WHAT BROKE TAKING OUR CARAVAN ACROSS THE GIBB RIVER ROAD!

This week we were supposed to reveal our new tow rig but unfortunately we were held up with a few things so we have brought our recap video a week forward. We answer the questions and comments we had on our episodes of the gib river road.
We get asked a lot of the differences between our cape trip last year and the gibb river road this year and we answer that in this episode. We talk about the fuel scenario and what our highlights were.
Hope you enjoyed this episode and please reach out if you have any questions regarding this trip. Please hit the like and Subscribe button and smash the like button if you enjoyed or even got some ideas froths episode.
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[@helenverrall2892]

Take your old diesel to a local country fire service they can use it for fire lighter for starting burn off's prior to fire season.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Helen that is a great idea!

[@sandiberwick4428]

You are seriously the nicest the most down to earth people love to meet you sometime on the road ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@user-kj4bp2bx6p]

Great meeting you guys at morundah! Will be a pleasure to stay in touch with you!

[@peterforrest3038]

Sounds like you had an awesome time with fun and games

[@suelandolt6840]

We did thank Peter, a great trip and lifetime memories!

[@guruscux3053]

really enjoy your updates - keeping things real, a few others out there could learn a thing or 2 , keep them guys

[@ladysusanjane2682]

Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed watching the 3 of you x

[@suelandolt6840]

Hey, hope you are well and always lively to hear from you. It was a lovely trip and we really enjoyed it!

[@neilstevens4459]

Thanks guys that was great and very informative. We leave Daly Waters 1st May next year with an ETA in Derby of 11th June. 30 days on the gibb and your advise on fuel in Kalumburu is invaluable

[@martinfinn674]

My old diesel is all fixed up and just about 80% around her first lap of Australia with me. I have no sponsorship. And very little money. Yes, trips like this can be done on a budget.

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Afternoon 😊 Thanks for another informative video👍🏼 Awesome travels and enjoyed your travels around Australia 👏🏼👏🏼 Greetings Legends From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@joellewis8320]

Great feed back guys. Most butchers will vacuum pack meat for you if you give them enough notice. Had this done in Broome and Kununurra. Cost a couple of dollars extra per pack, but so worth it.

[@leona8150]

You could use the old diesel to light your fires instead of using a whole packet of fire lighters😂😂😂

[@kaynicholls9066]

Another great episode guys, I always love your wonderful super great content 😊😊 Would you take more fire lighters next time? 😂😂 Looking forward to next week to see your new set-up 😊😊 Much love from the Mornington Peninsula ❤❤ safe travels to you both & Mr Bob 🥰🥰🥰

[@gusman8195]

Hi Derek and Sue , been watching you guys for quite a while now together with my wife from N/W WA as we both enjoy your shows just one thing I think the Kimberley town is Kalumburu NOT karumburu with an L not an R . Looking forward to seeing your new gear, all the best guys

[@suelandolt6840]

Hey mate, thanks so much for commenting. A big whoops on the pronunciation. Thanks for letting us know. Thank you very much for the feedback and support. Have a great week!

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Wow awesome Ep guys its a fantastic place, I did in 1988 was amazing.

[@suelandolt6840]

Oh wow it must have been very different in 1988. Much quieter for sure and not as many facilities along the way!

[@craigtomkinson2837]

No from your Eps its looks much the same , We never stayed at any places we just free camped on the way and got fuel at a couple spots, we stayed at Crystal creek out past Mitchell falls for 4 weeks and then stayed on a beach between Magowans and Honey moon bay for another 4 weeks we had mind blowing fishing, I was going back in May this years after going to Nhulunbuy for two weeks but the road was not open, hopefully get back up there one year @@suelandolt6840

[@erolmunur5879]

WOW guys I would have loved to catch up with you while you were in Melbourne!! Can’t wait to see your new set up , hopefully one day my wife and I could do the travelling you guys do. Your advice on the gib was priceless. Thanks again. Can’t wait for Sunday!!❤❤

[@suelandolt6840]

Hey Erol thanks so much, unfortunately we are heading out of Melbs tomorrow! Would love to cross paths on the road one day when you get to travelling g. It is such a great lifestyle. Thanksnfor all you support and for always commenting, it is much appreciated!

[@jwoods6585]

great chat guys were doing the gibb next june and still weighing up if were taking the caravan or might just leave it at birdwood downs and come back and collect after!! hear alot about people destroying there vans stay safe guys

[@jwoods6585]

It's got independent suspension just not sure I'm to keen on damaging a new van.

[@suelandolt6840]

Hey, thanks so much. Reality is the Gibb is a harsh road and you should definitely be prepared for some damage and definitely rock/stone damage.

[@rgill1869]

Put some Fuel Doctor in your old fuel and it will be fine. Do some research on it!

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, will look into it for future trips.

[@grahamboardman2355]

Over The Range around 30Km from Mt Barnett do tyre repair and has a good range of tyres and some mechanic repairs, great service and he is a great guy. Some of the other stations also do tyre repair.

[@lesleymercieca6571]

I always wanted to do the Gibb as it looks amazing. Unfortunately we don’t have a off road van so it would be a camping trip. Not sure I would do the whole tent thing these days . I enjoy your update videos, they are always so informative

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Lesley. Yes I am not sure I am built for the tent life any more, as I have been too spoilt with the comforts of caravanning 😂

[@perfecttimeforadventure8126]

Put some fuel doctor into the old diesel and it will be fine to use.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, will definitely look into it. 😊 appreciate the advice.

[@JudgieRob0422]

Great to see you guys again, the Gibb river road has been on my bucket list for a long time, great video footage, it's definitely something we will do once we are back on the road.

[@Stephfitzi72]

Thanks so much for all the info ❤can’t wait for next week’s episode stay safe 🍻🎣💕

[@suelandolt6840]

Tha ks so much Steph, yes big reveal next week. Thanks so much for your support!

[@cathbp4089]

Great recap guys. Looking forward to when we can get there.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Cath, hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

[@martinfinn674]

I'm in Geelong, Mercedes waiting for them to open tomorrow morning. Had to double back from Lorne on the Great Ocean Rd.

[@suelandolt6840]

Oh no! That not great! Hope all is fixed up and week gets better for you!

[@davidmilledge221]

👍👍great video guys but why me still always looking to the right 🤔 like im always looking for something 😂

[@suelandolt6840]

Ahaha, it will return shortly ⏰️

[@davidmilledge221]

@@suelandolt6840 yay 😃

[@robertcorlet512]

Good video👍

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks for the feedback! Hope you have a great week!

[@Mrbullet1952]

You said it but how many spare tyres can you carry. doesn't matter what you do with tyre pressure, it only takes one little rock or sharp stick, and there goes your goes your side wall.

[@suelandolt6840]

100% agree. You can't avoid the ricks so it is just a game of luck really.

[@janethogg4098]

Thanks for all the WA videos. Planning to do most of what you’ve seen next year and just wondering what weight your van is

[@suelandolt6840]

Hi, that is super exciting. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 2679 dry Tare and 3.4 loaded.

[@daviddreves5924]

I have a 2017 79 series cruiser with a 170lt extra fuel tank in the head board gives me 300 Lt plus I have 100 lts jerry cans we fuel up where it’s cheap or the last fuel for x amount before the next fuel stop our cruiser runs about 21kl to 100 kl

[@daviddreves5924]

You want to try mud We traveled from Oodnadatta to MT Dare to Alice Springs they had 12 months rain in 3 days and we got caught up in it give me dust any day, max trax time after time after time

[@markh6676]

That broken down van would've been left open on purpose to save damage from a break-in which would've been inevitable. They would've taken everything of value with them.

[@helenverrall2892]

I'd like to know what food stuff you take with you on your remote travels. I guess u wouldn't take a lot of cans. Do u use dehydrated veggies, rice, pre-packaged, and what do u substitute bread with?

[@suelandolt6840]

Hi Helen, great question. The freezer was packed to the brim with meat and some frozen vegetables. I took potatoes, pumpkin, capsicum, cabbage and carrots as they last well. Also some canned veg and beans. We ate wraps and crackers/biscuits as a substitute for bread and made a couple of dampers.

[@daviddreves5924]

You need to Run a extra fuel filter 5 micron and you want have a problem

[@derekperry9720]

Well done.. how did you go with the power in the van.

[@suelandolt6840]

Power was good, very sunny in WA!

[@andrewshirt9328]

Hi mate, you made my day agin the other day , I passed you on the Kooweerup bypass the other day. Just a question on the Gibb that you didn’t touch on was the lack of toilet dump points on the road. Is it ok to dig a hole and dump it? Cheers Andy

[@louisebennett666]

Hi guys, we are heading off from Adelaide in May and traveling to the west coast up to the gib should be doing the gib at the start of July do you think we will be okay traveling on our own we are not very experienced in the mechanics of cars or vans. Do you meet other people traveling on the gib? Hope we get to meet a group along the way as it's a bit scary and exciting.

[@kennethroberts9626]

I thought the bucket list happened with the Springboks overnight?

[@user-se6oo6un2m]

Hi Guys can you tell us what your thoughts and experiences are with Crocodiles? Cheers Neil

[@scottpage81]

@@user-se6oo6un2m steer well-clear of them

[@suelandolt6840]

Ahah yes I believe so! 😊

[@suelandolt6840]

​@@user-se6oo6un2mhey the cross were around for sure. Have to be very cautious and safe.