FRENCHMANS TRACK towing a CARAVAN! We made a TERRIBLE MISTAKE!

Brace yourselves for an ridiculously stupid ride as we take our car and caravan through Cape York's notorious Frenchman's Track! Our adventure starts with a steep descent and an immediate disaster - our caravan awning gives up! 😅 But the madness doesn't stop there. As we navigate creek crossings and tight paths, things escalate - our caravan's step decides to bail too! 🙈
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[@mickburns5546]

Yeah. There’s always a thousand experts giving directions. You did well guys ❤️😀

[@lilandjake]

Yes!!!!! 100% it’s hilarious but also so confusing ! 😂😂😂 thanks so much Mick!

[@peterlindsay8235]

I have said to my wife many times; all the well meaning people who help out backing into a tight spot don’t own the outcome if they make the wrong call; hence I always ask for her eyes and feedback on any potential impact points. Untrusting sole that I am 😊

[@effkay3691]

The irony is that you’ll find more secluded tracks without the peanut gallery in the Victorian high country

[@stevecam724]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@leesawillmott1522]

Love Jake’s quote “it’s just like new” your humour never disappoints😊. Remind me never to tow anything along the Frenchman’s Track, your poor van will never be the same again. 😊😊

[@63holden]

My Saturday morning ritual, get up and make coffee, watch latest episode of Lil and Jake, laugh myself silly, now ready to face the weekend. Love you guys, Thank you. 😍🥰😘 Disclaimer, no Blue Tongues were harmed in the making of this video. Well not life threating at least. 😉🤣🤣 Shout out to your travel buddy's too. 👍👍

[@lilandjake]

Awww Mark!!! Thanks so much. Hahahah, definitely would have got in a couple of laughs on this one! 😂 eeeeeekkkkk, just minor injuries. They’re legends!!! Couldn’t have done it without them. 🥰

[@CaptainKevHaurakiGulf]

You guys are going to have so much fun when you finally learn to drive

[@lilandjake]

Onya kev! Thanks for the nice comment! 👍

[@05hit]

Thanks for the video guys, I’m watching closely for more caravanning and 4WD tips on what not to do. I’m calling it “Don’t do what Jake did” 😂

[@harleyboo6951]

A couple of hand held UHF radios and front diff lock would have made that so much easier.

[@sammyjones3500]

That was crazy, guys. Hope someone is paying you for proving just how tough that Ranger is. You look tired Jake, and lil. Jake and Lil went up the hill, to fetch a pale of water. The trailer fell down and broke its crown, and Lil got knocked up with a daughter !🤣

[@stevecam724]

"The awning broke off but you're good now" quote of the year so far. JUST FULLY SEND IT 😀😀😀😀

[@grahamboardman2355]

Great effort, it makes life hard when you have about 100 people in the peanut gallery standing around giving advice.

[@lilandjake]

Totally!!!! It becomes to overwhelming sometimes. 😅

[@tyzon00800]

Most of them have more brains then these 2 by the looks of things

[@waynecapewell9426]

Clear waters , bumps, slumps , trees , carnage everywhere, 😂

[@nes8936]

Now you need a hat with 'lets get stupid' on it 😂 You guys are a crack up love your work. Cant believe you did that 😂

[@lilandjake]

Hahahahhah! We absolutely do. We’d be wearing it all the time. 😂 can’t believe we did either! 🫠🫣

[@Nosaesoh]

Airbags, air Bags, Air Bags. Tilting and or raising trailer would have saved a lot of damage., But it is always fun watching someone else do what I wouldn’t! 😂😊❤

[@stephenburford54]

Loving the 'stupid shit' keep it up, at least you are building some lifetime memories - stories you can tell forever.

[@josechapman7611]

Your caravan maker supplier should give you a new one with all the free promotion it’s getting as you put it through its paces it’s held up well awesome vids guys

[@stuartpx1]

Was thinking the exact same thing

[@rodtaylor2280]

Ford and bluetongue need to give you guys new vehicles ,bet they would never have thought they would be taken on that track,great effort 😅

[@bushandbay]

Biting my nails the entire time 😬 nailed it guys!

[@mac.haider]

This content deserves million subs.

[@MrToyota67]

Another awesome video! The old clutch on the ranger must have got a workout! Ya making memories that I for 1 are so F#$king jealous! Great work and so funny! 😂😂😂

[@joelevans6374]

Watched this vid this morning 7 minutes after you posted it. I didn't see a single mistake in this vid, just experiences that you'll still be talking about in 10 years! Good on ya legends

[@donnajohnson9324]

I was sitting on the edge of my seat the whole way through 😮 great job guys 😊

[@lilandjake]

Ohhh damn! Thanks so much Donna! ❤️‍🔥

[@jamieboydmusic6956]

Getting hardcore Dudes!!! Come on!!! You got this. Can’t wait to see this!!!

[@t4wool]

Keep the tidy LN106 - perfect car for Tommy. Would have been stoked to have that as my first car

[@qksmith]

so, having watched all the stuff on YT about the French track, which I am sure you did, what made you think that a caravan on that track was a good idea.

[@_mywayaround]

3 cheers for the Rock sliders🎉🎉🎉😂

[@markfoster74]

I have nothing but commendation for you guys doing that track. Off road gear, doing off road sh*t. No being wussy about scratches, dirt, dings and a little bit of damage. You guys are about the only tubers with a van that do the hard stuff. The guys you had travelling with you are legends as well. Great attitude Jake, this is one of the best vids I've seen. Awesome guys 👍

[@daveberry1274]

Blue Tongue campers should be getting on board with you guys, you give that van hell and it seems to be kicking ass. Love your "She'll be right, what could possible go wrong!" adventures, keep having a crack!

[@lyndalouise3480]

Lil and Jake, lil and Jake, lil and Jake, I'm laying on my bed in Tasmania watching, Frenchman's Track, holey moley, can't imagine what it was like going through that, I was thinking hope there is a way out and they don't have to go back the same way to get out, your right you will laugh about it one day, I love how you stick together and don't get cranky with each other, go you two and Lenny the van the makers of that van will be watching thinking wtf are these two doing, haha absolutely love it, hope things get easier the next leg of your trip. Bless the two of you, stay well, stay safe, stay Happy.🙏❤️🙂👍

[@craigmooney2630]

I hope Blue Tongue 👅 come on board and sponsor you guys, you’re proper testing their van for them, they should be giving you one every year to test Actually and Ford & Maxtrax 😎

[@tonynixon5587]

BLOODY HELL WHAT A AWESOME EFFORT GUYS YOU SHOULD BE PROUD👌😎

[@explore_dayz]

Lil and jake we have absolutely nothing bad to say. You guys are just amazing! Do the things that noone would do 😂 your humour just gets us 😂keep doing you please and dont ever change!! From jayntiff

[@claytonelliott7725]

New slogan. " THAT SOUNDS LIKE A DUMB IDEA...... LETS DO IT!" Print it on a hat and ill buy it 😂

[@user-ib7xd9nw1w]

I must say the Ford Ranger is doing a great job 👍

[@paulinetaylor9508]

Oh my! The first 5 mins into this episode, you took the words right out of my mouth 😮. The step clearance😬😬😬. Oops, step just went... Well at the start you guys said it all! Well done for going against the grain. It's a costly adventure but memories you have made and entertained us all, along the way.❤😂

[@grahamhastie896]

Umm, just FYI...when people say things like "DONT tow a caravan there", there is generally a pretty good reason why they say it.....well thats what I have learned after many years driving the roads less taken.....Maybe lock this experience away somewhere, to be drawn forth when next in this position.....Just sayin...

[@UFO.carpentry]

That was awesome!!

[@lilandjake]

Ohhh you legend!! Thank you!

[@user-kp4ne5ji5k]

I think we’d better all buy a hat 😃💰!! So well done getting through the track.

[@SoSo-xy7rc]

ask blue tongue for another van as advertising of what they can do ...well done guys is an understatement

[@mickburns5546]

I can hear the conversation in the future:”Frenchman’s? Hah. We towed a caravan through there back in ‘23. Easy mate “ 😅. I think you earned a genuine super hero status. A few unfortunate scars but it could have been worse. And now you will never have to do it again 😊

[@lilandjake]

Hahahaha, ‘kids your mum and dad did that back when we were young and dumb’ 😂😂😂 Thanks so much Mick!!! We will be back, but maybe vanless! 🫠

[@austinstoios9695]

Thanks!

[@lilandjake]

You superstar!! Thanks Austin! 🙌🏼

[@amosmorris910]

Excellent driving, great attitudes and a ballsy effort.. if you have seen the Pasco crossing you will be glad you left the track when you did! Good call Hope your both laughing about it all now.. Awesome efforts enjoy!!

[@JoshBarnes]

@4.35 "just like that, she was gone"- Forest Gump hahaha 😂

[@noelaird3273]

Best video yet, when you come to W.A next we need to do a trip. Loving the work guys. P.S haters will always hate but if you don't challenge yourself and your equipment then there is no point doing it. 🤠

[@domgrundy935]

This is he hectic - 😂 😢😮😅

[@paulwayland4439]

Lil and Jake you are like a car accident, as much as you shouldn't, you just can't help but watch. Wish I was your age again and doing it

[@whitedog7897]

I have done that track a few times. I wouldn’t tow anything through there. You may have been better leaving the van at Bramwell and using the swag you have tied onto the van then Spend a night or two at Chillie Beach and go back to Bramwell via the PDR to get your van. You would have enjoyed the whole track including the Pascoe River crossing and no damage to your van (and track).

[@stevecam724]

Make it take it 🤘🤘🤘 You two should go back and do the full CSR 💖💖

[@gsperes]

You guys were amazing. Congratulations

[@lilandjake]

Ohhhhhh!! 🥹 Thanks so much legend!!! 😍

[@craigjensen4179]

For sale, 1 used Ranger, only driven to church on Sunday's Couple shopping trolley marks but nothing major 😂

[@diannehavelberg5875]

That was epic jake but i do worry about you both but you are having the best time oh to be young again ❤ you guys stay safe

[@aussiewalkabout4x4]

Pascoe River would be impossible to even get down to Towing that ... let alone get up the other side ... Pretty sure the road building crew made a new track in last year as they had machinery in the middle that didn't come in from either end. To Be honest Cape Melville would be doable a lot easier that what you just did ... only one spot you would need to build up with logs to stop the van from leaning and you would make it to the first camp ground and could drive up the beach to the end in just the car 13kms at low tide. big effort there you two !!

[@nathanhart3849]

When I was in the NT I discovered a blown turbo hose, of course with the bonnet up my neighbours came over. My plan was to Gaffa tape, wrap a coke can and then cable tie. But my nosey neighbour insisted that the Gaffa tape would suffice, literally saying 'im going to cut in here, you don't need to do anything else". Of course 5 mins down the road the Gaffa tape failed and I was forced to fix properly on the side of a the hot road instead of the shady campsite. Know it all's should mins their own business aye 😅

[@gregking2189]

Love it. Great effort

[@lilandjake]

Thanks so much legend!!

[@antoninosolano7667]

Epic epic epic epic epic you guys have got BIG!!!!!!!!!!! Gonads 😂😂😂😂 love it thats liven Baby 😂😂

[@lilandjake]

Hahahahahhaah! Either that or were stupid! 😂 having a great time regardless!!! 🥰

[@shanethackeray1988]

Wow! That was an adventure, kept me glued to my chair……you did extremely well with such a long load to tow. Well done guys lucky you had your mates in the Cruiser and they were lucky you were there for them. Great video.

[@Scalihoo]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber been binge watching , you mentioned in one video people watch the channel to see Lill as great as she it's the both of you funny down to earth couple. .. BUT terrain the 4x4 goes through while pulling a van..phew really wild , channel deserves an award compelling off road footage pushing the limits of these vehicles. ✅

[@lilandjake]

Cheers! That's such a nice comment! Yes we do push the limits with our little setup but we love having fun and seeing new places, thankyou so much for watching! ❤️

[@martinslennett4135]

Awesome stuff guys. Good job... 👍

[@micklong8867]

Love your videos keep up the great work cheers every one 😮😊

[@animal6007]

Love your work Bloke 🤜🏼🤛🏽

[@tonybrice1024]

Truely amazing adventure, not sure what else to say. Cheers

[@gt7120]

That's some serious fcuked up s4it! I on the edge of the seat. Thanks for the entertaining us but please be safe and look after each other! Love you guys.

[@580311able]

Just watched this video, great job guyz, good driving jake...

[@adamsteer6258]

Cracking video guys.

[@lilandjake]

Awwww cheers Adam!!! 😍

[@jamieboydmusic6956]

What a test! This is full on!

[@skinnytroopy]

Let’s get stupid is my moto too. Respect

[@jamiemackintosh2929]

bloody epic adventure guys that was a good episode and the guys travelling with you all did well

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Love you guys, great episode and keeping KZbin super entertaining. Loving your life!

[@lilandjake]

Cheers gibbo!

[@user-ob3tr6le1d]

Jake your the man excellent driven

[@lilandjake]

He is absolutely Da Man!!!!! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@debbiehowe5768]

Wow!!! That's a crazy track. I was stressed for you guys. I can't believe how calm you were 😮😊

[@susanmccusker5931]

Well done guys for persevering and making it through

[@manfromcoo1968]

You will get old one day mate ,and people will wish you get out the way great work though happy travels!

[@Theaveragepunter1]

Duel purpose awning/tree slider. You may be on to something🤣 Love your work.

[@robyndehavilland1609]

All of that in one day??????? That’s by far the most hectic thing I’ve watched. Jake that was some incredible driving you did. Hope you got out ok. What a day ❤❤

[@tritonjackmam5.681]

good effort 👍 pretty hard going 😂 was shore you we’re going to do a cv 😂😂👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@kenwilling6991]

That Telstra road you went out on is locally known as "Drugrunner Rd". Last year it was much worse than what you just came through. We did that road up last year. If you'd have kept going along frenchman's you'd have had a good quick run for the next 15km or so to Wattle hills gate and the Telstra tower.. After that we didn't touch.

[@peterwilkes1915]

Haha just subscribed at the 16 min point, love your work guys, I would do it but it's great to see you guys having a crack!

[@lilandjake]

Thanks so much Peter!!! Love to get out there and have a go! Thanks a million for subscribing. 🫶🏼

[@user-ky4rz2sn8v]

Listen guys Australians are the most know all’s ever. Just do your thing and always acknowledge the people that will be there to help you. Not the armchair experts. Good Luck Great Program.😅😊😂😍 JY

[@lilandjake]

LOL, so funny armchair, expert! 😂😂😂 I think you’re onto something there, I (Lil) just felt so much pressure with all the people around! 🫠

[@keepingupwiththejoneses06]

Omg you guys are nuts. There is no way, too many stop start, Jake you are a legend, and Lil nerves of steel

[@natalieward1838]

Love your videos and your trip around the Cape! Inspiring us to do the lap. LOVE what you are doing on this trip. Very brave on Frenchmans. Good on you both for getting out there and in to it!

[@gbangg]

You fellas are too young for a caravan! Cheers for the vid 🤙🏼

[@lilandjake]

I don’t want to live in a rooftop tent or swag for the rest of my life lol! Happy with our van! 👌🏼

[@ramblin_in_the_sun]

*For Sale - one Blue Tounge XT13 - never been off-road* Haha, great ep guys - so many close calls on that one!

[@jeremyharris4415]

Wow definitely a other fantastic video Lily and Jake really enjoyed it. I love you guys I’m always keen on watching you both every Saturday night. Jake you done one hell of a fantastic job of driving the French man track . Hey don’t stress yourself out you both are doing fantastic job unfortunately it’s all part of four wheel driving and learning. I probably wouldn’t of bought a caravan doing this type of Turing etc . A camper trailer would of been way cheaper and way more easier getting around on those types of trails. So looking forward to seeing you both next Saturday night for the next episode take care you both 😊❤

[@Stephfitzi72]

Bloody epic episode guys👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 you put in a massive effort !! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time😮You both need a well deserved cold one🍻and a rest after all that unreal 💕💕💕💕💕🤙

[@jamieh4x4]

I subscribed weeks ago cos I enjoy watching the crazy things you do. Please don't change :) love your vids! the ups and downs

[@lilandjake]

Thanks so much Jamie!!! We absolutely won’t change don’t worry!! 😂😂😂

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

Love how all the experts come out and yell directions. Love that you took your van, we have done it with a camper trailer but it had the advantage of less height.

[@craigmooney2630]

Lucky you had companions on that trak, pretty epic “ probably ok with like a Track trailer or Patriot, not a full van 😩😬

[@SoSo-xy7rc]

demo derby this one well done guys .

[@neilthorman3646]

Hey guys another great video. Wise move to pull out before anymore damage so you can keep going tomorrow. You guys stay so calm when things aren’t going well. Looking forward your next adventure.

[@ajphillipsracing]

Good thing you turned around because you hadn't got to the hard spot yet!

[@shaneallen4042]

That's not a caravan, it's a sled.

[@MichaelRobinson-hy8ms]

Unbelievably stressful for me, and I’m sitting in my armchair! Safe travels for the rest of your journey.

[@tomelder2230]

Bloody good job you done very well👌

[@gusman8195]

Put it into low range when doing slow 4wdriving and your transmission temp won’t get as high because it’s not working as hard

[@effkay3691]

Do whatever you want I say, my only advice is if it all goes pear shaped just cop it on the chin. Everything can be fixed. Everything can be fixed after a good cry!

[@BrutalL3G4CY]

Very educational video of what not to do. Good thing you guys didn't reach the Pascoe crossing. Need to research a track as famous as the Frenchmans Also highlights the difference between an off road caravan and off road camper

[@emmalouise9713]

Yikes!! Just when you thought you saw the most nail biting part at the start, wait, theres so much more to come!! 😂 you guys really put the ranger and the van through its paces. Im surprised ford hasnt sponsored you, hey! And Sure, people might say oh you cant take that van there, but you guys are showing everyone what you can do when you give something a red hot go. And the lessons your learn are priceless. I know it cost money when things break, but whats the point having an off road camper that stays off the beaten track? If you wanted to stay off the beaten track youd have a full blown caravan. Anyhow great work, great driving and camera womaning and thanks for sharing with us😊

[@kevanharding9716]

# tag bluetongue vans guys , showing what they can do. Epic episode guys ,you’ll definitely look back on these adventures……lovin it.

[@melbassham3490]

Thought I was watching all 4 adventure for a while 😂 Man you had me crinching a few times. Time to start patreon to help continue the adventures of bogged. 😊

[@Gibiter1]

You guys looked like ya having so much fun too😂

[@davidthornborough3395]

Well i take my hat off to you both ,great attempt ,at least only minor damage so far .Great vid guys at least you showed what can be done

[@williambell7335]

For sale 1 "slightly" used caravan . 😊 You 2 are awesome love the humour and the willingness to give it a go. If I see someone with a set up like yours all starched and dinged up you no straight away your the one you want to have a beer with at the end of the day and listen to the stories of were you have been and the things you did and seen