Learning To Tow Off-Road | Francois Peron National Park

[@jgwatkin7023]

Sitting here watching a guy cut two potatoes and talk about fridges for 3 minutes straight and couldn't look away lmao

[@SeekAdventure]

Man I couldn't stand that scene 🙄, I just skipped straight past it!

[@travelsolo2677]

Agree with u M8👍👍 Engels go forever, mine is 12yrs old and never had an issue

[@jfree1074]

Such a gorgeous part of the world you live in. Thanks for the vid

[@BigMkombe]

Hey brother - Another great vid. one tip on beach launching is to get your outboard trimmed all the way up, a couple of good waves can travel up you your exhaust through the prop, so pays to keep it as high as practical while launching and retrieving. You nailed everything else!

[@shanenorwell8580]

Glad that someone finally starts with decent tyre pressure....10psi should be everyone’s go to beach pressure and the tracks would all stop Getting trashed. People seem to think you need 500hp for sand driving instead of correct pressure.

[@thatonegayfurry4177]

what ya on about ya need 80 psi racing slicks to go off roading the pros use solid forklift tires

[@Snook_]

Depends on your tyres. Muddies Yeah, normal tyres no, 10psi can bead roll with soft normal non muddies. Also tyre pressure changes drastically with temperature, so 10 hot could be 6 cold and then driving at 6 the next day to start isnt ideal...

[@MrRoma70]

Love your video always instructional ;). Can you make a video "How to clean your car after Beach Driving" and How to Rust protect your car"? I hearing that fish oil will do the trick..Keep up with the videos

[@christopherjones5561]

No matter how many videos of Australia I watch, I am always surprised that cars drive on the "wrong" side of the road and you get out of the "passenger side" of the car, lol!

[@mcake1234]

Another great vid. You mate, are one lucky bloke. Jealous much. Keep up the vids.

[@peterbryan3295]

Awesome stuff again Michael and love the look of the new shirts, will have to add one.🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@TJackSurvival]

Great video man.

[@lindsaywest5266]

Trailer tyre pressures are the same as your vehicle. I usually start at 14-16 on well used beaches. If it feels a bit sticky I'll drop them down a bit more.

[@marto2200]

Another great video. Someone has probably asked this already but what are you using for your aerial shot ? Mavic pro or similar? Your living the dream.

[@Hazardbone]

Upgrade the suspension and fit the same wheels as the bt50. Watch the video of Ronny Dahl when they took a boat to dirkhartog island it didn't end well

[@escapewiththemumfords7559]

Hazardbone it never ends well when you talk about Ronny Dahl

[@tgfcujhb7583]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

That poor trailer was falling apart. Ronny seems to beat the snot out of equipment.

[@Hazardbone]

@@utahjohnnymontana3373 well to be fair it was actually torben that was towing it lol. But my initial thought when I heard they were gunna take a boat off road was ooohhh no I really hope they reinforce the trailer and up grade the running gear😂😂😂😂 Rip boat trailer

[@iancarman]

07:10 - good effort mate! I'd still be sobering up by that time haha

[@imafarmboy2]

If you ever forget the bung , try to get the boat up on a plane. The water will be sucked right out and none will come in if you keep your speed up. Of course, If there is too much water, when it all rushed to the back it can sink you.

[@lozzcalderwood9584]

Great video scenery awesome 👍

[@glassguy283]

The ONLY problem i dont like about my Dometic (Waeco i think is same brand for yall) is I bought too large. The 65L CFX is MASSIVE. Thinking about mounting it in the bed of my truck instead of the passenger compartment...

[@MHENugent]

Which drone are you using my friend?

[@Todhwart]

Hey guy. another YTer with offroad-towing channel recommends pressure by around 12 psi depending on your boats weight .. i think his or-recovery-trailer surely weighs around 1300lb and 1800lb Hope could help ..

[@insaneomcleano]

I have seen multiple jet boat trailers broken on the way to lake sumner near my house. Definitely not made for offroad use

[@rickm4295]

They say match the pressures on your truck.....but that is usually with a camper trailer with AT or MT tires on it. Towing a boat is probably not the same. Beats me is what Im saying , lol

[@patrickgreenfield8397]

Hey Mikey. You mentioned you had a a Waeco in cyan for the WANT trip. Have you had an Engel in the cab with you? Are they noisy? Do they give off much heat? Never really been on either side of the fence with fridge brands but I'm starting to hear better things about Engels and worst things about Waecos.

[@Thelostyongs]

Do you do all your trip alone?

[@Bestie85]

Michael, I live in the Kimberley come give me a shout and we'll go out to some good spots

[@joshstrong4756]

You’ve stepped it up mate, well done. How’s the BT goen for ya?

[@joels2517]

What brands that awning? it looks snazzy

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

Check the back episodes, he did a vid on the awning.

[@joels2517]

@@utahjohnnymontana3373 I couldn't find it do you know the name of the video ? Thanks

[@SeekAdventure]

Hey Bowlo, it's from a brand called Supapeg 👍 www.suparvaustralia.com.au/collections/all-awnings-1

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

It's Most compact wing awning. Supapeg or something close. I wish we could edit these replys after posting rather than deleting and starting over. This is my third go to get this correct.

[@joels2517]

@@SeekAdventure thank you mate keep up the good work

[@erroneouscode]

Waecos are designed to generate extra revenue in spare parts such as latches, handles, hinges etc. Just look at the spares for the things in the likes of BCF. Some of the design is just too cheap and nasty.

[@Phil_McAvity]

Don’t start the “fridge debate” lol. Engel fanboys have never heard of or refuse acknowledge National Luna.

[@SeekAdventure]

Hahah! Sorry to burst your bubble Phil, but I have both heard of and acknowledge National Luna as the best fridges on the market 😉. I just can't justify it for what I need 👍🙂

[@JustPete65]

National Luna are terrific

[@6226superhurricane]

natinal luna is just another rotary compressor fridge with all the same rotary compressor drawbacks.

[@hoyks1]

Engel aren't that reliable, I only got 22 years out of mine... and 20 years out of the one before that.

[@TrueDaturaMindNz]

Old bugger

[@hoyks1]

Not that old, my wife's dad bought it in 78, I inherited it in '93. But old enough

[@SlapPa9]

Spooky88, Hang on a minute. Bought in 78. Inherited in 93, that means: 78 to 93 is 15 years. Then, continued to use it for 22 years more. 15 + 22 = 37 years of use! Is that not a reliable fridga fridge?

[@paulsteven4551]

My dad bought an Engel in 85 & I have it now & it is still going strong. Along with all the Primus equipment from the 70's.

[@goldumb]

How is that not reliable?

[@jennyleef1775]

I love watching your adventures and I also love that you do wash your dishes instead of wasting paper plates etc. so you are helping to save the earth. :) I miss not seeing your videos but fully understand why you gave it up. I hope life is treating you well. You seem like a really nice, genuine young guy. Take care.

[@louisferdinand5776]

"I'll tell you what"...............some say he never stops smiling.

[@drphibesrises]

I have got to say I really enjoy your videos. I would love to explore the places you go. Australia is beautiful. Your positive and humorous style of videos are entertaining. Keep safe and keep seeking. 👍

[@growingknowledge]

How cool that they have and air point for you to air up out there !

[@dreamtotravleeveryisland9771]

I wish you were my friend would be awesome to seek adventure with someone Soo pationate

[@christurner68]

trailer tyre pressures generally same as the tow vehicle when off road ;)

[@tutekohe1361]

Love the groovy 1960’s style music over at the start!

[@hoyks1]

I was expecting a cameo from Austin Powers.

[@MyLonewolf25]

Electro swing is great

[@Br4ido]

turn the spare tyre into a drop down jockey wheel and push your boat in the water then snatch it out - hot tip

[@EFFICIENTSELF]

Great video mate . And yes Engel for life mate 👍🍻

[@collieyak971]

I hope you enjoyed the boardwalk at Skipjack Point mate, my crew and I built stage 2 (the car park it’s self and from the car park to the first seat) a couple of years ago. We drove that track each morning and evening for 2 weeks

[@ShoeysAdventures]

That's unfortunate about the Waeco, mine has been brilliant, we went with a CFX65W for the Kimberley trip and it has been great ever since.

[@AngryMackAdventures]

Oh yes I’m excited for this one! Smashing the like before I even watch it hahah 😂 keep up the great vids!!

[@jjsadv]

It’s a nice spot for sure. Pity the department of pine poles has been extremely active. Great clip. Keep it up. You didn’t use the boat much in the video??

[@jeepy8067]

We took our 16ft road van through the north west of WA behind our 2WD Commodore wagon earlier this year. Heading out to Coral Bay we dropped them all to about 22psi and got through no problems. Even made it onto the beach (without van) and up to Telstra Hill without getting bogged.

[@justdowntheroad4218]

awsome video again mate. I am so amazed about the effort you put in every single video. Just seeing all the different camera angles and whatnot, that must be sooo much work as a solo traveler.

[@msr358]

Thanks Michael, good stuff as always. FWIW, I have a Waeco 40 that works great in the local area even on mid-40s days. Also have a Waeco (Dometic) 20lt car fridge for road tucker, or for when I use the 40lt as a freezer. And a old Chescold 3-way which works brilliantly, particularly on gas. Get them all out and working when I take the family away. Or when the power goes out for hours and days like it often does here. Looking forward to getting over there and checking out these wonderful places you show us in WA. Keep it up. Cheers!

[@BEETLEJ00CE]

that's why i have downsized my boat - to get to spots like that ! some beautiful drone footage there there are some beach launching tips - maybe I'll do my own - thanks !

[@SlapPa9]

Good to hear and see you live by your rule of reducing rubbish by not using disposable plastic crap for meals. I'm also heartened by the fact you have actually mentioned this because many other 4wd channels hardly ever mention the issue of excessive rubbish and ways to minimise this. It's a growing trend that we Aussies get out camping and promoting less rubbish will help to keep Australia Beautiful! 👍😉. Good on ya mate and everyone who lives by the rule of reducing unnecessary rubbish.

[@justindawson3428]

Engel all the way. I have 3 and one is over 40yrs old and still running. I recommend getting a custom built trailer because the welds are not always the best on standard trailers.

[@primodelgado443]

I've learned a lot from you mate, your videos are very helpful and informative. So simple and entertaining to me.. ha ha

[@mattpearce4099]

Well done on another informative video....by the way I have just ordered a T-shirt...keep up the great work.

[@neilocoop]

Austin powers, man of mystery seeking adventure. 😜great vid once again, you never disappoint. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@adnaans_fishing_adventures]

Mahn you funny.love your videos keep it up

[@petervince1742]

Great video as usual Michael, interesting technique for rolling up the swag... Thanks again, love the vid's mate - Peter V.

[@alanjohnston243]

Hey Michael, I have an Engel fridge freezer that dad bought nearly 40 years ago, hasn’t been switched on for 2 years just turned it on still going great although the 12 volt side of it stopped working a few years ago, great product will be buying a new one that the 12 volt works soon .....cheers mate love the vids

[@stuartpx1]

T shirt looks good. Do they come in adult size? Haha just kidding. Figured you'd have a server of humour. Good vid again.

[@SeekAdventure]

If there is enough demand for adult sizes, maybe I'll get them in 😂😂

[@reviewsdownunder7540]

You did it alone???? Bro hit me up ill go for a tour gets some proper camping hunting fishing done. If that was your first time you did really really well. Just with tyre pressure 15psi was plenty 10psi only if I'm trouble or going up steep sand dunes because u can easily pop a tyre off rim. But well done u did well

[@TheFriarHenderson]

haha 22 deg, cold? That's why you live in the west and I'm in the east. I don't do hot! My engel fridge I have had for thirty years or more. It has spent a large part of that time bouncing around in the cabin of a truck, being used every day. It still works as good today as when I first got it.

[@michaelraby7043]

Great video. Definitely invest in trailer tongue and wheel locks. Also balloon tires for the beaches.

[@calvingreene90]

Given how cheaply made the factory boat trailers usually are if you are going to be towing the boat long distances buy/build a new trailer. If you are building or having a trailer built first think about what the trailer can do; if the boat and trailer don't fill up the laws load restrictions there is no reason why the trailer can't carry additional cargo. This can be tanks for fresh water and/or fuel or generic luggage racks. You don't see it much but putting a cradle for the boat in a contractor trailer will provide cover for the boat and other cargo without tarps to disintegrate and a clean aerodynamic package. Finding a place for an RV toilet can be pleasant. If you are going to do a lot of off pavement driving high ground clearance is a good idea. I am a fan of having the trailer use the same tires as the tow vehicle for the redundancy in tires this provides but it is rather expensive and if the rims are compatible with the tow vehicle you can get the same effect with cheaper tires. If you go with tandem axles making tracks to go around the tires will greatly reduce ground pressure for short distances of really soft surfaces. And speaking of really soft surfaces large wheels or a ski/skid will let you unhitch the trailer move the tow vehicle ahead a winch cable length and move the trailer separately with the winch. It is your trailer don't let anybody talk you out of having it the way you want it because "That is not how it is done." if nobody had done things differently than "How things are done." we would all still be scavenger/gatherers.

[@tbillington]

Couldn't agree more on the Engel. I've got one from 2004. 15 years old, still going strong.

[@richardelliott9511]

I live in the USA on the east coast, where there are lots of boats and I have to say that on every weekend you'll see a quite few overloaded boat trailers broken down on the roadside. Flat tires, broken axles and frame bits scaping the ground are all common. Seems to me that trailer maintenance is an after thought to most boaters. They don't get used enough to wear out the tire tread so no one looks close enough to see the cracked sidewalls. Too many trailers get totally submerged for launching and retrieving in salt water without being rinsed afterward causing rust in all sorts of hidden places. I suspect that with a little care and proper loading you don't really need a special trailer unless you're doing some serious wheeling just to get to the water.

[@abramrabinowitz252]

Hi love the vids. Are these the Engel fridges from Florida? Or do you have a different Engel? Or is it Angle? Thanks!

[@Mizone505]

Great drone footage . And your a fellow west Aussie. Love it

[@LoneWolf-zw5yn]

The Waco cfx 40 I bought 8 years ago must be 1 in a million its fricken awesome lives on the back of my ute without a cover and doesn't miss a beat in outback QLD, lucky me I guess.

[@pf1468]

8 yrs ago is the key new ones arnt that quality i know a guy the makes a living repairing them

[@mytv33]

Go as low as you can on your trailer. It’s only being pulled behind and you want it to float on top of the sand. The trailer has no drive wheels and doesn’t steer only follows. I tow a 2t camper trailer on the beach and I start at 10psi.

[@JoshSinnott97]

Did you end up replacing or modifying the trailer by any chance? I want to go fishing up north but I know how bad the corrogations are

[@The_captain0]

Great production. Are you really on your own??? Outstanding!

[@nate4036]

Have you ever considered a wider tire. A wider, slightly taller tire would help axle clearance, flotation on sand, at the simple cost of relocating the fenders on the trailer

[@cliffbooth7075]

I always listen acutely when a man is waiving a sharp blade around. Perhaps my wife needs to hold a knife in her hand more often and I might listen just that little bit more carefully when she speaks. Haha just kiddin, awesome video mate. I found it really interesting.

[@SeekAdventure]

Cliff even I felt intimidated when I was editing that scene 😂. I wondered if anybody would comment on it haha. That would probably work for most guys wives! Selective hearing would never happen haha!!

[@WACampingAdventures]

Austin powers music at 2:30 hahahaha brilliant as always michael

[@hiddenwaffle3332]

Man this guy could start his own tv show love your vids keep them up

[@drm1388]

Good to hear feedback from someone who isn't paid to say how good things are. Even if it's rubbish haha

[@sam.p1982]

My favorite video. Since the Wa Nt trip. Great work.

[@conanruisi]

There was in fact a 12v clothes washer/dryer that was sold on Amazon for a short time

[@davidday2965]

Don't drop the tires in the thing you're towing you only drop PSI in tires that are a drive wheel you want harder tires on your trailer because it will be easier to pull Unless that trailer has a motor in the helps turn the tires there's no reason to deflate him

[@patrickjobling8676]

Totally fabbo mate .. time to ditch the boat .. grab an outback trailer .. the gold is callin ya and ya norr listening.. 😁

[@wyckedan]

I was thinking that tent/cot thing was neat, but what about bears? Then realized the one thing you don't have to worry about there is bears

[@Tom-lf8hx]

Randomly popped up in my feed, so why not watch it again 👌👌 hope ya doing well mate

[@jayshaz8646]

Love the video mate, couldn’t agree more about the fridge we had same issues with our waeco a few years back on our Kimberly trip, got home and bought a Engel straight away hasn’t missed a beat since 🤙 We just got back from Tamala stn what a spot 👌

[@christopherjones5561]

Anyone know who does the music at about @13:30? It's very nice!

[@Adrian_Nel]

Its pronounced Franshwa ... just saying,mate

[@MrEvolutionist]

dont know how people have so many issues with waecos, both of mine haven't given me any trouble

[@eds4wdcamping]

When I tow my Camper drop my Tyers to 18 psi works for me. but got Muddies

[@ecnavttocs]

Love your down to earth content and I always learn something or look at a great view. Cheers

[@davidday2965]

By lowering the tire pressure on your trailer you made it harder to pull you only dropped tire pressure on drive wheels

[@Hyperdrive2]

Boat trailers- Don't overload them they are only designed for the weight of the boat + motor. You can upgrade the springs and tyres for peace of mind. Great show, keep em coming ....

[@RoundTheFire]

My general starting point on trailer tyre pressure is matching whatever I drop the tow rig tyres down too...obviously keeping in mind weights of the tow vehicle and the weight of the trailer...it helps if you have matching tyres all round...you did exactly the right thing here in the vid, let em down enough to bag out, can always adjust later on. Love the new shirts!

[@davidpetrela383]

Can someone please give me the name of the music playing around 2:33

[@JustPete65]

Keep your thumbs outside of the steering wheel... I will buy a t-shirt

[@clammi]

Awesome Video ..... Entertaining as always

[@regwarren4wd943]

Good video mate

[@shawncrawford2911]

Go and have your fun back bud. Cheers for your videos bud

[@reconadventures9257]

Hey mate towing my trailer as seen in my videos with the quad in it I go to 10psi on soft sand . And 18psi on dirt and hard sand .

[@descowan5410]

Great vid mate, love the cook ups and yer i have a Waeco fridge and have had a few problems with it. Love ya work

[@majmod]

Curious? Does anyone know what those cake things were that he made? Driscols?? Are they like stuffed with meat or something?

[@nooby1972]

Rissoles. Crumbed mince

[@blastar55m3]

Man. You got good content. Love it!!

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Off roading with a boat is great fun but I have to agree, the standard trailers just aren't built to take the pounding. We broke the back of one trailer although I have to say that it was due more to cheap imported steel than anything else. We have been using a Mangrove Jack collapsible boat trailer for a long time now and that is the best we have ever had. We don't drive huge distances with the boat on it but because it is collapsible, we put it together when we reach our destination and then only have to move the boat a few kilometres. Local WA made trailer and very good quality.

[@kirkabrahamson1148]

Mate your video editing is bloody brilliant. Shouldnt be too long before you're picked up by a network. Lookout Getaway

[@bennyfarrugia2419]

Kirk Abrahamson would have to agree Kirk, michael does have a back for editing his filming

[@carfixhelp1631]

When it gets really windy, they call it Choppy. Keep up the nice work 👍

[@kerrysmith8198]

great video mate but I use national lunar and they maybe expensive but they are at the top of the tree.my 80 litre uses less power than a 40 litre engel and that is fact.But keep up the great work

[@SeekAdventure]

Awesome Kerry, it's all about finding what works for you 👍 The insulation of the National Luna fridges is epic! 👌👌 Thanks for the comment