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OFFTRACK4X4OZ
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 ก.พ. 2013
A bunch of blokes who enjoy 4x4 adventures in not your average 4x4's.My family, my mates and I, love the Australian outdoors. Follow our adventures as we explore the bush, enjoying camping, 4wding and exploring the bush.
Aussie Tonneaus - longterm review
Longer term review of my Aussie Tonneaus cover. Would I buy another one..... Hell yeah. It has a great cheap option that has been water tight, held its form and suited my needs perfectly. Depending on your requirements will depend on suitability, however it has been great for me and I highly recommend it.
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VHC Adventure - Tough Tracks, Good Mates, Great Memories
มุมมอง 76ปีที่แล้ว
Following our trip to the VHC in Feb 2023. We camped along the Dargo River, took on some tough tracks, had a great group of mates and made gret memories while eating good food and enjoying a drink. #VHC #Vichighcountry #dargo #crookedriver #billygoats #bluerag 00:00 Introduction 02:42 Campsite overview 04:01 Conway Track 06:37 Billy Goats Bluff Track 12:16 Blue Rag 17:55 Crooked River Track 25:...
Bush Barrier - Is it the best value for money paint protection off-road
มุมมอง 4.9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
I recently purchased Bush Barrier paint protection for my forby. Did I make the right choice? Yes I did. Value for Money, easy to put on and off, store and clean and the cheapest Insurance ever.It has already paid for itself
Did I really just install a kings awning????
มุมมอง 9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Installed an Adventure kings 2mx3m awning on the side of My Ranger. I am not leaving the awning on there full time, and I'm only using it for the odd bit of shade or rain protection around camp so lets see hwo it goes
Would I buy Clearview copies again?
มุมมอง 2.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
After installing a set of San Hema towing mirrors, I wanted to give you my thoughts on how they performed. They have been on the car for approx 2 months and approx 5,000ks. Are they worth it for what I do or should I have spent the money on proper clearviews?
Installation of Extendable towing mirrors - Ford PX3 Ranger
มุมมอง 2.9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Short unboxing and demo of how easy it is to install a set of extendable towing mirrors on a PX3 Ranger in your driveway. These are the Sin Hema brand and can be used for towing caravans or long trailers.
I forgot to put it in 4WD!!!!!! Wombat 2014 part 1 - Return to Andersons Mill Track
มุมมอง 1033 ปีที่แล้ว
Andersons Mill Track has long been a nemesis of ours so we return to take it on again with interesting results. Plenty of Mud, plenty of fun, loads of adventure and plenty of laughs.
Aussie Tonneaus Clip on Install - PX3 Ranger
มุมมอง 11K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Unboxing and Install of Aussie Tonneaus clip on tonneau cover for a PX3 Ranger with a sports bar. Simple step by step video how to, using basic tools in my garage. No fancy filters or technical talk. This is a fairly simple install to do in your home garage. Its a cost effective way of covering your tub and simple to do. Great product that makes my ute look even better. For more fantastic produ...
Grunt Tailgate assist install PX3 Ranger
มุมมอง 6683 ปีที่แล้ว
Are you sick and tired of your tailgate dropping when you open it. I was, especially when the kids opened it. So when I bought my new Ute, the first mod I made was to install a Grunt 4x4 tailgate assist strut. This allows your tailgate to open gradually and not drop with a sudden thump. It will protect it from falling on to your trailer hitch suddenly and potentially denting your tailgate. It t...
New Rig Reveal - 2020 Ford Ranger XLS Sport
มุมมอง 5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
New rig reveal, looking forward to setting up with some mild mods to enjoy bush touring and still use as my daily driver
Jeep v Kia
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Our 1st off road adventure, pretty lame but a rush at the time way back in 2011
Wombat 2014 part 3 -Return to Andersons Mill
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Wombat 2014 part 3 -Return to Andersons Mill
Wombat 2014 part 2 - Return to Andersons Mill
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Wombat 2014 part 2 - Return to Andersons Mill
How do you store these in your travels?? Cheers, r
Robert, I leave them on the car. Taking them off and on whilst out in the bush is not recommended as you can scratch the paint. I haven’t had an issue with them coming off
Thats man, pretty good tout. It would have been good to see you mounting it. Were you able to do it by yourself ?
It was very simple to mount and yes I did it by myself. I loosely mounted the brackets, positioned it properly then tightened it up
I'm just about to my Kings awning on ,so your idea of using the Rola drop and turn nuts is terrific. Did you end up working out a quick release method/system.?
Thanks Hank. I’m still looking at options to be honest, there are a few out there. If I end up putting a tub canopy on, I will get a 270 awning and will definitely need a quick release bracket system
Thanks mate. You’re a legend. (The Prorack videos don’t cover the T17 bars.) I didn’t know about the channel bolts. They’re a game changer.
Do you put a tape under the tonneau rails just to protect the car paint ? Cherrs
Instructions didn’t say anything about that and nothing was supplied. I put a thin foam stop under it to protect the paint
@@OFFTRACK4X4OZ thank you for the tip
I have similar roof racks, can I ask why you mounted it to the top side of the racks and not the bottom side? Reason being is that you've effectively blocked being able to use the end point of the rack to ratchet strap something down on the roof. Just wondering if there is a design reason you did it that way? And of course this video is 2 years old now, how is the awning going today?
The awning is going great mate. Have used it a fair bit and it is still going strong. As for the mounting, I don’t put much on the roof apart from maxtrax so the mounting doesn’t bother me. I don’t really want weight up there so maxtrax and the awning is about it
@@OFFTRACK4X4OZ Good to hear it's still going great, I think I might have to bite the bullet and just buy one and work out how to get it mounted while still keep the ratchet strap point available. Thanks for the response 👍
Have you left the panels on at 100-110km/hr?
Thanks for sharing .was looking at the clear views but just can’t justify the money.we only tow 3/4 times a year.
I have been meaning to do a follow up video. I have added a rubber strip to them to stop some wind noise. I take them off when not towing for a while then put them back on when I tow. I rate them and can’t justify the cost of clearviews. Happy to answer any questions
Did the tub liner tuck under like you wanted or did you do something to get around that problem
It did on the sides however I had to trim the piece that goes on the tailgate so that it fitted. You can either trim the tub liner or the mounting bracket, I trimmed the mounting bracket ever so slightly
@@OFFTRACK4X4OZ good stuff thank you
Wow. Thanks for sharing After a year, are you still happy with them? I must say they look great
Yes I am, I have just recorded an update and will post shortly. These things have saved me a fortune in fixing scratches and polishing. Bush Barrier are an awesome company to deal with. I lost a panel, long story and it was very easy to get a replacement panel. Will be my first mod on any new 4wd
have you looked into rhino hide before buying this? im trying to decide between this and rhino hide @@OFFTRACK4X4OZ
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We're on the road towing FULL TIME and also have these mirrors on our Land Rover Discovery 4. No problems whatsoever with them and as far a wind noise goes .. Clearview have exactly the same issue. Clearview are a good mirror, but in my view they are way overpriced for what they are! Easy to fit on the Disco, just pop the door card and carefully let it hang. No need to unplug any wiring harnesses except the mirror. Exchange each mirror and fit the three nuts supplied to tighten the mirror mounting studs and pop the card back on. Takes 15-20mins per door. We usually travel for about 7-8 months of the year and then prop somewhere during the heat of summer. The hot months are usually spent in a city centre somewhere .. so I put the original mirrors back on during this period .. to assist with parking in shopping centres etc.
A lot of people slam Kings gear. It is cheap and usually worth every cent. I have had 2 of their awnings on my 4X4's and can not fault them
Will rain water go in the sport bar area??? dont want my items underneath to get wet.
Hi, no water enters the area at all if closed properly. You need to make sure that it is sealed properly to stop water getting in
I'm still trying to work out the achievements of this clip? Did I miss something? What the f. Go you! You managed to install a awning great job.. why take it back off?. Whats the point?
Where did you get these? I’m fro The US and have been looking dir something like this
Hi, these are from a supplier here in Melbourne Australia. I believe they are an Australian company who sources product from overseas. I can send you the link if you want however I’m not sure they ship to the US and if they did it may be cost prohibitive. Not sure if clearview export to the us however they are also an option albeit more expensive in Australia
Did you put any protective rubber between alloy brackets and tub or?
No I didn’t as I didn’t think of it at the time. I have had no issue with noise or anything like that. I had to take one alloy bracket off a little while ago and checked the paint etc and there was no sign of damage etc. I made sure that there were no metal shavings anywhere and I touched up edges of drill holes to prevent rust also
Great video. Good idea with the extra parts and position. Nice job
Put a permanent marker line on the upright poles so you know how far to extend them. Save’s some time setting up.
Thanks for the advice, hadn’t thought of that
Wondering how wide your Pro Rack cross bars? Thanks
I owned 11 holdens in my life and two weeks ago finally swapped from my Colorado to a Ranger. The Colorado was the most reliable car I have ever owned only requiring a single hose and a door switched replacing in 270+kms, the Ranger was back to the dealer within 5 days with a huge oil leak, then the 2nd week (this week) it had a coolant leak. They fixed it and then told me there was another leak and also said the engine needs replacing. After spending $55k I am now stuck with a shitty loan car that I cannot fit any parts to so I can do my job.
I bought my Navara with this thing on. Had no idea how to take it off. Tx alot.
You didn’t do a review on this one mate. I’m very interested to know how you went this one, especially when it rained!
Thanks for reminding me mate, I had forgotten. Might do it soon given it has been nearly 12 months. Heads up, I’m really happy with it, no water gets in, it’s held up pretty well. My only complaint would be the corners on the tailgate end turn up slightly and don’t sit flush, but that’s pretty minor and I’m being picky
Found you, great footage.. looks like great craic 👏
I'm keen to see a follow up on how it's aged. Cheers mate great vid
Like the video. I am like Dan i have the same mirrors with indicators and they didn't work. Will let the supplier know. one other thing was the black grommet didn't fit back so i drilled a small hole in the middle and it fitted through the bolt.
Thanks Robert, not sure why the indicators aren’t working may depend on model of Ranger not sure. I also found the black grommet to be a bit tight however I did get it on there. Thanks for the feedback and watching
Perhaps you should blank out your address on the BB box. Just saying
you will be very surprised with the awning, I run one on my camper Trailer we have the annex to go with it. It has been through a lot of hard weather, strong wind and rain and its not faulted at all. It's now 3 years old and still not a problem. just remember to drop one leg lower so the rain will run off and not pool in the middle.
Thanks, I have used it a couple of times now and have now taken it off for the winter as I won’t be out touring for a while. I’m pretty happy with it and the letting one pole down trick has been very handy
Great video mate!
Awesome review, thanks for sharing 😍😍
Thanks for the feedback and watching the channel
Is it still Fix Or Repair Daily? Wanting to pull a trigger on the ford but the numerous issues in its lineup plus the horrible aftersales kinda make me think otherwise. Though the issues are mainly on the ford territory, the transmission in ecosport, or the biturbo. No horror stories on the xls manual
Can honestly say I have just ticked over the 15k mark and not one issue. It has been faultless. I have had a lot of new cars over the years and there are good and bad in all of them. It goes in for service next week and I’m not expecting anything other than Std service. I made the right move buying this Ute.
Great Video Awesome info cheers 🤙
Thanks. I will probably do a 6 month review shortly. No issues whatsoever, it has been better than I expected
Hi. Great video I brought the same mirrors with indicators and followed your video for how to do it. but my indicators didn't work all other electrical did I also have an xls ranger. I guess an auto sparky is in order for mine 🤣
Thanks for the feedback. Do you have a PX3?. My understanding is that PX3’s have it pre wired but I’m not sure about other series. I would be interested to know. If it is different I will post something up as a follow up. Let me know how you get on
@@OFFTRACK4X4OZ mines a px2 Dec 17 build. Maybe there is a piggy back plug that sorts the issue out . Cheers
Awesome review - if you don’t mind, but we just love our actual mirrors. We purchased some second hand extensors - but we tow every day and still don’t like the ones that clip on. I kept pushing for those kinds of mirrors but after travelling for a while we just stopped worrying about having big mirrors. Yes it sounds weird but - after a while u just rely on the UHF. If definitely get those extension mirrors if my husband could deal with the look of them. Great video mate - if we ever get some it’ll be these one for sure
Thanks for the feedback. I tried to just give my point of view and people can choose what to do with it. I’m sure I will learns a lot through my build and hope others can learn from my learnings and my mistakes. Hopefully can get the build done and start travelling again soon and sharing my adventures . BTW have started watching your vids and I’m really enjoying them. Keep up the great work guys!!!!
what mods are you going to do with the ranger
I have already done a few little things such as tonneau cover, uhf, tow mirrors. I will be doing a bull bar, lift, snorkel, winch and I have a set of 33 inch AT’s that I use off-road. I still need to drive it everyday so it needs to be semi tame. Thanks for question
I will be adding more vids to the channel as I do mods so subscribe and keep an eye out
Have you had issues getting water or dust in it
No I haven’t as long as you close it property especially the top edge near the window, then I haven’t had water in. I haven’t been down too many dusty tracks as yet, so that will be interesting to see if much dust gets in
Great honest review! Thanks
No probs, that’s my aim with all these vids I’m Posting. I want to give a lay persons opinion not someone who is sponsored or has a vested interest and I’m not out wheeling or towing every day so these things need to have a practical aspect for everyday use as well
Good review. The Ranger sport doesn't have the power in facility so wouldn't matter in your case.
Thanks Kevin, much appreciated.
Congratulations for your beautiful beast, i have booked exactly same for myself , hopefully getting it delivered in April, i am confused about the instrument cluster you got in yours, is it standard or upgraded? Thanks
Hi, it is the standard dash no changes
Nice work.
I feel the same its a very good ride and damned easy to do anything in it, I considered the new DMax but after actually talking with the dealer it wasn't that good in value unless you bought the top spec at the intro price but there were still a few hidden costs which blew out . I also looked at the Mitsi but didn't get the extras that the ford has in the drive train. The Hilux was very pricy and that bloody seat is so uncomfortable you would want to change that. So in all, pretty happy with the choice.
David, same, value for money, comfort and ease of use. Also accessories were cheaper than other males and models as well. Very happy with my purchase
Need some new content
Yeah great. You do realise the Wombat is about to be classified as a National Park and this (along with most) tracks closed?