Troopy Van Life in Southwest WA - Is This the Most Unique Forest in Australia?

[@itsJackandMegan]

What do you think of Gnomesville? Cute or creepy? 😂 Hope you enjoy todays episode- we are hoping to have our website live by next week if my perfectionism allows it. We are excited to share more tips and itineraries in some blog posts! - Megan

[@Terranmmhl]

HAHAHAHA i lost it at the AD bark segue! Hahaha brilliant. Gotta say, the drone footage of black diamond was so nice! Another top video!

[@itsJackandMegan]

😂 glad you had a laugh mate haha. the new drone is so much smoother should make for some awesome footage!

[@HammerRocks]

DJI just released the Mavic Pro 3 last week. Doh! 😮😁

[@itsJackandMegan]

😂 spewing hey! Oh well the 2 is an awesome drone anyway haha.

[@thisneurodiverselife]

Classic Gnomesville, it's a must see place in WA. One Life, One Search, Shane

[@itsJackandMegan]

It’s a very interesting place 😂

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Omg how cute is Ollie sitting on the chair, our dog Frank jumps on our chairs sometimes 🥰.

[@itsJackandMegan]

He’s a classic hey. 😂

[@HammerRocks]

The topic for your next episode is a good one. Looking forward to that one next Sunday. 👍 And Jack, you're a scholar and a gentlemen for keeping Megan happy all those Fridays eating Falafels. What a legend 👏

[@itsJackandMegan]

Haha happy wife happy life 😂 hope you enjoy today’s video!

[@fatmanoverlanding]

It's cute to see Megan so excited while visiting Gnomesville 🤣The music while there was perfectly chosen. It sets a whimsical atmosphere while at the forest. 👍👏❤️

[@itsJackandMegan]

Megan took a very long time sourcing that music it is perfect isn’t it!

[@roasty8772]

Oh and the bakery is incredible

[@itsJackandMegan]

It was all so delicious! 😊

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

I Know what you mean about places to go with a dog. Think I've mentioned it before but we love having our dog along (just as he loves it too) but there just isn't that many dog friendly places around. I've just been away for a week again (remote S.A. which I do a couple of times a year to a private station, so definitely no dogs allowed due to baiting etc) but I can see how my dog reacts when I start loading to go away. I then had to go away for another couple of nights after just being home, he was not impressed! We had an awesome trip with him last year for a week, which he absolutely loved & he was certainly not a problem (until he found a possum which was quite funny. not sure who was most scared) He's so well behaved & hates being on a lead & never strays but we certainly do pop him on a chain if required but so long as he's with us, it's not really an issue, I would usually make "a run" if we are in the one spot for a while. I'd love to see more places that allow dogs, but of course it's up to the dog owners to be responsible too!! Thanks for another great video (been trying to catch up since I got back) Cheers!!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Hi Rod! Yeah it’s bloody hard finding dog friendly places! Ollie knows when we are packing to go out he starts following us around they can sense it 😂 especially after leaving him for around 10 months he watches us like a hawk now 😂

[@ltholmsy]

Oh your dog loves the water to? Welcome to camping with a dog. Wait untill its 10pm and you hear the dog dive into the water. Also you may have something but best thing we got for the sogs camping was little led light that goes on their collar so at night you can keep track of then easier.

[@itsJackandMegan]

He loves it! His coat takes ages to dry as well 10pm 😂😂 The lights on the collar are a great idea good thinking cheers Josh.

[@v8greg79]

I know how you feel about Ollie's size. We bought a Kelpie/German shepherd from animal welfare, turns out she's German Shepherd/Bull Mastiff....she's bloody huge, and you know what, we wouldn't have it any other way, she's beautiful, just like Ollie is. Keep it up guys, nice episode.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching Greg! There’s just something special about big dogs hey! ☺️

[@dougneville9097]

Mate,Gnomesville is a classic the missus loved it,great drone footage.Thanks for the up load....

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching Doug!

[@roasty8772]

Good place to stay in the wheat belt area is toodyay holiday park and chalets and they take dogs

[@itsJackandMegan]

Cheers Gary we’ll have to do a little weekend trip to toodyay!

[@steve-deltasdad3906]

hey guys, so cool and love seeing Oli for the first trip. Funny bugger sitting on his chair hahahahhhhhh.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Morning Steve! Yes Ollie is a character 😂 Thanks for watching. 👍😊

[@arsenalphill742]

What I did notice about your drone was that it made it's way back into its box in one piece. Well done. If you had crashed this one I think Megs would have you looking like Sir Douglas Barder!!!

[@itsJackandMegan]

😂😂😂 she would not have been happy

[@louiskudlak2241]

Black diamond lake is great 👍 why does Jack say CLASSIC all the time 🤣🤣🤣

[@itsJackandMegan]

Haha I really gotta stop saying classic 😂😂 I picked it up after watching the movie hangover if you have watched that movie you’ll know what I’m talking about 😂

[@louiskudlak2241]

@@itsJackandMegan lol loved hangover 😵 so funny

[@JustOneKnight]

Wow and Wowzas, for the drone and for the color, yes definately clearer footage.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for that we are stoked with it!

[@leeroys207]

Jack, do a video on greasing the Troopys wheel bearings if you get a chance

[@itsJackandMegan]

👍 will try get one out ASAP

[@leeroys207]

@@itsJackandMegan That would be fantastic as I need to grease mine for the first time but keep putting it off as I've never done them before and thus am not sure about the process. Keep up the good videos myself and partner watch every time u put a new one up.

[@ccmogs5757]

WOW! Look at the difference in colour of the 2 lakes 9:34 🙃 good vid 👌

[@itsJackandMegan]

Crazy isn’t it! Thanks for watching 😄

[@steve-deltasdad3906]

that was great guys, now Megan has a swimming buddy, Oli has already been in the water more that Jack for the whole lap......... hahahahhh. after all he is a water dog - by the way where was Oli's bakery treat? Looked like Oli handled the sleeping arrangements without any drama, maybe not too much of a design change is needed. New drone is good - didn't really notice any difference in picture quality. You're right about dog friendly camping spots but that might lead you to seeing/finding places that you wouldn't have otherwise looked at. 😋👍Can't wait for next weeks instalment. 😎

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching Steve! Yes he has swam more than jack 😂😂 you’re right he handled the sleeping arrangement ok it’s only really when driving it is a bit of an issue.

[@HandMadeMusicG1]

Hey guys, been watching your videos everyday for the last two weeks. I’m building my ranger atm to drive around Australia in a year or so. Love your videos thanks for all the tips and inspiration.

[@itsJackandMegan]

That is awesome to hear Gerhard! So happy you're enjoying the videos & love that you're planning your own lap!

[@joem5716]

amazing drone footage guys.......i love the vids!!!!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks joe 👍😊

[@Troopstan]

I know your pain with fluff Ollie. We have Oscar Old English Sheepdog and he fills the Troopy with sand when he’s drying out. Done a few spots coupla hours from Perth hunting for dog friendly so keen to see what you come up with inland. Eulins crossing on the Blackwood could be a go-er free and away from people. Warming up soon so beach vibe days so Preston down to Australind is our go to. Looking forward to the next vid. Loved the series. 🤟

[@itsJackandMegan]

Love Preston! We will definitely be visiting that area. Yep sand all through the car every time 😂

[@swoopcam313]

Hi there. In regards to travelling with a dog in a troopy you might want to have a look at the KZbin channel of Backyard Touring, if you haven't already. They are travelling with a big dog in their troopy and might have some good/helpfull advise about how to built the back of the car. 😁

[@itsJackandMegan]

Awesome mate will definitely check them out, thanks heaps!

[@remykeats3397]

I have a labradoodle too!! they are the best :). We were the opposite though , we were hoping for a bigger dog but ours hardly grew

[@itsJackandMegan]

Wanna swap 😂😂 Ollie just kept growing

[@remykeats3397]

@@itsJackandMegan haha, I’ll swap my 105 cruiser for your troopy though!! …or 47 😮

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

Footage seems sharper with new drone

[@itsJackandMegan]

We thought so to thanks for that 😊

[@norafinley5216]

Ollie such adorable 😘 Looking forward watching more of your videos x

[@itsJackandMegan]

We absolutely love him! Cheers Nora

[@eprohoda]

special video !))

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thankyou 👍😊

[@westralianoffroad]

I have my own little Gnomesville shire there too haha. Very cool place.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Haha it's so cool!

[@thelazyoverlander]

Glad you guys are still uploading, you do bloody good stuff.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Cheers mate! 👍😊

[@justinquinn5449]

☹️I was looking for you guys at the Perth 4wd and camping show but anyway love the video🤙

[@itsJackandMegan]

Hopefully we’ll be there next year! We didn’t even make it down for a look this year.

[@tracklifex5259]

Flying well above the tree line I see 😁 We are going back to FNQ when it opens but WA is beautiful 👍🇦🇺

[@itsJackandMegan]

FNQ was a stand out for us also we spent 4 months there. 😊 loved every second!

[@gail9906]

Love that Ollie is with you and you can now give other people with dogs new ideas. He is the star now guys lol. 🐕 I thought your square space intro was really innovative Jack, you almost had me believe you for a second. Lol again. The lake looked amazing, really pretty. The gnomes were cute and I loved the one you brought with you. Thanks for a really fun video. See you next vlog! ❤🇦🇺🦘

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks heaps for watching Gail! Ollie is definitely loving the attention 😂 both lakes are so stunning! Will definitely be visiting more over summer

[@jasonbarnes5605]

Yes, high quality arial footage for sure. All your filming is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing next week’s episode re the troopy, particularly what broke within the fit out. I’ve been researching a lighter alternative to plywood for my fit out . ( caravan manufacturing materials).

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for the kind words Jason! Weight is a big one and will be concentrating on that when we change a few things around for the 2nd lap!

[@brentmcd12]

drone footage was supurb! those drones are really good ! .

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks mate! Yeah feels like a real upgrade from the old one!

[@GR8Tmate]

DJI just released the Mavic 3 guys, looks really 😜 until I saw the price 😲 Your footage from the Mavic 2 is beautiful 👍👍👍

[@itsJackandMegan]

Yep literally a few days after we got ourselves the mavic 2 😂 still very happy with our purchase!

[@saffrondavis960]

Really enjoying your videos after discovering you a couple of weeks a go. Tonight, we met Ollie. it was the first time we saw him in one of your episodes. Is he still with you? ( You are a great couple, keep up the good work)

[@itsJackandMegan]

Hey guys! Thanks for watching unfortunately as we have left to go full time in the troopy we made the very hard decision to leave ollie with Megans mum who loves him dearly! He has some pretty bad medical issues unfortunately that we wouldn't have been able to keep onto if he was with us. He's going great we get a daily photo from Megans mum of him watching TV every night haha.

[@martysib6547]

Hi Jack & Meagan, great vid again. I couldn't notice a difference in drone footage using my MacBook pro. Maybe on the big screen you can see it. Marty from Perth

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching Marty!

[@Agent007T]

Did you have lunch? Couldn’t quite hear you from Hervey Bay 😂

[@itsJackandMegan]

😂😂😂

[@stephenhutton1805]

Hi Guys came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and have binge watched every episode. Love the banter you have between you and Ollie is just a big + .Your camera work is very professional and flows well; great composition. I was hoping to catch up with you at the Perth 4 wheel drive show but not to be even though I looked. Your way up there when it comes to content creators and as you've chosen this as a career you'll do well just stick with it. Travel safe and I hope to meet you out there some day .

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for following along Stephen unfortunately we weren’t there hopefully next year 😊 believe it or not we have actually never been to the 4wd show to even have a look gotta get down there!

[@stephenhutton1805]

Thats great I'm sure you'll be a big hit. Unfortunately I won't be there next year as having recently retired I'll be either in the Kimberly or on a beach somewhere between James Price point and Coral Bay. Traveled all up through there a few years back on my way to Darwin but had to rush a lot of it as only had 7 weeks holiday. I needed to pick my wife up in Darwin so she could visit Kakadu and Litchfield before heading down to Alice Springs. There I put her back on a plane as she's not into 4 wheel driving the way I am having been toted all over Europe and the Middle East on the back of a motor bike in our younger days. I then came home via Coober Pedy, Kingoonya, Tarcoola and Googs track .A great trip but all to rushed. Over the next three years I plan to cover much of this big island as you have. I wish you all the best in building your channel and in your travels.

[@andrewfarlie]

Have you ever done a video of where you actually sleep? I remember the canopy cutout vid but I can’t remember ever seeing the actual bed??

[@itsJackandMegan]

Hey mate I’ll link it for you! Start talking about the tent about half way through - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4O2o6OdhMpsfpI

[@arsenalphill742]

The reason I always head north camping is because pretty much it feels to me like the SW is a No Go Zone if you have a dog. To me it is so bad it is discrimination.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Yeah it can be pretty challenging to find places! We’re keen to explore more over summer hopefully we can suggest some more dog friendly spots!

[@braydenclark5828]

Another awesome vid guys keep em coming 👌 will you guy be full time travelling next year aswell?

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching Brayden! Yes we are hoping to be back on the road full time by February/March

[@StevoRowe]

Been watching you guys for a while but first time commenter. Love your videos, super well put together! I am hoping to do something similar soon, i'm just waiting on my 4WD to be delivered!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching mate! Will be the best thing you ever do!

[@freedomforever7129]

Young love ❤️

[@lawrencedaniels3401]

Hi, can you tell me what rims you have and what offset are they and what size tyres are you running .. thanks Laurie

[@itsJackandMegan]

They’re a 285/75/16 rims are black Douglas -0

[@lawrencedaniels3401]

@@itsJackandMegan thanks guys 👍

[@beeragonewhere2819]

Great content guys, Please be very careful of 1080 bait when with pooch just when you think it wont happen to you it does. My best mate/companion came to an end because of this. I dont wish this experience on anyone.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Yes have heard about it and we’re very careful! Would hate for anything to happen. 😊👍

[@adelarsen9776]

Your dog makes me want a chocolate thick shake.

[@itsJackandMegan]

😂😂😂 🥛

[@neilmitchelhill9388]

I think your drone investment was worth it

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Neil! We think so too!

[@jaredbarton8575]

Not sure if that AD thing was staged or not but it sure looked like someone's grave....

[@itsJackandMegan]

It was staged mate 😂