Remote 4wd Desert Crossing - BOGGED - 4wd recovery - Tirari Desert Part 2

7 Toyota Landcruiser and one Ford ranger tackling 3 Deserts Cross Country. In Part two of our Tirai, Simpson and Strzelecki Desert 4wd adventure we make it into the Tirari Desert and skirt around Lake Eyre towards the Warburton Grove and River. Some of the claypans prove to be quite soft and provide a problem for some of the less modified vehicles with less suspension travel like the 70 Series Landcruisers. Dave manages to get the big 200 Landcruiser bogged in a dry river crossing and a triple winch recovery is required to pull the vehicle back out and Rick go properly stuck in mud on one of the various clay pans we needed to traverse.

[@denisbartell7501]

Well done Stefan and thank you for continually taking me back to the land I love in your always superb outback video series. RELIVING THE PAST: In 1886 Peter Egerton Warburton explored the area around the north shore of Lake Eyre and the Warburton River was subsequently named after him. This is from the book “Beyond Lake Eyre” (regretfully out of print) which is an account of adventure, exploration and challenge into a wilderness area seen only by a handful of people and the area your video now brings to life so beautifully. Your vision of the Warburton River mouth at the three minute mark reminded me of this story: In May 1977 photographer Bob Mossel and school teacher Denise Kuhne were flown to an abandoned airstrip in the Simpson Desert which was located a few kilometres north of the Kallakoopa elbow. Their plan was to travel in an inflatable dinghy down the flooded Kallakoopa Creek, one of Australia’s last unexplored waterways, to gain a more intimate knowledge of Lake Eyre. After eight fatiguing days of navigating through deceptive swamps, shallows and uncharted channels and seeing wildlife unafraid of man they finally emerged upon the vast expanse of Lake Eyre where the Warburton River disgorges its contents into the lake. It was here completely unexpectedly that the adventurers faced their greatest challenge. They were left floundering in more mud than water and after two days on the lake having slept in their boat, they were forced to retreat back to the mouth of the Warburton. With their direct return down the lake to civilization blocked and time and food running out, Bob set out on foot across the trackless desert towards the railway line 150km to the west to seek help. Denise stayed behind to clear a crude airstrip and her waiting became a lonely seven day ordeal. I think from your video that you may have camped near or on that clay pan that they used as an airstrip. It was about 4.8 km from the Warburton mouth and on the western side close to the river. I know that they took some stick from the media at the time but I believe that they were well within their individual capabilities. The threat of an accident or the unexpected looms large for all who travel remote areas. I believe that they wanted to look after their own destiny and certainly not involve others in a costly and what could turn out to be a dangerous mission for anyone trying to find them in that inhospitable area, especially when you are just an insignificant speck amongst many or floating somewhere on the vast expanse of Lake Eyre. The book reveals a fascinating paradox that the harsh yet beautiful country beyond Lake Eyre can simultaneously be both unyielding arid desert and a land of mighty rivers swamps and lakes. Bob Mossel’s photography in this coffee table book is absolutely superb. It must have been a big flood in 1977 because in June of that year the water in the Eyre Creek was still high enough to necessitate a detour for me north to Dickerrie Crossing. It was from there that I proceeded to attempt that which was considered impossible - an east to west vehicle crossing of the Simpson Desert through its centre, solo and trackless in my little Suzuki LJ50. After an unforgettable seven day venture in complete isolation through a unique landscape, the land of the parallel dunes was finally conquered. .

[@admantiom1848]

Great photography and amazing landscapes. Thanks for shearing.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks a lot mate your feedback is greatly appreciated

[@Malc664]

Wife and I enjoyed your show, thank you Stephan and crew for the entertainment and laughs with the horn stuck on.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you very much.... yes that horn was funny as

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

I always find it fascinating that the waterbirds know when the water is there. You could camp in the middle of Australia next to a dry lake bed for ten years and not see a waterbird, and yet when the water arrives, so do the waterbirds. Wonderful series Stefan, thank you...

[@AlloffroadAu]

Hi Clive yes it is fantastic seeing nature working it’s magic.

[@mickmiddle3331]

Well done with this episode. it was great. Thank you.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you very much....

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Really amazing trip and video footage. Thanks for sharing it.

[@boxheadmr]

Wow Stefan, that is true outback exploring. Amazing scenery and conditions, u can see how quickly things can turn for the worse.

[@georgedaniels3683]

Top video again! Your warm presentation makes us feel like we are with you.

[@Michael_Mears]

Really enjoying this, Stefan.

[@jephreaux]

Thank You! Great work on the videos. This is as good as it gets! Really enjoy the true exploring here.

[@stuartkcalvin]

A unique trip mate. Well done.

[@ShoeysAdventures]

can't believe I didn't find this series sooner! awesome!

[@zoezoe610]

Always enjoy your narrative...........thanks

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Great series mate. Cheers Steve

[@pjmraets]

As always, brilliant video and narration. Only problem is that it makes even harder to go to work tomorrow 😁

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you very much.... :-)

[@EnriqueSonora]

Neat footage and discussing the challenges. Really beautiful wildlife stuff too.

[@aukanmeister]

Absolute beauty overload!

[@paulcavka1375]

Awesome. Beautiful footage.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you very much....

[@Dorko85]

Unreal series. The footage is awesome 👏🏽

[@reddo84]

fantastic work. keep it coming

[@-WondersofCreation]

Relaxing viewing, well done.

[@gregbarlow9457]

Amazing footage...Dave seemed more than handy to have along at times.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Yes mate he is a one man workshop not much he can’t deal with.

[@pearcem66]

Awesome. Thanks again.👍🏼

[@whiteunicornDR659]

Heaven on Earth

[@motominded5275]

brilliant

[@interdec]

Hi Stefan, great video. Tell me, are you advocating taller and wider tyres for desert crossing? I ask because I’m always hearing people, including Andrew White, commenting that “nothing gets through like a troopy on skinnies”?

[@AlloffroadAu]

yea lol always so much talk from people, ASPW does not leave main tracks. In my experience, larger and wide MT tyres with correct pressure work brilliant in any terrain. I yet have to get stuck anywhere in sand and that includes Cross Country Desert stuff, and quite a bit of beach driving.

[@coletteholmes5821]

Great footage with the drone - gives a great perspective

[@ThePepperford]

Hahhaha that horn

[@seanyc86]

Truly riveting stuff. Feels like I’m watching Malcolm Douglas all over again. I would love to see a debrief video on how the trip was planned / prepared and what interesting things you learnt after it. Have just subd your pattern account!

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks a lot mate your feedback is greatly appreciated

[@MrFastFarmer]

All outback travel should be like this... not the boring joke it has become.

[@defendermodsandtravels]

Surely if you try the river bed with a spade you will soon find out if it's firm or not? I don't claim to be experienced in these conditions but it seems to be an easier test than trying it with your vehicle.

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes mate, I agree and I would not have tried this approach with my car. Peter walked it and appeared to be firm so Dave thought he is giving it a go. On any further crossings, we used a metal rode to probe.

[@defendermodsandtravels]

@@AlloffroadAu Very instructive thanks. The reason I love these videos is that one can learn from others' experiences. Now I know that walking over a suspect dry river bed isn't a good test of whether it will support a vehcile.

[@jaredtansley3236]

That drum you guys took, looks like the same one the 4WD 24-7 guys placed as a marker when they were cutting a new track. Check it out: It's on their show. called 4WD 24-7. No Track No map, insane desert. 18min 10sec in. Might not be but still Pretty funny finding the only drum placed in the simpson desert.

[@AlloffroadAu]

no mate they drove a few 100 meter of the main tracks, the drum we found is an old exploration drum many years old 3 days in to the trackless desert

[@Sanus180]

Very nice. I was wondering, what do you do with sleeping arrangements? Do you sleep in your cars or have swags? Or something else? What have you worked out is the best way for that?

[@AlloffroadAu]

for me there is only one sleeping solution kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PEfp5pnMygo6M busing it for several years now

[@Sanus180]

AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV looks decent. Was wondering if you had it on top of the car or if you slept in the car. Obviously there won’t be room for that. But this is a good solution. I’ve got a swag and also a OzTent and a separate stretcher... it’s also nice.

[@AlloffroadAu]

I have many set ups, including a OzTent RV5, Coleman Quick tents, swags and a few more they all collect dust in the Garage. The stretcher, swags and a Hexa Tarp are used when camping with the kids.

[@Sanus180]

AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV I have the oztent rs1 and rs1s stretcher. Super comfy but takes up more space folded than your OZtrail setup for sure.

[@MadMatt4WD]

I would love to get out here one day.

[@dantheman5222]

G'day mate, loved the video footage if you don't mind me asking what drone are you using

[@AlloffroadAu]

Mavic Zoom and Mavic Air

[@dantheman5222]

@@AlloffroadAu thank you kindly, sir

[@garymolony8880]

Love you work. Thank you. Respect your opinion. Are KM3's worth the cost?

[@AlloffroadAu]

so far I can't fault them just did another 6000km on them

[@garymolony8880]

I was probably going to get them but now its for sure. My KO2's were good but i need M's with what i do now. Thank you a d keep up the great work

[@AlloffroadAu]

I reckon it's the best all-round tyre I have tested so far

[@garymolony8880]

If BFG sponsor you tell them you made a sale :-)

[@AlloffroadAu]

lol after this trip I actually agreed to become a BFG ambassador for 1 year as I also wanted the KM3 on my new Jeep build.

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

You could end up in a whole lotta trouble out there if you weren’t careful...!!!

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes 100% the only options are to fix it or recovery it within your group there is no way you get help from outside.

[@stephenbloomer567]

Any permits needed to go through this area?

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes mate private property and usually no access given.

[@johnbrown-rm8kc]

the music is very distracting when you are talking

[@AlloffroadAu]

I changed that in current videos