Love to see how far you have come as a film maker over the years Ronny. These older ones are still good but you can still notice the difference to the new stuff you put out.
Epic video again boys, i tackled the holland in my old 13 cruiser ute in winter of 2014 and its was over bonnet mud/water most of the first section from hyden in and i lost alternator also. I removed it and rebuilt it on the first night.. Worked a treat
Awesome video once again, those aerial shots are spectacular. Did both these tracks earlier in the year with a few mates over 3 days, we had an absolute blast (Lucky for us we had no dramas with our rigs whatsoever). Seeing cave hill was definitely the highlight for me - amazing views from up there
I can really tell the improvements in the drone photography and of the overall positioning and angles of the production. The movement and shots now show a great deal of diversity and made the videos that much better. Wish i could join you guys from the usa but anyway awesome improvements and keep up the great work.
great videos , one suggestion is to add a map pic in the video from time to time to show where u are , where you have come from and where is next . keep up the good work
I really enjoyed seeing the old hilux. My truck is pretty similar (just older, and a 4runner) so it was fun to see what a similar drivetrain and suspension set up could accomplish.
Great work Ronny. Love your drone and time lapse footage. I've done the Holland track twice with mates on a dirt bike with 4x4 support vehicles. They were both epic adventures and your video brought back many wonderful memories. Thanks.
another great adventure, put that on my list to do. Great photography, love the time lapse & drone work. Keep & coming. Can I join you on a trip? Ha ha.
I did this run 4 weeks ago and recommend it to everyone, although it would be a very different track after a bit of heavy rain. Also saw you guys parked up at the pub on my way back from Brunswick on Sat, good looking rigs
Hey that last spot your at at the end of video i have camped there. Top spot the breakaways on the road norseman to hyden. Another top video and a track i want to do. Well done Ronny
So it seems this epic trip of yours has inspired me to carry a spare alternator and starter motor in my 89' Hilux, since I have the Ecotec in it I should not encounter as much of an issue with flooding the alternator, but for $100 bucks a spare one is easily a good investment and being an auto I definitely need the spare starter.
+Nathan Barford The alternator and starter will die sooner or later. They usually die while driving, so if you don't carry a spare one, it's guaranteed that you will get stuck and will need to call for help, sooner or later.
Great video footage and quality. Really impressed. The time lapse camp footage with cloud movement was quite spectacular. I'll be checking out some more vids.
Another great adventure in the outback. I appreciate the time and effort you take in capturing and editing these videos. Im a landscape photographer myself so I understand, and you do a great job. Wish I could bring my Toyota Tacoma over from Oregon USA and ride the trails with you guys. Cheers.
Ronny, A little trick with Chrysler/Mppar starters is you can knock on them with a hammer lightly and the solenoid might kick out and start the vehicle. Done it many times at the drag strip.
Great fuel economy on that Jeep :) Would love a video of your camera set up and how you go about storing all your memory cards and fragile equipment. Great work. The quality of your content is better than most paid outdoor productions.
I love watching your videos. I live on the East Coast of the US so your terrain is greatly different from ours. If you ever make it to the States and visit the Smokey Mtns look me up...
Great Vid, I would , did, take the chicken tracks, I look for the line of lest resistance. Next late August I plan on taking MP4 of the Carson River Track, I hope to make a small vid of this adventure, it may take a while, Stuart
Andrew Thompson thanks mate, don't forget to check out or website as well which has even more how to and tips on 4x4ing: www.4-wheeling-in-western-australia.com/
thanks, already checked it out. went up to julimar on the weekend following the waypoints on the site. ended up sinking my hilux in to a bog hole haha. i can see why yall swap out carpet for vinyl now.. cheers
We did this after a 70mm rainfall, it was a hell of a lot more muddy than that... P.s One of our 200 series cruisers also had a dodgy alternator from the mud.
I love your trip videos. It would be great if you could set up cheap older rigs and review them then take them out on trips like how top gear used to a long time ago. but keep your videos coming!
You could compression start older automatics... (like a manual). Simply get the car rolling in neutral with the key in the on position, then drop it into drive. Though I suppose newer trucks may not be able to do this... glad the towing worked!
unreal videos ronny you really capture the right moments good on you mate , ive got the bug and cant wait to get out and see our great country more often , that alternator catching mud is a worry
Hi Guys I have had a sealed water cooled alternator fitted to my 70 series troopy so won't be suffering the same alternator problems you had on the Holland Track". It was $2400 but well worth it in my view!!!
+Michael FitzGerald Since the Holland track I put a water cooled one in as well and so far so good. Worth the money too as it makes the 70 series 100% reliable for the most part.
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) Hi Ronny, where did you find one of those alternators? I'm interested in putting one on the Lux but I can't find any source for them.
+Jack Hayes .Hi Jack, to my knowledge SS autos in Wangara supply and fit those alternators as well as they stock and fit pillar pods and gauges for all models
Hi Ronny, i know this was a while ago but i do believe that with some automatics if you put them in drive and leave ignition on when you get to around 40km/h rotation from drive line via sprag clutches in the auto/box, will spin fluid through torque converter and turn engine....not sure if this works for all autos but the old borgWarners used to work and the Zf6hp's. Maybe something to enquire into with your mechanic? Save towing if it ever happens again....maybe...👍
Love your videos Ronny! I'm very jealous we don't have the opportunities for trips like this here in Ireland... but at least we have lots of Defenders here so I guess that makes it even! :D
Hi, another excellent video. One question, I know you weren't really remote on your trip and you rescued the jeep but why take unnecessary risks driving through mud holes? You could do this nearer Perth, ok it's not summer and you had a big team on hand. When I travel in the bush the last thing I want is an avoidable problem. I expect the answer is its fun.
Very good point Geoscot, we actually avoided most of the bog holes and the ones we did do we're not very deep and depth was checked, the ones we did do were for the video and yes for a bit of fun as the track is the same the entire way. You would have seen after the first few problems I was avoiding the mud holes to avoid unnecessary risk. If we were only a few vehicles I would not go into any of the deep ones unless there was no other way. Thanks for the feedback and comments
I'm going to Shark Bay and surrounds for Xmas, and said to the better half I need to do the Holland Track when we gat back. It has to be on WA's most iconic Tracks. This has done nothing but inspire me to head out that way. Great editing, and especially love the Drone Footage (what is it ??) I will take my AEE AP10 along and do something similar. Would be good if you posted your track in .GPX/KML as it would be a great guide for others. Just a thought as I know some people are interested in that stuff. I just notice the HEMA is all. Keep up the great 4x4 videos mate.
Another cracking video mate!!! As always the alternator lets the mighty 70 series down, such a shame Toyota were to lazy to design it better. Looking forward to the next video.
Great video! Those vehicle issues would have put you guys in pretty serious circumstances if you weren't able to rely on each other Very cool to watch for someone like me with limited mechanical knowledge
mate with his inter had same trouble with starter,we sat there for 20 mins,while he pulled it out,took it apart,shook the crap out of it,put it back,sweet.just shit inside,obviously.easy fix.
I just don't get the V8 Cruiser alternators!!! Tough as vehicles...just don't drive thru mud!! See there's a sealed water cooled replacement unit around these days, Toyota should fit them at factory!! Great video of a nice little trip through some of our amazing country.
good to finally see a landrover
Yup so much for the TLC's
I am from India . I own a Renault I love this channel . truly inspiring. u guys rock
I tell ya, that drone thingy makes an awesome supplement to the rest of the footage, Really enjoyable to watch.
Love to see how far you have come as a film maker over the years Ronny. These older ones are still good but you can still notice the difference to the new stuff you put out.
As an American I am extremely jealous of the the Toyotas Yall have down there. Especially the 79 series Land Cruisers with factory diesels. Good vid.
Beautiful presentation and the aerial photography just makes this a great show for all to see!!
wow 7:35 seconds I had to go back and watch it over 3 times. What a view unreal!!!.
Inspirational stuff. Showcases the places you can go with the right vehicle setup. Truly enjoyable videos!
Cheers mate, thanks for watching
Epic video again boys, i tackled the holland in my old 13 cruiser ute in winter of 2014 and its was over bonnet mud/water most of the first section from hyden in and i lost alternator also. I removed it and rebuilt it on the first night.. Worked a treat
Thanks Mitchell Perks have you had issues with your alternator since then?
Great track, great people, great vehicles, and great cinematography. Good stuff, Ronny. Would love to join a trip someday when I come to Australia.
Thanks +Jason Smith
Awesome video once again, those aerial shots are spectacular. Did both these tracks earlier in the year with a few mates over 3 days, we had an absolute blast (Lucky for us we had no dramas with our rigs whatsoever). Seeing cave hill was definitely the highlight for me - amazing views from up there
Did the Hollands track and loved it. Amazing country
Another fantastic clip. I must say, the shot from the drone, is just amazing, such such stunning landscape...
Great Clip Ronny !!!
Slowly building my Tacoma into an overland rig like yours! Your landscape in Australia is insane, as are your video/photography skills!
great footage on this ep - the drone convoy shots along with the long exposure camp scenes were fantastic. Really polished
thanks for another great adventure Ronny.
Slow Boat no worries mate
I can really tell the improvements in the drone photography and of the overall positioning and angles of the production. The movement and shots now show a great deal of diversity and made the videos that much better. Wish i could join you guys from the usa but anyway awesome improvements and keep up the great work.
great videos , one suggestion is to add a map pic in the video from time to time to show where u are , where you have come from and where is next . keep up the good work
I really enjoyed seeing the old hilux. My truck is pretty similar (just older, and a 4runner) so it was fun to see what a similar drivetrain and suspension set up could accomplish.
Great work Ronny. Love your drone and time lapse footage. I've done the Holland track twice with mates on a dirt bike with 4x4 support vehicles. They were both epic adventures and your video brought back many wonderful memories. Thanks.
no worries Peter Lee thanks for the feedback.
Love all your videos. Keep them coming.
Holland track is one of the best tracks around
Great Video. I've done this track a couple of times and love the country out there.. Keep 'em coming!
another great adventure, put that on my list to do. Great photography, love the time lapse & drone work. Keep & coming. Can I join you on a trip? Ha ha.
Ya gotta love the outback. Australia is the best.
I did this run 4 weeks ago and recommend it to everyone, although it would be a very different track after a bit of heavy rain.
Also saw you guys parked up at the pub on my way back from Brunswick on Sat, good looking rigs
Thanks mate, yeah we were at brunswick Friday and then stopped at the pub for a counter meal on the way back from Wellington NP Saturday.
Really great video a lot cool history out there.
Jason
Great adventure Ronny keep up the great work! Loved the drone footage, unreal.
Love the new truck intro
these videos keep getting better n better, they are really starting to look professional!
been doing this a long time. still learn from your videos. thanks for taking the time to make them--love the UAV aerial views !!
g'day from America!
Hey that last spot your at at the end of video i have camped there. Top spot the breakaways on the road norseman to hyden. Another top video and a track i want to do. Well done Ronny
Brett Kuhnold yeah those breakaways are awesome, keen to go there and camp.
So it seems this epic trip of yours has inspired me to carry a spare alternator and starter motor in my 89' Hilux, since I have the Ecotec in it I should not encounter as much of an issue with flooding the alternator, but for $100 bucks a spare one is easily a good investment and being an auto I definitely need the spare starter.
+Nathan Barford
The alternator and starter will die sooner or later. They usually die while driving, so if you don't carry a spare one, it's guaranteed that you will get stuck and will need to call for help, sooner or later.
Great motivation to get my rigs up and going when I break them.
Great vid as always. Always enjoy watching your adventures.
Dirk Westerhout thanks
Great video footage and quality. Really impressed. The time lapse camp footage with cloud movement was quite spectacular. I'll be checking out some more vids.
GREAT VIDEO AGAIN RONNY thanks again enjoyed two thumbs up mate.
great work guys, proper envious of you while I'm here in uk
+Jpr esquire Same, land cruisers cost an arm and a leg over here and it seems there is no where to explore
Another great adventure in the outback. I appreciate the time and effort you take in capturing and editing these videos. Im a landscape photographer myself so I understand, and you do a great job. Wish I could bring my Toyota Tacoma over from Oregon USA and ride the trails with you guys. Cheers.
Thanks Andrew Kumler it means a lot to hear that from a fellow photographer. A lot of effort for sure but its not too bad when you love what you do :)
Ronny, A little trick with Chrysler/Mppar starters is you can knock on them with a hammer lightly and the solenoid might kick out and start the vehicle. Done it many times at the drag strip.
We did try that quite a few times with no luck.
Good one Guys, Wish we had somebody doing this sort of thing in NZ
Great fuel economy on that Jeep :) Would love a video of your camera set up and how you go about storing all your memory cards and fragile equipment. Great work. The quality of your content is better than most paid outdoor productions.
I love watching your videos. I live on the East Coast of the US so your terrain is greatly different from ours. If you ever make it to the States and visit the Smokey Mtns look me up...
Great Vid, I would , did, take the chicken tracks, I look for the line of lest resistance.
Next late August I plan on taking MP4 of the Carson River Track, I hope to make a small vid of this adventure, it may take a while, Stuart
Great photography on these videos, new to 4x4, this channel has been a great help!
Andrew Thompson thanks mate, don't forget to check out or website as well which has even more how to and tips on 4x4ing: www.4-wheeling-in-western-australia.com/
thanks, already checked it out. went up to julimar on the weekend following the waypoints on the site. ended up sinking my hilux in to a bog hole haha. i can see why yall swap out carpet for vinyl now.. cheers
yeah those hole are very deep!
looks like a great trip and is absolutely on my list of WA tracks for 2019
We did this after a 70mm rainfall, it was a hell of a lot more muddy than that... P.s One of our 200 series cruisers also had a dodgy alternator from the mud.
Just found your channel Ronny and I love it!!! Keep it coming!!
I love your trip videos. It would be great if you could set up cheap older rigs and review them then take them out on trips like how top gear used to a long time ago. but keep your videos coming!
You could compression start older automatics... (like a manual). Simply get the car rolling in neutral with the key in the on position, then drop it into drive. Though I suppose newer trucks may not be able to do this... glad the towing worked!
I furrally enjoyed this video
about time U Guys all got Water/mud proof Alternators
unreal videos ronny you really capture the right moments good on you mate , ive got the bug and cant wait to get out and see our great country more often , that alternator catching mud is a worry
I love my old bj 40, no alternator,no problem,just don't turn it off!
whitewarmaker and a lot easier to fix on the track...
Gotta love the jeeps alternator design for that reason.
Enjoyed the ride, thanks
Great video's.
P.S. You can bump start an auto after you get to about 30 MPH. Pull in neutral & at 30, drop it in drive.
First time I see your videos, excellent adventures.. Thanks..
instablaster.
a nice film and big drivers
Hi Guys I have had a sealed water cooled alternator fitted to my 70 series troopy so won't be suffering the same alternator problems you had on the Holland Track". It was $2400 but well worth it in my view!!!
+Michael FitzGerald Since the Holland track I put a water cooled one in as well and so far so good. Worth the money too as it makes the 70 series 100% reliable for the most part.
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) Hi Ronny, where did you find one of those alternators? I'm interested in putting one on the Lux but I can't find any source for them.
+Jack Hayes .Hi Jack, to my knowledge SS autos in Wangara supply and fit those alternators as well as they stock and fit pillar pods and gauges for all models
Thank you very much for this information! If I need an alternator again (just fitted my 4th one) I'll go and see them.
I have a spare one in the shed when you kill your next one ... ;-)
The best filming!
Fantastic trip and video. Great pleasure to follow your journey.
Hope to do such s trip one day, as in Europe we dot have such places...
Great video Ronny, like the night time lapse, amasing colours in the film. Oh PS you know you're dad only wanted to save fuel in the Jeep hey.. ;-)
The video would not be completed without another jeep fails. LOL.
would love to get to Australia and be able to wheel. love the channel keep up the great work
great video mate, and great editing you sure have some great tracks in WA, still on our to do list
+AllOffroad.com.au thanks mate, W.A. is HUGE so much to still see
Hi Ronny, i know this was a while ago but i do believe that with some automatics if you put them in drive and leave ignition on when you get to around 40km/h rotation from drive line via sprag clutches in the auto/box, will spin fluid through torque converter and turn engine....not sure if this works for all autos but the old borgWarners used to work and the Zf6hp's. Maybe something to enquire into with your mechanic? Save towing if it ever happens again....maybe...👍
i love offroad adventure really enjoyed your videos !
Great Video Ronny
nice trip my friend, very very nice
we have a yard in Coolgardie and all winter season all those tracks are closed
Awesome footage, learning some usefull info from you, thank you..
what an awsome trip and a great vid
awesome adventures dude. great drone footages keep it up.
Love your videos Ronny! I'm very jealous we don't have the opportunities for trips like this here in Ireland... but at least we have lots of Defenders here so I guess that makes it even! :D
Hi, another excellent video. One question, I know you weren't really remote on your trip and you rescued the jeep but why take unnecessary risks driving through mud holes? You could do this nearer Perth, ok it's not summer and you had a big team on hand. When I travel in the bush the last thing I want is an avoidable problem. I expect the answer is its fun.
Very good point Geoscot, we actually avoided most of the bog holes and the ones we did do we're not very deep and depth was checked, the ones we did do were for the video and yes for a bit of fun as the track is the same the entire way.
You would have seen after the first few problems I was avoiding the mud holes to avoid unnecessary risk. If we were only a few vehicles I would not go into any of the deep ones unless there was no other way.
Thanks for the feedback and comments
very very nice video. congratz, man!
i wanna go with you once on a trip, beautifull places nice offroad rigs.
brilliant loved the vid mate keep them coming ay.....safe travels
I'm going to Shark Bay and surrounds for Xmas, and said to the better half I need to do the Holland Track when we gat back. It has to be on WA's most iconic Tracks.
This has done nothing but inspire me to head out that way. Great editing, and especially love the Drone Footage (what is it ??) I will take my AEE AP10 along and do something similar.
Would be good if you posted your track in .GPX/KML as it would be a great guide for others. Just a thought as I know some people are interested in that stuff. I just notice the HEMA is all.
Keep up the great 4x4 videos mate.
Another cracking video mate!!! As always the alternator lets the mighty 70 series down, such a shame Toyota were to lazy to design it better. Looking forward to the next video.
BrettB cheers mate and yep the two problems off-road with these rigs: Alternators and the dragging of the rear leaf pack.
Thanks, I wanted to see that LR Defender 110
Awesome vid, loved it keep em coming..!
great vid. one of your best.
awesome videos guys. luv em :) For future videos more campfire banter would be great. cheers
wow such a great road trip I would like to driver the land cruise pickup 4✖️4 very nice🇺🇸
top vid Ronny
Great vid!! Need to make one on alternators, very common problem unfortunately
thanks Zoolt Pool there is one coming and I totally agree about calling it a common problem...
great drone work
Great video!
Those vehicle issues would have put you guys in pretty serious circumstances if you weren't able to rely on each other
Very cool to watch for someone like me with limited mechanical knowledge
Good stuff and good camera work
Enjoyed the video, only problem is it didn't last long enough :) I so badly wanna do this!
same
same! I already have quotes for a 4x4 and all the lifts and stuff to go with it (maybe I'm over-reacting)
Ronny what is that plastic thing on the bottom of your antenna?0:57
another great Video guys, the fuel economy on the jeep would have been excellent.
this video is amazing
This video should have been called, "BEAST WARS"!!
Nice, Good job
mate with his inter had same trouble with starter,we sat there for 20 mins,while he pulled it out,took it apart,shook the crap out of it,put it back,sweet.just shit inside,obviously.easy fix.
Hi everyone. Can someone recognize the music from 3:33-5:25. Thanks in advance.
I just don't get the V8 Cruiser alternators!!! Tough as vehicles...just don't drive thru mud!! See there's a sealed water cooled replacement unit around these days, Toyota should fit them at factory!!
Great video of a nice little trip through some of our amazing country.
+Shane Pike totally agree mate, I got one put in after that trip.
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) and whats your verdict on the sealed unit mate, worth the dollars?
+Shane Pike yep so far so good and just knowing its not going to fail due to water and mud is a HUGE bonus