OFF GRID LIVING / NOTCH POINT / CAPE PALMERSTON NATIONAL PARK - 019

[@beeHappy976]

We live in the area. Hubby and I go to Notch often. Our no.1 fav place for us to camp. She's a keeper for free camp.

[@gravyboatcookingandcamping9930]

Good to see your free camping setup worked well for you. Our kids like the open space more than the caravan parks. But they also reckon the water slides are hard to beat. Keep up the top footage guys.

[@BigOzExplorers]

You’ve gotta do 50-50 hey, being away from everything is great but you’ve always gotta come back for a while too

[@tobywest3564]

I have to say Chris is 100% on to it with the cleaning. When I clean my car I hose every nook and cranny then spray lanox on everything underneath. I do a lot of beach driving and offroad but underneath is like brand new. Pays to spend the time doing it.

[@leannedecampo8110]

Keep spreading the narrative about midges along the foreshore. Our local spot and we love it :) I've had heaps more bites at Clairview.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yeah Clareview had quite a few as well off memory!

[@ladysusanjane2682]

What an amazing country we live in.❤️

[@BigOzExplorers]

It is isn’t it 🥰🙌🏻

[@limitlessadventures7626]

Yep clean inside door wells and frames everywhere then polish and wax everywhere I can reach

[@BigOzExplorers]

You and Chris would get along well 😂 ✨

[@northstormbags]

What a location! 😍 Yes totally agree with another comment on here - drone footage is A1 👊🏼

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thank you!! 😀

[@markcarlile5209]

Looks like you had the DO35 hitch lock upside down. It actually has the slide locking into the groove and the lock part is on the bottom. Hope this helps if it is the Cruisemaster lock.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Mark, after this was recorded we then learnt that it was upside down! We are aware of that now but we had to share the footage regardless LOL

[@newport5504]

Great video guys, good to see that van dirty!, can’t wait to see the y62 towing the van

[@BigOzExplorers]

We can’t wait to see it either! Chris is hanging out to hook it up and take it for a drive 😍

[@2402atleyj]

Amazing location guys. Chris is spot on with the car cleaning, I'm the same with mine.

[@BigOzExplorers]

He loves how many people have backed him about this 🥰🥰

[@ianm3172]

Re van security Wheel clamps 😁 x 4 takes them quite a while to remove + eg motorcycle gps tag unit sends message to tour phone on any movement and tracks it failing that a good insurance company eg NRMA , QBE etc.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Ian, all very good ideas! I wonder how heavy 4x wheel clamps would be, it might put us over our GCM 😜

[@ianm3172]

Big Oz Explorers mine are light , I’ll check the brand when I’m home, borders closed so still in NSW at the moment, Went to Kangaloon yesterday to check out some of Jane’s dead relatives (the best kind lol) absolutely stunning drive don’t take the van 😳 , trip was just awesome took a back road before Mittagong that took us via Wingecarribee reservoir sadly was raining,I’ll launch the drone next time, found the old church yard renamed Dibley, then on to the cheese factory at Robertson, under no circumstances take the Macquarie pass from Robertson barely fitted the Triton around some of the corners. 😬👋🏻

[@terry2833]

Hey guys great vid ref the panels don't worry about the voltage you should be looking at the watts total and don't forget you will only return around 75% of the watts you have eg: Total 600watts available on roof practically you would get in full sun around 450 watts. Regards Dexter

[@BigOzExplorers]

It’s all such a new experience learning solar hey! Slowly but surely.. thanks for the info 😁

[@acald32]

3:52 definitely second cleaning your chassis rails, especially after beacg driving. Also, you can generally get a rotating concrete cleaning head extensions for most power washers to get rid of all the mud/grime built up over the years.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Chris said he had heard of those extensions but was yet to use them, thanks for your comment! Good to see others clean the car as well as he does ☺️

[@jenwilko1692]

Fabulous!! Amazed to see the “Yarrawonga” Sign. I grew up 1/2hr north in NSW from Yarrawonga VIC, on the Murray. Had many a swim in Lake Mulwala! Memories! Enjoying your journeys so much! Cheers Jen 🌟🐨

[@BigOzExplorers]

🥰🙌🏻

[@shaebells78]

Good to see you guys doing the free/low cost route! Seriously you’ll quickly feel super comfortable branching out and will begin to avoid van parks like the plague! The whole idea is to experience these amazing places and not be jammed in with 500 other people!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Seriously, that’s the main thing we want to do! We’ve just had so much going on with the new car, Covid, family visits, inverter set up etc etc… After our current location, we have nothing booked and we intend on going mainly free camping! Especially now the national parks are back open and we have no bookings... There is no fear here just we booked so far in advance 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@ktmman1503]

Yep on the cleaning too I clean under my car and especially my caravan !

[@BigOzExplorers]

Chris is loving hearing so many other people clean like he does!!

[@rottielouie6546]

Have a look at the Wii Anti theft system. It is a movement sensor and alarm and if activated it will lock the electric brakes on the van. You can also upgrade to have GPS tracking and notifications.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes we have heard of them! Yet to install one though 🤔🤔 thanks for the tip Rottie! ☺️

[@vin6455]

luv watching guys,great music choice ,safe travels

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s awesome, thanks so much for following! 🥰🙏🏻

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

I like the things dirty too! Got a brand new dual cab ute acouple of months ago, and the first time I got it really dirty off road, I was so happy haha.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Sounds like you and Chris could be the best of mates, he did the same thing with the Ranger when he first bought it!! 😂

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

@@BigOzExplorers birds of a feather haha

[@johnwallace1132]

I have a C3 like your friends Love the C3

[@BigOzExplorers]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TheKylie777]

My vote is 'Pidey' the spider. Was the van safe and sound?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks I’ll add it to the list for voting! The van was perfect when we got there! Just dirtier than before lol

[@holidaymail]

Drone shots are epic! Loving the videos 👍😀

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks again! 🥰⭐️

[@ozmid40scouple]

Looking at the shadow cast on the roof the sun is fairly low....you will get best power coming in when the sun is higher and more direct on the panels....

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏻

[@colinross6259]

Call him Dulux, keeps on keepin on, love the drone footage. Looks warm there, bloody freezing in Melbourne.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks for the vote! Hopefully Melbourne improves soon, I feel for you guys!

[@herway100]

We put a truck stand under draw bar and take the dolly wheel with us

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s a different idea we haven’t heard before! 👍🏻

[@jonbeecroft4912]

hey guys your locking pin on the coupling was upside down. you should be able to push the button and refit your dust cap

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes we knowwww, that’s why we popped the comment in over it! We’ve since learnt better 😂😂

[@simoncanavan6227]

drone footage...thumbs up

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Simon 🙌🏻

[@scotttroyahn4016]

Gotta agree brilliant!! What type of drone is it nugget? 🤣

[@lostintheright_direction]

Call your spider GEORGE. Good random name. I call everything random George. Lol

[@BigOzExplorers]

I think it’s funny you came up with the name George, this is our name for when we have large pimples on our face! 🤣🤣🤣 any pimple that’s big enough to see from a distance is called George in our house LOL... Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@lostintheright_direction]

@@BigOzExplorers LMAO. I use to call pimples Edna. As in Mt Edna. I've used George since I was a kid. From toys to a pet emu numerous spiders and lizards. Keep up the good work guys, wife and I are living our adventures through the videos atm as we are Victorians.....damn it!!!!!!!

[@davidbailey4533]

Flyspray in the gap of the mirror when he stumbles out squash him.

[@BigOzExplorers]

😱 he’s no harmmm lol

[@alishabab3]

You need a better solar charger.. If you had a victron mppt 100/50 you would be easy pulling 50 ah a hour instead of 27 with the redarc

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

We did the same sinking feeling on the same beach great place that,

[@BigOzExplorers]

It gets you off guard hey!! 😳

[@giosueparrini5767]

Verry nice will be there next weekend any tips !! Nice vid guys keep up the good work !!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks guys!

[@adrianturner6543]

At 13 min great outline of Africa from the Drone 🤟 New Mic's... yes, at last👍

[@ellehowell1123]

I noticed the Africa outline too. Enjoying your videos.

[@BigOzExplorers]

It does look a bit like Africa! LOL we have the new mics, but we’re still figuring out the audio editing! All in time 😅

[@willguinane7308]

Hi Guys, enjoying watching your vids. What GoPro mount are you using on the outside of the van?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Will, we just use a suction cup mount! The one he put on specifically that day has three suction cups on it, it’s an eBay special but it works awesome!

[@vin6455]

@@BigOzExplorers great pics looking from van to car

[@Mrbeast0099]

Nice one guys looks like your having a great time! This may seem a little unbelievable but we know the wife of the guy that went missing, helped her through that terrible time, I ended up taking control of the boat and selling it for her here in Emerald so she didn’t have to deal with it lovely people, sad story, good to see he will always be remembered.

[@BigOzExplorers]

😲😲 definitely a sad story, I could only imagine how the family were feeling!!

[@johncullen5789]

Your spider could be called Casper - it’s a ghost in that you know it’s there but you never see him, but you also know he’s not going to hurt you.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Casper the friendly spider lol, love it! Adding to our list for voting 😁

[@johncullen5789]

WiTi to,protect your van when you abandon it short term. The hitch lock is also a good deterrent but you have that already.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks John, we’ve heard of WiTi but yet to invest!

[@krisfairweather5794]

Spider has to be Peter or Parker aka spider man reference lol. Wow what a spot another great episode 👌

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s a great name idea! Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@TheMitchwald]

Recommend you guys get hema explorer maps for off-road and out of service maps coverage.

[@BigOzExplorers]

We’ve had this recommended a few times but yet to purchase! Still undecided as Google Maps usually cuts it... 🤔

[@gondwanatravels8834]

Great video....well now you no longer have your spider I guess it's nick name should be goneski🤣

[@BigOzExplorers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it!! Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Love cleaning the car good on ya

[@BigOzExplorers]

🥰🥰

[@zoezoe610]

30 amps if the sun is 90 degrees to the panels but mostly it will be on a lower angle.

[@BigOzExplorers]

🙌🏻☀️

[@mickburns5546]

I clean inside chassis AND under all the door and tailgate rubbers

[@BigOzExplorers]

You’re even next level on Chris then! It’s not such a bad thing, bet we could never find any rust in your car 👌🏻😍

[@natatkinson2743]

Bloody lovely

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Nat 🥰

[@TrentCain]

Covering panels will drop the current (Amps) much more that the Voltage.

[@BigOzExplorers]

We’re still wearing ‘L’ plates 😂

[@brissiAU]

Great vid, how are the vehicle weights? also fully charged batteries will not except charge eh

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey mate, the vehicle weights in the Ranger are at the limit but now that we’re changing car we’re not sure just yet! If you want to follow our build series, we will be going over weighbridges regularly to check our situation 😁

[@clintonthompson5551]

I had a spider in my side mirror and the kids called him Webster

[@BigOzExplorers]

Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@mickburns5546]

Are your van batteries lithium or AGM? Just wondering. Thanks guys. Love your content.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Mick, we have 1x200ah lithium battery with the BMS30 and 2000w inverter with 600w solar on the roof ☺️ thanks for following 🥰

[@mickburns5546]

Big Oz Explorers thanks guys

[@karenedwards8946]

Just love watching your channel 🇦🇺👍🇦🇺

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Karen 😁

[@geoffpetersen9495]

Enjoying the vids. Curiosity.....what drone did Chris get???

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Geoff, Chris uses a DJI Mavic pro 2 drone 😁

[@ashleyrogan869]

What were the cat's eye bindis like up there, my family and I went through there bout 15 years ago and they were prolific

[@BigOzExplorers]

Really! We didn’t even have one! Our youngest boy was on the grass the whole time and we were bare foot without a problem 🙌🏻 lucky... I can’t stand bindi’s!

[@elliefairhurst1235]

That place looks really nice, what drome do you have ?

[@BigOzExplorers]

It’s a stunning location if you get to go! We have a DJI Mavic pro 2 drone ☺️

[@nath4x4moyle13]

Hi guys just wondering what watt you’re inverter is and how many watts your solar panels are each and wether you have lithium batteries and how many. Great show again and the drone work is brilliant. Thanks

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Nath, we have a 2000W inverter, 200ah lithium battery, red arc manager 30 and 600W of solar on the roof with each panel being 150W each. Thanks for tuning in and commenting regularly! I always see your name ☺️

[@outbacknomad9939]

Mowana

[@kiyarnmyers2429]

have you guys been to wooli clarence vally good place nice and peasefull

[@BigOzExplorers]

No we haven't yet, will have to look it up 😊🤙🏼

[@paulwebb2097]

What site do you guys get your music from ? Fun Vid

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Paul, we use epidemic sound ☺️

[@gustus9]

as a new subscriber, where is the nissan or do you have two 4wd vehicles.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hello and welcome! We are in the process of finishing the build and leave our current location with the Nissan in a week! Our Ranger is selling this week also 😢 Our travel series is about three weeks behind (to allow time to edit) and the Nissan will show up very soon in amongst all of our stuff 😍🇦🇺

[@douglasjohn3544]

You need to buy maps or get yourselves and off road gps hema polaris or even a vms they all work with sattelite so you don't need phone service

[@BigOzExplorers]

Undecided what our long-term solution will be, we hear mixed reviews about the hema map setup… As long as you’re prepared, Google and the pre-research works... 🤔🤔

[@douglasjohn3544]

@@BigOzExplorers I use maps and find gps opens up a lot and shows were your heading and they can also leave a trail I wouldn't be with out one now I'm 56 now I've grown up in the bush we use to camp basic and use paper maps and did for a long time it's so easy with a gps I drove an old landrover when I was about 5 or 6 and can remember the old maps from then how times have changed

[@adamslattery5445]

Are your panels wired series or parallel?

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s a very good question Adam, we will have to ask the person who installed them!! 🤔

[@adamslattery5445]

@@BigOzExplorers I'm asking because if wired in series if one panel is obstructed it drops the volts across the system. If ran in parallel if one is shaded it only affects that one panel. Both ways have pros and cons

[@RustyCandyAdventures]

Check out seek adventures for bogged. From charge battery and panels. There lots of theory. But your charger is charging the batteries and will put the rate in. You covering one panel is not enough. Remember this your doing coast camping and wind or use a gen. You will have no problems camping a week or more. For security. Noise bring notice. My car alarm is noisy. A bad exhaust. Beep beep. Everyone looks. But if they want it they take. Once I was robbed buy a old couple. Not my camaras out of my tent. They took all my drinks. They came over so friendly. Do not stress. If not clean or the place does not look. When settled you might have the best adventures and that will live with your children for life. Russell.

[@nath4x4moyle13]

Incy would be a cool name after incy wincy spider.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Will add to the list for voting! 😁

[@mavinoz]

"Here maps" works off line, no net required

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes we’ve seen Hema but undecided as we’ve heard mixed reviews on them 😣

[@lukebailey8054]

Movie was moana and spiders name should be Atezy as in 8Z for his 8 legs

[@BigOzExplorers]

Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@kenthompson3186]

Hi guys, Love your vids.. To help your google maps dowload the area in google maps offline. Same goggle maps app. gives you your location if no mobile signal. You have been treavelling through my area(Gladstone area) . well done.

[@BigOzExplorers]

I have heard this a couple of times but I’m yet to figure out how to download the Google map off-line. I’ll have to look into it a bit more! Thanks for your tip, really appreciate it ☺️🙌🏻

[@kenthompson3186]

It’s easy. Open google maps. Touch the 3 bars beside the search window. A menu will open. Select offline maps. Move the map inside the window over the area you want to save. The bigger the area the more memory is required. Select download. That’s it . That map can be accessed if you lose internet service. Ken

[@jackkemp6077]

Try angling the solar panels might get more out of them

[@BigOzExplorers]

We’d have to rejig how they’re attached to the roof to do that, they seem to be screwed flat! Will have to send Chris up there next time 😆👍🏻

[@grahamhastie896]

been there, done that, return is not worth the effort....Better off with an additional folding set but your BMS will still only deliver 30 amps into your batteries,

[@DirtTherapyDownUnder]

Spider name : Covid........towel optional

[@BigOzExplorers]

🤣🤣🤣 Covid! Lol! Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@mudskipp]

You got any other shirts or what

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s what happens when you start a brand, you end up wearing it all the time, lol

[@markp5737]

Call the spider 'Hyper' because web pages are written in HyperText Markup language and let's face it, the spider is a web developer.....

[@BigOzExplorers]

😂😂 i’m loving the creative responses we’ve had! Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@paulrhodes7838]

How about bob because he has to keep building his house every three days bob the builder 👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

That is amazing! 🤣 I wish we knew this name when we were doing our voting through Instagram! He ended up being called Webster! 🕷

[@duaneadams9095]

Where’s the new patrol

[@BigOzExplorers]

This is a few weeks behind real time as we need time to edit up the series! It’s coming on the travel series, but for now you’ll see it in the build one or socials ☺️🙊

[@mervo1477]

Thats Moana, now will you supercharge miss Grundy

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yep moana! Undecided on the supercharger yet Merv, you keep asking LOL...

[@gregpaterno1446]

Try deflate your tyres next time

[@BigOzExplorers]

😂😂

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

Moana

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yep!! 😁 🌴

[@bazza76d53]

Shrek

[@BigOzExplorers]

Adding the name to the list for voting 🗳 ☺️

[@trevtreloar1449]

Moana

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes! 😁

[@gordyroger8054]

Moana