Managing life in the bush as a full-time gold prospector and testing the Ecoflow River Pro

Being prepared is key when living in the bush full-time as a gold prospector. Brake downs and other problems seem to be a reoccurring scenario. Luckily I found some gold after all.
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[@waydewynn4191]

You need to get some tire plugs and small air compressor like a 12 volt one and plug those yourself just in case your way out and it's 4 tires and it's easier than changing a tire. You might also want to take your vehicle to a mechanic and have them do an inspection and take care of any preventive maintenance so you don't get stuck in the outback with not enough water. A proper inspection would have caught that belt idler before it broke and left you stranded. Safety first! We want you to stay happy and healthy.

[@susankelty4814]

Krissy, you own the positivity, drive, skills, and determination of 20 women! You are awesome! It’s a wonderful thing that super products like EcoFlo help to sponsor your work. Many thanks! 💜

[@summerland6397]

If you have tubeless tires you can get a tire repair kit at the auto parts store to plug those holes. Then inflate the tires with a small compressor and you are good to go. Good luck!

[@michaelbeeby6648]

How thoughtful of you for removing the junk from the Goldfields in your tyres. 😂 Those Landcruiser wheels weigh quite a lot. It's good to see that you are so self sufficient. Another great video Krissy, nothing sugar coated.

[@lewis1141951]

Krissy , you need a tire repair kit. You could have repaired that tire on the truck without removing it. You push a rubber plug into the hole once the screw is removed with a little tire patch glue on it and cut off the excess plug and pump it up and your good to go.

[@rogerhenson6589]

Your a woman of many talents. Finding gold changing Tires building camp Fires. I admire you ☺️🇺🇸

[@idaho2ndgens240]

This was a excellent video showing what it is really like being a full time prospector in the bush. It is important to show what it really is like for perspective on your day to day life. Take care and be safe!!

[@terrybusch5088]

Never change a tire with your feet under the vehicle. If the frame falls off the jack, well, you take it from there. Also carry a longer wood block band place it under the frame so if the jack dislodges the axle wont break. From 20 years working in my dads garage.

[@patdenney7046]

The best parts it’s been in the outdoors and free. Far outweigh the problems that we may have to make this happen. Your gold knowledge is growing!

[@markwalker5231]

Hey Krissy, great vid keep at it. Just a tip, get yourself a tyre puncture kit you could have fixed those tyres without taking them off. Just plug them and pump them up and keep going.

[@michaelhalstead7532]

Krissy your such an amazing woman . Your very special. Your one in a million. Love how you take control. And just get it done. Hope your luck changes for the better. Michael

[@bobross4237]

Tire plug kit, small and lite weight. Easy to use. Essential for your life style. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

[@janjohannessmith7033]

My favorite Western Australian super sleuth gold hunter! Krissy!!!! Yay !, let the adventure begin!

[@garyhughes4326]

Hey Krissy, your a bloody legend girl. There are not very women out there that would be capable of doing what it is that you do, men either actually. I trust that you stay safe in your search for that yellow stuff and that you find yourself a massive reef.

[@elkhunter76]

Glad everything worked out. I can certainly see having 2 spare tires for each rig. Lucky you have cell service there. Many places in WY, USA we don't have cell service.

[@Uriel_222]

Very impressed with your tenacity Krissy and very happy you are back on the gold . Thank you for including the hardships as well so everyone gets an idea of what full time prospecting is all about. Thanks for taking us along and we will be anxiously awaiting next week 😊

[@rayj4362]

That River Pro sure is a powerful power station since it packs 720Wh of capacity in that very portable size.

[@leonieburnham322]

What a week! Probably just my city paranoia but 2 flats is sus, particularly if you're a woman travelling solo. My paranoia would be googling motion cameras to go around my set up. Stay safe out there, you're a good one Krissy xx

[@everett3223]

Exactly 43 years back I hitch hiked from Sydney to Perth. Watching you brings back many memories. Best luck to you!

[@sionetohale7727]

Krissy my dad taught me to always place your spare wheel under the side body of the car just in case the jack fails, please be careful, anyway they say things happen in threes so two tyres and one pulley you should be good to go for a while you wonderful lady 😊 enjoy

[@johnnothegreat8907]

Hi Krissy, well done with the mechanical problems. How pleasing it was to see you handle the situations. It is a dreadful feeling when things go wrong. I have seen men go to jelly when confronted with problems. They just go into a panic and most times they don't have the ability or tools and spares needed to fix the confronting task. Yes, I say to myself coupled with rude words looks like I'm in a bit of trouble then set about working out how to correct problems. On an occasion a person I was travelling with had a bearing problem. It got to the stage of seating the bearing and behold he did not have anything to do the job. I said to him I might have something to do the job went to my Ute got a item that I had found in one of my late Mothers kitchen draws. It fitted the task perfectly and the job completed. On putting tools away I picked up Mum's device and he said to me scathingly "why would you carry something like that around making extra weight"? Some Mother's do have them I said to myself. That trip was a nightmare. Regards Johnno.

[@uncobazz3848]

Car troubles can really take the shine off Sensed you were a little bit over it Krissy, remember to take time out and recalibrate rather than keep pushing at something relentlessly Enjoyed the vid, keep them coming

[@JesseJames-rq4ee]

When it rains at pours That noise is always a bearing and there is never a repair to it it's always replacement. Make it best of the worst day and get out there in prospect see if you can find some gold to pay for all the repairs Good thing you got mates that are in the area that can help you out

[@gregwarren7746]

Hey Krissy, thanks for the true hard work video. Glad you finally got onto some gold.

[@gabrielnorman7764]

What I do like about that River Pro is that it has 720Wh of capacity at the ready.

[@ozzybeard3078]

Hi Krissy, love watching your videos. I've never commented before, but watching you change the tyre really scared me. Please, never trust a jack, especially when it is on a narrow metal surface. If the jack had slipped you might have been severely injured. Please play it safe & put a solid object such as blocks of wood or a jack stand under the vehicle next time.

[@GaryPArmstrong]

It is a good thing when you have a service done on the car which includes checking belts etc to actually check your belts physically. That is to be able to turn them over with your fingers and check to see if they are serviceable ie no cracks etc. This happened to me this year and it's a terrible feeling being in the bush and chasing up a belt that I did not have onboard. As you can gather Krissy, I have learned my lesson and will not leave home without doing a thorough inspection of persons (you pay to do the job properly work). How I notice this problem is we were traveling to the prospecting site every day which was 40ks away and I checked every morning before leaving Liquids oils and belts. Unfortunately one day I picked up a little bit of a tear on the side of the fan belt and so I monitored it for a few weeks watching to see if it got worse. ( it did not). However, I investigated it one day as it seemed to have got slightly worse. So I thought I would have a closer look and I took the belt off. I did not have to go far to see the belt was not new and had not been inspected at all and I was feeling quite vulnerable when I then realized I did not have the spare onboard so had to look for a new belt. I was lucky as a Pastoral Lease Farmer came to my rescue. So I still have lots of learning to do because it's nice to be looking for gold but not knowing really the service condition of your car and caravan as well is another matter. Luckily, I do all the servicing on our caravan. BTW we love your channel and hope we meet one day out there.

[@lonpearson2134]

Glad to see you have another sponsor. Eco flow is a great unit and with their dependable power supplies, one can power up many devices.

[@andynicoll8566]

Congrats on the sponsorship! I really want an Ecoflow, I think it's also a must for the home or shop, you never know when there'll be a power outage!

[@jamestrombley386]

I like the fact that you're independent and self-reliant. All gold is good gold small medium large extra large colossal. My best find a pocket with 22 oz. I got about 10 oz but after 4 days on my hands and knees I couldn't walk anymore other people got the rest.

[@rabbit7able792]

If you've cut the tyre wide open ,100% flat keep a block of wood with you and drive the vehicle up on the wood so it is easier to jack up

[@davidoconn9352]

So glad you brought us along! Thank you Krissy

[@peterhatton7558]

krissy , carry a tire plug kit of good quality at all times. I have fixed huge side wall tears that I thought where terminal on large graders and backhoes to get back to town. and a simple screw puncture, its easy with them. of cause you need to carry a 12 volt compressor as well. but a smart cookie like you would have a quality one of those I am sure. I carry 3 of them on my boat, with a air tank, for spray painting. it is amazing how powerful they are nowadays 150 to 250 liter per minute is common. mine pump out 200 liter per minute each ,so plenty for spraying paint. I would not go where you go, with out, 2 high quality tire plug kits. thanks for all the great episodes. and more,.... its goooold please,.... I love that .

[@godkiller3429]

Good to see that I can double the capacity of this power station to 1440Wh whenever I need to.

[@iinventedinternet2591]

One feature that the River Pro that other powers stations cannot is fact that I can connect an extra battery within minutes.

[@christophermedaris2804]

All trouble comes in 3 I had 2 back surgeries then needed 4 stents in my heart not sure I thought it was 6 my doctor said no that's 3 lol but I was lucky this covid now had this junk 6 times tested for it every time about to run off to the bush lol great job fixing them tires your doing great vary proud of u living your dream God bless u ♥

[@roberthogan5154]

OMG, what a start to the day Krissy and then the camera trick. That was really hard going there but you expect that in worked areas. At least you hit the gram mark. Thanks for sharing your videos and as always take care and all the best. xx

[@robertcribb3859]

Two flat tires in one day I thought I was the only one who could do that glad to see you finally found some gold be safe and take care

[@alexbrown7786]

Wellall's well that ends well Krissy. Car fixed, and a bit of gold finally.

[@gigiautor3153]

Danke für das spannende Video und deine erfolgreiche Radwechselgeschichte und wie gut noch Gold gefunden zu haben. Ich lebe gerne bei deinen Aktionen mit und stelle mir vor dabei zu sein. Es ist super dass du technisch so versiert bist und dir in allem helfen kannst. Hut ab!!!

[@davemi00]

Those Tire Puncture Kits work well Along with a 2-Cylinder 12vdc tire pump. 🎉 As for the rest, it’s replacement parts.

[@BruceschultzAU]

You need to get yourself some tyre plugs Krissy you could have just pulled the screw out and plugged it without even removing the wheel. The trailer you should have just pumped back up and kept an eye on it. It was probably a slow leak. Anyway great to see you out there living the dream. That 3kg piece will turn up when you least expect it. Cheers Bruce

[@steviewonder8624]

I'm impressed by your tyre changing skills Krissy....and videoing the process from all those different angles as well.. that would have made it twice as hard!! Anyhoos, I enjoyed your video today showing some of the day to day trials and tribulations of life as a full time gold prospector. As always.....Stay safe.!

[@greghunter4383]

Maybe some TLC for the poor old pick next trip to town? I think it's earned it. And just enough gold to pay for the tire repairs, that's always a good thing. Good luck!

[@SP-lo4wk]

Hey Krissy get yourself a plug kit for your flat tires once you know how to use them they will get you out of trouble until you get back into town & keep up the good work cheers

[@wowzatrishiebunz]

Go Krissy changing monster tires like a pro!!

[@williamseddon5368]

Another great one Krissy. The gold gods are smiling again, take advantage of it and good, good luck!

[@des5594]

Sooo blessed! Glad you came through it in good shape.

[@AussieAdventurer]

Hi Krissi By far the best video I have seen as yet and you did a perfect job in every aspect 👏👏 The reality of being a full time protector is exactly as you have just show, it’s rather harsh and full of demoralizing moments. It’s how e deal with those moments mentally that defines the success of the individual. Your positive attitude and determination is exactly what one needs to be successful- keep it up and wishing you all the best of 🍀

[@itzcaseykc]

That last nugget was a good size. Good to see you finally getting some again.

[@scruggsbuster9458]

Well another good video I enjoyed it I'm glad you are not stuck in The Boondocks and it's not always about finding gold it's about visiting with you in a way I like to see you find the shiny and go on your adventure with you I hope everything's good with you and that you are going to find the motherload someday soon so you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and stay safe out there I will see you on the next one🇦🇺🇵🇳🇳🇿😜♥️♥️🎅🎅🎁🎁⛏️⛏️⚖️🍻🍻🍻🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸😛😋😊

[@darrenbeasley3583]

Hi Krissy. Those cruiser wheels are heavy. Another good video. Good to see your optimistic attitude. We all can take a lesson from this.

[@Famo59]

First to give thumbs up 👍 Well done on changing those tyres .. Cheers Famo59 👍🎄🍻

[@johnolsen7073]

Great video, Stuff happens. You are not alone with break downs. My year was replace all the frozen plumbing at my place in the Cariboo. Two weeks back I had a furnace to replace. Tonight there is a snowfall warning. I just keep smiling and moving along. Cheers

[@joeybrown2089]

Love you videos. I've had the same pulley bearing issue. The dealer wanted $70 for the pulley & bearing, I found the bearing for $0.75, and was on the road.

[@bradlo308]

very well done. those troopcarrier spare wheel & tire weigh in at 40 odd KGs so it might pay for you to buy some tire plugs to get you out of trouble. love your videos Thank you for sharing.

[@jonduncombe2658]

7.5 kilos!!? With your little finger!! Wow no wonder you feel safe on your own in the bush 👍 think your just amazing Krissy,Shame your on the other side of the globe.If you every visit Charente France ,you would be a most welcome guest💕

[@johncollier608]

Wow, hard work there, Krissy. Just oges to show it not all glitz and glamour. Thanks for sharing.

[@MsCarissa007]

Bit of a hectic week with the vehicle Krissy. Glad you managed a little bit for the week. Another well put together episode 👏👏

[@dewardtaylor4192]

Great video Krissy glad to see you find some gold. Hope you have a wonderful holiday. Stay safe

[@leoncellier4719]

Awesome, those slow flat tyres you need a 12volt compressor and then the guy's at the tyre shop will take them of for you or you can also buy plugs and tools in a kit, ahhh power, always a problem or expense, I have a generator that I am about to fit new brushes to, the spare parts took over a month to get to me, what a hassle. I fitted the new water pump to my car this morning and went for a drive, no leaks, yeehaa, now I have no excuses not to go sleushing this coming week, let you know what I get, lots of bearings in a pulley but just imagine that if I can fix a car so can you. Have a good week.

[@brucemiller607]

Glad your finding some we're all cheering you on.

[@Saunders7]

Wow,flats,pulley trouble....no finds for days.....but u keep trucking on.

[@lkm5462]

You need a plug kit. Then no tire change just repair it on the axel. Look it up on line.

[@terry8728]

"DING.....oh no" I felt that sinking feeling too!

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

Happy you found some gold Krissy. Hope you have a safe and fun Christmas. Best wishes, D

[@frankplozza3672]

Hey Chrissy, You should buy some tyre plugs to fix the tyre on the car without removing it. Cheers

[@moefuggerr2970]

They are not great but look up tire plugs. Easy and quick. Air it back up and go.

[@kevinfallis8337]

Broke your mini drought. 👍 Car problems are always a pain, but back on the gold😀☺😊. Got a mug from your - gold fever store -, very impressed with their efficiency and speed, i will christen it over krissymess. Hope you manage a cool spot, cool drink, and a cool detect over the next week

[@Tribblepuppy]

Might I suggest you carry with you cans of flat tire repair. The cans are under pressure, and when injected through the tire valve stem, they inject air as well as a sealing compound. So not only does it fill the tire (tyre) with air, it will also seal the leak until you can get it fixed. It may also be to your advantage to have an electronic air pump that runs off your car electrical system. The air cond may be low on refrigerant, you can usually find a refill kit at an auto supply store.

[@lkm5462]

Make sure when repaired they put a patch on the inside of the tire.

[@haynerbass]

I'm glad you weren't skunked on this one and very happy to see you wearing your netting as well.

[@chuxxsss]

Eco flow must be giving these solar and battery pack generators to most Gold detector show. I wonder if they would sent one to a gold propector who does a power system for more testing.

[@SEAN-tk8xf]

Wow that was a rough Week. But you killed it in the end. Way to keep you head up. You rock Young lady. :))

[@ticiewilder7760]

Sorry for your tire troubles , but a great start for me to watch your program from a cold days work in Kentucky USA , good luck to you ! ❤

[@BiggestKev1960]

Great prospecting video's Krissy, being self sufficient is very important when your in the outback👍. You could have plugged the tyre with the Tekscrew in it, would have saved you some time and effort. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Cheers Kev

[@gavinhogg6552]

Well done Krissy.... It may be tough out there by yourself but it looks like you cope with it quite well, enjoy and have a great Xmas and good fortune for the future 👍🤓✌️

[@geneoleary6809]

You could sell shares to your fan base for buying a gold lease. This way you could buy some good ground to mine. It seems this is the best way to get gold producing ground. For example you sell one share for $100 Australian dollars and then you sell 500 shares it would total $50,000 Australian dollars you have approximately 190,000 followers so that's only .04 percent needed to buy you and your fans a decent lease. I'm never wrong about these matters and I'm also good at giving you the best advise. Now it's up to you to pull this off. Cheers Gene

[@jaybales3160]

Excellent video. WTG on the changing of tires and calling in assistance on your other issue (water pump)? Nice to see you happy after all that hard work with just over a gram. The power unit looks very useful for many circumstances, nice overview. Until next time best of luck😎👍🍀

[@Lancelot.666]

It's a shame that alot of ground has been smashed hard. Well done changing a 285/75 they are a hefty tyre indeed. Where is town for you Krissy?

[@sandygilbert8711]

I used to work on Cars trucks and airplanes and helicopters... yep bearings.. they come in bunches.. they make a ring around whatever they are in hahhaha :).. when the first one fell in your video.. the first thing i thought.. is.. there are going to be more falling... sorry i had to laugh .. But very sorry about your bad luck :( I am glad that you did have 2 spare tires though.. you should get a special plug patch.. they are a type of plug you can work into a screw or nail puncture so that you can put air into your tire... would come in handy if you ever had more than 2 tire punctures.

[@zakthewarcat3172]

MERRY CHRISTMAS Krissy ! excellent video, really impressed at how fit you are, those tires can be heavy and you powered through, good job

[@dalemayer9457]

Thanks for the coupon code. Hoping to get myself a River Pro. Which I can use to charge all my gear when I am off grid.

[@andrewpigott609]

Well done Krissy. Another wonderful video. I hate to see them ending!

[@williamdykstra1857]

You can easily repair a tire puncture on the vehicle, the kits are inexpensive, with a 12 voltage air compressor you'll be back on the road in a few minutes.

[@GR19611]

I would appear the Budgeting money is also very important because there seems to be huge outgoings and not a lot of nuggets.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

You are an amazing woman! A credit to our gender!! Wow that Ecoflow is a great present for the hard to buy for person!!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Hi Krissy, I was away so it is good to be home and to see your latest post mate. Gee you had a shocker 2 tires and loose belt they say bad luck comes in 3's hey though you had junk for awhile but at least you broke the spell and found some gold. That was really good of Ecoflow to sponsor this video I have noticed with a few other prospectors they have been hitting them up too lol. Well I hope you have a Cracker of a week and A very Merry Christmas as well 😁😉

[@gold-denprospecting8066]

Hi Krissy, Still enough to pay for the fuel. Donna and I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. May 2023 be a golden year mate. 2DFERS Dennis and Donna

[@uuzd4s]

Gr8 Episode of Prospecting Life in the Outback ! Like the editing tweak's! Leave it to a Gurl to own a Tire Changing Outfit ; ) that said, you could say I wear mine Daily ! Those Power Inverters have come a Long Ways in a few short yrs, taking advantage of the latest LiPo Battery tech. Certainly better than a gasoline generator as far as your situation goes. I learned about "Loaming" on this episode, THX ! ! Be Kewl, Stay Safe, Hav Fun !

[@estherkettridge9485]

I just bought the same unit. I’m really happy to hear your review.👍🙂

[@kennymosireland7069]

Hey lady..you can buy a pack. It has two 5hings that lookike screw drivers..one looks like a cork screw the other like a needle. And there are what they call lasts.. strip off rubber.. it means that you can plug a hole in a tyre.. as long as its not on the side.. I'll try find a link to a vid..

[@matthewmcpherson1535]

You should always carry tire plugs and a mini air compressor....Rubber patches for ur ATV too..Nothing you can do bout the belt tensioner, they break....

[@dphxtruthresearchradio869]

Wow, you beat the Skunk at least. Good job!

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks. Best of luck to you ✌🏻👊

[@aloberdorf4579]

You were getting the bell signifying the end of each round...and you won in the end !! LOL !!

[@blackbery1]

Thanks 4 another great day at the office,maybe alittle bit of advice for the tyre problem, next time in town, pop into a car accessories shop and ask for tire repair kits which u could handle, very simple and beneficial to u out there, in the meantime, nose w the grind stone and hope u have a little bit more luck. Merry Xmas for next week.😆😆😆 grinners r winners.

[@tracybrethouwer8752]

Awesome! Over a gram! And picking up all that tiny itty bitty litter! 👍😘

[@dennishinkle5010]

It's great to see gold again. Krissy I have been watching you for over 2 years and never saw you doing your laundry before. I like to see you catching gold more. Good luck and good hunting.👍👍♥️

[@petesyoutube]

Great video as always, can’t wait for the next one.