The Real Fraser Island - Roothy

[@AndyL940]

Thanks so much for posting these old videos John. Personally I think they are far better and more entertaining than the newer versions of 4wd shows which are just one big advertisement. The cost of most battery systems is as much as my old hilux. You don't need 15 grand worth of accessories to have fun in the bush. Cheers mate

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Andy L too right mate. Keep it Simple and spend the money on fuel and fun.

[@mcseed1]

You mean $120k on some of the 79's getting around

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

@@mcseed1 250k for the all for adventure truck

[@eaglen00b]

@@4x4CampingandAdventures For that coin, you could have a convoy of 75 series troopies fitted out for simple (reliable) bush trips. Having an espresso machine in the truck is just literally takin' the piss, IMHO.

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

@@eaglen00b agreed mate way to much and it’s getting out of hand

[@ei4jn]

'If there’s one thing I’ve learnt it’s to constantly check the last thing I’ve fixed because that’s where the problems usually surface.' LOL Classic.

[@Camp_Dogs]

FOR SALE: Troop carrier, well maintained, never been on the beach, one owner. lol

[@gillian4572]

Went there 20 years ago. Most exciting three days of my life! A MUST see in Australia.

[@nicholasplumer2235]

I love all the Fraser Island videos. This one has got to be by far the best. I agree with others. It was awesome to get all of those tips without the product placement at every turn, but you know how it goes. Gotta go in the direction of where the funding is. I think I really enjoyed the fact that none of these rigs were over the top with modifications and toys. Regular blokes in regular vehicles having a great time.

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

back in the day when everyone wasn't running 3000w inverters to run there coffee machines true Aussie camping

[@adelarsen9776]

You're supposed to visit monuments, not drive one.

[@colbyau7739]

And they don’t mention a sponsor every five seconds pulling you from the experience

[@harrison_stone]

Why isn’t this on 4wd 24/7?

[@colbyau7739]

@@harrison_stone ha ha ha, because that place is a shadow of this, this is what got me in to 4 wheelin not that driving advertisement

[@eaglen00b]

Or chasing a mobile signal so they can upload glam shots to Instabookfacechat

[@attilathehun402]

One of the best 4X4 + Fishing shows I found on KZbin....Thank you for the entertainment John. Pulling out the troopy got me sweat'n..Good job.

[@tpv59]

GREAT SAVE Roothy. We ALL THANK YOU. WELL DONE. THANK You. APPRECIATED.

[@Yesterdie02]

Hi Roothy...love the show! look at how young Shauno was on the show

[@v26224]

18:10, is that a young shauno i spot

[@MRMOPARMAN0426]

Well spotted!

[@greghammond7956]

How quiet was he! Things have changed a bit 😂

[@joelfrancis5391]

Cook roothy under the table now haha

[@greghammond7956]

Joel Francis haha! True but I love these old videos

[@nelsonkaiulo402]

Shauno learnt his cooking techniques under the best

[@58dunc]

Just found this Roothy. I’ve been in NZ for 10 years and have missed the Aussie 4x4 scene. The red truck sounds awesome. Well done mate. take it easy.

[@rraybbak1140]

Your a legend mr Rooth love ya content thanks for your tips and advice your a credit to the 4wd community cheers mate from across the ditch in NZ

[@daniel130ify]

Cmon Roothy spill the beans mate, the troopy that got stuck in the ocean was that the camera truck

[@DFRRIDER]

12:45 you can see it sitting up by the dune with the camera crew in the foreground

[@Amandaandglenn2023]

On Ya Roothy! I miss the old 'thorough' 4wd Action vids before the send it and bend it crew got it. Great Work!

[@mulishapatrol]

Old nugget looks like he's bloody off his chops and if that's the case I love it!

[@jaspreetbains2776]

Thanks for bringing back the memories mate. Did it all as a single male with the boys in 1996 actually capmed on the lake and had hired a clapped out lan rover then again with my kids in 2010 in a shiny new Landcruiser and stayed in comfort in the resort. Must say it gets busier as the years go on. Always came in from Hervey bay side so have to do it again in my dual cab from inskip.

[@jdcoverland4173]

Thanks for some wonderful memories.

[@atari4x4]

Roothy, can you confirm the story of how the troopy ended up in the ocean? I remember when it blew up on the forum. Word on the tracks was Glenn wasn't happy about the lack of action & basically told the crew to drive the rental camera crew troopy into the ocean, the big pro level suction cup camera mount on the windscreen tells me it wasn't a backpackers troopy. Watching it again, it sure does seem just as suss as when it was released.

[@jtau7588]

Where are all these “backpackers”? Did they throw the troopy in a drink and just run off? Surely a stunt for the show.

[@atari4x4]

@@jtau7588 and I believe it's why Sargent rentals never let them hire another 4wd again.

[@vaughanlynch145]

Lol forgot about that!! Certainly did look like the camera car bahaha. I agree the mount pretty much gives it away. Wow back when TJM had a deal with them too!! How things change lol

[@atari4x4]

@@alexandersupertramp1293 Their rental/sponsorship deal ended after that DVD.

[@cjllllll]

Shauno straight up let that troopy go in the drink. Shitty handbrake. But that is Shaunos troopy

[@rubiconazza]

Nice save guys

[@lizbarber3473]

Straight to the auctions with that troopy

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

for some reason they never rented the camera guys another one....

[@lizbarber3473]

😂😂

[@jhowie8340]

Lovein the old episodes rooth!

[@rubiconned]

Love this old content. Miss these old days

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Well done Roothy for pulling that Troopy out of the surf! Didn’t think it would start though!

[@kamarulf897]

Epic rescue by Roothy..Well Done 👍😎

[@justme197511]

Good on ya mate

[@MicahBell_1860]

Stingray flaps with a bit of garlic, butter & lemon tastes fantastic

[@tpv59]

THANK YOU. That was EXCELLENT Roothy. GREAT video. Thank You.

[@brianboys9015]

Good one

[@captmulch1]

Well done on the troopy recovery!

[@promenteryrobbins]

Great video - looks like a lot of fun and great eating

[@SPL88]

How good is Straya!! Can't wait to visit Fraser again!

[@anthonyvanosta5198]

great video! Cheers Roothy

[@peterb3473]

That brings back some Memories went to Fraser Is late 70’s with my parents in a 55 serious cruiser even got to drive on the island Than with my own 4b late 80s and with the wife mid 90s. After seeing all the wombats driving there now glad I’m in WA , watching all the videos of who goes there.EX qlder now in WA.

[@OzTrax4X4]

Great video Roothy! Loving these old episodes!

[@Africasideways]

Banging

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Damn it I didn’t get any notification in my inbox for this video 🤔 . I’m glad I found 😀 .

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

very nice.

[@q07906]

What a great attitude you have mate! Great videos! Looking forward to alot more!

[@Shorty_Touring]

G'day Roothy, can you post the early issues with Pat Callihan, Otis and Milo, was an amazing duo. The high country trip in about 2005, the coffs harbour trip shortly after or the Tasmanian trip with the Devonport 4wd club when you did the climies track. Just to name a few. Even the flinders rangers back in 2002, when Milo was a troopy still, with a long ass end, Pat drove a red Pootrol powered by the mighty 4.5 petrol. Volume number 2 this was.

[@frozenragu]

Yes please John

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Will do once we find it anyway!

[@tontobb8956]

Roothie reminds me of another solid Aussie Peter Russell Clarke. Aussie chef

[@Texasbroski512]

Awesome video

[@goulash75]

Loved this! I grew up visiting Fraser and also worked at Kingfisher for a few months. I've traveled to over 30 countries but have found few places that even come close to the beauty of Fraser. Sadly, I'm currently living in South Korea, and haven't made it over to Fraser for about 10 years now. God I miss that place. Also: 15:29 Do my eyes deceive me, or is that Shauno from a certain other 4WD youtube channel?

[@aussiesam52]

loved this episode

[@emu4wd]

A great vid to watch. Steve 🇦🇺

[@aqelaali6707]

Fraser island is amazing to camp at it sooooo fun😃 and i slept a lot😴😴😴😴

[@realbudgiesmugglertwohatsb2611]

Watching this in my troopy Near Cape Wilouby kangaroo island.... really enjoyed it all good energy to you Roothy..

[@benfalconer6039]

Gee shauno looks about 17yrs old there!!😂

[@Mojojosie86]

He probably was!

[@kamarulf897]

Now we know where Shauno learnt to cook 😎

[@det7474]

@@kamarulf897 or didn’t learn how to cook 🤣

[@eaglen00b]

I didn't realise Shauno was under the tutelage of Roothy the man himself. Solid foundations right there.

[@nilz6432]

Do you have a time stamp where i can see Shauno? Didnt realize he was in this! Edit: @ 18:10 it is, Thanks @2 Stroke,Running and repair.

[@mohvanwah]

Awesome stuff :)

[@williamscott6810]

I'm loving Roothies Mullet

[@elliottg5987]

15:29 does Shauno's dad know he's been in the beer fridge?

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Love the old videos. So much better.🇦🇺👍🍺

[@Justanotherday2day]

Awesome

[@davidjohn9006]

Damn impressive rescue job there blokes…. Well done

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I'd have a battered mars bar compared to seafood anyday.. this is real 4wding at its best not damaging tracks so others cant get there, hooning in paddocks or circle work with ya 79 series etc.. and information on how to get out if you do get stuck. Also helping out stranded tourists not once but twice and no sponsorship there ...... Great stuff John.

[@billytoohey8887]

We love Costasmotsas. See you on Agistri Costas.

[@jm6056]

Learnt so much from this vid

[@jurassicchrist]

Skip to the end then click restart. No ads.

[@boratborat8045]

For sale: Troop carrier, never been near salt water, only drives on blacktop & has plenty of rootin space. Comes with a stained mattress 😉🤣

[@heliarcweldandmachine]

so this is probably what like 10 years ago ? thats when i was a backpacker and on fraser island, but no way any backpackers were affording 70 series troopies then, not a chance !!!

[@zachdillon275]

Cool stuff, im in florida and qould love to go wheeling, fishing and exploring in Australia

[@zachdillon275]

Keep the videos up man

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

You can do it!

[@Grippygripster1]

Lovin the old vids mate, top stuff!

[@territoryproud2452]

For Sale. TroopCarrier. Never been on beach. Perfect condition. Well looked after.

[@AngryTurds]

0:15 it's to watch the sun-burned backpackers frolic in the delightfully clear waters of Eli creek.

[@Solarlube]

Its been awhile since I have caught up you and the gang Roothy, mate PLATINUM, just like the old days.

[@tosgem]

Thumbnail starts around 28:00

[@fourbypete]

I thought I'd seen this before, Eli creek goes south east to the ocean these days. I think I still have the dvd here somewhere. I miss the days you could camp at Lake mack.

[@jase6827]

this was the back packer slash / camera car Fraser trip incident on the 4wdAction forum all those years ago.

[@frankenbeans1967]

Bloody great clip roothy👍where’d ya bonnet go🤔

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

franken beans runs cooler without it!!

[@CamthraXZA]

nice to see Shauno not cooking for once, this time it looks like a plan was had ;D

[@m6sports]

It’s because roothy isn’t drunk 😉

[@DanielB-py1yi]

Wow what a blast from the past. All recorded on a potato as well ;) How things have changed since then hay.

[@touretz]

Whats fhe fluorescent jacket and glovs for jesus 10 out of 10 for ppe and slowness I would be fuc$in hopping Always good to be wearing all the proper protective gear as you watch your land cruiser get washed away by the sea

[@munocat]

Australians know how 4x4 rig build better than any one. They know how to live large to the maximum. Frasier island is paradise

[@peterstaalblauw8965]

When you set the chips in firts make shure the oil is not to hot an wait until they "sing" and are soft inside, 2nd time it needs to be hot for color and crust

[@alangrant5278]

Funny to hear about Pipis. A Maori word. 👍 they taste great roasted over a fire too. Sweet as bro.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

sweet as bro back at ya! Thanks mate - and boiled in a billy with sweet chilli sauce is nice too!

[@gazzafloss]

"No big deal"... That Troopy is now stuffed, hey no big problem.

[@whatdudeman]

What a cracking clip! Some great driving and recovery techniques mate 👍 Roothy sure knows how to do a cook up👌 Cheers

[@albzist]

Quite possibly the most fun vid ive seen this year. New convert

[@vforvendetta275]

I wonder what scrapyard that Troopcarrier went to ?

[@zacsimpson4913]

Little Shauno, miss these vids 👍

[@iAMxplosiff]

Thought that red sounded a bit more tough than usual. Nothing wrong with a V8! Just need to carry a couple extra jerry cans but its worth it

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

iAMxplosiff 200 k to the tank. Grr at fun but!!!

[@eaglen00b]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY Yikes! 😨

[@jamesalan206]

Mate if you ever want to pop in for a coldie I manage Fraser Island Beach Houses 300m south of eurong first place on the left after the cattle grid cheers Roothie

[@boatmanscotty]

Stingray will taste better than your dart fella 👍 what a ripper of an old vid 🤟

[@ivanolsen8596]

Nothing wrong with ray flaps, just scrub the slime off slice into cutlets and cook, remove the skin and cartledge as you eat, better than most scale fish!!

[@juliantoth5873]

Hi John, about over heating, I raised the back of my bonnet 20cm "the old school way" never over heats, the fan pushes the heat out, I got a viscos fan and was gonna swap it for blades, but its not ideal for river crossings so I stick with the viscos fan. I wander what went wrong with yours??

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

It was marginal even with the lid up, turned out eventually there was a hose that kept sucking shut - took ages to find,, kept thinking it was something else because they were new hoses!

[@juliantoth5873]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY That's right, new hose's don't have the springs in it.

[@jase6827]

This Fraser DVD is awesome but not as good as the one before. When glen had the blue Nissan Navara. Its the one when Roothy was service Milo in the intro with lanolin

[@saphserg5221]

Man the red truck, do we know of its current state?, inskip looked so much better compaired to now days with mutiple so called 4wd people not knowing tire pressures ripping up the place.

[@mcchicken9878]

i know it was raffled off a few years back now i believe Roothy seen it at a 4x4 show with some improvements done i would also like to know where she is now i love that truck!

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

@@mcchicken9878 Yeah I don't know either - last time I saw it was up the Sunshine Coast I think - seeing this make me miss that big rumble!

[@saphserg5221]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY hmm ill keep a eye out then for it since im up the sunny coast way no doubt have heard it once or twice and not knowen.

[@punk46664]

If anyone knows a way of tracking down old 40s, I’d like my Lucy back again

[@waynetolver-banks4362]

I hope the troopee owner brought you a case of beer

[@v26224]

nagala is so different in this day and age

[@angusgrant2342]

These episodes are the highlight of my week! Used to have all the DVDs, but havent been able to watch any of them since i got rid of the dvd player years ago. Would love to see the last 4wd action video you did at cruiser park for your farewell

[@jasonshep814]

Love the video roothy chasing injectoer lines and clamps for 12ht any leads ? Cheers

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

JasonShep Me LandCruiser Paul Reid on Facebook is your first port of call.

[@jasonshep814]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY cheers mate called him said hes got nothing , all gd thought would ask , keep up the good work mate 👌

[@AntonSunsin]

👍👍👍

[@elgringo1058]

Is that shawn?

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

Old mates troopy going for 30k on gumtree 😂

[@toddrohrlach8336]

No beach work always garaged.

[@jacobfrench3864]

Hey Roothy where can I get a hold of all these old episodes. I’ve lost my collection from when I was a kid and this is brining back some awesome memories

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Jacob French I don’t know mate. Other than we’ll be putting more old Footage up here as we sort it. Always good to remember!!

[@steveendres9484]

Hey Roothy your Lancruiser Milo 2 what is ur V8 Petrol or Diesel????

[@craigme3014]

Tyre pressure? looked very high. Pointless if you don't drop your pressure to suit conditions.

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

🎥 👍

[@heavydiesel48]

Please please do mord red truck vids

[@zeMasterRuseman]

Fraser Island. Home of the 45psi crew.

[@mcchicken9878]

Wow look at the young handsome fella cooking fish i wonder what ever happened to him lol

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Mc Chicken all that driving drinking and cooking wore him out!!

[@mcchicken9878]

@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY haha gold mate gold huge fan thanks for just being an awesome bloke ! your videos are always a highlight to watch

[@joelfrancis5391]

22:20 👌 when being hilarious wasnt racist.

[@jahascootsyt4669]

Don’t think that joke would bring up any controversy seeing as it really isn’t harming anyone