Trip begins in the New Troopy - Issues Already?

Hello & Welcome back to another video,
This week we leave on our 3 month trip. We are heading for the Canning Stock Route in WA but in order to get there we have an adventure in itself.
This is our first trip in our new troopy so get ready as we fumble our way through learning a new vehicle on the road
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[@gavinchapple825]

watching you guys live like this to me, makes you both the wealthiest people in the world. Good on ya!

[@reallyskeptical]

It's a hard life. You only see the good stuff. It can get very stressful. But all the places you see people you meet makes up for the hard times.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Not sure but ill find out!

[@malcolmL995]

Sympathise for you with the fuel issues. We picked up crook fuel at a Caltex in Brisbane, it cost us 8 injectors and a turbo in our Troopy. The thing I learned with a Troopy is, if you get a fuel issue change to the other tank first and if everything’s ok, dump the other tanks fuel.

[@cnfabo]

How do these servos get away with selling fuel that causes all that damage and cost?

[@malcolmL995]

@@cnfabo yes, it is a problem, I think they just walk away and say, “prove it”. We don’t know what was wrong with our fuel, nothing in filters, nothing visible. It cost our insurance company $12k for the repairs. Their assessor had no idea why either. I suspect it was home heating fuel instead of straight diesel. The diesel in this story definitely had water in it. I never fill up at stations that look a bit sus or where a tanker is filling tanks. Flooding can also cause water to get into underground tanks.

[@cnfabo]

@@malcolmL995 crazy prices to fix these modern cars...in all honesty you'd think with the price tag of these 4x4 etc and the computers that they'd shit down with enough time to to damage or something? I'm not a modern car person so I don't have a clue but yeah..... I too once picked up water from a pump up north WA heading into gnaraloo in my splittie with a hot street donk and man it had my head scratching for the whole two weeks camping and the drive back home I stopped in at Jurien and dumped the tank and vroom......it was a stressful two weeks.....that was a $9000 engine and man I had the heads off in the desert etc trying to find serious mechanical issues etc and not one time myself or any other person thought of water in the tank😝

[@mattluszczak8095]

Bad fuel wrecked your turbo?

[@malcolmL995]

@@mattluszczak8095 yep. No one was exactly sure what was wrong with the fuel but the exhaust from it blocked up the vanes in the turbo.

[@benwinter2420]

The secret sauce at night to keep the main bugs away in northern area's warm seasons is a power line to a light at both directions away with brighter light than in camp . . also makes for an attractive sight when sipping the red , I just used out bush property 240v bright led lights mounted inside jars olives etc with a rubber grommet through lid for waterproof

[@seichodan]

I can tell you, as a person that reached the mid-century age mark last year and literally a 1/2 world away (New England USA), you Matt and Holly make me happy - A great adventuring couple, (fcking) great filming, great commentary on all your videos - Watched the Kimberly/Gibb/Simpson videos more times than necessary! - Love you Aussies - Ever up in Connecticut USA, you got a place to stay - Much Love

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thanks so much for the comment mate you'll have to come over and check it out for yourself!

[@markslowen1958]

It’s incredible to see from a distance =UK=. What looks like an overlander revolution happening down under.❤the Troopy

[@Accolades70]

plan to fail or fail to plan used to be a good saying !!!

[@smartclock727]

So good to see another travel Vlog

[@OverlandTravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigpete1]

Hope you get your fuel issues sorted! Australian fuel leaves a lot to be desired!

[@Ash_Simo]

Just crossed the Simpson in the 75 series. Couldn’t get over 60km/h coming out towards Mt Dare. Got lucky and found some replacements and the car came back to life. The sub tank must have gotten either bad fuel or water in it somehow.

[@ouradventerousdays]

I have been waiting for a very long time for this ep. So glad to see u guys travelling with friends and Adrian again. He is a funny dude. Your friend's vehicle is so awesome, even have a coffee machine. How cool is that. I love the morning scene with the deer, so majestic. After 14 months of living caravan life, we only saw deer once or twice and from a far distance, too. Your journey only started, and you have issues already, lol. I am looking forward to the the next ep ❤

[@OverlandTravellers]

More to come!

[@ouradventerousdays]

@OverlandTravellers looking forward to it

[@Jonas-nc5xh]

Thanks for the video, from US.

[@bigpete1]

Nice to see another trip! With all these creature comforts your really gonna miss Elsie! LOL

[@furtherupthetrack7583]

Holly & Matt thanks for the video 👍👍

[@OverlandTravellers]

Our pleasure!

[@davidwarwick6378]

Keen to see what’s causing the fuel filter light issues, my 200 series does this on occasion, I can drive with it on and doesn’t seem to affect it. It does have an alarm as well and when that goes off, you need to change it or drain it. Or get ear plugs

[@90kgvegan28]

modern diesels are so sensitive to fuel contamination and so potentially expensive not to mention being stranded in the never never can I recommend getting a filter funnel which will make water and debris visible before they enter the car I have a petrol 4WD being a Mechanic of 40yrs i trust no fuel source anywhere luv your work keep it up 👍

[@90kgvegan28]

Of course we don’t know if your problem was fuel contamination at video end however I would still recommend the filter funnel 🙏

[@graemewilson1400]

The 3 rigs look great. Can't wait to see how this goes guys. All the best and have fun.

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Coffee machine - epic.

[@yusufsayed1583]

Awesome content and episode 👏 Beautiful rigs 😊Thanks for sharing and taking me along 😅 was a good trip 😀 Greetings and cheers 🍻 from south africa 👍 🇿🇦

[@timeout3532]

Awesome. looking forward to following you guys on the trip.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Welcome aboard!

[@Knackers_Oreilly]

Great editing and have a wonderful trip.

[@andrewheadland9341]

Maybe need to carry some fuel doctor additive on board to help with bad fuel

[@OverlandTravellers]

We do have some, ended up just being a kink in the fuel line

[@grantkerr2971]

Love the troopy. Fuel issue- common problem is crap in new fuel tanks from manufacture process - which might be caught up in that inline filter you mentioned that came with the brown Davis tank causing restriction in the fuel line. Maybe Get rid of that filter see what happens. Hope you sort it. 👍

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep guys

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thank you

[@robmacca67]

Just wondering where u guys filled up as to whether the service station just received a truck load of fuel to fill up the Servo’s UG fuel tanks… This is what happened to me as I got a tank load of dirty fuel…

[@peterdoyle3205]

That truck is going to end up with a bad pinstriping on the Canning. The track is encroached with trees and bushes in alot of places.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Lucky she’s wrapped in clear wrap…… bushwrapz, can confirm it works bloody well!

[@TimmyCramer]

Fun to see how the aussies live and enjoy...I approve!! Awesome vehicles.....Timmy C Arizona

[@OverlandTravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jadewhetstone494]

The oztrail camplight is genius!

[@bill13690]

All the best guy's 👍 Enjoy your new troopy. From William - Mount Gambier. South Australia 🇦🇺 SA5290

[@OverlandTravellers]

Cheers mate

[@darrenhendricken231]

Upgrade the steering wheel & will sort out your volume control 👌👌

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yeah it would be nice!

[@sleepingaroundfromtowntoto4312]

I bet it feels good to have AC now Love the new build

[@OverlandTravellers]

Its bloody nice to have

[@tonygreen8221]

You guys produce really great content. Good luck with the fuel issue.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thank you!

[@davidmilledge221]

Beautiful set up guys nice rig , its probably a faulty sensor you've entered the world of fancy sensors and computers good luck

[@OverlandTravellers]

Just a kink in a fuel line :)

[@davidmilledge221]

@@OverlandTravellers lucky 👍

[@roberthoffman1691]

so what was the fuel problem .

[@eprohoda]

friend~splendid shots~adios. =)

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thanks for the visit

[@sibhs66]

Hope you get the fuel light sorted soon. I've got a head unit like that. Those volume buttons are a pain. Did yours come with a remote? I've stuck the remote somewhere so I can now adjust volume by feel. Next head unit I get must have a volume knob. Marty from Perth

[@Accolades70]

Fun Fun Fun......

[@peterdoyle3205]

I am heading up through that part of the country at the end of June. Where did you get the bad fuel so I can avoid getting fuel there?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Fuel was all good, kink in the line wasn't haha

[@grahames9228]

Elsie's revenge.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Haha yeah pretty much

[@fugawiaus]

I can see just how much you are roughing it this time. Hehe. Morning cappuccinos, auto cup washers. Adrian has to learn a new car to fix. He knew every part on elsy.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Lucky he owns a 70 and knows it just as well as a 40!

[@neilmitchelhill9388]

Great video, not good in regards the fuel though. Did the others fill up at the same place or Judy you?

[@neilmitchelhill9388]

just

[@bluntobject4084]

Are you not running the fuel doctor stuff you have in the past or is it still doing it with that?

[@OverlandTravellers]

We need it more in the new one than the old one haha

[@bamafencer12]

Big fan from the USA! So very sorry about the fuel issues, but the light is at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait to see new episodes. BTW, are the Obsession wines available to be shipped to the USA? Would love to try them!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Just a small problem, they always happen with new builds like this

[@reallyskeptical]

Be careful explaining going through this technology whilst driving. It's a massive fine now.

[@kato695]

Get yourselves a "mr funnel" it will separate the good from the bad

[@robmacca67]

Might be a good idea but will take u forever to fill up the tanks using that funnel

[@THEROADSMITH]

I second the Mr funnel

[@kato695]

@@robmacca67 yes, but alot less time than sitting on the side of the road changing filters or having to drain a tank and waiting for someone to get new fuel

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

🇦🇺 Aussie On 👍🏻👍🏻

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Not a great start to your trip. I hope you sort it out soon and it's an easy fix.

[@garthyguts]

no fuel doctor ? is this the problem

[@OverlandTravellers]

We chucked a bit in but wasn't the issue

[@jasonkay742]

ronny to the rescue

[@OverlandTravellers]

haha he sure did

[@gibbethoskins8621]

They don't make em like they used to tbh

[@OverlandTravellers]

Nothing to do with the car mate

[@gibbethoskins8621]

@@OverlandTravellers The older rigs handle shit fuel without as much dramas

[@OverlandTravellers]

@@gibbethoskins8621 I know I own an old rig. It wasn’t bad fuel though it was a kink in a fuel line done during install of the sub tank

[@gibbethoskins8621]

@@OverlandTravellers Roger that

[@baselnawatha6812]

May you send me the paint number please

[@Hazardbone]

That sucks going through all that hard work building the ultimate touring rig for it to be affected by bad diesel ⛽️ 😢

[@OverlandTravellers]

Nah just a kink in the fuel like mate she’s all good now

[@Hazardbone]

@OverlandTravellers yup I've just watched the new episode glad it wasn't anything serious 👍

[@OverlandTravellers]

@@Hazardbone haha wait for a few episodes time ;)

[@fugawiaus]

I can see just how much you are roughing it this time. Hehe. Morning cappuccinos, auto cup washers. Adrian has to learn a new car to fix. He knew every part on elsy.