62 is to fat for gun shot. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@BigOzExplorers]

It’s pretty wide, panel damage for sure! I wonder if we get any damage though... 🤔😉

[@marleybutler4633]

I use GPS to take phone calls

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s handy!

[@Sebel1337]

Heya Explorers, Did you miss / catch the almost Drone/Mavic-Crash at 32:32 ;-) Anyway fantastic episode as always - keep those videos coming :-/ greetings from germany seb

[@BigOzExplorers]

We wondered if anyone was going to see that!! That was the drone of one of the other families, we had a few close calls hanging out and droning together 😂😅 Thanks for watching all the way over the other side of the world, that’s amazing! 😍🙌🏻

[@scotttroyahn4016]

Your vids are awesome just stumbled across them!! 👍👍 We are doing the cape in august with a similar set up White Y62 21’ van 3 kids Any recommended gear/extras you’d swear by? Also do you have a rough budget you think you spent? I’m driving up from Melb! #keep the vids coming

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Scott! If you've seen the Cape episodes, you'll know all about what went wrong for us lol... HEMA 4WD maps was life saving at times highly recommend the phone app, download offline google maps also (as service is limited), recovery gear for the 4x4 tracks and extra fuel (just in case)... Make an itinerary before you leave and track out where the phone service, water, fuel, food shops etc are. The roads may have changed but the PDR is notorious for being really bad through Laura, we were recommended the Lakefield NP route (which is also a pretty drive). Make sure you stop in the 'sexchange' (Exchange) hotel in Coen, great meals. Cheers for watching mate!

[@harleyguy7]

Wow that must be thrilling with all those noisy kids NOT!!!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks 'Mr Opinion' 😂😂

[@WrongTurnAdventures]

Haha, never to early to drink....

[@BigOzExplorers]

Five o’clock somewhere right? 😂 🍻

[@rezap1356]

Dislike for putting that sticker on the road sign. The road sign is not your personal belonging. Other than that, I'm glad you had a fantastic time out there, and thanks for sharing the experience.

[@toejoe5076]

I would be getting in contact with the company you bought that caravan off and get an explanation why it sucks dust in. If they can’t come up with a solution,return it for a full refund.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s a bit extreme! We love our van and wouldn’t change it for the world. We’ve fixed the dust issues ourselves for a few dollars as the dust wasn’t enough for us to give up our home 🏡 🥰 plus a moving house on wheels with four flexible walls on the harshest roads in Australia, it’s not uncommon 💨

[@toejoe5076]

@@BigOzExplorers Fair enough. Not a good look but for an expensive van on its first trip on a dirt road. Hope the van holds up. Good video.

[@AlphGen]

So did you stop and check the roo and put it down if needed or just run away?

[@BigOzExplorers]

We had a convoy and we were at the front, announced to the others over the radio as it happened but there was no roo to be seen behind us, hopefully he was ok 🤷🏼‍♀️🤞🏻

[@doctoredic]

You do know From small mangoes Big mangoes grow.

[@BigOzExplorers]

😂😂😂 this is what you made me sing saying that 🤪 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDRlXZmbKhlp9k

[@TheBigGaloot]

10:30am, what took you so long

[@BigOzExplorers]

😂😂😂 I usually try and wait until at least lunchtime... ish 😂 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@troymeredith9528]

It’s 5 o’clock some where.lol

[@BigOzExplorers]

Always! 🍻😂

[@marekbusta1834]

Already give him a 2'' lift, seriously!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hasn’t happened yet! To be honest, we haven’t needed it ☺️ We need the snorkel/front bar more than anything! All the parts are waiting in NT when we get there ready for install 🙌🏻

[@marekbusta1834]

@@BigOzExplorers Lifts are absolutely basis of every capable 4WD in the harder or too hard offroad (terrain) and logically with the lift you can wade deeper how much as the car is lifted. Okay... I think on the first place is front bar for you but rear bar is also excellent choice. I would recommend to you priority a lift earlier and then snorkel.

[@BigOzExplorers]

@@marekbusta1834 our issues are weight also as we tow so we can only add what we feel is really necessary otherwise our GVM is way overweight. Hear what your saying but crossing the deepest of crossing is not our biggest goal as we have a van, hence front bar coming first. Snorkel is a just incase ☺️

[@marekbusta1834]

​@@BigOzExplorers All riggght...

[@BigOzExplorers]

@@marekbusta1834 😂😂