Surely you would get out and assist with the winching of the other vehicle? Seems without old mate you’d be going back the other way from the creek crossing. Dogmans Hut is where you camped, Tom Groggin campground is on the other side ( NSW ) Other then this I love ya work!
Thanks so much Artie for such inspirational videos. I’m just starting out on my 4wd adventures and you have given me so many ideas and so much motivation. I’m off to the red centre in September. Keep up the amazing work. Thanks so much!
love Tom Groggin,when my friends and I do the High Country we stay on the N.S.W side and veg out for 2or 3 days at the end of out trip. The FJ is a very capable vehicle for sure.
Great vid. I crossed solo Tom Groggin in April 2011 on the way back from a tag along in Victorian Highlands, in a 2009 Hilux (lifted 2 inches). It was the scariest thing I had done. I measured the height where the water came to after exiting it was over 1.2m. I suspect the only reason I got thru was that my weight was very close to GVM, preventing floating. It looked higher on your vid. Good decision to use private bridge.
Great video. We had very similar conditions last year. Managed to cross OK but it was definitely sketchy. That camp is Dogmans Hut BTW. Tom Groggin is across the Murray.
Great Series Attila... Your Vids have inspired us to make the journey from the West to the High Country, next year. As has been mentioned in other comments, thanks for the great commentary and all the work you put into making your Video's :)
I think you camped at Dogmans Hut on the Vic side of the Murray. Tom Groggin campground is on the NSW side of the river. Lucky the gate was opened, last year we had to walk to the station house to get a key to the padlock
Great narration, and at first I thought that water crossing wasn’t too bad. Until your vehicle was in the middle and we could see how strong the current was. Really enjoyed this video as we were here in late December
Only found your channel by chance, and this series is an instant subscription. Wonderfully shot and narrated, and makes me really want to plan a VHC trip. I definitely need to find some mates who go wheeling or join a 4WD club, because I don't think it'd want to do it by myself.
Thankyou so much Attila, I loved watching this trip,as I hope to do it sometime in the near future, hopefully when it hasn't rained, you were so courageous doing those water crossing, I would have been screaming going across that last one I hope I never encounter one like that ,,,thankyou for all the work you put into your videos 😊
Just came across your channel, really nice stuff. I went through Davies high plain to limestone in the opposite direction to you on my own but in the dry though, couldnt imagine doing it in the wet especially without a winch! Did you need to ask permission to cross the bridge on the property or did you just drive on through?
Thanks very much! The gate said only use in case of emergency or when river fire is uncrossable. So I went across. The farmhouse was at the far end of the property, so I would have had to cross it anyway to ask permission. I’m pretty sure the gate is kept locked at all other times. 😊👍
Loved this adventure - watched it all today! Keep Them coming. I am New to 4WD and the way explained your while trip was amazing. Maybe you could so some “newbie tracks” to give ideas where to go.
This brings back memories. We were already set up at the hut when you got there. I remember you telling us how nuts the river crossing was haha. P.s. it's a shame you didn't come past that tree the next day, cause we spent 4 hours clearing it off the track the next morning😂 Nice videos!
Howdy! How awesome to hear from you. Yes, that was one hell of a river crossing and that tree was definitely a pain in the ass 😂, but fantastic memories. All the best! 🙂👍
A good series. Thanks for taking us along. And how lucky where you with the river crossings? As each time you weren't sure about it, something happens that helps you make it across. Including the last crossing, where you found a private but publicly accessible bridge over Murray river. 👌 I've driven on a few PARs aka Public Access Roads (ie. roads accessible by the public on private lands) along Turon and Hill End NSW, and even though you can legally go on them, and abiding by the rules as you drive on them (ie. staying on the track and not deviate, and not driving dangerously etc.), I still feel uncomfortable doing it each time. It feels like you're trespassing into someone's land. One PAR I went on around Dark Corner NSW involved opening and closing 7 livestock gates within a 3kms stretch. 😲
Thankyou. Yeah, there have been a few 6 month gaps between videos here and there :) I guess most people are into 4WD’s getting bogged with mud flying everywhere, but that’s not really my thing. I just like getting out there, exploring and appreciating this country. Thankyou so much for watching!! 😊👍
Thanks. Watch the lockdown rebuild series - I explain it all in there. But basically, it all started when I decided to strip the car down to install some electronic rust protection. I then realised that the previous setup was far from optimal in terms of weight and space utilisation, so I re-built the whole thing as a custom fit-out. Much much more room than before, and way lighter than the drifta drawers (which are fantastic, but on the heavy side), 😊👍
@@4xAdventures thanks. I'll check it out. I actually just removed my e-rust protection. I don't believe it's necessary. The car body is galvanised and negative wired, there should be plenty of current.
Great series Attila, as a long time 4 wheeler I suppose it’s the one aspect I always query and that is solo travel in these mountains. I won’t go on about the value of reliable gear as others have pointed it out, this end of the high country is far more remote and you have just touched the surface and for those places tandem travel adds so much more enjoyment to the experience .Love the quality of the footage, what camera are you using?
Thanks very much! Yes, you’re right. Having experienced both group and solo travel in the VHC, I would definitely go tandem/group in the future as it’s simply far safer if you get into trouble. I’m glad you enjoyed the series! I wasn’t intending on filming it when I set off, but because I always carry a couple of old GoPros with me, that’s all I used for this trip.
As usual high-quality production, you're lucky those people came along. I think you get your winch fixed for the next trip. What do you reckon?😉 Thanks for video 😀
As a long time traveller around VHC, you really need a winch, full recovery gear and mud terrain tyres as a bare minimum, especially if you're travelling solo, which is not recommended in the VHC. Stay safe mate. 👍
Most of the river crossings are fairly shallow - and we haven’t had much rain lately so you may be ok, but you may encounter a deeper river, depending on where you go, therefore I would recommend having a snorkel to be on the safe side.
Awsome video. Really well put together and have watched many of your travelling series. You mentioned travelling with another car on your next VHC trip. Hit me up if you like, I have a capable self sufficient 200 series. Cheers.
Hi great vids of the High Country I'm also from Brisbane when you plan to go back hit me up would love to join /tag along I have done many trip but not High Country been one of my bucket list:)
The best series on TH-cam by a long shot. Well done
Oh wow! Thankyou kindly!! 😊👍
Surely you would get out and assist with the winching of the other vehicle? Seems without old mate you’d be going back the other way from the creek crossing.
Dogmans Hut is where you camped, Tom Groggin campground is on the other side ( NSW )
Other then this I love ya work!
Great episode. Found myself in the same situation at the Murray. Except I crossed it. With a group.
Thanks very much! 😊👍
Fantastic video, done in a unique way, I felt like your passenger, which was awesome.
Thankyou 😊👍
Great series. Thanks for sharing your trip with the community
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it!! 😊👍
Very enjoyable series I really enjoy watching your videos as its nice way to sit down and unwind.
Thankyou kindly! Glad you enjoyed this series 😊👍
Love your videos, watched them all, and I especially enjoyed the High Country.
Please keep on making them!!
Thank you so much Warren! More videos coming up. 😊👍
Thanks so much Artie for such inspirational videos. I’m just starting out on my 4wd adventures and you have given me so many ideas and so much motivation. I’m off to the red centre in September. Keep up the amazing work. Thanks so much!
Thankyou kindly! Wishing you good luck with your travels! All the best! 😊👍
Was a good series mate thankyou for sharing mate looking forward to the next vid
Thanks so much for watching! Much appreciated!! 😊👍
Thanks. [19:45] Maxtrax might be handy in such a situation.
Great series loved watching the FJ out there in the bush. Looks like you had a great time.
Thanks very much. Yes, it was an awesome trip! 😊👍
Great production
It’s so relaxing, don’t lose the vibe
Thankyou. 😊👍
Noice one mate
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍
love Tom Groggin,when my friends and I do the High Country we stay on the N.S.W side and veg out for 2or 3 days at the end of out trip. The FJ is a very capable vehicle for sure.
It’s a beautiful place. So many places to explore in that part of the country! 😊👍
Hey artie
Just binge watched the whole series on this rainy day at home
Such an amazing series & production
Love your videos
Cheers Steve
Thanks very much!! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍
Great vid. I crossed solo Tom Groggin in April 2011 on the way back from a tag along in Victorian Highlands, in a 2009 Hilux (lifted 2 inches). It was the scariest thing I had done. I measured the height where the water came to after exiting it was over 1.2m. I suspect the only reason I got thru was that my weight was very close to GVM, preventing floating. It looked higher on your vid. Good decision to use private bridge.
Thankyou! Yes, deep & fast water crossings can be scary - I wouldn’t do it unless I had another vehicle for support. 😊👍
Interesting trip from start to finish. Cheers mate and well done.
Thankyou. Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍
Great video. We had very similar conditions last year. Managed to cross OK but it was definitely sketchy.
That camp is Dogmans Hut BTW. Tom Groggin is across the Murray.
Thanks very much! Yes, I found out after I posted it that I got the name of the campsite wrong 😂. It was quite a fun trip! 😊👍
Great Series Attila... Your Vids have inspired us to make the journey from the West to the High Country, next year. As has been mentioned in other comments, thanks for the great commentary and all the work you put into making your Video's :)
Thanks very much! The Vic high country is a beautiful place to visit. Just make sure you come prepared for anything! 😊👍
I think you camped at Dogmans Hut on the Vic side of the Murray. Tom Groggin campground is on the NSW side of the river. Lucky the gate was opened, last year we had to walk to the station house to get a key to the padlock
That's what I thought too, that the campground was Dogman's Hut.
Upon just checking, you are correct! The place where I inflated the tyres was Tom Groggin. 😊👍
Awesome video ..excellent gear.... excellent trip...thank you for sharing!!!
Thankyou! And thanks very much for your help throughout the first few episodes!! 😊👍
Awesome ! Great video once again very enjoyable
Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed it!! 😊👍
Awesome as I've been searching for new vids the last week haha
Legend Artie!
Great narration, and at first I thought that water crossing wasn’t too bad. Until your vehicle was in the middle and we could see how strong the current was. Really enjoyed this video as we were here in late December
Thanks very much! Yeah, it swept me at least 1m or so to the side. Scary stuff! 😊👍
Brilliant series, well done indeed.
Thankyou kindly!! 😊👍
Fantastic, thank you
Thankyou. Glad you enjoyed it!
Only found your channel by chance, and this series is an instant subscription. Wonderfully shot and narrated, and makes me really want to plan a VHC trip. I definitely need to find some mates who go wheeling or join a 4WD club, because I don't think it'd want to do it by myself.
Thank you kindly! The VHC is an awesome place. Can’t wait to get back there. All the best! 😊👍
Fantastic series.
Thankyou!! 😊👍
Great narration and camera work..like a geographical documentary 👌
Thanks very much! 😊👍
Fantastic trip, thanks for sharing?
Thankyou. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thankyou so much Attila, I loved watching this trip,as I hope to do it sometime in the near future, hopefully when it hasn't rained, you were so courageous doing those water crossing, I would have been screaming going across that last one I hope I never encounter one like that ,,,thankyou for all the work you put into your videos 😊
Thanks very much Suzy! I’m sure you will get to experience the high country one day. It’s definitely a fantastic place to explore. 😊😊
Very enjoyable, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!! 😊👍
Great vid. Unsure how TG Station are going to feel about advertising the bridge though. You might want to ring them.
Thanks. Oh - I didn’t think about that. I did say it should only be used in case of emergency only… 🤷🏻♂️🤔
Good content mate. That water crossing was insane.
Thankyou. Yes - I’ll definitely think twice before doing that again!! 😊👍
Yes 👌 been waiting for a new vid 😂
Just came across your channel, really nice stuff. I went through Davies high plain to limestone in the opposite direction to you on my own but in the dry though, couldnt imagine doing it in the wet especially without a winch!
Did you need to ask permission to cross the bridge on the property or did you just drive on through?
Thanks very much! The gate said only use in case of emergency or when river fire is uncrossable. So I went across. The farmhouse was at the far end of the property, so I would have had to cross it anyway to ask permission. I’m pretty sure the gate is kept locked at all other times. 😊👍
A great series Artie! I recently returned from a VHC trip myself, its a great area for sure. Keep up the great work mate. Cheers Steve
Thanks very much Steve! 😊👍
great stuff
Thankyou kindly! 🙂👍
Loved this adventure - watched it all today! Keep
Them coming. I am
New to 4WD and the way explained your while trip was amazing. Maybe you could so some “newbie tracks” to give ideas where to go.
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the idea. 😊👍
Great series Arty where’s the next one??
Thanks Paul! The next one will be the Flinders Ranges. 😊👍
This brings back memories. We were already set up at the hut when you got there. I remember you telling us how nuts the river crossing was haha.
P.s. it's a shame you didn't come past that tree the next day, cause we spent 4 hours clearing it off the track the next morning😂
Nice videos!
Howdy! How awesome to hear from you. Yes, that was one hell of a river crossing and that tree was definitely a pain in the ass 😂, but fantastic memories.
All the best! 🙂👍
Why didn’t you just pull the max trax off the roof to go around the tree??
A good series. Thanks for taking us along. And how lucky where you with the river crossings? As each time you weren't sure about it, something happens that helps you make it across. Including the last crossing, where you found a private but publicly accessible bridge over Murray river. 👌 I've driven on a few PARs aka Public Access Roads (ie. roads accessible by the public on private lands) along Turon and Hill End NSW, and even though you can legally go on them, and abiding by the rules as you drive on them (ie. staying on the track and not deviate, and not driving dangerously etc.), I still feel uncomfortable doing it each time. It feels like you're trespassing into someone's land. One PAR I went on around Dark Corner NSW involved opening and closing 7 livestock gates within a 3kms stretch. 😲
Thankyou! I completely agree - I was half expecting the farmer to come out with a shotgun screaming “get off my land vermin!” 😂
Great video series thanks. Get your winch fixed though!
Thankyou! Yes - that was the first thing I fixed when I got back! 😊👍
Great video 👍👍👍
Thanks very much Andrew!! 😊👍
Hey mate, great video! Looking at buying an induction cooker for my setup. Could you please let me know which one you have? 🙏
Thanks very much!! The cooktop is from Safiery. All the best! 🙂👍
Very surprised you only have 4.3k subscribers, given the quality of content and the years you’ve been doing this🤷♂️
Thankyou. Yeah, there have been a few 6 month gaps between videos here and there :) I guess most people are into 4WD’s getting bogged with mud flying everywhere, but that’s not really my thing. I just like getting out there, exploring and appreciating this country. Thankyou so much for watching!! 😊👍
Enjoyed the video!!! What size is your Lithium battery and what size inverter do you have? Thanks
Thankyou! 200Ah lithium battery with 2000W Redarc pure sine wave inverter.
I was going to ask the same question. 👍
Looks like that bridge at the end was under water itself recently - wouldn't surprise me.... What is your induction cooker?? might need to get one
Yes, they had months of rain after that, so I imagine it might have gotten even worse.
The induction cooker is by Safiery.
I really like your drawers. I see you moved away from drifta. What was the reason you switched to these?
Thanks. Watch the lockdown rebuild series - I explain it all in there. But basically, it all started when I decided to strip the car down to install some electronic rust protection. I then realised that the previous setup was far from optimal in terms of weight and space utilisation, so I re-built the whole thing as a custom fit-out. Much much more room than before, and way lighter than the drifta drawers (which are fantastic, but on the heavy side), 😊👍
@@4xAdventures thanks. I'll check it out. I actually just removed my e-rust protection. I don't believe it's necessary. The car body is galvanised and negative wired, there should be plenty of current.
@@4xAdventures I just watched the rebuild series. Wow, jus wow. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thankyou 😊👍
Great series Attila, as a long time 4 wheeler I suppose it’s the one aspect I always query and that is solo travel in these mountains. I won’t go on about the value of reliable gear as others have pointed it out, this end of the high country is far more remote and you have just touched the surface and for those places tandem travel adds so much more enjoyment to the experience .Love the quality of the footage, what camera are you using?
Thanks very much! Yes, you’re right. Having experienced both group and solo travel in the VHC, I would definitely go tandem/group in the future as it’s simply far safer if you get into trouble. I’m glad you enjoyed the series! I wasn’t intending on filming it when I set off, but because I always carry a couple of old GoPros with me, that’s all I used for this trip.
Dual cab 79 series id say a hell of alot heavier
Great series. Where is the next trip? 😀
Thankyou!! The next trip is the Flinders Ranges. 😊👍
Hi, amazing video. Thank you. Can I also please get the coordinates for the concrete bridge at 33:53 and the entry gate at 30:56
As usual high-quality production, you're lucky those people came along. I think you get your winch fixed for the next trip. What do you reckon?😉 Thanks for video 😀
Thankyou. Yes, the winch was the first thing I fixed when I got back! 😊👍
As a long time traveller around VHC, you really need a winch, full recovery gear and mud terrain tyres as a bare minimum, especially if you're travelling solo, which is not recommended in the VHC. Stay safe mate. 👍
Thanks for the tips. I didn’t know what to expect. I’ll definitely be better prepared next time though! 😊👍
Solo is not recommended lol 😂😂😂
Agree! Having done it solo, it’s way safer in a group. 🙂👍
Can I do VHC without a snorkle? Lookin to go over easter 😊
Most of the river crossings are fairly shallow - and we haven’t had much rain lately so you may be ok, but you may encounter a deeper river, depending on where you go, therefore I would recommend having a snorkel to be on the safe side.
Don’t go into the VHC without a chainsaw.🤔🍺
Yes…next time I’ll definitely have one! 😊👍
Awsome video. Really well put together and have watched many of your travelling series. You mentioned travelling with another car on your next VHC trip. Hit me up if you like, I have a capable self sufficient 200 series. Cheers.
Thankyou kindly! I’m looking forward to the next VHC trip. Thanks for the offer! 😊👍
Hi great vids of the High Country I'm also from Brisbane when you plan to go back hit me up would love to join /tag along I have done many trip but not High Country been one of my bucket list:)
Thankyou kindly! I’ve just finished another trip to the high country today. Perhaps next time? All the best! 😊👍
You were hoping to camp with other people. I hope their name was not Milat. 😬
😂
Great episode! Good to see the FJ tackling the high country!
Thanks very much! I’m certainly super happy with the FJ 😊👍