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[@ewingfox6459]

Fire extinguisher!! Wheeling my stock height 4Runner, got a stick jammed up between my catalytic converter and the stock heat shield - I smelled smoke and bailed out - fire extinguisher in hand! Everyone in the convoy behind me freaked, but the fire was put out and my family was safe. Recommend having one reachable from the driver's seat, and a biggun' mounted somewhere in the back. Thanks RD as always for a great video, you are a fantastic ambassador and educator for all of us!!

[@colinarner790]

1000%

[@oggyoggy1299]

Nah

[@bender5561]

Massively good advice, especially in Australia.

[@toddavis8151]

Exactly the type of content I want, I’m sick of the other channels telling you have to modify beyond recognition

[@DavidVoxDem]

Without mud tires, snorkel and a lift they're all pretty useless If you're alone a winch is essential

[@tomc2962]

What a legend for creating this content. Setting a great example for all the beginners out there getting into 4x4 and camping. So stoked.

[@Donald8008]

Really enjoyed this video, would love more beginner 4wd suggested videos as many of us novices can relate.

[@saturnine903]

You’re a great ambassador to 4wheeling Ronny. Many, including myself have learned a lot from you over the years. Cheers from the states!

[@liamhawkins4062]

Absolutely. 🇬🇧

[@klb3400]

💯🇺🇲

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

I'm really glad you talked about track damage being a reason to air down your tires. I've argued with people in my area over that. I have a lot of easy trails around me and a lot of people drive those with their tires at freeway pressure because they can, and some of the trails I've been on are terrible as a result.

[@Zelmann1]

Most people get will stuck first in the mud then think about getting unstuck and then they realize oooooh....should have watched this video first. Very good 4x4 advice.

[@derekeasterbrook6791]

Great vid, Ronny. I would recommended a fire extinguisher. A lower vehicle could be more prone to collecting grass around the exhaust in the dry, Australian outback. I'd hate to watch a new Hilux burn.

[@KarlEller]

A decent sized one, though. Not one of those little 1-1.5kg units, but a decent sized 4.5kg unit, or even a full-sized 9kg.

[@Malc664]

❌ Ronny advised 'stock' vehicles should not go to the outback.

[@davek8386]

...And then bush fire 😬

[@johnmadsen37]

They call me the fire starter.

[@1thehandyvan]

@@Malc664 can you expand on that answer

[@georgesmalley6465]

Between yourself,T.T. and J.C., the most informative advice given.

[@SpectreOZ]

*"Man's gotta know his limitations..." Harry Callahan* 👍

[@bghvid]

Ha Ha...That's going over some heads .. Showing our age Eh?

[@Beelzebububble]

I am SO glad that this video only has 124,000 views. I'm relying on armchair preppers and their off road war wagons (stock suv's) in case of emergencies. I consider these vehicles as something akin to supply drops in video games. Drive down the back road and see a stuck war wagon. Whoo Hoo! Supplies!

[@michaelpatosa]

Where’s the love button? This is so informative! I will definitely apply this to my bone stock Tacoma. Love your advice as always Ronny, keep it coming mate.

[@tj3216]

Great advice for us novices. Love the channel. Keep up the great content!

[@B0r1s4312]

Hello from Serbia, and thank you for overland guidelines.

[@deepshallows]

Most important equipment, ALWAYS bring COMMON SENSE!

[@Name-iq3su]

Most intelligent thing said during COVID brother... well done.

[@stolzhammer3239]

I have recently introduced some newbies to the lifestyle. they are thriving, but I will make sure they watch this to understand it wasn't just my ideas and opinions!

[@kichu2319]

Love to listen to you. Im from Poland, ive been to Aussie once 20yrs ago. Now I've benn listening to Aussie Hilux tips for some time, because Im about to buy one in a while. I love to listen to you , lots of good advices, especially for the beginners.

[@Lost4WordsAdventure]

Hi Ronny watching from South Africa!! love the show !!

[@phillipjacobs7975]

Me too me too!!! 😁

[@danmadden1080]

and from NZ !

[@andrecruiser885]

Me too

[@tafadzwakevinbadza]

Me Too

[@yusufakoodi6627]

Same

[@secfeed6987]

Perfect timing Ronny, Just waiting for delivery of my new Pajero, sitting in quarantine. These were the tips I have been looking for. Thanks

[@RedNovaGaming]

Lowering tire pressure also makes the ride a lot more enjoyable. All of those little holes and rocks on the road can make for a very bumpy ride with regular tire pressure.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

The first mod must always be removing the dealer advertising around the number plate

[@KOTW.Adventures]

Great video for us newbies. I have a stock vehicle with AT tyres and it takes me everywhere I WANT to go i.e. fire tracks and dirt roads to my favourite camp sites. Keep up the good work and share some more beginner vids please. 👍🏻😉

[@callan69]

My first 4wd is my 07 Nissan Navara got 2 inch lift mud tyres max trax & kings awning love it goes awesome off road still learning tho

[@dornjr]

Thank you Ronny! I'm just getting into all this and videos like this help me separate what my truck is capable of vs. the weekend warrior channel's 6" lifted Rubicons on 37's with 2 winches etc. ... I'm exaggerating a bit but appreciate you keeping it real. 🙂👍

[@anthonybatchelor2316]

Don't let the lifted weekend warrior 4wd turn u off a track it depends how confident you are in ur vehicle u can go just as many places maybe not same line but its possible

[@RagingBad]

You’re not exaggerating at all 😄

[@pauldilnot9979]

Wow, new to this 4wd activity and just learned that the lowering of tyres is about length not width.... never knew that and just thought it would be width. Nice work thx

[@andreiocneanu7788]

👍🏻🤣 No1. advice should sound like: “Browse the KZbin/net for reliable information!” 😂 80% of my off-road current knowledge comes from you, Ronny, and from ASPW (4xoverland) Thanks!

[@agomes1234]

Hey Ronnie an excellent video from Newbys very sensible and sound advice without going crazy and upgrading your vehicle unnecessarily thank you again well done

[@ramoneortiz]

Very helpful video! Beginner here. Just bought myself a stock FJ cruiser! Cant wait to try it out on some trails in Nevada.

[@coreycarpenter2489]

Just on the tire pressure. I was up in Lancelin with with a group in my previous 4wd (Ford Courier) with highway tires. At the time I was new to 4wding and never really let my tires down because I didn't have a good air compressor and it was always a hassle to pump them back up. Up in Lancelin there are a lot of sharp limestone rocks. Everyone else either had Muddies or highway tires but they all let their tires down. I didn't. I was the only one who got a puncture that day.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

Best advice I've ever received is " when in doubt get out " this I going to save you a lot of headaches buy just taking a little walk and checking where your going.

[@robertom883]

Great video as always! Tires is always a good place to start for any off road driving, no question.

[@WhiskeyjackZA]

I would still like to see a video on what you recommend for the weekend (often 1 day) warrior setup. The guy that is not going to overland but wants to do 4x4 trails in his area weekends or as part of a trip where he doesn't have to be self-sufficient. Here in RSA (probably like in Australia) we have many 4x4 routes close to urban centres or at popular holiday destination. Yet a lot of people kit their vehicles like the overland stuff they see (it is big in RSA) but don't actually need it for the Saturday with buddies, the 4x4 club Sundays or the two routes they do at the coast / game park / country side when on holiday... * So this is the market that 4x4 when they can but not overland...not just the 1-2 times a year market...

[@canyonphotography]

Thanks Ronny! Just getting into overlanding here in The New Jersey Pines. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@MountainRoots]

Great content! I've been slowly working my stock silverado 2500 into my overlanding rig. Good tips/pointers here👍-Josh

[@mikeykeyes]

My biggest concern is older autos with no hill descent control. Really scary coming down the hill or a slope even in 1. Regarding tyre pressure- 26-28 psi will do wonders in most places but 20psi would be recommended for novices so they don't pop their tyre off the bead. I used a small stick to lower my tyres when I took it for a spin in a quarry and was surprised at the efficiency- dropped 20psi from 41.5 in less than a minute! I was so impressed I have stored that in my car for future use....

[@nicolasmanacas681]

Hi Ronny. Thank you for another interesting content. Would be great to see a video of how and when to use 2H - 4H - 4L and which gear for every situation. Cheers from Portugal.

[@CheleAndSteveTravels]

Bloody brilliant content for a total 4WD novice like me. Thanks Ronny!

[@kinbakukittenmeow5049]

For a novice to off roader this is so helpful thank you ☺️ you get so many mods out there it gets confusing

[@stevesmith3556]

I go 20 PSI always. Unless it's soft sand. I'll go to 10. Been wheeling for better part of 40 years and see so many people who don't think of this and just end up spinning wheels or digging in. It's such an easy step. And, can make the ride over corregations so much smoother

[@itrasomo]

Changing tires is a MUST! I have an old 4x4 Hyundai Santa Fe with all terrains, and my dad has a LandCruiser 120 with high-way terrains... Guess which one behaves better in tougher conditions! (We don’t do much off-road, but some “gravel” roads get pretty tricky in Spain during winter)

[@oldmanhare]

Howdy from Florida! FYI, your steering wheel is on the wrong side. 1st mod, move it!

[@TylerDickey1]

It’s on the *right* side ;)

[@woodgareth]

Haha

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Just you wait. The oldest CR-Vs from Japan are old enough that people are importing them to the us. You may be seeing some of those right hand drive Hondas sometime.

[@themechanicslab]

Hi Ronnie, another really importannt one is for new timers (and even some more experienced offroad drivers) Don't loose your head as soon as you get off a sealed road. All too often you see people who think just because they are on dirt the road rules no longer exist, if anything it an even better reason to slow down and don't do dumb shit such as burnouts ect. If you wouldn't do it on the road on the way to work then don't do it out bush. Period!

[@mrtriton5405]

Great to see another channel showing what a stock vehicle can do!

[@GaryDasha]

Great video Ronny! Best 4wd channel goin round. So good to watch honest advice and not have products forced down your throat. Keep up the great work

[@sinaalex7577]

Last summer I got a new "BAIC BJ40 Rainforest Edition". That model comes stock with "285/70R17 BFG A/T KO2" tires. I took the car to my preferred tyre shop and after only 30 km the car got some new M/T tires. The second and third serious modification have been some front and rear E-lockers, although this car has a stock automatic rear locker, and the shorter axle gear ration (4,45 to 4,88). Any other modifications, that will follow soon, are just cosmetics, except the tow bar and probably a winch. The other changes, that I have made are purely some equipment for car camping. So, the only technical modifications for my car, so far, are the lockers, the gear ratio and the M/T tires. If that is not enough, I have to start walking. I will surely not risk my daily driver on some insane trails, that are made for some special offroaders.

[@fortyfourrobo544]

Hey dude, watching from northern Arizona. Love the tips. I live 25 miles from town and drive a 15 year old 4Runner with 255,000 miles. Pretty stock except for BFG KO all terrains and Bilstien 5100 shocks and struts. Demello bull bar because we are free range for cattle up here. If you hit a cow out here it will cost you thousands of dollars and ruin your vehicle. I tell you bro, Americans are very jealous of the Aussies Hilux and Diesel engines.

[@bunyaubali3466]

Hello from Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo) 🇲🇾. Your video very helpful.

[@adelarsen9776]

Sandakan very special place :-)

[@bunyaubali3466]

@@adelarsen9776 in Sabah Sarawak, every remote area connected by off road.👏😉

[@adelarsen9776]

@@bunyaubali3466 Excellent. Good health to you Sir. :-)

[@timnix2051]

Not so sure about HTs not being able to do rougher stuff. From a prado point forum: Pete S recently went North up the Gibb river road on his Grandtreks, looked after the pressures impecably and didn't destroy a tyre.

[@georgederocher8202]

Thanks for the info! Some I knew, some I needed reminding, some were ' Oh yeah, that makes sense' I'm in a stock Ram 2500 Cummins. Took some trails in Big Bend National Park in West Texas, nothing too technical. Yeah, I have the torque, , decent clearance, good AT tires, but it's still 19' long, weighs in at 8500 lbs loaded and has a huge rear diff. I had enough sense to turn around before I did something stupid 100 miles from help, in the Chihuahuan desert 100 miles from help. There's an off road park north of San Antonio i might go to to get more practice and better learn my truck's characteristics and limitations without being so far from help. . Don't want a lift, wife sez the stock climb up is already high enough. Mostly I use it to go places with more confidence than I would with 2wd . Once again, glad found your channel. Oh, and we Spurs basketball fans love Patty Mills!

[@typhoon-7]

Hey Ronny. Loving your work from the UK. Just bought a Hilux. ARB winch bumper and snorkel on the way. A/T tyres fitted. OME suspension lift ready to fit too. Living the dream.

[@typhoon-7]

@@krump743 It's my 3rd one and I've done it before....

[@typhoon-7]

@@krump743 it's worked fine mate. I know what I'm doing believe it or not. Been modifying rigs for years. Also have a masters degree in automotive engineering, worked for Aston Martin and McLaren amongst others. So I can use some fairly basic equations and OEM data sheets to work out what I need to. Thanks for your concern though.

[@philiphannum4211]

This is good information, thank you for posting this. The only concern I have is that if you have small sidewall tires and go through the wilderness, I have seen another experts say that it is OK to pump your tires over 40PSI to help to prevent tire punctures. The guy was in Africa dealing with rocks on the trail. Actually it was Andrew St Pierre White who did that video. I'm no expert, but I think that was the point of his video.

[@odb_roc_hound4186]

He was trying to prevent rim damage due to the low profile sidewalls of the tires approved by Land Rover. It was a compromise between lowering pressure for better traction, less puncture and destroying a rim, which would be worse.

[@jonnyjogger]

Great video mate, my only point to add would be popular tracks are gouged up not by tyre pressure but show offs just flooring it to impress their mates, local tracks here are destroyed, half metre trenches are the norm.

[@init_yeah]

4wd in sudan is fkn dope so many unexplored territories

[@pmurphy12667]

Isnt sudan a war zone? Just saying unless you have a military escort may not be the best idea.

[@chris.pbacon7584]

Thanks Ronny, just learning to drive this year and it is really helpful to know these tips before i get out there

[@mikedawe692]

You only missed one thing. Look under the vehicle and memorise the location of the low hanging components and their approximate height so that they can drive appropriately around something firmly attached to Australia and better gauge diffing out on a rut where 35s have chopped it out.

[@weatherornotsubaru]

For tire pressure, remember that if you've driven to the spot where you are going to air down your pressure is probably showing a lot higher than it would be if 'cold'. So let's say you started off at 35psi cold, then drive to your 'air down' location...now your tires are reading 38psi having warmed up. So you air down to 30psi. In actuality you've aired down closer to 27psi (35 cold psi - 8 that you removed = 27psi). So just be aware of whether you are airing down warm or cold tires. For our vehicle we typically start a 35psi for highway driving, and air down to a reading of 30psi when they are already warm (our warm tire reading is usually around 38psi), which is likely closer to 25psi cold. Of course how warm it is outside can change the psi reading as well. Hotter days means your tires will heat up quicker and higher when driving compared to colder days, where your psi range will not be as great after they 'warm up'. Every tire size/type is going to be slightly different. It took me several different times of airing down/up to find a decent 'sweet spot' for our tires. We are typically driving on gravel/rocky terrain. If we drove on soft sand I'd probably drop down to a lower psi. Lastly, you don't need anything fancy to air up/down your tires. We use a $2 tire pressure gauge that has a nub that lets you let air out of the tire, then just take a new reading every couple of seconds. To fill up we use a compact battery powered air pump (can also be plugged into the car itself), which I found far more convenient than using an air compress with a long hose attached.

[@AgentXRifle]

Looking to throw some KO2s on my stock 2005 Jeep WK Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8 HEMI. Should take me most places I need to go!

[@andrewdundas1637]

Love the video. Great way of explaining the concepts to people. Look forward to more of these beginner type videos.

[@TORTLESSS]

glad the balloon demonstrated it perfectly, thought it would behave different

[@pim1234]

just what I needed !

[@goldfools5445]

I say you should carry a snatch strap. Even if you don’t know how to use it. So when you cry for help because you are bogged somewhere in the metro area, yes, it seems to happen regularly. The experienced rescuer can use your strap instead of getting mud on theirs.

[@deant6627]

The back of most tyre caps will press the valve stem in enough to let air out.

[@davidhammersley2869]

First trip followed my son Montezuma track got there did the tyres ect did the track a bit of whinchen but I got there had to suck it up and return plenty of damage to the Ranger Goog learning curb hence watching this video.

[@jackshen9235]

My suggestion is learning to clean yiur 4x4 after a session, especially after the beach where salt and iron sand can get up into the chassis.

[@bowhuntinbob8269]

I'm from the states where we lift 4x4 vehicles to go through obstacles yall laugh at on stock vehicles

[@janisvapa5845]

hi Ronny ! helo from Latvia.... you are best.......

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Great clip Ronny, awesome for those just starting out. I agree with a lot of what you’re saying mate, we’ve had a stock Suzuki Grand Vitara and this #littlemountaingoat is awesome for getting us out and into the bush. We camp with it, four wheel drive with it and have done a couple of decent creek crossings with it too including Marrangaroo NP. As long as you know your ability, your cars capability and you are careful, you don’t need a huge lifted heavily modified vehicle to get out and into it ! Great stuff mate 👍👍🇦🇺

[@westaussie9497]

Yes, the family and l. Did have the pleasure, to feel the road tyres. Have no grip, while off roading near Collie hills. It is not funny. Thank Q. For an excellent instructional video.

[@gordonfitzsimmons2018]

Once again great video Ronny some very good advice.

[@richardsmith2893]

Remember to Air Up again, when you hit the tarmac, plenty of people forget and flip their rigs, after a tyre blows out.

[@rockygambina312]

Great video Ronny! One thing you may know, but wanted to clarify. Tires don’t actually have 7 or even 10 ply anymore! It’s an old measurement rating carried from the days they used to have that many plys. Now most tires are 2 or 3 ply. Freaking confusing.

[@crazychick6666]

Really good advice thanks 😊

[@BushcraftOnTracks]

I think what would really make a great video would be you instructing what situations dictate 4Hi vs 4Lo.

[@anthonybatchelor2316]

Be more or less up to driver and how well they know there 4wd but when ever in doubt i go 4 low for best traction and more control

[@BushcraftOnTracks]

@@anthonybatchelor2316 sure but 4Lo limits your ability to move a a certain speed for example of you’re trying to climb a steep hill you could use momentum and 4Hi to overcome the obstacle or a lower speed with more torque utilizing 4Lo often times traction control aids depending on the vehicle.

[@anthonybatchelor2316]

@@BushcraftOnTracks this is true but again comes down to how well u know the vehicle but for someone who doesnt know the vehicle that well i wouldnt recomend smashing up a hill in hi range relying on traction aids for the reason if they choose wrong gear they might stall or if it rutted slightly they can bounce around and potentially be put in a bad situation. Where as low range the torque will carry u up most hills at a safer speed even of lit second gear low still carrys momentum

[@erichughes9098]

Thank you Ronny for a wonderful video😎👍

[@ioannisiordanidis3562]

Thanks Ronny, you are the best! 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@jaredtansley3236]

Shezz you must get up early my man, 4am. Awesome videos brother.

[@lizard2425]

For some vehicles, like my Tundra, best turn off the roll sensors when on rough terrain so the air bags don't go off when tilted !🤪

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

The humans we are, we will be tempted, particularly if we are novice, to go through obstacles beyond stock capability. My suggestions, protect your rockers and diffs first. Once they are damaged it is too late. OE steps just make it worse. Protect the engine with a snorkle. Once you've blown your engine going through a puddle or water crossing it's too late. A flat tire is reversable but I know good tires should follow quickly as well as a tire plugging kit and air compressor. You need to be self sufficient with your tires, and be able to air up / air down on demand as well as fix punctures and re-bead your tires on your own. Self recovery equipment is right there too. Suspension and tire size changes should come later.

[@Agent.K.]

My tip is to get a good quality snatch strap. I can’t believe some people try to recover a vehicle with laundry rope 😂

[@adelarsen9776]

What is laundry rope ? I've never seen rope in a laundry. Have I been missing something ?

[@Agent.K.]

@@adelarsen9776 The nylon ropes people usually use to hang clothes and let them dry after washing..

[@adelarsen9776]

@@Agent.K. Oh ok. Now I get it. Thanks. I would call that rope a clothes line. Cheers.

[@sachinsharma-ri8uj]

Thanks alot Ronny, it was very very helpfull. Keep sharing 👍👍

[@Expedient_Mensch]

Clearly, the first thing to do to your new vehicle is.............get a "4 Wheeling Australia" sticker!

[@Mikeywatches]

Like the balloon demo it makes sense

[@zakky4047]

Hello From landcruiser owner indonesia 🤙🏻

[@FatboyAussie]

Pretty cool seeing how far along the Hilux has come

[@joshuacoppo2900]

Was watching a video of yours from a year ago, looks like you've lost some weight looking good mate. Love the vids

[@Sirrammt]

Great vid. Good practical advice. Thanks mate.

[@hoodyr6799]

Mooi man, Lekka Lekka.... 👌😎

[@useryggfdcc]

Waar in SA kan jy speel met n 4X4? Groete uit Kanada.

[@1thehandyvan]

I think I am right in thinking when you order your new truck from new you van ask the dealer for a tire change to a more off-road biased tire

[@danielsundberg1977]

An experienced mate in the passenger seat can be the best accessory like a kid on their "L's" and parent as passenger/instructor

[@rickwhitmire7933]

I agree with everything Ronny said!

[@destr65]

Love your vids! Good job mate

[@Yopops215]

Wouldve been funny if ronny kept struggling to pop the covered balloon lol

[@gabriellopesmonteiro]

Thank you 🙏

[@Lee-nd4yf]

So surprising what one of these modern utes can do stock, I only have a set of a/ts on my d23 navi and have just finished touring right over the top end starting in karatha WA to nsw and then back up to qld with a lot of detours nearly 30000km in the end with a camper trailer and being that my last 4x4 was a very heavily modified tb48 patrol I have ended up taking her through and over some very serious terrain on the way (most of it against my better judgement but she hasn't disappointed, if I had tried most of what I put the stock np through in my old troll when she was stock she wouldn't have done most of what the navi has. Modern tech in 4x4s is nuts

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

I wish you had more detail on how to figure out tire pressures on a new vehicle or new tire model/size.

[@colinvincent6159]

If you google 4 psi rule that is an excellent guide to Hwy tyre pressures, in the bush, off road is a matter of choice, so the more stuck you are the less pressure you have. A mate told me he went down to 0 psi in his tyres to get away from the tide coming in, and this is ok for tubeless tyres and this was suggested by the SES.

[@kookmar7431]

Perfect,thanks mate! I am learning..

[@fortyfourrobo544]

Love the tips, and great advice

[@harryballzack]

This is a perfect example of tire pressures and tire difference using a ballon

[@JancoLeRoux]

I just bought a 2011 Rav4 XV 3rd Gen 5 speed manual , also just in mint condition! 139000km on the clock! Excited for adventures in this little machine! I just wonder if they are still 50/50 split or has this changed for this generation? I do have a Centre diff lock.

[@sand_shifter]

Good balloon 🎈 demo .. that’s excellent..