A great video as usual. Thank you for the honesty on the down side of vanning in the outback. It helps us to ensure we are as prepared for each adventure as we can be. well done. Keep Safe
great vid, love our rocktaimers but we still get mud spray up the front of the van because turns to mist. but you can wash mud off, cant wash off stone chips
Great video again guys, loving the vlogs and updates, glad to see Josh is okay and you guys had the equipment and expertise to deal with the situation.
@@patrickfrank1817 Sorry mate we replied but it’s not showing 🙄 thank you for the support!! Hoping this is Josh’s last bite for this lap but with his luck I don’t feel confident. Just glad it wasn’t a brown snake again
What a great vid! So full of the real truth about outback travel, yet full of practical advice. Josh, glad you're ok. So important for both parties to be able to do all the stuff, not just one person only. Have just subscribed and am looking forward to watching more of your travels.
Hi guys. So many males complain about the wrist band; it’s not about you, so go with the flow. Pretend you’re at a music festival or put it around your ankle if it makes you feel better. At least it’s not a toe tag 😂 It’s no inconvenience to you and you get to have the use of those gorgeous pools. We loved Innot. We’re so glad you had a good outcome with your spider bite. Happy travels 😂
Thanks for the great video. Lots of good information and real life travel. Going to show my wife, as you said, you / she is normally the passenger. I must admit my wife has done a 4x4 course and does help unhitch the van. We carry all the safety gear inducting an AED, but again, wife is not sure about it all. So after your video, we are going to have a little training on all the gear and communication gear. Thanks again and look forward to more of your videos. BTW, were are on the road as well. Greg & Karen (Outback Bound) I hope thats ok, not a on youtube 👍
Thank you & good idea! We have a bit of a divide and conquer deal where Jess does the interior and Josh does the exterior but when things like this happen it’s so important you’re both skilled in unhitching etc.
Hi guy's Good job Once again thanks for keeping it real, just luv that about you both, its a nicer drive the way u went, dont worry i heard a rumor that the Gib will be sealed in the no to n near future, due to too much none local traffic. Thanks for the great work and have a lovely time Stay safe and can't wait to see next upload Cheers wazza
@adventureintelaustralia we'll keep your ears to the ground it'll be sooner than later way too many people driving the road and too much on road maintenance costs grading more frequently, so is in planning stages at mo 😀
@@WarrenRorison-yb5ux Just spoke to Josh and apparently he knew so it was just me (Jess) that was living under a rock 😂 Wow so interesting, at least it will make it more accessible and less people will lose their tyres/damage their rigs!
Mate good episode! I forgot you got bitten by a spider the day before we saw you. Glad you're alright. If only we had been a day ahead of schedule yo help out. Was great to meet you guys. Hope you're still travelling safe. And yes the road from Gells Gate to Borroloola is terrible. King Ash is nice, hope you caught some barra off the bank, I got one right where you set up camp.
It’s videos like this that make it real. Thank you so much for making it real. As much as this is an amazingly beautiful country it still has its dangers. I’m looking forward to your more happy travels Much love
Yep, you pronounced Borroloola correctly, but messed up with Ravenshoe. It’s pronounced Ravens hoe not shoe, as a local very tartly informed us many years ago. 😂 And also, these challenges such as coping in an emergency make for a strong person and is very empowering. You did it!
My experience in 2023 driving the Savannah Way near Hells Gate is not to drive on the shoulder of the road were less people have driven, especially after the road has been graded. The reason being the grading of the road turned over sharp rocks but hid them just under the surface so they were not visible. Our convoy ended up getting multiple staked tyres this way. The middle of the road might be more corrugated, but at least you can more easily see the sharp rocks and avoid them. By the time we got to Boroloola there was a line up of 6 vehicles at the tyre repair place, all with punctured tyres they got near Hells Gate.
@@p00595p Good call mate, and certainly true for debris on highways etc too. As with all things you make the judgement call, there’d been no grader through in a long while and the shoulder had been driven multiple times in this instance.
Great video, really enjoyed watching it! I've just bought a Everest 3.2 in the same shape as your Ranger. You've obviously got yours fairly sorted from a mechanical perspective given the conditions you chucked at it! I'm going to be towing a 2.1t van, just curious what mods you made? I've got a trans cooler and looking at a scangauge. Cheers
@@danielschiller6785 G’day mate, the Ranger has been extensively modified for both touring and towing. As far as towing mods go it’s had a gearbox and ECU tune as well as dual external transmission coolers, 140L long range tank, upgraded transmission valve body and a scangauge 3 to keep an eye on everything. Feel free to check out my Instagram to see more of what’s been done, hope that helps!
@@danielschiller6785 Anytime. The upgraded valve body is another component that aids in lowering transmission temperatures while towing and better transmission fluid flow as well as crisper shifts etc.
We know exactly what you are talking about, we did this road 4 weeks ago, it was horrendous. By the way, someone had drone footage of a salty at Leichard Falls, exactly were you was staying, the area with the cross in the water. It was a 2.5 meter salty …….best regards R&C
How did your vehicle/van pull up? Hopefully no bad damage 😳 it was a good test run for us for the Gibb to see how the van would hold up. Wow how scary, I’ll have to look that footage up! No wonder no one swam there then
@@adventureintelaustralia th-cam.com/video/wEXJCJGQbgw/w-d-xo.html we had no damage on our car, the only damage was caravan the microwave rivets holding the microwave in place broke of, we could fix it with mighty duct tape and its still holding perfectly. yes it was a good prep for the Gibb River, we crossed then a couple of days weeks later without damage. we are now in Karijini made it again over a very long gavel road, but this one was very smooth, and actually we liked the landscape better then the Gibb.
Great to see the Snowy perform well! We own an SRT19 also and plan to hit the road in Feb next year so curiously watching! Also interested to know what the dust was like in the van? Glad Josh is ok after the spider bite! Mads & Wayne
@@tripppinvanz Hey guys! That’s so exciting, we hope to run into you on the road ☺️ The SRT’s have a dust suppression system and no joke there was actually no dust in the van after hitting the tracks. We did tape the door vent beforehand, so you might want to do that as well just incase any sneaks in through there.
Where do you get training to use the methoxy and obtain a remote first aid kit? Such a good idea for remote travelling. Thanks for the transparency of when things go wrong!
@@Kayno961 Hey mate, I got the training through various courses required for sea survival and sailing, etc. I made the kit myself with the majority of it being medications and items that can be bought over the counter. Other things like EpiPens, and the green whistle require valid scripts to obtain. Hope that helps!
@@adventureintelaustraliathankfully you gained the knowledge and did those courses, hence a much better outcome for you. My husband used to do many sailing races along the east coast of Oz. It is mandatory that two people on board boats are certified with the survival at sea courses. The race organisers recommend their Doctor of choice to prescribe the heavy duty drugs. We had to spend an absolute fortune on meds, that you may never use, but just in case, my husband had to practice doing injections on an orange. During these races they also have doctors on VHF radio in case of any medical emergencies, as they will talk with the vessel and advise what to do, and organise air lifts if needed. You can understand why having a UHF radio connected to your vehicle in the outback is life saving. We were fortunate that my hubbys best mate is a paramedic who did most of these races so long as we kept him safe, we were safe. 😅 Who would have thought a spider on a shirt in the middle of nowhere, could change your life in a heartbeat, makes us think twice about where we drop our clothes, and towels now. Great episode considering, with a happy ending.
Mary Kathleen uranium mine closed in 1983. Technically challenging track. They say it's 4wd only. I've driven it in my 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Careful not to pop a tyre.
Hey Josh enjoying your travels and some of your past work mate 👍 What’s the lift in the Ranger 2” or 3” ? Jess is a natural in front of the camera looking forward future vlogs
@@jaygus7297 Cheers mate! She’ll be pleased her journalism degree is shining through in the vlogs 😂 It’s an adjustable 2-4” lift, sadly not as big as it used to be cause we’re towing now.
I done the Burke development rd in 2019 in a gu patrol, it wasn’t that bad similar to the PDR I sat around 80-90 with around 25psi but there isn’t much to see and you can’t really pull up anywhere to camp as you are passing though cocky country, would I drive it again? No. 😂
$2.75 a litre is cheap. Running out of Fuel is expensive. If you had the capacity for an extra 100 leters the extra cost would most likely be a total of $20 from buying it at the next stop. Is it really worth $20?
@@n.g.venaglia9590 We had more than enough to get to the next stop which we knew would be cheaper at $2.12. If you can save money that can go toward something else like groceries then why not? It all adds up.
Loving your videos, one of the more nicest couples, and real content. 😊
@@barossasteve Aww thanks for that! Glad you’re loving them, we love making them ☺️
Awesome guys!! 😎👍🏾
A great video as usual. Thank you for the honesty on the down side of vanning in the outback. It helps us to ensure we are as prepared for each adventure as we can be. well done. Keep Safe
@@JohnKing-e7g Thank you for watching 💙 The outback definitely requires some additional planning but it’s worth it for the adventure
great vid, love our rocktaimers but we still get mud spray up the front of the van because turns to mist.
but you can wash mud off, cant wash off stone chips
Great video again guys, loving the vlogs and updates, glad to see Josh is okay and you guys had the equipment and expertise to deal with the situation.
@@patrickfrank1817 Sorry mate we replied but it’s not showing 🙄 thank you for the support!! Hoping this is Josh’s last bite for this lap but with his luck I don’t feel confident. Just glad it wasn’t a brown snake again
What a great vid! So full of the real truth about outback travel, yet full of practical advice. Josh, glad you're ok. So important for both parties to be able to do all the stuff, not just one person only. Have just subscribed and am looking forward to watching more of your travels.
Thank you for your kind words & for being here! 🙌🏼
Hi guys. So many males complain about the wrist band; it’s not about you, so go with the flow. Pretend you’re at a music festival or put it around your ankle if it makes you feel better. At least it’s not a toe tag 😂 It’s no inconvenience to you and you get to have the use of those gorgeous pools. We loved Innot. We’re so glad you had a good outcome with your spider bite. Happy travels 😂
Thanks for the great video. Lots of good information and real life travel. Going to show my wife, as you said, you / she is normally the passenger. I must admit my wife has done a 4x4 course and does help unhitch the van. We carry all the safety gear inducting an AED, but again, wife is not sure about it all. So after your video, we are going to have a little training on all the gear and communication gear. Thanks again and look forward to more of your videos. BTW, were are on the road as well. Greg & Karen (Outback Bound) I hope thats ok, not a on youtube 👍
Thank you & good idea! We have a bit of a divide and conquer deal where Jess does the interior and Josh does the exterior but when things like this happen it’s so important you’re both skilled in unhitching etc.
Hi guy's Good job
Once again thanks for keeping it real, just luv that about you both, its a nicer drive the way u went, dont worry i heard a rumor that the Gib will be sealed in the no to n near future, due to too much none local traffic.
Thanks for the great work and have a lovely time Stay safe and can't wait to see next upload Cheers wazza
Thanks Waz 🙌🏼 Wow I’m surprised to hear that rumour!
@adventureintelaustralia we'll keep your ears to the ground it'll be sooner than later way too many people driving the road and too much on road maintenance costs grading more frequently, so is in planning stages at mo 😀
@@WarrenRorison-yb5ux Just spoke to Josh and apparently he knew so it was just me (Jess) that was living under a rock 😂 Wow so interesting, at least it will make it more accessible and less people will lose their tyres/damage their rigs!
@adventureintelaustralia yep so looks like you'll be returning 1 day.
lolooo 😃 😃, stay safe 🙏
Guys, I lived in the NT for 2 years and loved every minute of it and you will find plenty of dirt roads to explore 😊
Thank you! Josh loves the dirt so it's a must for every adventure of ours. Too much bitumen and he starts going crazy 🤣
Mate good episode! I forgot you got bitten by a spider the day before we saw you. Glad you're alright.
If only we had been a day ahead of schedule yo help out.
Was great to meet you guys. Hope you're still travelling safe.
And yes the road from Gells Gate to Borroloola is terrible. King Ash is nice, hope you caught some barra off the bank, I got one right where you set up camp.
Cheers legends! Unfortunately no bites for the fish, we’re hoping WA is kinder to us. We’re thinking we’re going to pick up a boat along the way 🤞
Awesome stuff, just found you on TH-cam, subscribed 👊
@@peterdonlon6505 Yay, thanks for subbing!
Go the mighty Ranger :)
Nice setup!
What GVM upgrade are you running in the Ranger?
So... you're not running a GVM upgrade?
It’s videos like this that make it real. Thank you so much for making it real. As much as this is an amazingly beautiful country it still has its dangers.
I’m looking forward to your more happy travels
Much love
@@Mark_Chapman_AU Thanks heaps! 🙏 That’s very true - nothing to be afraid of but definitely something you need to be prepared for.
Yep, you pronounced Borroloola correctly, but messed up with Ravenshoe. It’s pronounced Ravens hoe not shoe, as a local very tartly informed us many years ago. 😂 And also, these challenges such as coping in an emergency make for a strong person and is very empowering. You did it!
Great video guys, which editing program do you use ?
@@grahamhemmings9069 Thank you! We use DaVinci Resolve
My experience in 2023 driving the Savannah Way near Hells Gate is not to drive on the shoulder of the road were less people have driven, especially after the road has been graded. The reason being the grading of the road turned over sharp rocks but hid them just under the surface so they were not visible. Our convoy ended up getting multiple staked tyres this way. The middle of the road might be more corrugated, but at least you can more easily see the sharp rocks and avoid them. By the time we got to Boroloola there was a line up of 6 vehicles at the tyre repair place, all with punctured tyres they got near Hells Gate.
@@p00595p Good call mate, and certainly true for debris on highways etc too. As with all things you make the judgement call, there’d been no grader through in a long while and the shoulder had been driven multiple times in this instance.
Great video, really enjoyed watching it! I've just bought a Everest 3.2 in the same shape as your Ranger. You've obviously got yours fairly sorted from a mechanical perspective given the conditions you chucked at it! I'm going to be towing a 2.1t van, just curious what mods you made? I've got a trans cooler and looking at a scangauge. Cheers
@@danielschiller6785 G’day mate, the Ranger has been extensively modified for both touring and towing. As far as towing mods go it’s had a gearbox and ECU tune as well as dual external transmission coolers, 140L long range tank, upgraded transmission valve body and a scangauge 3 to keep an eye on everything.
Feel free to check out my Instagram to see more of what’s been done, hope that helps!
@@adventureintelaustralia thanks for your response mate! What were the benefits of the upgraded valve body?
@@danielschiller6785 Anytime. The upgraded valve body is another component that aids in lowering transmission temperatures while towing and better transmission fluid flow as well as crisper shifts etc.
We know exactly what you are talking about, we did this road 4 weeks ago, it was horrendous. By the way, someone had drone footage of a salty at Leichard Falls, exactly were you was staying, the area with the cross in the water. It was a 2.5 meter salty …….best regards R&C
How did your vehicle/van pull up? Hopefully no bad damage 😳 it was a good test run for us for the Gibb to see how the van would hold up.
Wow how scary, I’ll have to look that footage up! No wonder no one swam there then
@@adventureintelaustralia th-cam.com/video/wEXJCJGQbgw/w-d-xo.html
we had no damage on our car, the only damage was caravan the microwave rivets holding the microwave in place broke of, we could fix it with mighty duct tape and its still holding perfectly. yes it was a good prep for the Gibb River, we crossed then a couple of days weeks later without damage. we are now in Karijini made it again over a very long gavel road, but this one was very smooth, and actually we liked the landscape better then the Gibb.
Hey Big fella, Don’t be frightened to drop your tyres to 15 psi if you need
Great to see the Snowy perform well! We own an SRT19 also and plan to hit the road in Feb next year so curiously watching! Also interested to know what the dust was like in the van?
Glad Josh is ok after the spider bite!
Mads & Wayne
@@tripppinvanz Hey guys! That’s so exciting, we hope to run into you on the road ☺️
The SRT’s have a dust suppression system and no joke there was actually no dust in the van after hitting the tracks. We did tape the door vent beforehand, so you might want to do that as well just incase any sneaks in through there.
Where do you get training to use the methoxy and obtain a remote first aid kit? Such a good idea for remote travelling.
Thanks for the transparency of when things go wrong!
@@Kayno961 Hey mate, I got the training through various courses required for sea survival and sailing, etc. I made the kit myself with the majority of it being medications and items that can be bought over the counter. Other things like EpiPens, and the green whistle require valid scripts to obtain. Hope that helps!
@@adventureintelaustraliathankfully you gained the knowledge and did those courses, hence a much better outcome for you. My husband used to do many sailing races along the east coast of Oz.
It is mandatory that two people on board boats are certified with the survival at sea courses. The race organisers recommend their Doctor of choice to prescribe the heavy duty drugs.
We had to spend an absolute fortune on meds, that you may never use, but just in case, my husband had to practice doing injections on an orange. During these races they also have doctors on VHF radio in case of any medical emergencies, as they will talk with the vessel and advise what to do, and organise air lifts if needed. You can understand why having a UHF radio connected to your vehicle in the outback is life saving. We were fortunate that my hubbys best mate is a paramedic who did most of these races so long as we kept him safe, we were safe. 😅
Who would have thought a spider on a shirt in the middle of nowhere, could change your life in a heartbeat, makes us think twice about where we drop our clothes, and towels now.
Great episode considering, with a happy ending.
Mary Kathleen uranium mine closed in 1983.
Technically challenging track.
They say it's 4wd only. I've driven it in my 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Careful not to pop a tyre.
Thank you for the tip! We’ll add it to the list
Glad you are ok is your phone an iPhone 16 I’ve heard it has satellite connection.
We’ve both got the iPhone 15, I believe they had the function from 14 onwards. Safe to say it works and it was super helpful
Hey Josh enjoying your travels and some of your past work mate 👍
What’s the lift in the Ranger 2” or 3” ?
Jess is a natural in front of the camera looking forward future vlogs
@@jaygus7297 Cheers mate! She’ll be pleased her journalism degree is shining through in the vlogs 😂
It’s an adjustable 2-4” lift, sadly not as big as it used to be cause we’re towing now.
Any idea what species of spider it was? Thankfully everything worked out well! Stay safe up there J+J!
I done the Burke development rd in 2019 in a gu patrol, it wasn’t that bad similar to the PDR I sat around 80-90 with around 25psi but there isn’t much to see and you can’t really pull up anywhere to camp as you are passing though cocky country, would I drive it again? No. 😂
@@robcarroll2403 Definitely cool to say you’ve done it! Hopefully we tick it off some day but we chose scenery over dirt road fun this time around
Try the 7km track to Mary Kathleen uranium mine. Don't take your van on this track!
$2.75 a litre is cheap. Running out of Fuel is expensive. If you had the capacity for an extra 100 leters the extra cost would most likely be a total of $20 from buying it at the next stop. Is it really worth $20?
@@n.g.venaglia9590 We had more than enough to get to the next stop which we knew would be cheaper at $2.12. If you can save money that can go toward something else like groceries then why not? It all adds up.