You've put in so much effort mate. So many angles to your locations, multiple takes, great soundtrack, and stunning scenery. Well done and thanks for sharing 👍
I was driving to work this morning at 5am in Sydney and Channel 40 was going off on the main motorway west. Great banter. The channel can be very helpful, very funny or just downright abusive. Still great to have though as you can find out about Police radars or why the traffic is slowing. It seems it is channel 40 most places (in NSW at least) but Channel 28 or 29 (I can't remember) on the the main motorway north towards Brisbane.
Awesome mate ,I can't wait for my first 4WD tour .Basically all ready to go .Will join a club for advice and travel with a group .Im not experienced enough to go alone .
Great to hear mate, Best thing you can do. Start small and find out what type of 4wding, Touring, Overlanding. You are into. Then start building your car from there. First things you should get is some recovery gear. Shovel, snatch strap and shackle. An air compressor is also great early purchase. Other than that enjoy.
Channel 40 sounds like a great idea. I’ll help lead the charge rolling around the north island! Enjoyed the vid awesome scenery cant wait to check out the central plateau for myself.
Exactly what I needed during lockdown. Nothing beats a cold beer and a hot meal on a freezing cold night with amazing views. Cool set up you have too. The wee fold out table on the rear door looks just handy enough.
Thanks mate. glad you enjoyed it. To right, worse thing was that I forgot my camp chair :). The table makes camp life so easy, couldn't live without it anymore.
My first time watching your site, very nice to watch as mostly only watch foreign sites, I was caught in a blizzard on the turkino road back in 1986 in my land Rover thankfully able to dig myself out in time as had a full young family on board, especially like this series because I live in Taupo since 1978 and traveled around the district in the land Rover and my fleet truck, your gas cooker is the same as I am using for 20 year's, I definitely will be watching you from now on, 👍👍👍👍.
Awsome thanks Warren, always cool to hear about other peoples adventures. Tukino is so different every time we've been up. Lol that old camp cooking always lives in the truck, its normally the backup one, but being SOLO didn't really require the full setup. Thanks for watching
Meant to say channel 40 over here in Aus is great though it can get a little rough with some of the language at times. Different states and national parks have their own channel numbers.A second uhf comes in handy so you can stay on channel and scan with the second.
Haha yes I agree, Wouldn't mind stuffing the 76 into a container and sending it to Aus. Crossing the Simpson, Canning stock and Cape York come to mind. The stuff we don't have over here.
It's videos like this that make me desperate to hook up an overloading trip in NZ. Truly stunning landscapes and you've managed to capture them so well.
Awesome video mate, Cant wait to get out there and do some more exploring and camping this summer. Might even throw a winter camp explore in there for next year
Great video, just stumbled across your channel, look forward to watching more. My grandfather milled up that Clements Road, Merrylees Clearing, he was Charlie Merrylees. I like your rig, I have a landcruiser, ute though, I’ll keep an eye out for ya.
as a kid always heard that the Centre of NZ is in Nelson so a bit of useful/useless info, so good luck with that goal, beautiful Country side as usual. interesting you Mention the name Gamin, I like to watch the Big Cycling Races ie Tour of France/ Italy Flanders etc - about 10years ago Gamin The Company had a team that raced in these comps I remember a Kiwi guy raced for Gamin, Deans was his surname a marvellous racer, is this the same company perhaps?? The wanderings of People fortunate enough to get out n about in this Beautiful country of ours is just awesome, the scenery in many parts is just amazing. There ARE NO dangerous animals n things (just some rotten humans) so lucky to just have to contend with mossie's n sandfly's. Travel well cheers. Hey I watched to the end and YUSS! Centre of NZ is in Nelson been there many a time as a kid, west of City, it is wee hill by a park and walk to the top.
this is so inspiring video mate. that's awesome. I would like have bit a chat with you to get more information's and advices. most of times I use to travel solo, but rest of all my 4X4 experience I had with my mates.
@@4WDNewZealand absolutely, have done the North Island, last year, bloody brilliant scenery, will do the South next, then need to focus on some 4x4ing over there.
Awesome video mate, right in my backyard. I generally stay on channel 11 on my UHF, occasionally pick up someone on the Desert Road. It’s a bit tricky with all the truckies still on AM CB.
What a backyard mate, bloody love it. Yes it is a little tricky, surprised the truckies haven't made the switch as UHF is way more reliable. Will probably adopt CH 40 as its already known in Aus and most UHF manuals list it.
Great tracks those. Have done them all a number of times apart from Clements. So going down as soon as we are allowed out again. Take the rod and rifle for a walk. 🍻
Nice work dude look forward to many more vids im keen to take you out the back of murapara and show you some beautiful spots nice and close to both of us Cam Rotorua
Frost at night is NOT evidence of sub zero air temperatures. It may have been zero or under but frost is a sign of a differential between radiant heat of objects and radiant heat recieved by them and typically/only happens on clear nights with no cloud cover to reflect the radiated warmth back down again.
Hey mate, hope your keeping safe. Tukino is on my must do list. As for uhf, there are repeaters around the north island, but they are mostly privately run and not advertised for what channel is for what area. Here in Auckland we have channel 5 as a repeater. But it doesn't really work north of hellensville or south of Drury. I think it's a great idea. Id fully support it.
Cheers Brett. Tukino is well worth the drive any time of the year. If you search for PRS repeaters in NZ you'll find a map of them all. Being PRS they can be used by anyone. Thinking of Adopting CH 40 for NZ also
Great spot down Waipakihi road and the river.I go hunting and camping there every year for the last 35 years..every year we clean up the road and camp spots by hand take out everyone’s rubbish and clean up the toilet paper that’s left behind. UHF yes a good idea down here in the south isl we use channel 10 trucks and road crews
Great stuff mate, we need more people like you around. We should all be looking out for your tracks. Awsome, will keep that in mind for when we are on the mainland.
Hey mate, awesome video. I often drive sh5 and have a play on the side tracks. Definitely going to check out Clement mill rd. Do you share your tracks anywhere? I'm especially interested in the sh5 to sh1 track you talked about? And the track that took you the lakes edge. Cheers!
Thanks mate. I don't officially share my trips as logging them so that they portray the correct info would be to much along with the filming. Try 4x4 Explorer or Overland NZ app
Hey, love all of the tracks you discovered, i'd love to have a go at those tracks and explore; would you mind disclosing those tracks' names to others out? cheers
Thanks for you feedback mate. I have mentioned place names fro some of the locations in the credits. However some places need to be left to be discovered :)
Awesome video. I think NZ needs a common UHF channel that people can call each other up on like OZ. How do find that stove in the cold conditions? I found it didn't work in the cold.
Awsome, Thanks for the feedback mate. Thinking of Adopting Ch 40 as it's used in Aussie already. Most UHF instructions list it as a used channel. So why re invent the wheel.
I'm hight comment you should get correct rear track landcruiser 76 series, because rear axle narrow 110mm than front axle. I have landcruiser 76 series, and I have done correct track at Tauranga Diesel Special. it's awesome .
Tires and suspension should be first on your mods list. A good snorkel should also be a priority especially if you are planning on doing any off-roading in the south island. Make sure its properly sealed and allows enough air flow for your engine to breath. their are way to may snorkels that restrict airflow. Its one fo the may reason we run a Safari snorkel. A set of diff breathers go hand and hand with a snorkel.
Nice vid Lars, we are planning to explore this area over the xmas new year time. Honest review of the Garmin Overlander? Is it worth the money for NZ? Im sick of using my phone for maps, would be great to start using something like the overlander. Cheers.
Thanks mate. Great place to explore and take in the sights. Running a designated GPS is awesome. The Overlander is the most user friendly one i've had so far. The it does a lot more than just mapping, and being able to link it to the inReach is great. It means I don't need to use my phone. However it does not run NZ Top 50 which is a bit of a shame as for NZ the are the best. It runs Garmin's Version of NZ Topo Maps which are good but don't have quite as much detail. This is one suggestion I have passed on to Garmin as they did send me to Overlander for RnD.
In really cold weather yes you do. This wasn't considered that cold, for the most part the temp was above 0. So short answer is no there was noting I had to do for this trip.
Hey Lars, great area to explore , i did a video on the same area around the Desert Road and just keep wanting to go back , The idea of a UHF channel dedicated to the likes of ourselves and other Overlanders and travellers would be a great idea , if they do the repeater up on Tukino Road area that could easily save lives in the future . I also use the Garmen Inreach system as a safety device and a communicator with home its as much piece of mind for myself as it is for my family to be able to track me Hopefully people will get on board with the UHF channel idea , count me in for sure #JL2OFFRD @jl2offrd
Thanks for you feedback mate. I did actually come across your video whilst doing the research for this Ep. Keep it up mate, it's good to see others out exploring. Will definitely start promoting a UHF channel, like CH 40 from now on. How good is the inReach, I take it everywhere now. Great for peace of mind and for about the same cost as a PLB its great.
To be honest it hasn't been a big issue yet, on these tracks it hardly noticeable. Its not until you get into soft sand/ Deep snow where your rear wheels cant decide with wheel track to follow. Definitely something we'd like to correct in future, but not a show stopper. Getting content out is the main goal now.
That is also something I'm keeping in mind, the research I've done says its more in thick mud rather than water crossings. Still not an idea place for it. So far I haven't had any issues with the alternator, but I also drive with a bit of mechanical sympathy :) The next option is to move to a fully sealed unit. Terrain tamer makes a nice looking sealed air cooled one. Heading down to the south island soon which will be a good test for it, will make a point to comment on how it goes in one of the videos.
@@4WDNewZealand That would be fantastic. Looking forward to the new content and the update. I'm looking at a sealed option too. I just don't want to always be worried about it.. Big $ though, and I'm also a little concerned about the added heat from the alternator into the trucks cooling system. Everything's a bloody compromise.
Brilliant ! I went up Clement mill road a couple of weeks ago .. turned south to do the quarry. If the river allows it, you can cross it, and camp on the far side of the river. Check my channel, I've been out and about in my GWM Cannon doing these tracks :)
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All the back and forth to set up the camera and do drive bys and collect camera again and edit out the walk of shame/lies etc must be embarrassing to do at the time, even alone.
Wicked video dude, remember going up skiing at tukino when i was kid. Be a huge advocate for universal uhf channel deal. Actually have memories of rescuing a broken down truck up the access road there one time. Also got snowed in the one time and had to convoy out with everyone in a full blown white out, barely see the car infront of you, doors got bent opening in the wind, had to follow the bulldozer down just get a track an be towed out numerous times, was a loooong drive in those conditions
You've put in so much effort mate. So many angles to your locations, multiple takes, great soundtrack, and stunning scenery. Well done and thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for appreciating the effort. It sure is a lot of running around getting all the different shots. Especially when doing it SOLO
Great vid Lars.
I love idea of a 'general chat' UHF channel. A bit of banter with passing / following 4x4s on long drives would be crack up.
It sure would be, I will start promoting it. Thanks for the feedback on the vid
I was driving to work this morning at 5am in Sydney and Channel 40 was going off on the main motorway west. Great banter. The channel can be very helpful, very funny or just downright abusive. Still great to have though as you can find out about Police radars or why the traffic is slowing. It seems it is channel 40 most places (in NSW at least) but Channel 28 or 29 (I can't remember) on the the main motorway north towards Brisbane.
@@4WDNewZealand thats it, Im getting a radio. Cheer!
Here in Australia our general chat channel for 4x4's and convoys is uhf 10
Channel 40 here can be busy, but usually it's pretty good, great to get info of road conditions etc
Great video bro. I really enjoyed it. Made me wanna pack up and head away this weekend. Thanks
Awesome footage 👏
A great watch. Keepemcomin
Such a beautiful part of the country, miss those cold crisp mornings
Love the crisp mornings, you can just breath better
Another great episode mate! Keep it up - looking forward to the next one already
Thanks Scott, Its so good to have the 76 finished (its never really finished :) )
Love those shots of Waipakahi road and Tukino is my favorite place. Well done.
Excellent video, Land Cruiser the King Off Road, has no competitors. Greetings from Chile.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome mate ,I can't wait for my first 4WD tour .Basically all ready to go .Will join a club for advice and travel with a group .Im not experienced enough to go alone .
Great to hear mate, Best thing you can do. Start small and find out what type of 4wding, Touring, Overlanding. You are into. Then start building your car from there.
First things you should get is some recovery gear. Shovel, snatch strap and shackle. An air compressor is also great early purchase.
Other than that enjoy.
Good on ya Henry. What rig have you got fitted?
Channel 40 sounds like a great idea. I’ll help lead the charge rolling around the north island! Enjoyed the vid awesome scenery cant wait to check out the central plateau for myself.
Awsome, have had a lot of comments about CH 40. Great feedback
Exactly what I needed during lockdown. Nothing beats a cold beer and a hot meal on a freezing cold night with amazing views. Cool set up you have too. The wee fold out table on the rear door looks just handy enough.
Thanks mate. glad you enjoyed it.
To right, worse thing was that I forgot my camp chair :). The table makes camp life so easy, couldn't live without it anymore.
Another ripper well done bro!
Cheers mate
nice what a sweet vid and epic trip definitely on the to do list now
Good stuff mate.. thanks from Wgtn👍🇳🇿
great video mate, have been wanting to go to the same spot myself for a little while now. The idea of a common uhf "road" channel is a great idea!
Its an epic place, not far from the main road but still worth stopping in
Awesome mate
Very cool, awesome spots. Nice to see some homegrown adventures
More to come!
Epic man, keep them coming!
Bloody good mate
Legend thank you so much wicked episode can’t wait for the next.
Great point about the rubbish more people need to clean up afterwards 🤙🏼
Thank you
Thanks mate, really appreciate the feedback.
It's so important that we look after our tracks, glad you feel the same way.
My first time watching your site, very nice to watch as mostly only watch foreign sites, I was caught in a blizzard on the turkino road back in 1986 in my land Rover thankfully able to dig myself out in time as had a full young family on board, especially like this series because I live in Taupo since 1978 and traveled around the district in the land Rover and my fleet truck, your gas cooker is the same as I am using for 20 year's, I definitely will be watching you from now on, 👍👍👍👍.
Awsome thanks Warren, always cool to hear about other peoples adventures. Tukino is so different every time we've been up.
Lol that old camp cooking always lives in the truck, its normally the backup one, but being SOLO didn't really require the full setup.
Thanks for watching
Awesome adventure.
Great video, NZ looks awesome!
NZ is an awesome place to explore
@@4WDNewZealand Just need to get out of all these lockdowns
Great effort in bringing these stunning places to us. Will be making it part of my list to go see soon 👍👍👍🤜
Thanks for the feedback mate. Lets hope we can all get back out there soon
Great work mate. You have really made me homesick for the north island.
Meant to say channel 40 over here in Aus is great though it can get a little rough with some of the language at times. Different states and national parks have their own channel numbers.A second uhf comes in handy so you can stay on channel and scan with the second.
Glad you enjoyed
Lol yeah i bet, would probably take a while for it to catch on, let's hope it does.
Nice camping bro 😎, thank you for video sharing 👍👍👍👏👏👏🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome!!! how anyone can give this thumbs down is beyond me, great keep it up and keep em coming!!
Thanks Marty, Really appreciate it mate. Glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful scenery!
It really is!
keep em coming -great to see more of that great scenery.
Thanks mate !!!
Nice Vid Lars, great to see some local content. Will be waiting for your next trip.
Thanks mate, More to come as soon as I can get myself back from Aus
Great video mate. I'd love to fly my fourby across the Tasman to explore NZ like you are. We both have fantastic 4wd playgrounds between us.
Haha yes I agree, Wouldn't mind stuffing the 76 into a container and sending it to Aus. Crossing the Simpson, Canning stock and Cape York come to mind. The stuff we don't have over here.
Really appreciated the video ....with Covid restrictions I can only dream of one day getting back to New Zealand to tour and explore more places !!!
It will happen again, lets hope for next year. Would love to welcome overseas explores back to our beautiful country.
It's videos like this that make me desperate to hook up an overloading trip in NZ. Truly stunning landscapes and you've managed to capture them so well.
Thanks mate really appreciate the feedback. Definitely do come over. You wont be disappointed.
Been camping in the same spot up the kaimanawa's and been to top of tukino , great spot. Channel 40 sounds good 👍
Cheers Neil, Epic spots. Sounds like 40 is the CH to use
@@4WDNewZealand where abouts was the camp by the river?
Good one mate, Looking forward to explore NZ soon hopefully!
Thanks mate, hopefully you will be able to again soon.
Great video 👍. Awesome tracks and beautiful scenery, keep em coming. Cheers from AU 👍✌️
Thank you 👍
Awesome video mate, Cant wait to get out there and do some more exploring and camping this summer. Might even throw a winter camp explore in there for next year
Thanks for the feedback mate. Definitely give winter camping a go, its a lot of fun as long as your prepared.
Great video, nice to "get out there" virtually during all these lockdowns 😎😎 Definitely on my bucket list to get to that spot.
Awsome, glad you enjoyed it.
Good Job
Nice vid, keep them coming.
More to come!
Great video, just stumbled across your channel, look forward to watching more. My grandfather milled up that Clements Road, Merrylees Clearing, he was Charlie Merrylees. I like your rig, I have a landcruiser, ute though, I’ll keep an eye out for ya.
Thanks mate. Great area to explore. must of been tough back in the day.
Great choice :)
as a kid always heard that the Centre of NZ is in Nelson so a bit of useful/useless info, so good luck with that goal, beautiful Country side as usual. interesting you Mention the name Gamin, I like to watch the Big Cycling Races ie Tour of France/ Italy Flanders etc - about 10years ago Gamin The Company had a team that raced in these comps I remember a Kiwi guy raced for Gamin, Deans was his surname a marvellous racer, is this the same company perhaps?? The wanderings of People fortunate enough to get out n about in this Beautiful country of ours is just awesome, the scenery in many parts is just amazing. There ARE NO dangerous animals n things (just some rotten humans) so lucky to just have to contend with mossie's n sandfly's. Travel well cheers. Hey I watched to the end and YUSS! Centre of NZ is in Nelson been there many a time as a kid, west of City, it is wee hill by a park and walk to the top.
Great video mate. Keep it up
Thanks, will do!
Great video. Good camera work
Thanks Craig
Awesome vid mate 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Really enjoyed this one, keep up the great work :)
Thanks, will do!
this is so inspiring video mate. that's awesome. I would like have bit a chat with you to get more information's and advices. most of times I use to travel solo, but rest of all my 4X4 experience I had with my mates.
nice one bro hop see mor from you wen we get out lock down
Thanks mate, yes cant wait to get back exploring.
Great video mate, love the spectacular scenery in NZ. I would love to do a 4x4 trip there one day.
The borders will open again, hopefully sooner than later. get over here
@@4WDNewZealand absolutely, have done the North Island, last year, bloody brilliant scenery, will do the South next, then need to focus on some 4x4ing over there.
Nice video Lars! Looking forward to getting out that way one day.
You should!
Big yes on the 4wd uhf channel,
Uhfs aren't used enough here.
Sick trip, I might have to hit this route up sometime
Awsome, good to hear. Go and explore mate, you'll love it
Awesome video mate, right in my backyard. I generally stay on channel 11 on my UHF, occasionally pick up someone on the Desert Road. It’s a bit tricky with all the truckies still on AM CB.
What a backyard mate, bloody love it.
Yes it is a little tricky, surprised the truckies haven't made the switch as UHF is way more reliable.
Will probably adopt CH 40 as its already known in Aus and most UHF manuals list it.
@@4WDNewZealand I’ll be sure to scan channel 40 too!
Nice drive. 😁
Thanks 😁
I have just come across your channel and what an awesome find! I would love to do this trip but only have a camry at the moment lol
Welcome aboard! you'll get there mate, start small and build up from there. You don't need all the gear to go and explore
Great tracks those. Have done them all a number of times apart from Clements. So going down as soon as we are allowed out again. Take the rod and rifle for a walk. 🍻
Thats the one mate, Just past Clements Mill road I got chatting to a couple fly fisher's who had done just that
Love it. Keep it up mate. Ive subbed!.
Thanks for the sub!
Nice work dude look forward to many more vids im keen to take you out the back of murapara and show you some beautiful spots nice and close to both of us Cam Rotorua
Cheers Cam, Shoot us a message on facebook or Instagram.
Great vid mate. Channel 40 sounds good to me
You're in!
Frost at night is NOT evidence of sub zero air temperatures. It may have been zero or under but frost is a sign of a differential between radiant heat of objects and radiant heat recieved by them and typically/only happens on clear nights with no cloud cover to reflect the radiated warmth back down again.
nice video bro!!!
Appreciate it!
Mate where was that first spot? Looks like an awesome little track . Nice video love it as allways 👍🏽
Hey mate, hope your keeping safe. Tukino is on my must do list. As for uhf, there are repeaters around the north island, but they are mostly privately run and not advertised for what channel is for what area. Here in Auckland we have channel 5 as a repeater. But it doesn't really work north of hellensville or south of Drury. I think it's a great idea. Id fully support it.
Cheers Brett. Tukino is well worth the drive any time of the year.
If you search for PRS repeaters in NZ you'll find a map of them all. Being PRS they can be used by anyone.
Thinking of Adopting CH 40 for NZ also
Cool vid mate the truck is looking mint.
Where’s the next adventure?
Thanks Luke, All going well the 76 Will be in the south island for about 6 months. Thats if I can get back to NZ from Aus to get it there
Yeah cool mate
Great spot down Waipakihi road and the river.I go hunting and camping there every year for the last 35 years..every year we clean up the road and camp spots by hand take out everyone’s rubbish and clean up the toilet paper that’s left behind. UHF yes a good idea down here in the south isl we use channel 10 trucks and road crews
Great stuff mate, we need more people like you around. We should all be looking out for your tracks.
Awsome, will keep that in mind for when we are on the mainland.
Nice Video bro. I'm hoping to do the same track after lockdown on the N70 Hilux
You should!
Low fat milk lol awesome video mate
Haha finally someone that picked up on it. 🤣
NZ is a heaven for 4 wheeling
It sure is
Hey mate, awesome video. I often drive sh5 and have a play on the side tracks. Definitely going to check out Clement mill rd. Do you share your tracks anywhere? I'm especially interested in the sh5 to sh1 track you talked about? And the track that took you the lakes edge. Cheers!
Thanks mate. I don't officially share my trips as logging them so that they portray the correct info would be to much along with the filming.
Try 4x4 Explorer or Overland NZ app
Hey, love all of the tracks you discovered, i'd love to have a go at those tracks and explore; would you mind disclosing those tracks' names to others out? cheers
Thanks for you feedback mate. I have mentioned place names fro some of the locations in the credits. However some places need to be left to be discovered :)
Gonna make a list of these little campsites and tracks?
Awesome video.
I think NZ needs a common UHF channel that people can call each other up on like OZ.
How do find that stove in the cold conditions? I found it didn't work in the cold.
Shot lars it’s jase from up north chief good vid mate
Good on ya mate
Channel 40 👍🏼
Great video mate. I reckon a general UHF channel is a good idea. Pick one and we can all tune in when we're on the road. Should catch on.
Awsome, Thanks for the feedback mate. Thinking of Adopting Ch 40 as it's used in Aussie already. Most UHF instructions list it as a used channel.
So why re invent the wheel.
@@4WDNewZealand yea mate, good idea. I'll jump on board with that.
Know that area , Clements mill road one day minus 7 of frost and the next sleet ,in October
Wow, glad it was only just freezing
I'm hight comment you should get correct rear track landcruiser 76 series, because rear axle narrow 110mm than front axle. I have landcruiser 76 series, and I have done correct track at Tauranga Diesel Special. it's awesome .
It is something we are looking into. just weighing up all the options.
Absolutely epic stuff mate! would you say i need a snorkel and lift kit? i have a Prado 1999 with falken wild peak A/Ts which are about to arrive
Tires and suspension should be first on your mods list. A good snorkel should also be a priority especially if you are planning on doing any off-roading in the south island. Make sure its properly sealed and allows enough air flow for your engine to breath. their are way to may snorkels that restrict airflow. Its one fo the may reason we run a Safari snorkel. A set of diff breathers go hand and hand with a snorkel.
Nice vid Lars, we are planning to explore this area over the xmas new year time. Honest review of the Garmin Overlander? Is it worth the money for NZ? Im sick of using my phone for maps, would be great to start using something like the overlander. Cheers.
Thanks mate. Great place to explore and take in the sights.
Running a designated GPS is awesome. The Overlander is the most user friendly one i've had so far. The it does a lot more than just mapping, and being able to link it to the inReach is great. It means I don't need to use my phone.
However it does not run NZ Top 50 which is a bit of a shame as for NZ the are the best. It runs Garmin's Version of NZ Topo Maps which are good but don't have quite as much detail. This is one suggestion I have passed on to Garmin as they did send me to Overlander for RnD.
Hi Lars, did you come from SH32 onto Kakaho Rd and then Link Rd. Does Link Rd go all the way to Barryville? Cheers. Alan
Bro if I come to New Zealand can I see you bro😊
what tire size? suspension lift? expanded the width of the disks?
do you usually need to take any spare diesel with you on these trips or do you have a reserve tank?
It must take you a lot of time to set up some of those shots!
It sure does, thanks for noticing. 3 days 250+ GB of raw data and just over a month of editing. :)
@@4WDNewZealand well, I really enjoyed it and appreciate your efforts!
Bro, do you have to do anything to protect the engine in the freezing weather?
In really cold weather yes you do. This wasn't considered that cold, for the most part the temp was above 0. So short answer is no there was noting I had to do for this trip.
Hey Lars, great area to explore , i did a video on the same area around the Desert Road and just keep wanting to go back ,
The idea of a UHF channel dedicated to the likes of ourselves and other Overlanders and travellers would be a great idea , if they do the repeater up on Tukino Road area that could easily save lives in the future . I also use the Garmen Inreach system as a safety device and a communicator with home its as much piece of mind for myself as it is for my family to be able to track me
Hopefully people will get on board with the UHF channel idea , count me in for sure
#JL2OFFRD @jl2offrd
Thanks for you feedback mate. I did actually come across your video whilst doing the research for this Ep. Keep it up mate, it's good to see others out exploring.
Will definitely start promoting a UHF channel, like CH 40 from now on.
How good is the inReach, I take it everywhere now. Great for peace of mind and for about the same cost as a PLB its great.
Side track to which lake ?
Great vid!!! What size tyres are on your cruiser ?
Cheers mate. Running 285/75R16 Maxxis Razors on the factory rims (at this stage)
Try *Taurunga not towel-ronga
Hey mate, where did you get the window box for the gull wing window?
Hey Kim, The window boxes were a custom job and probably one of the most difficult bits to get to fit. I did them myself with a little expert help.
Hi Lars. How are you finding the 76 with differing axel widths on those tracks ?
To be honest it hasn't been a big issue yet, on these tracks it hardly noticeable. Its not until you get into soft sand/ Deep snow where your rear wheels cant decide with wheel track to follow.
Definitely something we'd like to correct in future, but not a show stopper. Getting content out is the main goal now.
@@4WDNewZealand Thanks Lars. I'm glad to hear it. Same with the low-slung alternator on those creek crossings? No issues so far?
That is also something I'm keeping in mind, the research I've done says its more in thick mud rather than water crossings. Still not an idea place for it.
So far I haven't had any issues with the alternator, but I also drive with a bit of mechanical sympathy :) The next option is to move to a fully sealed unit. Terrain tamer makes a nice looking sealed air cooled one.
Heading down to the south island soon which will be a good test for it, will make a point to comment on how it goes in one of the videos.
@@4WDNewZealand That would be fantastic. Looking forward to the new content and the update. I'm looking at a sealed option too. I just don't want to always be worried about it.. Big $ though, and I'm also a little concerned about the added heat from the alternator into the trucks cooling system. Everything's a bloody compromise.
Brilliant !
I went up Clement mill road a couple of weeks ago .. turned south to do the quarry.
If the river allows it, you can cross it, and camp on the far side of the river.
Check my channel, I've been out and about in my GWM Cannon doing these tracks :)
Cheers Paul. Actually watched your video on the 42nd traverse the other day to get an idea of the track condition.
@@4WDNewZealand it was great fun ... I'll definitely do that again.
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@@4WDNewZealand Hi Is it on FB?
All the back and forth to set up the camera and do drive bys and collect camera again and edit out the walk of shame/lies etc must be embarrassing to do at the time, even alone.
Wicked video dude, remember going up skiing at tukino when i was kid. Be a huge advocate for universal uhf channel deal. Actually have memories of rescuing a broken down truck up the access road there one time. Also got snowed in the one time and had to convoy out with everyone in a full blown white out, barely see the car infront of you, doors got bent opening in the wind, had to follow the bulldozer down just get a track an be towed out numerous times, was a loooong drive in those conditions
Sounds like an epic adventure. Thanks for your feedback mate