I was lead vehicle (Troopy), with our little crew, and looking from the start, it looked fun. Got hairy quickly, and I was soon sweating for a spotter. Some yucky angles. There were no rocks in that step up and my rear wheels got caught, so thank us for the rocks, haha. Definitely Wouldn't do it alone. Cool Vid Ronnie.
Yes, some of the steepest tracks in Australia are around this area. My heart was in my mouth just watching you, as I was around the Flinders/Gammon Ranges a few months ago, and understand how you feel when you come across such descents, especially traveling solo.
Ronny, Have you ever considered a trailer camera system? It would be a good option when traveling solo or lead of a group. I installed a 4 camera system on my Tundra. I put one camera in the grill so I could see the trail particularly when cresting a hill or coming up to a drop off. I put one in front of each front wheel for helping with tire placement and the fourth one I mounted on the back axle looking forward. The biggest issue is finding a good spot in the cabin for the monitor. I would recommend a disconnect mount of some type so the monitor could be stowed out of the way when not needed. Cheers!
Bendleby Ranges is possibly the best wheeling in SA. We love the place, beautiful , awesome campsites, awesome tracks with a few good technical tracks.... Note the part between the gate keeper and that big rock step can be quite challenging and a few vehicles have been lost there... Nothing like spending an evening around the campfire after successfully completeing some tuff tracks... Track Rats 4x4 crew
Epic! Could feel the tension of someone else wheeling. That area is special and you have done it justice. Really great job. Lock that vid up in your volt for later inspiration. Keep it up 👍
Great tracks Did them in my GU patrol a while back. Very narly indeed. Put my fridge thru the back window when it broke its mounts 😡. Could have been much worse. I had to “gun it” as no lockers and only a 50 mm lift. Bent my running boards and a big rip in my muffler. Don’t think I will be taking my new Y62 up these tracks until I have some serious mods. Also need extra pair of jocks 😉
Absolutely awesome tracks, I've been there twice, and completed all the tracks apart from the newest track Wiseman's Way. My touring vehicle with only 32's and 2" lift not suited for that track without breakage. In saying I'll will be returning to Bendleby. Awesome spot just to camp.
I have been in that area three times this year.... 'because it's there... Great, no brilliant sunsets - I am not as adventurous on these tracks as you, young fella's ... Just seeing that fantastic region is ample for me and watching the creatures. Thanks, Ronny
Unfortunately not we had a second story but were unable to complete it to my satisfaction for an upload to YT. Then the weather turned on us too so we headed for Bendleby ranges as a spontaneous choice. I’m eager to head back to VIC this year
Takes some kinda crazy to go solo. I know because I do it. The best skill I've learned is when to bail. Its hard, hurts but lets you go another day. I love your analysis here. More solo.
Have been to Bendleby a couple times in my 2003 Grand Vitara. That Billy Goat Ridge is a lot of fun, picked the wrong line on one of those rock steps though and folded the transfer case bash plate like a banana 😅
Leaving your gear out there is mind blowing to me. I live in California (Kommiefornia) and I’m uneasy just parking and walking away from my locked vehicle. Lol
That´s pretty wild! I might not think too much of it going through in my tractor - but in a car you really can´t see anything of what´s going on, you just have to feel it, or even worse - try to calculate where your other wheels might be at!
Mate, my Adrenaline was pumped just watching this. Great footage as always, my eyes never left the screen. I'd name your breakfast treat the Billy Goat Pickle.
Nice one Ronny a shame the weather turned at the VHC on ya's it is very picturet up there we did have some crazy rain as did other parts of the country ... I do notice the extra noises inside the troopy now once the roof has been cut off mine dose the same ... maybe you get a little bit more flex out of the body now 🤔😆🙂🤙
Fantastic episode as usual, always have a spotter unless you want a new car. Nice bit of track building and education in decision making. Maybe just upgrade the seats n get some new covers too 1st upgrade for any Toyota should be a Handbrake
Thanks for sharing this story with us! I can definitely see why you love it. Any specifics to look out for when hunting for these vintage Seamaster 300s?
Certainly a tricky Track indeed. I can say I have been on a couple that are similar here in the States. Seeing how the Troopy handled it I suspect you would have been fine with the left behind gear still in the vehicle.
@@TheLukaszpg If you don't want to believe me then that's your problem. If you don't like what Ronny is posting then simply Don't watch it and you won't have to worry.
Very skillful and scary drive. Awesome to watch. I would think this track here is definitely more technical that Billy Goat Bluff Track in VHC with that loose scree, blind spots and right angle bend, however in both cases you sure as heck need to know what you're doing! Good one Ronny, loved the scenery and the mini-Bungles looked timeless!
The cameraman must've been quite worried. There must've been an extra as I don't think that cameras and the GoPro can pan by themselves. Great VLOG - it'll keep many amateurs back down the hill.
You seem to like the Troopy over the 79 nowadays. I assume this is mostly for the longer trips. The comfort outweighs the extra offroading ability of your 79. You must be getting older like the rest of us! :) You spend a lot of time in Aus getting to the adventures.
Disappointing you didnt get to do the Crooked River or Billy's. I was in the area same time, copped the snow same day you did then next day went to do Crooked River but it was way to swollen, saw some tracks heading into the mud but they dug in deep so we decided to do Billy Goats instead. Would of been nice to see how your troopy handled it, given one of the cars in the convoy with me was also a Troopy.
Perfect vid! The off road driving, the ridge, the filming, the music... and that sunset.... Superb!
I was lead vehicle (Troopy), with our little crew, and looking from the start, it looked fun. Got hairy quickly, and I was soon sweating for a spotter. Some yucky angles. There were no rocks in that step up and my rear wheels got caught, so thank us for the rocks, haha. Definitely Wouldn't do it alone. Cool Vid Ronnie.
The Sandwich in the vídeo, deserves The Pickled Ronny name . Great fun At Billy Goat Beach
Yes, some of the steepest tracks in Australia are around this area. My heart was in my mouth just watching you, as I was around the Flinders/Gammon Ranges a few months ago, and understand how you feel when you come across such descents, especially traveling solo.
Bendleby Toasted. Love the patch too. "I wouldn't do this one in reverse" good on ya, Ronny. Been subscribed forever.
Ronny, Have you ever considered a trailer camera system? It would be a good option when traveling solo or lead of a group. I installed a 4 camera system on my Tundra. I put one camera in the grill so I could see the trail particularly when cresting a hill or coming up to a drop off. I put one in front of each front wheel for helping with tire placement and the fourth one I mounted on the back axle looking forward. The biggest issue is finding a good spot in the cabin for the monitor. I would recommend a disconnect mount of some type so the monitor could be stowed out of the way when not needed. Cheers!
I got nervous just watching you ho down. Would be shifting myself if I had to drive those tracks. Good video Ronny.
You're the best Ronny🎉
Hi being a South Australian I have done this track twice well done Ronny a great place to visit 10/10
Amazing filming and editing. Loved it!
Some amazing footage of that part of Oz. Well done camera man and editor.
Bendleby Ranges is possibly the best wheeling in SA. We love the place, beautiful , awesome campsites, awesome tracks with a few good technical tracks....
Note the part between the gate keeper and that big rock step can be quite challenging and a few vehicles have been lost there... Nothing like spending an evening around the campfire after successfully completeing some tuff tracks...
Track Rats 4x4 crew
Great episode, love the camera work, Ronny
Epic!
Could feel the tension of someone else wheeling.
That area is special and you have done it justice. Really great job. Lock that vid up in your volt for later inspiration.
Keep it up 👍
Awesome!! Thanks for taking us along. 😎
this was fantastic !! nice one Rhonda
Love these videos!
Great video and a great track thanks Ronny
What a track it was making the hairs on my back rise just watching you traverse that pile of rock, by the way brilliant backdrop photography
Crikey that was seriously scary and doing it unassisted was next level.
Thanks for sharing
Really well executed video.
Great tracks
Did them in my GU patrol a while back.
Very narly indeed.
Put my fridge thru the back window when it broke its mounts 😡.
Could have been much worse.
I had to “gun it” as no lockers and only a 50 mm lift.
Bent my running boards and a big rip in my muffler.
Don’t think I will be taking my new Y62 up these tracks until I have some serious mods.
Also need extra pair of jocks 😉
A mini 4x4 home going anywhere you want, what a car!
Absolutely awesome tracks, I've been there twice, and completed all the tracks apart from the newest track Wiseman's Way. My touring vehicle with only 32's and 2" lift not suited for that track without breakage. In saying I'll will be returning to Bendleby. Awesome spot just to camp.
love visiting there once per year to climb Eke Hill and Marchant Hill but I walk up then. Great accommodation too.
Had a similar experience at Bendleby, lost sight of the track on a blind hairpin with a massive drop next to me. Heartstopper material
I have driven and ridden quite a few tracks like this and they sure get your heart rate up.
I have been in that area three times this year.... 'because it's there... Great, no brilliant sunsets - I am not as adventurous on these tracks as you, young fella's ...
Just seeing that fantastic region is ample for me and watching the creatures. Thanks, Ronny
Would have been interesting to see you doing this track in your new LC76. Great video content as always Ronny.
Don’t think it’s suited for hard tracks atm😅
That trail was pretty gnarly!
Great vid, was looking forward to more VHC, any coming ? Cheers
Vhc sucks
I was hoping for the same. I myself prefer that scenery a little bit better.
@@TheLukaszpgclearly you are not a happy individual. You can take that elsewhere sir.
Unfortunately not we had a second story but were unable to complete it to my satisfaction for an upload to YT. Then the weather turned on us too so we headed for Bendleby ranges as a spontaneous choice.
I’m eager to head back to VIC this year
@@Ronny_Dahl hopefully that happens soon as myself and others would love to see more!
Takes some kinda crazy to go solo. I know because I do it. The best skill I've learned is when to bail. Its hard, hurts but lets you go another day. I love your analysis here. More solo.
Yep I’m picking up what you are putting down. That why I bailed on Billy goat bluff VIC being in the condition it was
Wow, and I thought I had some sketchy moments hang gliding, but you’re driving a car by yourself!!! You’re insane!
Have been to Bendleby a couple times in my 2003 Grand Vitara. That Billy Goat Ridge is a lot of fun, picked the wrong line on one of those rock steps though and folded the transfer case bash plate like a banana 😅
loved everything about this apart from the man made rock placements at the end
Leaving your gear out there is mind blowing to me. I live in California (Kommiefornia) and I’m uneasy just parking and walking away from my locked vehicle. Lol
cool some day trip ...cool Sammy you made
I recommend "Alpana Station" just north of this place. Awesome place
That´s pretty wild! I might not think too much of it going through in my tractor - but in a car you really can´t see anything of what´s going on, you just have to feel it, or even worse - try to calculate where your other wheels might be at!
Mate, my Adrenaline was pumped just watching this. Great footage as always, my eyes never left the screen. I'd name your breakfast treat the Billy Goat Pickle.
the guy filming you could be the spotter :) very nice video!
I was driving along side you in my 1st generation Toyota Tacoma expedition rig. Awesome place mate.
Nice one Ronny a shame the weather turned at the VHC on ya's it is very picturet up there we did have some crazy rain as did other parts of the country ... I do notice the extra noises inside the troopy now once the roof has been cut off mine dose the same ... maybe you get a little bit more flex out of the body now 🤔😆🙂🤙
Nooooo. I've been waiting weeks to see the rest of vic high country.
Better be back here soon Ronny!
Fantastic episode as usual, always have a spotter unless you want a new car. Nice bit of track building and education in decision making.
Maybe just upgrade the seats n get some new covers too
1st upgrade for any Toyota should be a Handbrake
Inspiring content. Of course we will go in group and have a spotter. Even then, it will be thriling.
Thanks for sharing this story with us! I can definitely see why you love it. Any specifics to look out for when hunting for these vintage Seamaster 300s?
Looks like fun Ronny! You need a new touring buddy so we can see some epic trips again. It's been a while........
Certainly a tricky Track indeed. I can say I have been on a couple that are similar here in the States. Seeing how the Troopy handled it I suspect you would have been fine with the left behind gear still in the vehicle.
Sure you have, suuuure
@@TheLukaszpg If you don't want to believe me then that's your problem. If you don't like what Ronny is posting then simply Don't watch it and you won't have to worry.
Very skillful and scary drive. Awesome to watch. I would think this track here is definitely more technical that Billy Goat Bluff Track in VHC with that loose scree, blind spots and right angle bend, however in both cases you sure as heck need to know what you're doing! Good one Ronny, loved the scenery and the mini-Bungles looked timeless!
Totally awesome! Makes me want to visit Australia!
The cameraman must've been quite worried. There must've been an extra as I don't think that cameras and the GoPro can pan by themselves.
Great VLOG - it'll keep many amateurs back down the hill.
Ronnie, I always enjoy your videos from Arizona 🇺🇸 heard a lot about this place, would love to visit.
Imma gonna call this the "Steve Irwin effect." Let's go Ronny! Let's show em how good Australia is 😅
Cake walk compared to VHC
.good video and nice amazing scenery....cheers 🎉
Agree- SA tracks are rocky and have occasional steep pinches, but traction is always predictable. VHC far more varied, bigger, and challenging.
love the registration number :)
I’d call the toastie Rise & Shine but you ruined it with the wrong kind of bacon🤦🏼♀️
Amazing pics! We would let the goats keep that track haha
You seem to like the Troopy over the 79 nowadays. I assume this is mostly for the longer trips. The comfort outweighs the extra offroading ability of your 79. You must be getting older like the rest of us! :) You spend a lot of time in Aus getting to the adventures.
Nice use of the 'Toyota' handbrake there mate! 😂
Have to call the toastie something like croque- forbloke.
Add an egg and we can call it croque-forchick.
hey mate thats probably an andy goldsworthy he does exactly that kind of art out in nature
Is that second track, the steepest decent called "pats peak"?
Mate that downhill was insane . Clean them seats alright.
Hi, somethink I miss for some time is the little bear. Where is Torbs been?
Instead of using a rock for your handbrake, buy a front wheel line locker little investment 50 dollars.keep up the good work.Martin Thailand 😎
Can anyone please provide me the link the music at the beginning of the video?
Thanks Ronny. Love all the content
Hi Ronny - Love this formats of videos... Please make more...
Great episode Ronny just wish it was that lil bit longer atleast 30 mins be nice :)
Great video, especially considering you were solo.
WOOO NEW VID
I have a Troopy and they are at a disadvantage in hilly cambered terrain as here and the VHC.☹
Absolute Clutch, as the kids say
We call this "porn-toast" for years in Germany, a friend came up with this😅
Awesome
"don't have a spotter"
Filmed my a cameraman
What happened to Torbs?
Epic Video! But, can't name that French Toastie anything good with Short Cut Bacon in it! Fat is flavour mate!
So remote you dont have to worry about people pinching the shit you left back at camp
Just call the sanga, The Ronny.
Ahh, edges like cliffs. I hate cliffs. Though I'm not driving, you make me nervous.
Can you try the LC70 6 cylinder engine and review it, if you have it in Australia 😊…Compare it with the V8
My idea for the sandwich name? “Pickle me Breakfast”.😇
I don't know why people complain about toyota handbrakes, there's an abundance of them lying around in nature you will never loose it.
Hey Ronnie, are you planning on keeping the 76 long term and if so, are you going to give it a Nordic name?
Listening to that constant tire rubbing would drive me nuts.
Tires were not rubbing it was the stuff I left in the roof to close to the edge
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When you're shitting yourself, I'd be in a cardiac ward, I could never do anything like that
Impressive
The Bendelby Toasty
I would call that toastie the Pigandwhistle
Name for ya morning sandwiche, "the French pickle tickle"
is it really solo if you have a crew with you though
Are you using 3- dot or 4 dot brake fluid?
Disappointing you didnt get to do the Crooked River or Billy's. I was in the area same time, copped the snow same day you did then next day went to do Crooked River but it was way to swollen, saw some tracks heading into the mud but they dug in deep so we decided to do Billy Goats instead. Would of been nice to see how your troopy handled it, given one of the cars in the convoy with me was also a Troopy.
Next out of country trip for the channel should be here in Canada and run snow trails @theStoryTillNow make it happen 😂
What a crazy trip …kahunas
Aussie pickle toast
Sammich name: Australian Heart Stopper
Would that be possible in a Prado, or?
I wonder what vehicle the farmer had to get to the boar?
Oink oink
Nice trip, but solo? Was threre an emu behind the camera?
Tracking drones and tripods
Bandicoot, they're small and short, not good spotters
Drop bears mate, drop bears 🐻
😂@@Ronny_Dahl