WE MADE A MISTAKE - The ultimate test for our 4x4 & offroad Caravan! Poverty Creek Bribie Island

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

When driving Bribie, especially going to Poverty, run 12-18 pound pressure. There's something about the silicon content of the sand is different to most places in SEQ that makes the sand so powdery and loose. Most people avoid the inland track and go up the beach then cross at the top of the island.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

for sure! 100% agree with this now we have seen the track!

[@veryaware]

Agree, Bribie is usually softer than Moreton, Teewah and Straddie.

[@waynehooper5633]

Robe in SA is similar, had to GOTO 8psi once.

[@Ask_Harry]

@@waynehooper5633 Salt Creek I start at 10psi

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

We start at 20 and drop

[@Jeep.wj.tj.australia]

Cracked me up when you said your confidence is up and Sarah is like I'm not sure she likes that 😂 you done a stellar job towing and sorting out the tire pressure 🤙 yeeeew great job

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks mate

[@ianbray8687]

Yeah Mate, been there done that. Had to eventually drop down to 15 psi in the 4wd & 20 in the Van to get through. 3 Tonne Van & 4cyl TD Pathfinder. Bloody soft sand, but Poverty Creek was worth it, lovely camp-site. Just nailed it when leaving, no issues!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Nice one, yeah dunno if many vans make it in there haha so good on ya for getting it done! Was really fun getting in!

[@123hoffie]

SKT, Just Vanning It and Now or Never pretty much the 3 that i watch mostly. Always a thumbs up at start of play👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Good on ya mate thanks for the support they are awesome channels!! Cheers for always liking, goes a long way!

[@theJACKSON10]

Don't stop winging it! I live mylife winging it. Love it!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahah we won't thanks mate!!

[@troyrogers1007]

60,000 subscribers. We'll deserved. Great vids. The K'gari vids were just time. Will be there in 2 weeks.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks Troy! Couldn’t of done it without legends like you though! How exciting mate, bring ya dingo stick! You’ll love it, we can’t wait to go back

[@colebrisvegas8102]

Yep we got stuck there also U cannot stop on this track

[@davekerr8133]

Used to go to Bribie a lot many years ago. Great spot. I remember getting stuck on the beaches up Cape York when working in Weipa. If we got stuck, we'd roll the spare wheel out the length of the winch cable, tie it to the spare wheel, bury it in the sand & winch away. A very slow process, but it worked. Love how Leroy stepped up to the plate there. Some very skillful driving, too, of course. Good on ya team. 😊

[@Paddy_Jordan]

Awesome stuff. Looking forward to seeing your adventures

[@elloweeze1]

Great advice for everyone , but boy you crack us up with your antics lol

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahha thanks mate

[@petersomani1580]

Well done, good driving with the van behind on soft sans. Thanks for the good videos.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@leighmontague4111]

Balls of steel driving on that sand. And well done for keeping calm (on camera at least). Mate, if I can't park my camper in three goes I'm ready to set it all of fire and the Mrs has her work cut out talking me down. Looks like I would have had the matches out on that track. Keep up the great content. I'm living vicariously through you guys while winter starts taking hold here in Vic.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate! Hahahah before you set it on fire let me know I’ll come grab it off ya 😂 I know the feeling though!! Cheers mate! VIC is like our second home, I bet your getting cold at the moment, cheers for watching

[@soloplus2]

well done guys, getting out of that situation 👏 👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend!!

[@garydavy4722]

GO LEROY!! Take your bbq tongs and a bucket next time for muddies. Best on outgoing tide, look for familiar shape lump just under surface and grab 'em from behind with tongs

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

this is the tips I wanted!! thanks Gary, will do that sounds very achievable with a pair of tongs! cheers mate

[@darrylmunro96]

Great tips again, great rig you have support with you technical understanding. Another bloxdy awesome video share. Thank you.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate!! Glad you liked it!! Appreciate the support you always give Darryl!!

[@johnnyclark4548]

Awesome sand driving and a awesome video as always. Thanx for your hard work Cheers Johnny&Rene

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

cheers legends!!

[@shaddonaghue]

Awesome guys 🤠👍👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks shad!

[@robyndehavilland1609]

Whoa that track was a bit hectic. Leroy sounds so good 🤩

[@griffoandkezbiglap9364]

great vid guys being a local im so glad you guys went to Bribie even it it was just one part we normally go up the ocean camp sites. its so cool for me because ive been watching your vids for ever and to see you guys in my own back yard its so cool keep doing what your doing cheers from Queensland south

[@TJ_and_The_Mity_200]

15 psi For the Win.. Well Done Lad 😉

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate, I reckon that’s as low as you would wanna go on the rear of the big Leroy

[@TJ_and_The_Mity_200]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels Yeah I've never been that low before but my old Stauns are set to about 18 and I haven't been to Bribie Island too, if I do straight down to 15 psi For me 😁 😁 😁

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah mate especially towing, I reckon front we could go lower but van and rear of the 200 is 15 no lower! Cheers for the support tj

[@giannirrosson8995]

Awesome guys!! Bribe is very underrated, ( I think the old locals like that) It’s where I cut my teeth with beach driving way back in the Suzuki Sierra days. Still love a Bribe day trip. That track is always fun, foot down and keep into-it 😁

[@kristincosgrove7468]

Another great episode you two. Look for a hole In the mud on the outgoing tide. Put your hand in really fast grab the muddie pull it out and get it on the boil. Just make sure your faster then the crab or you might lose a finger. Or buy a crab pot. Also my TPMS and tyre deflaters arrived easy to set up. Cheers

[@markdixon215]

Wow some skilled off road driving techniques Keelan, well done, great filming Sarah and what a beast of a truck. Well done guys. Have a great weekend cheers 🍻

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks mark! more luck than skill probably!! cheers mate you too!!

[@paulmcgougan]

Yeah Bribie is all super soft. Glad you got over there!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks Paul!! we had no idea haha

[@kevinbunter977]

Keep coming north it only gets better when you get to the the Whitsundays, another great video

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

we are on our way!

[@MrBede80]

Well done you guys 👍🏻 for the biggest test you’ve had you absolute killed it! 💪🏻💪🏻 love your eps and your guys set up 👌🏻 definitely winning guys 🍻

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks mr bede!! cheers legend! was a lot of fun getting in and out of that joint! been doing a few good tracks lately with the van cant wait to show ya!

[@paulsmit8147]

Leroy sounding sick as...... Nice one guys, have an awesome weekend 🤙

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahah he does aye!! you too Paul thanks for all the support mate

[@joshyoung8773]

Leroy and you guys handled that situation perfectly and boy did Leroy sound good doing it.

[@dalexdrone7573]

Great driving skills and getting more confident with the drone skills too. Love ya style.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks mate!! both expensive toys haha

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

Oh wish we knew you were here, our boat is moored beside bribie bridge. Bribie island is awesome, best fishing and crabbing and not far from Tangalooma wrecks

[@whatnowbrowncow133]

Great vid guys all those pines look like a Canadian guy I follow but replace the sand with snow 👏👌✌️👍🙏🍺💁

[@barrysharman2645]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing the adventure. Living the dream. Cheers, Barry

[@Ask_Harry]

As soon as I hit sand in my 200 Sahara I go down to 18psi and if it's soft to 15psi and really soft 10psi, same with my off road van... just don't turn aggressively and you won't roll a tyre off the rim

[@jasondavis4421]

Yeah I just drive faster

[@Ask_Harry]

@@jasondavis4421 you obviously don't mind high EGT and trans temps

[@jasondavis4421]

@Ask_Harry yes cause driving faster then 3 mph on flat tires is really bad on egt

[@Ask_Harry]

@@jasondavis4421 no point in going fast. I go 4 wheeling to see shit not race

[@jasondavis4421]

@Ask_Harry I bet you get allot of time too see shit going 🐌 in the sand

[@peterward4081]

Love it great as always u 2 will be on tv soon👍👍👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend!! We are on TV! KZbin TV haha

[@liamcooper6721]

30psi on the van is high, bad starting point... 20psi would have been better all round but given you're towing, down to 13 for the 200 and 15 on the van. At least it was your first call after stalling out. A good recovery. Good to see a young fella be smart and know how to restart on soft sand. Bllody hell, check the size of that crab, MONSTA.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey Liam! like we said, had no idea about the track.. could of been a hard road for all we knew, thats why we only dropped a little to start with, cheers for watching and commenting!! haha monster crab aye.

[@liamcooper6721]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels Yeah its a little hard to guess but if a track says no vans or campers only near a beach or on islands, its a 98% chance it's because of soft sand. I'm surprised that crab let you get away 🤣

[@lp2002rox]

Getting though that sand with 3t+ behind you was legendary status. Excellent

[@markhopkins9925]

Thanks Guys ,enjoyed the clip. Good tips on sand towing ,think you were lucky you didn't stuck on that track . Keep the great work coming. 👍👍🍻🍻

[@CharlesJHin]

Nice driving! Those Ocean Beach campsites are always fully booked over the weekend but we managed to snag a cancellation a while back at number 10. Was incredible!

[@brentmcd12]

coolvideo ! looks like a good time ! ☀️🏞️🛻📹🤙😎

[@wendyfraser8708]

You Guys are Amazing with what your doing, so Amusing and educational at the same time, but I've learnt so much from your You tube channel. Keep up the Fantastic job, and cant wait to see more of your Antics online. Thanks heaps for the enjoyment x

[@MichelleGraham-y3q]

When I was a kid the Bribie Island bridge had a hefty price to cross. It is paid for now by the people who used it most and free now. I love your video’s. Happy travels 😀

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

We haven't done much sand driving and don't have a Caravan yet. Good to learn what to do before we get stuck. Nice job!

[@cc0072010]

cracking drive Keelan! your random sayings are hilarious mate

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahaha thanks mate!!!

[@christurton2128]

Awesome video SK, love your work

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

cheers mate!!

[@MichaelandAcacia]

That was so cool to watch! The sand driving in what a car!

[@hsvrodeo1]

You can we've been a few times we run 18 in the van witch is 22' 3t 4birth,18 in the rear of our dmax and 15 on the front

[@jeremyharris4415]

A other fantastic video Keelan and Sarah really enjoyed it. I would of went right down the other end of Bribie sorry I can’t think what you call it . But you only have a short entrance to get onto the beach then drive way up to the war bunkers and then down to were you camp for the night. Way easier if you are towing a van. So looking forward to seeing you both next Friday night

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks mate! we had a look at that place looked a lot more user friendly! thanks for the tip mate!

[@maximusreed]

Great couple refreshing to get all the info. Being retired gives the Mrs and I a few ideas. Love the music 😀

[@patrickcoleman3]

A good tip when driving in soft stuff is keep your thumbs outside the wheel or you may well break your thumbs if you hit a covered rock causing the wheel to spin.

[@GlenB1963]

Yes, Bribie is awesome but expensive. I wish they would do a day pass like teewah.

[@stephencawrse9940]

What a fun episode guys take a bit of wire a bend the end to make a hook and just hook em around a leg and watch your fingers because they will take em off cheers legends ☺️

[@SkylinersYeti]

Driving in sand can be a challenge and even more towing. Here in Central Oregon we do have some soft soils, and clay in the playa's. For the most part we have rocks. Many of the trails are like driving down a dry creek bed. Be safe and keep up the adventures.

[@michaelreis5398]

Also look for holes or little cave's under rocks and get yourself a decent length of solid wire and make a hook which you slide under the crab then twist and drag it out. only take the Bucks with the pointy triangle shape underneath not the wider rounder shape!

[@Malc664]

Lovin' you guys. Can't get enough. Awesome entertainment. The TV channels should pick you up. Poke a stick in the mud hole to find a mud crab. We used to do the same finding long neck turtle in billabong. A steel rod is best

[@noelrooney7220]

Great effort you guys 👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

cheers noel!!

[@geepedy26742]

Great show always entertaining 👌🏻

[@vicdelange2634]

have you looked into a equalizer for your hitch? it levels out your vehicle and trailer, giving you equal traction...sometimes if you dont have one the front end looses traction faster than it should

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Narh we havnt as it will do far more harm for us offroad than good. our setup is perfectly balanced as is

[@brettbulmer2168]

Well done. Bribie, easy bridge but soft as hell tracks. Leroy killed it! But maybe drank like a sailer on leave?

[@jaman3970]

Over fill the caravan wheel so that it will slice thru the sand like a butter, lower your tires pressure in your truck so that it will get the grip in the sand, and don't drive on where the others do.

[@thomaskennedy4130]

Been there plenty of times. We have even taken a Subaru WRX camping in there before. (The Rangers were shocked) The spot definitely lives up to the name of "Poverty creek". Not much there, but still an ok camp ground.

[@rudysmith2946]

Great video, good job piloting your rig and caravan through the sand. Yours is probably the only van in that campground.

[@grantlouw3182]

Awesome work!

[@WallaceDyki]

Gonna need crab pots in Qld mate. Unlike WA, you are allowed pots. Grab one and tie it off spare tyre on either LeRoy or Keithie. Throw the pots in at night after a few beers, tie to a tree and then check first thing in morning before the locals check it 🤙🏼

[@amandaburgess1263]

Awesome video guys 😍👏

[@kyliewatson1150]

Great episode guys 🙌and we have some new subs 🙌🙌🙌60k 🎉how good ✌️

[@tripinaprado1236]

Great video guys always an inspiration 🙌

[@yusufsayed1583]

Beautiful Bribie island 😊 that road is hectic , loose sand , you going to get bogged , good drive mate , Nice camp spot 🏕 Shrek is in the caravan , while you were taking a walk in his back yard 😂 out going tide is when you will catch 🦀 crabs 😊 Thanks for an amazing episode and 🍻 cheers from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@GeoffMartens]

You guys are funny enjoying your adventures

[@justincrabtree5675]

I feel your pain with that track I did it with a van about two years ago with wife and 4 kids with sun setting snapped winch rope twice bahaha good times well done

[@lencleave7470]

Awesome job Leroy go you good thing 🤣🤣

[@rangiwalker6547]

Looks pretty soft, deflates to 30psi 😂 why not just start low, might save some dramas.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Haha we honestly had no idea about the track, in our head we felt like we may be just going onto a gravel track with a boggy entry, if we knew the tyres would of been 15 from the get go

[@russallchin5552]

Enjoyable as usual 😁

[@pasveritas1872]

What an exciting drive in - learnt so much about whats possible & how to manage a vehicle like yours in challenging conditions. Rock on guys ✊️

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks legend! glad you enjoyed it!

[@allancroker1620]

Great episode S&K but you have to give me 5 points back on my original prediction on the the 4 islands 😊

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahah BRIBIE wasn’t going to be on our list hahaha

[@croz2530]

I have been down that track a few times, it gets super soft in some sections lol

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Bloody oath, we had no idea what we were getting ourself into haha

[@croz2530]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels you did well mate. Your 200 is mint. Safe travels

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Cracking Ep guys and funny

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend!!

[@domPatrol91]

bribie Island in a hot day is hard as big sandy at byfield 😂! i wouldn't try with your caravan 🤣! anyway great video guys! you're awesome 👌

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahah we did it mate! its in the video

[@domPatrol91]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels oh wooh you also did big sandy with that 😳 wooh 👏 🙌

[@danielshade5346]

Absolutely love Leroy! I noticed what looked like an aftermarket window armrest? Where did you get it from?

[@JoRobb-k3d]

Nah research is boring! Love that you just hit the tracks & have a go. How else would we learn what not to do 😂?? Having a 150 Prado I miss Percy but can definitely see the advantages of Leroy. Stay safe

[@slyzz1372]

LOL its called Double Island Point mate. good adventure guys. might see ya's up there.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha cheers mate

[@JudgieRob0422]

Go Leroy woohoo, have you considered using eco 9, we done the Simpson in our LDV T60, and on our way out I used AC and the car sounded like a strangled cat, but on the way back I used E9 and it kept the revs down and managed to crawl through the fluffy sand without wheel spin

[@johnlaub8657]

Great drive mate go Leroy

[@philandclarepatch6262]

Well done you two! Full on track and slap that pommie guy who said, "you'll be right, mate!" Nothing like 'living the dream!' And you two are!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahaha thanks mate!

[@shameelali2549]

Epic

[@steve2meter]

Well done mate.

[@Joestrugar]

Bribie sand driving is harder that most people think. The best place to camp is ocean beach camping but not much room for caravans. Did you walk up to the world war 2 fort and bunkers?

[@brekyl1965]

Hi Guys, love your videos. Can i ask why you dont use an itech world MPPT controller considering you use the brand for nearly everything else.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

We do mate, we run itechworld 2 x 40amp MPPT in the van

[@bitminerbob6731]

Just used your coupon code for some stuff for my latest van build from Outback Equipment and saved $25. Thanks. I just bought you a beer, which I just drank. :D

[@johnpitt2742]

in qld you can't use hooks to pull crabs from their holes if you catch them with your hand oruse pots and only for pots per person

[@jamieh4x4]

Y62 would have made it? ;-)

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahhahaha probably not 😂

[@leecoates6524]

you dont have to worry about crocs til you get north of hervey bay or central Queensland region and look for dinner plate size holes with water in them good place to find mud crabs in mangroves

[@holisticaustralia]

MaaaaaaaddddD!

[@silaslongshot941]

Nice to have a Toyota 4x4 that can drag that thru all that "road" beach sand for miles.

[@90kgvegan28]

Great videos my first thought when I saw that sand with that van was I wonder if you guys know how hot your transmission is getting ? I assume you have a decent fan forced cooler setup and temp gauge you might also be amazed how hot your rear diff oil can get more so 2wd I have fitted diff coolers to tow cars in the past keep up the good work JA

[@ianweal3081]

Knew rear diffs got hot, retracted my hand very quickly one time in Qld on hwy checking diff temps, the diff centre was bloody hot, but it was an especially hot day plus the heat of bitumen adding to the issue. I have never heard of diff coolers for the oil. How'd you circulate the oil via the cooler and back? Where would the cooler be placed not to be affected by the accumulated heat from the bitumen ambient air temp? Just curious, I won't be bothered to go down the line off adding them. You've got me thinking though, wonder how trucks get on, they'd accumulate some heat, ha! I know they have temp gauges to monitor them, how do they get on? You have got me curious now. 😅

[@jimmyintel]

Noticed your solar screens keep coming off and a tip to fix that is a bit of Vaseline on each suction cup works a treat

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks legend!! appreciate that tip!!

[@beverleydryland1146]

Go Leroy....legend 😉

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Haha thanks Bev!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@robertj.b2494]

Please explain why you're lowering the van tyre pressure? You want more drag?

[@claytonthiedecke469]

every time we drive down that track there is usually one person bogged, one night we have even seen someone had their van set up to spend the night on the track because they were bogged

[@PhilipUnderwood-oy9tv]

Leepin Leroy 💪. Go Leroy 😂 ❤

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahah go Leroy!!

[@richardwalsh5570]

Bit less air? 18 ish at beginning maybe. Good point about van width and stopping early and not bogging down.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

We Didn’t know the track, we aired down a little just incase it was corrugated gravel road not a bloody sand pit haha if we knew it was that bad would of been at 15 from the start