Uncovering The Nullarbor's Secrets | Road Trip Part II

[@thehoneymoonisnotover2902]

Another great video, I’m with Liz those caves were creepy!!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

They are!

[@robertjohnston3658]

One of Australia’s best 4WD and caravan trips but only if you get off the that long black bitumen strip and stay a while as a remote independent camper. A great power system with ( from memory 600 A of lithium and 1400 Watts of solar ) I have the same power and storage and planned to be off grid for 2-3 weeks at a time. Thanks team for your great informative and entertaining videos that as Tina Turner would say “ simply the best”

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Love it, thanks mate.

[@cherylrayes8015]

Still on my bucket list! Loved the playground, shows how much kids are babied today, every adult my age looked at that and had awesome childhood memories Im sure lol! Mind you those slides got darn hot in summer! No soft landings either just hot, hard dirt and swings had thick wooden seats 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yep, for sure. All the parents (and kids) were loving it.

[@suefinnerty4482]

Woo hoo Liz! Apricot chicken, tuna mornay and Pasta with tomato sauce. Some of my favourites 😄😄

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

So good!

[@love-life77738]

I cant wait to sayi cruise down the Nullarbor

[@takingwandaoutyonda]

The WA/SA border sign is to the left of the Quarantine Station (for fellow travellers) We’ve crossed the Nullarbor 12 times and it still amazes us every time! We’ve explored the caves, checked out the old Eyre highway and the car grave yards and homesteads and snuck up to Cook, it’s just amazing what’s out there if you have the time to explore it 😊

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yeah, it's a great place to explore!

[@Nomad111.]

that playground looked like 60s ,, or maybe 70s , great to see.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

The kids loved it!

[@daviddawson2411]

Hey Simon, to fix the table maybe try a nylon type shock absorber bush to sort the problem 🍻🍻

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, not a bad idea.

[@Karramar1]

Fabulous video, loved seeing inland. The canyons looked amazing! You guys are definitely my favourites of the families I'm watching; keep up the good work. Kerryn

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much!

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Just discovered your channel and have subscribed. Just watched this and the previous Nullarbor video.Safe travels.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks and welcome!

[@davewain363]

Loving your take on the Nullabor, and yeah those time changes are crazy. I did the trip in 2000 (and other years) and was at "U-cla" when the Olympics opening ceremony was happening. My 2005 Roadstar van has a swing away table standard with a (very heavy) all steel arm.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Totally agree! We love hearing everyone's different experiences, it's so different every time!

[@TonyM351]

Great episode guys keep up the great work.

[@jasonbarnes5605]

If I was designing the table system I would start with stainless steel posts and real bearings.( like wheel bearings) . Regarding solar input, it's all relative to your bank account level. Anyone can have a high input level of amps into their battery system if they have a high bank account level.ha! Good fun with the time zones.maybe Liz could re design the table system now that she has finished her degree? Classic old play ground. Love it. Reminds me of my childhood! Those caves are a bit creepy I reckon. Dingoes killing Roos for sure.can't believe how freaked out you are about exploring caves and the lack of good torches in your mega buck setup?? I agree that the Nullarbor has so much to offer than most people realise. Happy travels to all of you! Loved this episode and looking forward to the next one ✅

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, Jason. That table design would be sturdier, but much heavier I'd imagine. Like everything, a trade-off.

[@dylanwebb421]

SICK! You've got one of those amazing grill/oven/smokers made by that engineer in Perth. How brilliant are they? I was so impressed at the last last Perth 4WD Show, I had to buy one. Legends!!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

They are awesome! We're struggling with fire bans at the moment but can't wait to get it back out again soon!

[@carladalton6220]

How good was that old playground!!?? All the old stuff like I played on in the 80s! 😁

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yeah, all the parents were saying the same thing!

[@gbsailing9436]

I'd go with a brass bush on that table support. I'm enjoying your series so far. Oh and buy a GMT watch and keep it on the main time zones that you require.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks for the tips!

[@gbsailing9436]

@@TheLifestylePioneers You can typically follow three time zones...

[@PeteWilsonAHCPhotography]

I appreciate this episode a lot. Must plan a trip across there some time. Thanks for the journey.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You should!

[@philandclarepatch6262]

Great video guys! Love your take on the Nullarbor! Thx phil

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Glad you liked it!

[@markellis9355]

A couple of nolathane suspension bushes and a clever fella with a lathe should be able to fix the table

[@craig3113]

Another great video, Simon a fix for the table is you cold look into a nylon sleeves like the a set of bushes. You need to get stedi to sponsor you for some torches yo carry in the car and van. Can't wait for the next episode

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks for the tip!

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep and places guys

[@davekerr8133]

That was another great post. Thanks team. There's always something to see, or do, if you just look for the opportunities. When I lived in Australia, I never found any drive boring. I got annoyed with people who'd say " dont go there, there's nothing to see. It's boring ". Love following you guys. Cheers. 😊

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Totally agree, there's beauty everywhere if you look closely enough.

[@graemegrieve1953]

Hey Simon & Liz, Thanks for all your Nullabour tips as we are planning for our crossing in May… so far the plan is to have no plan so we’ll see how that goes. There are companies that supply “sintered bronze” bushes in a range of sizes and you may be lucky to jag the right inner & outer diameter. Good luck.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Sounds great! Thanks Graeme. Have fun.

[@bengray_adventures]

😂 good old time zones.!! I kept getting confused when I was camping on the limestone coast over Xmas break.. and I was only 30mins behind Vic time.. so my phone was on SA and GXL Prado on VIC time… Gotta love the digital clock hey. I want to drive the Nullarbor now too… Great episode 👌🏼

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Awesome! Enjoy.

[@andrewhookerphotography4774]

Enjoyed your video guys, and it was interesting to see your take on our favourite drive. We just crossed it for the 22nd time (cycled it twice in that 22). Next time you go across take the old Eyre Highway from Nullarbor Roadhouse to Border Village (or vici verca) and stop for a look or camp at Koonalda Station. There is a cool car graveyard, homestead built out of railway sleepers, shearers quarters, shearing shed and just for Liz, a cave up the track a bit further. All part of Australia's history, and one of the few adventurous parts of the Nullarbor that are left.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Ah, cool.Will do, cheers.

[@kingstonrose3431]

Great video as usual not sure if you’ve hit Busselton yet we’ll be there in about a week. Probably camp up at Busselton/Vasse hoping we can cross paths for a chat.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Sounds great! We might still be around, say g'day if you see us!

[@JudgieRob0422]

Watching another great video, love your setup

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much!

[@DeneOLoughlin-ek9ee]

Nice videos. We had that table which is known as a Lagun table in New Zealand for 9 years in our last van. The leverage was always a problem and they get worse unless you keep replacing parts. Will never get another one so I wondered how you would find it. Good luck with a redesign. All I can say is that if you don't try and redesign parts, it will never be a great stable table.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks for the info! Time will tell I guess. We really like it, but it could be better. We still prefer it to the alternatives.

[@shaunmoller2997]

An epic episode

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers

[@Woodydoggydog]

That had the makings of a great found footage horror movie….but I’m glad you made it out of the caves to do a few more eps, nonetheless 😊

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You and me both!

[@markjohnson3214]

I wonder if a couple of appropriate size bearings would fix the table?

[@kempseyadventures7277]

The table - weld in a vehicle stub axle and fit 2 bearings. Just like a kmar rear wheel carrier design. Would need to replace the rhs frame as well. Cheers

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

I think it would be too heavy?

[@heatherrobinson-eq4ze]

Does the campsite you started the video at have a name please? What a great spot. We leaving tomorrow to cross from WA.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It's called 13k peg. 13km east of the WA border 👍

[@Accolades70]

Noice Trip - Great vid.....

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks! 👍

[@terry2833]

Take it to a machine shop and get a bronze bush made to fit, it will do you for years.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers!

[@peterbowdern1669]

have you considered teflon shins for the table ?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

No, but that's an interesting idea.

[@frankguernier2280]

You Need to sponsor O'Light for a range of powerful torches.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Do you know anyone 😆👍

[@boblewis1149]

Regards to nylon bearing in your table. Would needle or small ball bearings work.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers. We might look into it.

[@stephenpantlin971]

Why did you change from the ZONE caravan?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

A whole range of reasons, as I'm sure you can imagine. We wanted something more suitable for us and more customised.

[@pata8167]

If your phone time is right, just go to your phone time or alarm from there it should have a world clock

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Without phone service?

[@catheydownunder]

On your phone press your clock : Then look up world clock :Then put in the place example Sydney

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yes, but you need internet to get that info I'd imagine. Without the Starlink we would've struggled.

[@adamnorton9701]

Brass Bushings could work better for the table

[@aaronhunter7062]

You missed koonalda

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

What's that?

[@aaronhunter7062]

@@TheLifestylePioneers look it up on Google really worth it caves cars houses shearing sheds

[@howardprice609]

It's the old homestead on the original Eyre HWY between Boarder Village & Nullarbor road house. About 16k's north of the Eyre HWY. The homestead, fuel bowser for the Eyre HWY, old cars, blow hole and a large cave are there. Worth a visit and you can camp there. @@TheLifestylePioneers

[@nzmarkb8713]

That’s a crap table system It’s never going to cope with real life living Not to mention kids😂😂

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It's not too bad overall, and much better than the tradiitonal pedestal table legs in a small caravan.

[@Van-go.61]

It’s not eucerla ffs

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks for your help 🍆

[@travelsolo2677]

I rate the coffee at Eucla, it was fantastic in cool artwork cups & the local police were forgiving. The downhill section is 90 NOT 110 folks 😬🫣😵‍💫🙏🙏😊

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Sounds like quite an interesting visit!