Tackling the 4x4 Boggy Hole Track with our MDC Robson XTT Camper

[@glmaguire]

What an absolutely epic episode. Loved how you overcame all those obstacles and still managed a smile and a laugh

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks Charlotte! It certainly is a day we won't forget 🤣 thanks for watching 😊

[@maingey1]

Schedules can be a primary cause of stress, when we try to push through to a location in one go. Alternately an option we started to follow was from 4pm onwards we have started to keep an eye out for a good spot to camp and set up before the sun goes down, and it works a treat. Removes a lot of anxiety and created uplanned experiences. All part of the adventure. Good to see you were patient with each other through the experience.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

You are absolutely right mate! So much easier when you dont have to stick to a schedule hey! We have had to change plans at the last minute due to road closures on this trip, and we have ended up at places we hadn't planned on going. Which like you say , they have been unplanned adventures 😊 happy and safe travels to you and thanks for watching!

[@Ultiprime273]

Oh dear lol this is the one you told me about haha fair play for staying so positive 💪 making memories 😎

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

🤣 was quite the day! One we won't forget that is for sure 🤣

[@michaelnugara1]

Pretty magical country we live in. Thanks for sharing.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

It really is, isn't it! 🧡 thanks for watching mate!

[@ailo4x4]

You never make memories from perfect trips. It's the ones where you overcome obstacles and persevere that make those special memories. Well done.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

You are absolutely right mate! Adds to the adventure, doesn't it 😊 thanks mate and thanks for watching!

[@campaddict7448]

WOW! What a day you had!! You all handled it so well, great work team!

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Was quite the day that is for sure 🤣 thank you!

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

Just found your channel and loved this episode. I bet this day is a day you will talk about around the fire for years to come. Look forward to watching more.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks mate! Yep definitely a day we won't forget, was quite the adventure 😊 thanks for watching!

[@travelthecountry-aussieadv1730]

Just found your channel and loved this episode. What a day you had! And what fun memories - now you've made it out. It certainly is beautiful country out there. We were out in the West Macs not so long ago ourselves. We couldn't attempt the Boggy Hole track as we were towing a caravan but it sure looked good. 👍😄

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Cheers guys! Thanks for the kind feedback 😊 yes certainly a day we won't forget 🤣 the countryside is just spectacular, isn't it! How lucky are we to live in such a beautiful country 🧡 I see you have some videos on the Gibb on your channel, will have to check them out, as we are doing that soon 😊 thanks for watching!

[@robyndehavilland1609]

What a day!! This will give you stories to tell for years to come. And days like this make for great memories 😊

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Hehehe was quite a day! But yes you are absolutely right Robyn it certainly gave us some great memories, ones we won't forget 🤣

[@dad4x4adventures8]

I know the track didn't go to plan but geez what memories you all will have from it....nothing like a good adventure!!

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

🤣🤣 absolutely, the days that don't go to plan are the ones you remember the best 😁 thanks for watching mate!

[@tonyriva9700]

You guys were keen to take the camper down that loved it seeing it. Partner and I did the same track November last yr. It was bloody epic we loved the adventure. But we went from palm valley to kings station and we had to sleep in car park there as we got in late. It was a bloody unreal track that ms for sure

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Such an awesome track isn't it!! The scenery was spectacular hey. Not sure we would of taken the camper had we realised what the track was like, but certainly was an adventure we don't regret now 😊 thanks for watching mate!

[@marthavazquez6772]

Wow, You guys had so many problems, but overcame all. Congratulations in your family vacations from California,

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Yes certainly a trip we won't forget 😂 thank you for watching Martha!

[@JonoMurn-ck2qd]

Loved the episode and am really enjoying following your adventures! Keep it up guys, so much fun to tag along with you 👍🏻

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Oh thanks Jono! Comments like these really make our day 👍 thanks for coming along on our adventures!

[@whatnowbrowncow133]

Great vid mate bet the kids are having a great time ✌️👌👍👏🍺

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thank you! It has been a great adventure so far, kids young and old are having a good time! 😊

[@taylorwiki7065]

this was the best one so far you and your team handled it great well done

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks mate! Not going to lie few stressful moments through the day 🤣

[@ultimate.1]

Great Video Guys, came across your channel good to see you made it out, it took a little bit longer in the end its about the journey and memories made cheers

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks mate! Yep your absolutely right, those days that don't go to plan are the ones you remember the most 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@OurOutbackJourney]

We did the track two years ago with friends and spent two nights camping along the way. It's beautiful!

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

That sounds amazing! Where did you camp? We definitely want to go back one day and spend more time. It was so beautiful through there.

[@OurOutbackJourney]

@@RoaminintheRobbo it looked very much like the spot you stopped for lunch!!

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

@OurOutbackJourney that was a beautiful spot! Having said that the whole track was beautiful 😍

[@Podge.]

What a day guys sometimes it’s just like that

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Absolutely! All part of the adventure right 😁

[@TinshipTravels]

Great vid, looking forward to seeing the rest of the travels.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the support 😊

[@MrGarrych]

Great vid, some strength of spirit you guys have.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks! There certainly was some stressful moments this day, but it is certainly a day we still talk about 😂

[@jannellemerrett8781]

Wow what a trip , very brave to go that way alone with no back up recovery mates . Glad you made it with a smile and a memory that will last a life time ,, but gee you must of been exhausted . You idiots what on earth were you thinking lol 😅😅😅😅😂❤

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

🤣🤣 I'm not sure brave is the word, more like unaware of what we were in for. Bad planning on this one! 🤣 but it is certainly a day we won't forget! We learnt a lot that day, so hopefully, no repeats in the future 😁 yep we all slept well that night! 😴

[@karavanningdownunder]

Well done guys, great episode. Reminded me of some of our trips when our kids were younger. Can be stressful at the time but oh boy, do you have some great stories to tell afterwards and ones you will cherish forever.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks Sherene! Yes you are absolutely right, at the time they can be stressful. But really makes for the adventure and one you won't forget 😁 thanks for watching!

[@craighopkins4028]

Great videos guys appreciate them thanks for your efforts. So wondering what you are using for Camera stick

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks Craig, we really appreciate that! We just use a handle we got from Gro pro, I believe it is called a 3 way? It also turns into a tripod as well, so quite handy. Thanks for watching mate!

[@myrabenson1603]

Well done your really super troupers quite a journey eventful if nothing else 😀

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks Myra, certainly was an eventful day! One we won't forget 🤣

[@TheCotswold]

Wow - been following you guys for a while and honestly you're legends for taking the trip on - an epic journey by all accounts. Great fun watching your travels - keep it up.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Thanks Angus! To be honest we didn't really know quite what we were in for with the track. But despite the hurdles of the day, it was a pretty cool adventure 😊 thanks for watching and your support mate!

[@KWofPerth]

Stressful ep. Loved watching it from the comfort of the lounge room with a cold Peroni. Did you consider parking up and camping for the night, at any point?

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

It was a tad stressful at times 🤣 we did consider it, but I really wanted to get reception to let dad know to not send out a search party 🤣 also we only had 2 nights in palm valley as we were meeting back up with dad. So figured it was best just to push on and save having an extra set up and pack down.

[@heathmcpherson2707]

Very entertaining can you do that every week 😂

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

🤣🤣 I think we would both be completely grey by the end of the trip, of everyday was like that 🤣

[@Andre_XX]

Was there in 2014 but came in the easy way from Hermannsburg. Glad we didn't try your route!

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

The scenery was amazing, but yes certainly got more than we bargained for on that track 🤣 thanks for watching mate!

[@Andre_XX]

​@@RoaminintheRobbo There are wonderful hikes in the area. Hope you did some of them.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

@@Andre_XX we did some in Palm Valley and the west MacDonnell Ranges, magnificent area!!

[@leannechurches5227]

It's a wonder this camper trailer hasn't fallen to bits

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Well, we are certainly glad it hasn't 🤣🤣

[@tezza43]

Really a great adventure that you can add to your experience as 4x4 travelers. Would be interesting to see the behind the scenes cursing and crying 😢

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

🤣🤣 Craig only cried a little bit 🤣

[@philiplange428]

Great to see you using a torque wrench on wheel nuts. Too many people don't and then have all sorts of issues.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Hey Phillip, 100% agree. A torque wrench, spare nuts and studs are a must. I check them often, especially after dirt roads/tracks. I'll even double check the tyre shops handy work, which is rarely correct. Thanks for watching.

[@zoezoe610]

Did you have traction control off when you were bogged, looked like it was on.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Hey mate initially when we got bogged we were in low range, which I believe disables traction control. Later on though when we were trying to get out we had crawl control enabled, which maybe we why it looked like it? Thanks for watching!

[@jasonbarnes5605]

Well done to get thru all of that! Doesn't look like there is much clearance under your car or camper van .maybe a couple more inches of lift? What tyres are you using on the car?

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Hey Jason. The Car has a 2 inch lift and I'm running 33s. I didn't want to go too crazy with the mods as it's also a daily driver and family car. It looked super Bogged in the vid (which it was) but it wasn't resting on the chassis of the car or the camper. And the diff only slightly touched the sand on one occasion. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@jasonbarnes5605]

@@RoaminintheRobbo cool. Yeah, just looked lower than it really is in the video. Nice combo of wheels and lift👍

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

@@jasonbarnes5605 thanks mate!

[@nunyabizzness6468]

Any reason you didnt just winch your way out when bogged?

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

Initially we weren't close enough to winch off of anything. When we were finally close enough where we could have used the winch, we finally got out 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@rogerhector5885]

why would you not go back the way you came?

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

We didn't turn around as by the time we got to the point where it said campers weren't recommended, we only had 50kms left on the track. If we turned around, we would have had over 200kms to get to Palm Valley. It was already 4:30 pm, so we decided to just continue on. Was worth the adventure! 😁

[@heathmcpherson2707]

Can you raise the camper for more clearance

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

We can, and we will when we need to change the shocks and suspension. In this case I'm not sure it would of made a difference, as in hindsight, I don't think the camper got hung up. I think it got stuck on the rise cause the car bogged down.

[@moikehunt8928]

It's those dumbass rock tamers pulled you down into the sand 🤣😆

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

🤣🤣🤣 couldn't agree with you more Moike! Unfortunately Craig is too attached to them, to get rid of them!

[@s4060]

travelling aroundAus and you "dont have the time"..... I dont get it mate?

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

🤣 unfortunately not that day. We had a bit of a tight schedule those few days, which was a shame as it was such a beautiful spot. Thanks for watching mate!

[@stephencawrse9940]

I want to know why you didn't just make camp along the way somewhere and have that roast you don't travel out there in the dark believe me thank god nothing serious went wrong 🙏

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

We did consider stopping a couple of time, but we only had two nights we could spend at Palm Valley as we were meeting up with family after. So, we figured it was best just to push on so we at least had one full day there to explore. Thanks for watching!

[@trevorbayfield4731]

Satellite phone and buy a real 4x4 like a troopy

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

We did consider getting a troopy. But we find the cruiser more suited for us as an everyday family car. We have starlink, so if we needed to we could of hooked that up. Thanks for watching!

[@trevorbayfield4731]

@@RoaminintheRobbo agree with the every day car. Just brought a troopy , only 2 door but would be confident to go anywhere in it (except sand). Sat phone only $17 per month.

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

@trevor bayfield wish we could just go the sat phone, much cheaper option. Unfortunately need starlink for the kids schooling. Quite expensive though 👎Congrats on the new troopy! Great car choice!

[@trevorbayfield4731]

@@RoaminintheRobbo just out of interest what was your psi on the tyres when you got stuck?

[@RoaminintheRobbo]

@trevor bayfield they were on about 20 psi when we got stuck, then Craig let some more out after we got bogged. I think if we didn't have the trailer on we would of been fine.