Exploring the MIGHTY Turon River! INCREDIBLE tracks and camps! Sunny Corner to Sofala

An epic overland trip in my Nissan GU Patrol taking on some tough tracks! In this episode we head into Sunny Corner State forest to tackle Jackass Hill, follow the trails through to Turon River National Park before finishing up on an awesome river track out near Sofala.
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[@MUDDABRUDDAS]

Great to see the old boy having a great time!!! “That was high thrills, ILOVED IT” Awesome to see him is his element!

[@natemoore6760]

Infectious enthusiasm!

[@MaxRockatanski]

Thumbs up 4 your dad👍👍👍

[@lsugars]

He's a ripper. Go dad!

[@J-cos]

I can tell that your Father is a good man I love the bond you guys share. Bless you brother Tyler. Josh Auckland New Zealand

[@craigmooney2630]

Shows theirs no substitute for experience, your dad is becoming really good at picking a line, throttle control, knows his vehicle inside & out 💙

[@stephenlatimer1428]

so cool watching pops kicking some serious goals for himself in the MUX with the biggest smile, awesome. MUX, Dmax with a SUV body n we know how capable the Dmax is.

[@louiskudlak2241]

That video is why your channel is great, fun/good tracks/ great camping spots, stuff anyone can do, never seen your dad so animated, he was so happy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@stephenhankey688]

Tell you what fella, that video, will v take some beating, so glad you praised your dad too , hmm he did a great job on those pull ups, you don't realise how beautiful you're country is until you watch a video like that.thanks for sharing, from Steve near Chester England where the Roman's once lived 🇬🇧.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@andykent5569]

Love the adventures and the fact your family is always along for the ride, good to see the old man likes to be involved in your interests 👍 and your young fella living some great experiences!

[@richardwolski5899]

Yr old man really enjoys it... Thats great and good to c.... Super vid again TT... 😀

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Another great episode thanks Tyler. Your Dad was pretty happy getting up that hill, awesome. Thanks for sharing mate

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

@@TylerThompson90 Did you go to Lake Lyle

[@TylerThompson90]

yep

[@chesterstorm1]

Just started watching you over the past 3-4 mths.... 3 Generations together great keep it up one of the best vloggers on here.. 👍UK 🇬🇧

[@TylerThompson90]

Appreciate that

[@HammerRocks]

The GU Patrol is still as capable as it ever was. Interior aside, it's exterior design is ageing well. It still looks contemporary and comparable to modern day 4WDs. Nissan should have kept building it (alongside the Y62). It could have been Nissan's 70 Series.

[@Lockie811]

Nissan do still build the y61 gu just not avalible in Australia

[@christophersaul]

We can still get them in the Gulf!

[@zombiejonathan7171]

I just bought one 1999 model, I chose it over buying a new navara, went a cheaper more capable rig, yes it’s older but I like that there are already so many parts available and I’m not one for all the creature comforts, touch screens and all that bullshit

[@darrenc4096]

Your Dad is the G.O.A.T. 👍🍺

[@gqwarrior6694]

Controlled drives & genuine celebration. So, so much better than some plonker yelling about traction control. Love ya work man 🤙

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@paulenright4976]

Father and son enjoying it together 🙂

[@rd2957]

Isuzu needs to give your dad a sponsorship!!

[@clarkbarryj]

Your dad is the man...love it!

[@neilheyward2599]

Thanks Tyler, that's another adventure I greatly enjoyed. You could buy your dad a camper trailer, that'll slow the mux a bit.😁

[@dougneville9097]

Great vid mate,Dad was pretty pleased with himself and his ride,amazing countryside.Thanks😎

[@brentmcd12]

cool episode! great scenic drone footage display of the vast mountainous terrain ! camping locations look good ! your setups are definitely everything you need in the bush now ! nice one ! well done! can't wait to see the future mods on the Patrol compleated !

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate

[@jeremyguerin4204]

Great video mate. I love how your videos and production keeps getting slicker, but you guys are so genuine and humble. It was great to see your old man interacting with the camera more. Listening to him talk about that hill was a cracker 👌🏼

[@Joe-po3fd]

Thanks mate, absolutely great viewing. Love seeing the 3 generations out there enjoying the bush

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate

[@craigabbott1953]

Another great video Tyler Sofala looks awsome can't wait to tackle that track and camp on River cheers

[@thewitabike]

bloody love your old man! such a legend! XD

[@samartz]

Been on my bucket list for too long! Need to do it soon!

[@jimmymack1079]

Just discovered your channel mate. Love that area myself. You’re dead right that some of the crossings it’s half a car width between an easy crossing and a disaster. I drove one without walking last time I was there and next thing I was stuck in four foot of water on one side hung up on a boulder, and that gravelly sand on the other. It wasn’t nice as it was getting dark. Sucked water into the transfer and gearbox and did my alternator. Lesson learned!

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Some beautiful river crossing in this area, great filming 👍👍👍. Such a awesome area ! Loved seeing the MUX climbing the rocky sections. Keep up the great content Tyler, well done.🙂

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@BorisEkner]

Your aerial footage is an inspiration. As is your grumpy ❤️ dad.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@mikemorgan4670]

Nice trip. Your Dad was so stoked after the hill climb!

[@michaelnugara1]

Gorgeous scenery mate. Thanks for sharing

[@mickeyblackice3694]

Hardcore as always . MUX pretty gutsy driving.

[@FernandoHarn]

gotta tell ya, the MUX really surprised me!!🚙😀

[@malindasabaratnam]

Great ep mate. Such beautiful country.

[@andrewannetts5267]

Ive done that track a few times but never tried that hill. Looks like your old man has set a challenge 😂

[@AndyViant]

One of the amazing things that stands out for me is how much the extra flex doesn't mean extra progress. In certain circumstances it does make a difference, but mostly it's just less wheels in the air and less pitching but no actual difference to progress. Sure, you can cherry pick data, but mostly there's not much meaningful difference other than better pose shots and a more level cab. There's no doubt that the Patrol is more capable but the gap between them is far smaller than you would expect. Two things that do make the huge difference is twin lockers versus single, and the courage to send it. CV's are not as weak on IFS vehicles as people think, so long as you have a bit of mechanical sympathy. I've never ever busted one despite doing a whole heap of crazy, but if you rely on momentum and bouncing stuff to get through it's inevitable that you will break them, especially if you run max lift.

[@shaddonaghue]

Cracking video mate , that whole area around sunny corner and Turon river is just great. I should be out there more 👍. Thanks for sharing 🤠👍👍 Cheers shad

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@officialWWM]

That MUX was actually pretty impressive!

[@mattcrick2156]

Bloody unreal mate, love it out there

[@shaunmccaw2911]

Go the mux you done no bad aswell T well done 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@fergo7010]

Good video i enjoyed it thank you 👍✌

[@abrighterday508]

With an auto try keeping constant revs and use left foot braking..like anything don't push it too hard for gearbox and brake temperatures but when mastered it helps a lot when having to vary speed but still keeping really responsive on the throttle as backing off in an auto seems to have a less responsive throttle when reapplying therefore getting a bouncing effect..it also dampens the suspension providing more traction when its starts bouncing and slipping..also building revs with the brake to load up the torque converter from a standing start to pop over steps..its a real credit to u guys doing tough tracks without breaking anything..really welldone

[@savioral718]

The MUX is a Beast

[@24FIFTYOUTSIDE]

Opening song! 🔥🤟🏼

[@yknotfishingadventures7651]

Hey mate I did not recognise you with the hair LOL your dad gave it away for me ahahaha Love the videos

[@zombiejonathan7171]

Old man g’eed up!

[@StefSki71]

On ya lads 🤟😎

[@bobrodgers2335]

Hi Tyler, thank you for your current series, I am enjoying it very much and your Victorian High country, I camped up at the Diggings camp ground last weekend but I am still finding my way around the tracks as I am new 4 wheel driving. would you mind letting me know where you get your maps, I am having problems finding decent maps, even the one I used on the weekend sent down the wrong track, cheers keep your clips coming.

[@Owl566]

Bloody good mate 👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@darrengray2309]

At Xmas when I was in the high country we did the same parked in a creek crossing put the awning up and let my partners 5 year old grandson play in the water but then found out later it's illegal to park in a river crossing

[@davidclancy9234]

Yeah, it’s because of potential water contamination

[@darrenbooker8144]

Love it mate, I recently moved to Queensland and sorely miss these areas, my old stomping grounds... When you go back, bring some gold pans, and can chill out with your boy a find some yellow, all those creeks/rivers have plenty👍👍

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

Is it down stream from Hill End or is a totally different system?

[@darrenbooker8144]

Not 100% sure what you mean mate

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

@@darrenbooker8144 well Hillend is an old Gold mining town so I was wondering if it was gold from there feeding the river.

[@darrenbooker8144]

Hey Ryan, all the way from sunny corner nth to Capertee, and beyond to Mudgee /Gulgong is gold country, hill end sofala was super productive to the west South through Oberon is great. Gold is literally shedding from all those mountains to all the creeks and rivers ( turon )

[@Malc664]

@@darrenbooker8144 Haha, I was in Kalgoorlie and asked around where some good spots are. Absolutely bluntly told no. The locals were very protective of their gold. You're a nice guy. 👍🏼

[@spbspermbrosadventures6388]

U deserve so much more subs buddy

[@fatmanoverlanding]

You should always make it a good habit when traversing bodies of water (irrespective of the water depth) to allow the vehicle in front to complete the traverse, before the vehicle behind follows. Safety first. 👍

[@TylerThompson90]

We do this on shallow crossings because it looks better on camera and we have always walked them first (to set up camera) so we know they are shallow. We don't do it on deeper ones. I don't see any danger in driving a shallow river crossing at the same time that we have walked first

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

@@TylerThompson90 and if you do get stuck together it looks great on camera too, so it's a win win!

[@fatmanoverlanding]

@@ryantilley-general.shenanigans 🤣

[@jayrodbro407]

I would love a map of your trip Tyler your in our backyard and have never been out there.

[@TylerThompson90]

I do maps of all these trips on Patreon 👌

[@AussieOutdoors4x4Advetures]

You should give six stage a go in the absolute weapon

[@Sethjxl]

On the hill it looks like you were struggling for traction and not at the fault of suspension, power, or line. The tyres look like they are not bagging out much, but it's hard to tell through the camera. Perhaps the rubber compound is a bit firm, or just a bit less air... not sure, but in some places you were spinning wheels where I would have expected you to have traction...

[@TylerThompson90]

It's just one of those things that doesn't show up on camera and you won't see unless you specifically look for the tyre with more weight on it. I was at 18PSI and these tyres bag more than any other brand I've had. We all saw what happened on the first episode of this series when I went lower lol

[@Sethjxl]

Never looks quite the same through a camera! You don't want much less than 18, what a great little track.

[@markgritt4876]

Gee not far from my place...may as well have a look

[@xonk100]

Great vid again thanks mate. I was up around Sofala a few weeks back and love the area. Can you tell me what the road is that you took at the end of your vid, after Sofala and heading to Hill End. If you don't know the name then just where does start. I'd love to give it a shot. Thanks again, Sam

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

the Isuzu MUX rocks :-) You should do a tour of it with all its mods, etc.

[@TylerThompson90]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnNdYOcodCcb9E

[@dolguldur4706]

When will the new rear bar tyre carrier video upload..cant wait for that episode..

[@TylerThompson90]

I don't have an exact release date yet but looking at about 3 weeks

[@anguscooper]

🎉

[@hagar1959]

The MUX is amazing or is the driver making it look good 🤔😆

[@mitchellcream1339]

Hey Tyler what's the 23Zero swag like? Looking for a new swag and stumbled across them, just wondering if they're any good?

[@operation4wheelz]

The shocks on that patrol need changing or adjusting. The chassis shouldn’t be bouncing around like that. The MUX chassis is heaps more controlled.

[@eastonwilliams5885]

Hi great episode, can I have a pic of where u went plz would love to tackle the same spots

[@TylerThompson90]

I do map descriptions of these trips on Patreon 👌

[@MartyPhil]

So has the old man’s mux only have a rear locker ?? If so that’s very capable. Do you think he will ever get a front locker ? Cheers

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah just a rear locker mate, front one day maybe

[@dolguldur4706]

Never underestimate isuzu...

[@Accolades70]

Do you carry a compressor for inflating tires after the drives or wait till you get to a servo ?? What pressures do you and ya father use ? and of course right at the end of the vid partial answered :-)

[@TylerThompson90]

I was running 18PSI in this video and he was running 20 mate

[@Accolades70]

@@TylerThompson90 Noice

[@timothythornton6968]

Hey mate, How long is your GU from bull bar to spare tyre? just wondering if one will fit in my garage. Cheers

[@tonyf7997]

Tyler, What mapping do you use (recommend) to find these tracks and navigate from start to finish? We are now finishing our 4x4 build and the aim is to mount an iPad and use the large screen.

[@TylerThompson90]

I use GAIA GPS mate

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

I wonder how many MUXs your old man has sold? It's definitely on my list of future vehicles.

[@TylerThompson90]

A few I reckon 😁

[@rodkath1977]

Tyler whats the Sofala Track name mate.

[@edwincors]

Hi Tyler, we need a video MUX spec.

[@TylerThompson90]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnNdYOcodCcb9E

[@officialWWM]

What tyres are you running there and are you happy with them?

[@TylerThompson90]

MUX has falken wild peak mud terrains and patrol has Goodride mud legends, both tyres are good 👌

[@officialWWM]

@@TylerThompson90 awesome, thanks. Im just about to replace mine before winter and they are such a big expense, I dont want to get it wrong :/

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

14:18 with the volume of food cooked and the quality of production I'm starting to be convinced their is a full crew out with Tyler.....🤔

[@TylerThompson90]

😂😂

[@jamestanner9198]

What tyre pressures in the mux?

[@TylerThompson90]

He runs about 20PSI for this stuff

[@vk3act]

Hey man! Where’s your spare?

[@TylerThompson90]

In the boot mate

[@braydenclark5828]

Do u find the suspension is way too soft looks it

[@TylerThompson90]

It is adjustable suspension, I drive on the softest setting when doing this tracks as it rides much smoother, can barely feel the bumps but that might be what creates more bounce?

[@Hyusein93]

Where did your dad get the shirt from?

[@TylerThompson90]

Not sure mate

[@Hyusein93]

@@TylerThompson90 It is a Bulgarian word for ghost.

[@neilbates8409]

Why would you buy anything else other than an Mux 😀

[@dolguldur4706]

I watched every videos when you wheeling with your dad...how i wish i can do that too....but in reality,i will never have that chance...my mom passed away couple years back because she become so stressed knowing my dad wanted to married a bitch...since my mom died,i never seen my dad after he married that bitches....sometimes,i just feel..the world,people around me...really unfair,and unforgiving..and cruel..😥

[@peteralmond4373]

Hay boys you eat a lot of lectins in capsicum tomato and beans, you must be sore in the gut at times, are you?

[@KOTW.Adventures]

You’re going to start copping abuse from Isuzu owners next - “should have bought an MUX instead of another Nissan”!

[@harrycarrabott4004]

Mate you need some meat in your diet

[@CORNDODGER]

SO A CLICK BAIT TITLE BOTH ARE MODDED pretty heavily

[@TylerThompson90]

lol relax. I never said the MUX wasn't modified, it has some basic mods and definitely wouldn't call it 'heavily modded' (basic suspension upgrade, slightly bigger off-road tyres, rear locker which most 4wds come standard with these days). It is a family wagon a family would take touring with some basic mods.