If it’s really flooded don’t cross, watch other vehicles cross first, if it’s safe (no crocs) wade across first to check depth, a snorkel is a handy addition to your vehicle if you’re doing a number of water crossings.
IN AUSTRALIA, used a woman;s queen size pantyhoses over the air filter so the fine particles of dust didnt make it into the air box to the throttle body, and also on the snorkel place a piece of the same pantyhose over the opening. the usa military swears by this to help save the life of the engines in desert storm,? one more thing to think about , a K&N air filter (WATERPROOF ), a simply cleaning and it new again, remember to wipe vasoline on the rubber seal to making sure no water can get in the airbox in the engine compartment, vasoline can be used on all rubber seal of the windows, doors, covers anything to preventing water from coming in!
Thankyou for taking the time to tell us important information. I have a couple of questions from the start of the gibb to the end including tracks left or right how many kms do you think you did roughly. And firewood was there much of it and were you aloud to cut any. Thankyou again.
I would say no, purely because it is extremely rough at times, unless you have some all terrain tyres and some upgraded suspension. We didn’t necessarily put the car into 4L much but it’s more the capability of the tyres, suspension etc :)
@@Seaustravl So the first time that I did the GRR about 20 yrs ago was in a front wheel drive Mitubishi Magna Station wagon towing a 4x3 trailer, all on road tyres. Mad of course cos I knew no better and that was all I had. Have since done it 4 times in Jeep Wrangler JKU Rubicon. A 4WD with height, AT (at least) tyres, with reduced pressure, down to about 20psi, and a relatively slow speed r the key elements of doing the GRR safely, without dramas. I took between 4 and 6 days each trip. Road conditions change on a daily basis. The only certainties r the corrugations, dust & noise. All good advice in the video... stick with it and u will get through wherever you want, safely and without too many issues.
Thank you very much! What is your recommendation regarding driving through rivers and bodies of water?
If it’s really flooded don’t cross, watch other vehicles cross first, if it’s safe (no crocs) wade across first to check depth, a snorkel is a handy addition to your vehicle if you’re doing a number of water crossings.
Great stuff… we will be doing it Sunday 26th May…. 12 more sleeps till we start heading up there!
You’re going to have an absolute blast!!
Thanks for the info, going up there in 2025
Enjoy! It’ll be so good!
IN AUSTRALIA, used a woman;s queen size pantyhoses over the air filter so the fine particles of dust didnt make it into the air box to the throttle body, and also on the snorkel place a piece of the same pantyhose over the opening. the usa military swears by this to help save the life of the engines in desert storm,? one more thing to think about , a K&N air filter (WATERPROOF ), a simply cleaning and it new again, remember to wipe vasoline on the rubber seal to making sure no water can get in the airbox in the engine compartment, vasoline can be used on all rubber seal of the windows, doors, covers anything to preventing water from coming in!
Very good tips!
Fantastic video, thanks for your efforts compiling and sharing that info. Cheers
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Thankyou for taking the time to tell us important information. I have a couple of questions from the start of the gibb to the end including tracks left or right how many kms do you think you did roughly. And firewood was there much of it and were you aloud to cut any. Thankyou again.
Good video in total how much fuel did you use and what fuel consumption did you have?
Could you get a Hyundai iload van on the track, or is it definitely 4WD only
I would say no, purely because it is extremely rough at times, unless you have some all terrain tyres and some upgraded suspension. We didn’t necessarily put the car into 4L much but it’s more the capability of the tyres, suspension etc :)
@@Seaustravl So the first time that I did the GRR about 20 yrs ago was in a front wheel drive Mitubishi Magna Station wagon towing a 4x3 trailer, all on road tyres. Mad of course cos I knew no better and that was all I had. Have since done it 4 times in Jeep Wrangler JKU Rubicon. A 4WD with height, AT (at least) tyres, with reduced pressure, down to about 20psi, and a relatively slow speed r the key elements of doing the GRR safely, without dramas. I took between 4 and 6 days each trip. Road conditions change on a daily basis. The only certainties r the corrugations, dust & noise. All good advice in the video... stick with it and u will get through wherever you want, safely and without too many issues.
Awesome vid. Packed full of info. 😎
Did you go to Mitchell Falls?
We sure did mate! You wouldn’t want to miss it!