STEEP Mount Margaret Tk Get's This 4WD Trip Started [ VHC ]

[@HammerRocks]

-7.8°C, nice. It's been over 20 years since I've gone camping in those sorts of temps. On those temps, I remember walking on grass sounded like walking on potato chips - very crunchy.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah it was a very cold morning that’s for sure. The grass that morning was very crunchy to walk on. Such a great spot. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@damianlarsen3672]

I have just come back from the high country and your videos are a great reminder of the fun i have had. Can't wait to get back there

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I hope you had a great trip. Where did you go? Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@damianlarsen3672]

@@timbates4wdadventures I followed the Jamieson look out track from east to west and did Poletti track into Mt Terrible and then down Moonlight spur track. Had an awesome time Cheers Damo

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@damianlarsen3672 great trip mate.

[@rossdrayton5476]

At 5m4s I was waiting for you to do the old “Man From Snowy River” move and take the old Patrol down the mountain side. LOL!! Brilliant video as usual Batesy. You are Australia’s greatest Ambassador for the High Country. That move down the mountain side would certainly have cemented your fame mate. 🤣

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Ross, Haha lol MFSR is a great movie which really set the high country on the map. It sure was a great trip mate. Thanks a lot for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim

[@stavio12]

Hi Guys, I know Tim is not going to say it and he never does in any of his videos but I'll say it for him. Like and subscribe his channel and get other mates on board. Tim creates great content and he should have a lot more subscribers. Watch the full ads if you can instead of skipping they are not that long. I know I have planned a few trips on the back of his videos and I've had a great time. Let's get behind Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Wicked mate. Thanks very much for your reply, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@lizardears4861]

Can’t wait to see the Vic high country. Thanks again for sharing your part of the world.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate for your feedback. I hope you can start exploring the Vic High Country soon. Cheers Tim.

[@gregbarnett3627]

Great vid Tim. Putting those spots on my list! Thanks! That was a cold night too!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day greg, Great tracks and views along that trip. Hope you can check it some day. Most of it now closed for seasonal track closures. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@jamiesullivan8900]

G'day tim, Another great adventure.👍 You need to do an educational video about respecting our magnificent mountain streams. Recently I was camping near woods point and witnessed people washing dishes, using soap and shampoo, and even going to the bathroom in the river!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, far out, some people fair dinkum. Thats so bad washing dishes with soap in the rivers and shampoo. I will look into that one mate. Thanks a lot for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@craigstevens2112]

I really do wish my Transit was 4 wheel drive maybe one day. Love the videos.🚐

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Cool mate. Maybe you’ll get a 4wd some day. Amazing the places you can go when you have one. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@thecarpetcleaner]

Can't wait to get out of Melbourne!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I hope it’s soon mate. Take care. Cheers Tim.

[@rob45x]

Once you get out, don't go back.

[@thecarpetcleaner]

I wish it was that easy mate I really do.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@thecarpetcleaner I think they might lift this week.

[@craigabbott1953]

Awesome video Tim and great views cant wait to tackle Dingo track when lockdown is over

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Craig, Thanks mate. It was a great trip that one. Dingo Hill is now seasonally closed. Back open just before Cup Weekend. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@mcake1234]

What a beautiful country. The Vic high country. And the camp looked great fun also. Thanks for sharing.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, It was a great trip. Really nice camp spot beside the river. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@ShannonBeal80]

What a cracking video Batesy! Awesome work as always.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks Shannon. Really appreciate it mate. Cheers Tim.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Looks awesome Tim. Cheers Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Looked like a great trip mate Thanks for taking us all along Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

@@timbates4wdadventures Nice footage of the front wheel / suspension area too mate

[@westralianoffroad]

Nice Batesy mate - nothing like being out in the bush 🔥🏕

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a great trip. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Fantastic video mate. Love the effort and time you put into your videos to bring us such great content. Thank you. 👍🇦🇺❤🍺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thank you for your reply. I’m glad you enjoyed this video. It was a great trip. Lot of work for a solo camera guy, but love what I do. Cheers Tim.

[@pauldelazzer8722]

Great video as always Tim! Seems like there's countless free camp spots up the High Country!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Paul, Yeah mate, endless spots to camp. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@christophersaul]

Great video as always Tim. It’s 41c or so in Dubai so no camping for us for a while.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Far out. 41 mate. That’s mighty hot compared to down here in Southern Australia. Thanks mate for your reply from Dubai. Cheers Tim.

[@MrGangoda]

my favourite 4wd channel. great episode Tim. breathtaking locations in beautiful mighty high country....

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks for that. I appreciate your feedback. This sure was a great trip mate. Cheers Tim

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Who makes a chicken kiev sarnie? lol, you silly bugger. Looked epic cobber, tracks are in good shape mate, know this region well, great spots and enjoyable (not headache) tracks. The sounds alone mate, worth the effort. Nice one Timbo. Cheers Moose.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Moose, Haha Lol That was a crackn lunch i had. Lol Ripper trip mate across stunning country. A great touring 4WD trip. Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@motogspot]

Absolutely loved this one Tim, can’t wait to get down that way again 😃👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. Was a top trip. Hope you get down here soon. Cheers Tim.

[@danielparsons2859]

Great video for a newbie like me. It's nice to see what is out there.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Daniel, Thanks mate. There’s so much to see in the high country. I hope you get to check it out some day. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@callumwhite1501]

Gday tim I love touring, and the tough stuff. My GQ is a ‘tough tourer’ capable of both. Everything under the car is solid, no hollow suspension components. Both diffs braced, coil towers braced. Can’t break anything 😃 Love the video, and love the almighty high country! Cal

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Cal, Sounds like a wicked GQ mate. I do like the touring side of 4wd trips. My Patrol is also a very capable rig. Front and rear diff locks, reduction gears and kick butt suspension. But, give me touring trips and day over vehicle breaking trips Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@kparker4894]

Great video Tim, that Chicken Kiev sandwich was epic!!!! That was one very cold night at -7°🥶🥶🥶 . The Vic High country is such an awesome place. Have been wanting to get back there but too much going on.😢 Love your content mate. Keep them coming.👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah the chicken Kiev lunch was tops lol. Cold night and morning mate. Great camping out in those conditions. Hope you get down soon mate. Heaps to see. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@stevemcnaughton324]

Great vid Batesy. Stuck here in Melbourne at the moment. Very jealous. Keep up the great work.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Steve, I really hope mate that restrictions lift for you soon. Take care and thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@dougneville9097]

Hey Tim,bloody fantastic country mate bit cold for us though.Were waiting for when you you come up this way to check out the stone country!Thanks mate...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Doug, Fantastic country alright. Ripper trip. Love camping at high elevation on those cold nights. Where’s the stone country mate? Cheers Tim

[@chrisburr4245]

Inspiring and awesome as always. We are so lucky. Just miss that we can’t go anywhere at the moment.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Chris, I hope it’s not long mate until you can travel. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@jasonmann5019]

Another great trip Tim thank you for sharing. With those temperatures l am happy to watch and live vicariously through you from home until it warms up here in Victoria. If you are going to take your mate's out with you more may l suggest you upgrade to a bigger table. It was ok when it was just you but the table looked too smart for 2 grown men to be preparing and eating meals off it. Looking forward to your next journey once again. Jason.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jason, Thanks a lot mate. Im glad you enjoyed this trip. It sure was through some amazing country.. Dont think i need a bigger table mate, if anything i"ll be getting a smaller and lighter table. Next time my mates can get there table out as well. Thanks a lot for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Great country side!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Stunning trip mate. Cheers Tim

[@shaneturner6887]

Great vid tim cheers for explaining the tarps because I was going to ask🤣👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Shane, No worries mate. It works really well in those cold conditions. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@MichaelRoyDuckworth]

Very interesting views.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That was a great trip mate. Amazing mountain views and stunning alpine camping. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@jiffijoff9780]

Ah mate, I'd book a tour with ya ANYTIME 🤔🤠🤦🏼‍♂️😁

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. See how things go down the track. Cheers Tim.

[@DJSAS]

Did you go in via Burgoynes TK.. What perfect start to the trip! The Track, The Weather and How can I not mention The Country Views! Spot on. That first camp looks very familiar And how good is it. Opened beer with the trowl haha Nice! Great spot up there with a nice crisp Minus 7.8 mate almost got me there I had Minus 7.9 Two weeks ago. Spot on. last time I done Dingo Hill was 2007 Great track mate Great Trip Great video. Cheers mate. DJ.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah it was a top start to the trip. Straight into screaming low range off the black top. Just a great trip all round mate. Hahah the might brickie trowel has a few uses mate. Lol Sure was a cold morning, love those crisp cold mornings. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@kevinbarker359]

Tim Mate , absolutely breathtaking scenery. And so interesting to see it.. I am lucky I have seen so much of this beautiful country .I love painting the trees especially the ghost gums .. I don't think we will doing the rough tracks ,as we check the prices of the Toyota's, bloody hell they charge like a wounded bull.Wifey wants to get a new Kia carnival and just go camping and travelling .Cannot afford 2 vehicles and a home when we get back ..Her visa is still 14 months away... She even watches your videos with me and thoughly enjoys them .Especially the way you take the time to answer your viewers.. heh time. Something you like ..baked beans ...I made them today as you cannot buy them here they import them in from Australia, cost an arm and a leg ..Mine turned out nearly the same as brought ones .. Looking forward to your next video as many others are too .You are a legend Mate ... Kev ,from northern Thailand

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Kev, Hows things mate? This trip sure did cover some amazing country, thats for sure. The views are breath taking and go for miles. Have fun sorting out which car to get when you get back. At the end of the day, as long as it gets you both out in the bush, thats the go. Car prices are through the roof all right, crazy prices. You cant buy baked beans mate, thats no good at all. God you are able to make them, that will have to do until you get back over here. Take care mate and thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@poetzge]

Nice one Tim, great to see the old Patrol on the tracks again. Some great views from those heli pads!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It’s great country for the Patrol. Stunning views along that trip mate. Amazing country. Cheers Tim

[@awrlive]

Another great video! Will you ever make a video of you showing the equipment you use to film and how you plan the trips out?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Not at this stage it’s not one to make. Appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@damianshale4567]

Great trip Tim. I have always wanted to do the Chromite mine track. The camp site there looks great.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Damian, It’s a great drive down into Cromite. Ripper spot to camp. Well protected from wind if it gets up. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@paulp6386]

Tim...Wow. Keep up the awesome videos please!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Thanks heaps mate. Im glad you enjoyed this trip, it sure was through some amazing country. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@andybarlowadventures]

Was out there a month ago, some good tracks around that area!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah spot on mate. Great country. Cheers Tim.

[@skaudi]

Another great video Tim. Just as it is almost impossible to show how steep some tracks are, it is also impossible to capture just how spectacular the views are in the VHC but that was a great effort. I know the spot where you camped and it looked calm, imagine it with wind chill!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah, sometimes the camera doesn't show how steep a track is. Plenty of steep tracks in this trip. It is a ripper camp spot mate. So peaceful with that river near by. Thanks a lot mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Cracking camp,love the low temperatures.Things have changed dramatically in the past days to those areas though I guess.You're just gunna have to be careful for a while,all the best🙂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Wayne, Great camp spot mate, and it sure was a very cold night. That whole area was hit pretty hard with the recent rains. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@adamcarroll8356]

Luv the channel mate , we up here in NSW are better off going down to Vic at the moment Tim , Local constabulary in NSWs are smashing 4x4s with as little as a 2” lift & mud tyres even with engineers cert , Easy money 🤨

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Adam, Far out mate, thats no good at all with whats going on up your way. Hope you can get down here soon mate. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@80ZX]

Bloody awesome trip Mate. Thanks for that, will try and get there one day.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I hope you can check out some day soon. Stunning country. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@mockinbird71]

i like the tree in the picture at the 23 minute mark . it looks like there is a river flowing through. but you move the camera and it is just a tree

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip video. It was though some amazing country. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@mixmastermoods]

Another top video Bates!! Good ol freezing night you had up there! You should get the dash camera your mate has. His footage is a lot more saturated with colour then your camera is. Keep them vids coming mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it. He has the latest go pro. A little different. Cheers Tim.

[@jamiebaker2325]

Making "unofficial lockdown" bearable batsey ..cheers mate..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jamie, Mate I hope it’s not long until the lock downs end. Take care. Cheers. Tim.

[@GregPalmer2]

Them switchbacks are very tricky if you get them wrong,my land rover turning circle is not the best negotiating them and it is scary if you get them wrong. Talking about land rovers mine is in my garage getting the steering box reconditioned,hopefully l be traveling to Queensland when this lock-down ends.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Greg, They are tricky mate, and worth having a few goes to get around. You don’t won’t to go over the side. I hope your Landy is back on the road soon mate for your trip up North. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@ywork4sam148]

Spot on mate. Love the clip and amazing tracks and camps. Iv never seen you winch yourself out? I guess you never put yourself in a position where you need to?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, this trip was over some amazing country. That’s it mate, I’ve not used a winch for a long time. Just don’t go out in dangerous conditions. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@aaronwilliamson9140]

Awesome mate ripper vid as always 👍🏻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a great trip. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@stevens8744]

Another great video. That flat mountain top on the horizon at 2:12 would that be The Sentinels?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Yes, that’s correct. Really nice trip this one. Thanks heaps for your support. Cheers Tim.

[@paulczernotowycz2305]

Dingo, one of my favs!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day David, Yeah mate, it is a great fun track to drive. Cheers Tim.

[@marksomerville1275]

Grew up in Glen Innes, NSW Northern Tablelands, just as cold. Can recall having to pee on my windscreen to clear the ice...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Mark, Interesting way to clear your windscreen. Cheers Tim

[@herbmarsh8519]

Mate another great video.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@lukereynolds9907]

She sounds like a screaming Detroit rolling down then hills batsey. 😎

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol I wish mate. Cheers Tim

[@leonardpersin4255]

Love licola mate. Onya Timmy boy

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate. Wicked country to tour around. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@alberttresslevic914]

Cracking video mate you finally got round to filming Dingo Hill. Great part of the world, I've been going up there since I was a kid in the 80s and it has a special place in my memories. How was the climb from Chromite up via B1, looked pretty uneventful?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Albert, Yeah mate, Dingo Hill is a great track to drive. Would have been ace to see that country in the 80s The climb out of Cromite was no worries at all mate. Thanks a lot for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@aguyandhistroopy]

Another great video mate. A couple more tracks to put on my list. Can I ask how many cameras you are running at once, you have all the angles covered !!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate. It’s a great trip but mostly closed now for seasonal closures. 3 cameras to keep it moving Cheers Tim

[@garyweir5635]

Great video Tim I have become a big fan of your clips and advice. I am wondering why you peg your guy ropes for your awning parallel and not out on a 45 degree angle? Regards Gary

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Gary, Thanks a lot mate. That’s ace you find my videos helpful. I run my guy ropes that way so no one can trip over them. I have great access in from both ends. It holds the awning very stable in all conditions. I find it works really well. Thanks again mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim n

[@dennisdoesyoutube3599]

What campsite did you stay at mate?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

If you watch my last solo video. All the details are on that video. It's now seasonally closed until November. Cheers Tim.

[@mmmmdeliciousbacon]

Awesome Tim, I really love your videos. Did you fit side walls to your awning overnight to keep yourself that little bit more protected from the elements? If not, when do you fit them (if at all?). And go the garlic chicken Kiev sambo for lunch. That's an 11 out of 10 for ingenuity in my eyes!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, No, I didn’t fit side walls. I don’t have them. I do have an extension sheet to make the awning longer, but thst went over the bonnet. I only use that if I’m base camping up for a few nights. That lunch was gold mate. Lol Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@camsin1973]

Hope that was garlic aioli you were whackin on that sanga mate !!! 🧄👍😂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Haha lol The Kiev had plenty of garlic sauce inside it. Great lunch. Lol. Cheers Tim

[@desfunslow762]

Great vid will have to do that asp from the high country explorer Des p island

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Des, It is a great trip, but from Dingo Hill Tk, it is now seasonally closed until November. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@RoMiTouring]

Those tracks look perfect Tim.. I have ZERO interest in breaking anything on my car, I can't afford it! :D

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ross, Im the same mate. Touring 4WD trips are more what im into. Going and checking out as much as i can. This was a great trip. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@jacobcadzow9247]

Hi Tim! Awesome video! Just wondering what type and size rims and Tyers your running on the mighty Patrol, I’m interested in upgrading mine on my Patrol:) Cheers, Jacob

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jacob, The rims are 16in steel rims. The tyres are 33s 285x75x16 Duratracs. Great tyres mate. Thanks for your reply and if you need more info, let me know mate. Cheers Tim.

[@ericchilver9113]

Enjoyed it Tim always, next one oorroo, do you use any mapping devices hema, garmen any of those?..downloaded the weather app. 👍🇦🇺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Eric, No mate, I pretty much don’t need any maps for the High Country. Those weather apps are tops mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@karenrigg5329]

May I please ask where you purchased your storage boxes from, I live in WA and also can you please give me the dimensions, Thank you

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi Karen, The boxes are from Expedition 134. They have stock issues at the moment. See how you go. Google them up for all the details. Cheers Tim.

[@intercamaustralia4075]

Why the blanket over the bonnet? Europe gets minus 30 with no blankey's to keep the bonnet warm over night...?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I did explain why and it sure works really well on cold mornings. Yeah we don't get -30 I've seen first hand, diesel motors not start the next day after exposure to an icy cold night, and those nights are no where near the cold temps you mention. I appreciate your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@patroln48]

Another great adventure Tim! Are you able to provide a map of this journey that we can follow?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I dont have a map of the trip i can load up. I have mentioned pretty much all the tracks in the video. Hope that helps mate. Some of the tracks are now seasonally closed until November. Cheers Tim

[@patroln48]

@@timbates4wdadventures Sorry my ears were a bit blocked 🙂🤭 Will check it out again once cleared...enjoying watching your vids whilst in hospital. Thanks for getting back to me.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@patroln48 that’s no good mate. Hope all is well for you. Rest up and hope you’re out of hospital soon. Cheers Tim

[@patroln48]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@patroln48 Cool mate

[@peterdonovan9600]

Hi there Batesy was that overnighter just off tamboritha or could you be specific good video probably like a little more banter just to involve the view however keep up the good work

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Peter, It is mate. My last solo video was at that spot. The details are in the video. Thanks heaps for your feedback mate, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@keilfestin4606]

Awesome video Tim .What engine is the white patrol?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It's a 4.2 Cheers Tim.

[@domsprospectingadventures9737]

Hi Tim do you ever pan for gold around the rivers ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, No i dont. I should though, i have a couple of pans in my shed. Maybe on the next trip mate. Thanks a lot for your reply. ' Cheers Tim

[@andrewforbes459]

what no big garlic cookup im a totally shocked just waiting for next garlic infusion lo andy sarsfield

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Andy, The garlic infusion was on my lunch on this trip. Lol. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stephendimech7174]

Great video Tim . Can’t wait till I can go out again sick of this lockdown 🍺🍺🤙🤙

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Stephen, I hope it’s soon mate for lock down to finish. Take care mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stephendimech7174]

You to Tim take care

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@stephendimech7174 thanks mate.

[@FourLowAdventures]

How do you keep so many cameras going at once? Are they go pro's and are they connected to the battery or do you have to recharge them?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I recharge them mate. A lot of work. Cheers Tim.

[@alexarks517]

Are these track open in snow season?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Alex, The first half of day one is open. Dingo Hill Tk to where we camped and where the trip finished will close this coming Thursday. Cheers Tim

[@4bnewb969]

Loved it Tim 👍👍…especially for us locked up Melbournians ! Just a quick question, do you carry a chainsaw for your High Country trips? …I noted a few trees down on some of those tracks that you had to squeeze past. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I hope it’s not long until you can travel again. Yes mate, I never head out on a trip without a chainsaw. They were big trees that we squeezed past. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@ThePauls17]

G'day mate How's your new Suspension working under your Rig Just wondering what your opinion on them Cheers Asha

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Asha, It’s gold. Really happy with it. I’ll make a review video shortly. But, yeah highly rate it. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@johndelaney2957]

Hay Tim how long back did you film that? I could feel that frost in NSW highlands. Tim which video was it that you crossed this high bridge that had been washed away from flood and rebuilt before or after the war of memory. I want to show someone. Thanks regards john

[@bignedau]

I'm not Tim but the is the snowy river one

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day John, Haha Lol This was filmed about 7 weeks ago. The trip you're asking about is the McKillips Bridge on the Snowy River video trip i did. Stunning country and worth checking out. Cheers Tim.

[@johndelaney2957]

@@timbates4wdadventures That's the one thanks Tim for replying, appreciate it..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@johndelaney2957 No worries at all mate.

[@herbmarsh8519]

Mate I forgot to ask, what were the tyre pressures?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

20 and 18 mate. Cheers Tim

[@herbmarsh8519]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks mate, keep the great vids coming.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@herbmarsh8519 Thanks mate, greatly appreciate it.

[@MichaelRoyDuckworth]

Would you tell us about your oven? I've never seen anything like it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It’s just a 12volt oven mate. Works great for cooking pretty much anything out on the tracks. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@intimatespearfisher]

This makes me want to buy a patrol

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks mate. It was a top trip. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@intimatespearfisher]

Hey Tim no worries, would love to see you do a snow run. I'm up in Brisbane. Not much white stuff on the ground up here. Cheers for the content. Learnt a bit about chains the other day for if I ever get down there. 🍻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@intimatespearfisher I’ll get a snow trip in mate when conditions are right. Hope that is soon mate. Thanks for your feedback mate, I’m glad you are getting some value from my videos. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

If you do buy a Patrol get a manual. If you buy the automatic and put bigger tyres then you'll have to get reduction gears. That'll cost you another $2200 fitted. Wish I knew that before I bought mine.

[@chriscoyne4827]

Just a question do you guys always stay that close when hill climbing or do you guys talk about it before you start the climb. When I climb a hill with other people I tell them to stay way back just incase something goes wrong. Another great video mate like always.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Chris, No we don’t talk about it. Steve knows when to hold back as you saw in the video. We know each other well, and it just works. Thanks for your feedback mate, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers Tim.

[@rosshilder2835]

Hey Tim the first campsite on chromite mine track where you had lunch, is it a nice campsite for families? Need an excuse to get down that way

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Ross, It’s a great spot. It’s pretty remote. No toilets, but a nice spot. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@rosshilder2835]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks mate, no toilets isnt too bad, remote is good, will go for a wonder soon

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@rosshilder2835 yeah cool mate. Have a top time when you go.

[@rogerclift2705]

Always wondered though, why don’t you use a stretcher with your swag???

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Roger, I just like my swag on the ground. Stretchers aren’t my thing Cheers Tim.

[@rogerclift2705]

@@timbates4wdadventures boy, at -7.8 I’d like mine off the ground!🤣

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@rogerclift2705 haha lol Nah warm as toast in my swag.

[@alberttresslevic914]

I like the ground too, but put a heavy tarp down first. Never got the appeal of a stretcher, tried one a few trips and now it's gathering dust in the shed.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@alberttresslevic914 yeah that’s it mate. I like mine on the ground. Can’t do stretchers. Cheers Tim.

[@cameronembrey2389]

Hi Tim noticed you don't always have your rock sliders on any reason for that?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yes, they came off as part of the weight reduction. Best part of 40kgs came off with those. Weight is everything going forward in the Patrol. Cheers Tim.

[@cameronembrey2389]

@@timbates4wdadventures you feel like you don't need them? How much does your patrol weigh ready for a trip?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@cameronembrey2389 yeah I don’t mate. It weighs about 2900 now. It’s under GVM.

[@glennhudson3420]

Mate got your old tyres on. How long ago was this?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Good pick up mate. Lol. About 7 weeks ago. Cheers Tim.

[@glennhudson3420]

@@timbates4wdadventures Sorry if this has come through twice. Not a tech genius. Any reason you changed from the wranglers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@glennhudson3420 haha I’m not that techO sometimes. Lol. Still on the Wranglers. Got the Duratracs on. MTRs are in very short supply. I’ve had the Duratracs before. Really good all round tyre. I’ll do a review video on them soon. Thanks for your reply.

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I’m not a 4wheel driver but I love watching Tim’s videos. In fact I only watch Tim’s videos the rest are sensational garbage.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks very much. I greatly appreciate your feedback. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@andrewmorgan4306]

Why do you guys have your number plates covered ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Not sure what you mean mate. Cheers Tim

[@andrewmorgan4306]

@@timbates4wdadventures on you last vid your 2 patrols had no number plate on the barn doors a bit strange i thought number plates were manditory in all aussie states.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@andrewmorgan4306 number plates are on both cars mate. My rear number plate isn’t on the barn door. It’s on the spare wheel on the other side. Number plates have to be on all the time. I wouldn’t drive without a number plate on.