The Big Aussie Lap-Ep 12 | Gibb River Road Part 2 | Beauty AND Pain - Disaster on the Gibb!
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- We continue along the Gibb after loving our time at El Questro. Crossing the Pentecost, we ride the corros to some of the most beautiful gorges and plunge pools in the KImberley. But part way along disaster strikes! We break our caravan! What is going to happen now??
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Hello!
I am Paraguayan, 47 years old, I live here in Asuncion, Paraguay. I am passionate about Australia and camping. My dream is to know one day that wonderful country. I really like your videos, and that region of Gibb River Rd in Kimberley I would love to see too. Last year I bought a handy Atlas from Hema Maps online. I hope that soon I can go to Australia to visit those wonderful places. I wish you many successes! Greetings from Paraguay!
Hi Nestor, thanks so much for commenting - and greetings from Australia. I do hope you get the opportunity to visit Australia one day. It is a beautiful country with many varied landscapes! Keep dreaming and planning and gradually working towards it. We wish you success also. 👍
Thank you so much for your efforts in producing this film. You have saved me from the flies, crocs, snakes, corrugations, fuel costs and vehicle damage for all time. Whenever I feel the urge to travel this route, I will snuggle up on the couch and re-run you adventure. Best wishes to you both.
Hi Tim - lol! Yes there are definitely flies crocs and snakes.... but thats part of the adventure. When I am too old to have adventures I also will snuggle up on the couch and watch my vids but I will be remembering the awesome adventures and how fortunate I have been to experience them. All the best to you too 😄👍
What was the incident that caused the chassis to break? Goldstream RV have a food reputation and I'm surprised this happened! they're supposed to be relatively unbreakable!
Your amazing even with a major problem you were still able to smile to the camera. 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁
Enjoy your detailed vlogs, a nice change to have mature commentary
Thank you for sharing your journey, could you tell me what month you traveled through the gibb?
Hi @bondywashere4379 thanks for your comment- we went through the Gibb in the first 3 weeks in September 👍😃
I too found you on utube recently. Wow what a great channel you have. I've been to some of these places you've been too. But a lot I haven't been too. Love all the walks that you do. And I also love that you always have a smile and are so happy. Who wouldn't be travelling this great country. Have done a fair bit of binge watching your videos too.
Hello Lyn, thanks so much for your kind words - so glad you are enjoying our journey. And Yes! what a beautiful country we get to live in! We are incredibly fortunate 😍🤙
Oh Jackie & Kerry such a great video just love them. We did our trip in 2013 and traveled the same way. When we got to Manning gorge I did my checks on the van and found a hairline fracture in a weld on one of the suspension hangers. With my 15 year old son we walked around the campsite and looked for someone with a setup that looked like they would have an electric welder. And what do you know the 1st person I asked had a welder, he also had a Honda generator the same as mine and he also had the joining cables, we were able to fix the issue and were able to continue our trip. I would have to assume that it got all fixed hope that it all was covered. We have also got the NRMA premium package it’s good to know they covered you out on the Gibb. For our family the Gibb has been the most memorable of all. Just love following your adventure, you have been on the road for over 12 months now.. God bless and stay safe.
Thanks so much Sean. Yes the Gibb is such a great adventure - but it can bring its problems. It’s also one of those great things about the outback that people come together and help whenever they can. And the support of friends can’t be overstated. The NRMA Premium Care covered us out there but some of their red tape nearly got in the way. Tip: We should have contacted Roadside Assist before putting in our insurance claim. We’ll update on the van in our next vid 😊🤙
Thanks for sharing your adventure 🙂
Our pleasure!
OMG ! I Feel so sorry for you guys. You have a good car and a good Van which I have only heard good things about, but things do happen. Your trip will help many when they see this Video, Travelling with another couple on rough roads in no mans land is so helpfull. 2 heads are all ways better than 1. And the other Van with the water tank nearly fallen off, Hard to travel with no water! As I've said before we are a year or two off from following your journey. I wish you all the best and carn't wait to see the outcome of your van. GL.
Thanks Rob - it was pretty devastating. Being with friends was great as you felt supported and actually a lot of people you meet out there are willing to help if you need it. Neville at Over The Range is a top guy - can’t speak highly enough of him and his attitude to people in our situation. We’ll update in our next vid 😊🤙
With a smile as big as yours and beautiful commentary and amazing video, nothing can break your spirits. You have presented the Gibb river road as I have never seen it before. Life can be short, so I always say live it to its fullest never wasting a day. To both you beautiful people I wish a peaceful safe journey always. To the two beautiful friends who helped you guys out, I say thank you for your kind hearts and I noticed your very big smiles as well. Its not your destination that’s important but your journey and experiences along the way. Till we see your next video keep smiling and laughing and jumping off rocks into swimming wholes as your adventure continues. Thank you both for sharing your adventures.
Thank you for your kind sweet words Olama. We loved reading your
comment - your encouragement is appreciated. We will let you know what happens with our van in the next video 😄
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Hi guys looking forward to the next video, till then I hope you both have memorable times enjoying country.
We just found you on TH-cam today. Are you just taking a year to do the lap or decided to do it for a few years.
Hi Julie-Anne. thanks for your comment. We had initially thought we would take a year but it will be about 18 mths before we get home. We don't actually have a time limit but do miss family 😄🤙
Thanks for replying. Looking forward to more video's
Hope to hear some good news from you re your caravan and the repairs. Hope insurance pays out.
Thank you Kathleen- we’ll update in the next vid. 👍
Love your presentations with great information, drone vision and most of all your positivity, and enjoying life.
Thanks so much Geoffrey. So glad you have been enjoying the vids. Yes we love the drone - what a great view it gives you 🤙
But which shirt did you buy?
Hi Jackie, have our first Gibb River Road visit on the to do list, just waiting for TOYOTA to build our PRADO. Just wanted to compliment you on you camera work. Possibly some of the best I've seen of the Gibb River Road, particularly your drone work. Well done. Keep it up.😀
Thanks so much Christopher - glad you're enjoying the vids. Your encouragement is appreciated. And we hope you don't have to wait too long for your Prado - although waiting time IS planning time 👍 😄
Great video, good content and very informative. I'm left hanging wondering how you got on with your caravan and I'm so impressed with your positivity and willingness to continue on in a tent. I truly appreciate your passion for our amazing country. I've subscribed, so I'm hoping you will post an update video to your channel once you know what is happening with your caravan. We are heading off to explore Darwin, Nitmiluk National Park, Daly River and lots of springs around the region by the end of this week, maybe you'd like to follow us on You Tube "Gibbo's Road Trip Adventures". Cheers Marg & Steve
Thanks for the sub and kind words Marg and Steve 👍 Caravan update is coming. All the best with your own travels - have fun, and we’ll certainly check out your channel 👌😀
Very much enjoying following your adventure - thank you for sharing, such a shame about the breakdown though. Has anyone offered a suggestion as to why the chassis gave way in the first place? Metal fatigue? Poor manufacturing? Or just simply sh*t happens?
Hi John - so glad you’re enjoying the videos. And yes rotten about the caravan - we did have an incident on the road just prior to finding the damage - but no specific explanations 🤔🤙
Nice clip on the Gibb. I did my own variation on the Big Lap many years ago, hitchhiking right round Australia - started out somewhat by accident, then decided to specifically complete the circuit by thumb.
I've been living in the USA since 2000 and am hoping to retire home soon, at which point I want to head off with a camping trailer and tackle the major outback tracks, as well as a hike of the Heysen trail, before I settle down. Seeing clips like this makes me want to get home all the sooner! Shame about the damage, but you managed to get through it.
Best of luck
Hi @timwilde Thanks for your comment. We loved the Gibb! Definitely a highlight of our trip. I just love remote wild Australia. Your trip sounds pretty amazing too. The things we did in our younger years! Your next lap would be a great way to arrive home! Hope it all goes well for you. 👍
Enjoyed watching and great photography.. editing is amazing too... would be interested to know what drone, in car and walk around camera are you using?
Hi Geoff, thanks for your comments, glad you enjoyed the vid 🤙 I am using a DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone and my camera for this vid is a DJI Osmo Action - although I do also use a Go Pro 8 😄
Hi Jackie and Kerry, We hope your van gets sorted as we're watching anxiously. We have been watching your videos and absolutely love them! We are just starting our Landcruiser build and then we'll be doing the lap too. Do you mind if I ask what GoPro and Drone you use for your recording as the quality is amazing 😀. Cheers, Ben & Renee
Hi Ben and Renee, Thanks for your comments and concern. We are so glad you have been enjoying the vids. The update on the chassis is coming real soon 👍. All the best with your Landcruiser build - what an exciting time for you! I use a Go Pro 8 and also a DJI Osmo Action (very similar to the Go Pro). The drone is a DJI Mavic Air 2 - and I love it. It's got great battery life and can withstand winds up to about 38 km/h. And when your in the West - wind resistance is a good thing to have 🤙 😄
@@travelthecountry-aussieadv1730 Thanks so much for the tips on your Go Pro and DJ1 😊 Keep up the great vids and the exciting adventure 😀 Cheers, Ben & Renee
Hmmmm. I don’t think that this is a very good advertisement for Goldstream Caravans
Well … maybe, but we do love our little Goldstream and are very glad we didn’t have to part with it 😃👍
Hi Kerry & Jackie currently both of you are having a tough time of it I feel your pain... hopefully in Derby the chassis can be plated and welded up so you carry on your adventures.🤞
Hi Ian, and thank you. It was painful alright. There was the potential financial cost but for me it was the possibility it could end our dream of the last decade that was the hardest. I had to realign my thinking and get things in perspective. In reality we are so fortunate to even be out here doing this. We’ll update in our next vid 👍
Wow, we hope you did (will?) manage to get the van problem sorted soon. Looking forward to the next videos. Greetz from Europe, Sven&Ellen
Thanks so much Sven - we’ll be giving the update in our next vid 👍 Greetings to you too from the Land Down Under 😀
On one hand, not a really great experience. On the other hand, some pretty magical locations out there. Hope everything got repaired and sorted for you! Stay safe!
Exactly! We couldn’t let it stop us enjoying the Gibb even if it was a cloud over our heads. We’ll update in the next vid 🤙
Jackie and Kerry another great video you certainly are seeing some wonderful spots. Stay safe and we are sure you are enjoying yourselves. Cheers Trish and Steve
Thanks Steve and Trish. There are certainly some wonderful spots out here xx 😊👍
Thanks for another fantastic video and we love your attitude to such hardships. I am surprised the mechanical/tyre repair shop could not effect a temporary repair so you could tow the van to Derby. Prep the break area for a full penetration weld then a reinforcing plate welded over the top or even on edge to act as a beam. Those vicious corrigation will fatigue all metal structures, I think the key is to go slow and steady, even if that is madeningly boring. Good luck with the outcome so you can finish your trip.
Thanks Robert! We appreciate your good wishes. It was a day we won't forget in a hurry. Neville from Over The Range would have got us going with a temporary repair but once we'd contacted the Ins company it just meant we'd be paying for something twice. At that point we decided to go with the Ins claim and our road side assist to get the van into town without further worries about if it would make it. If we hadn't had the cover we had I think we could have made different decisions. 🤙😄
We have been talking pretty much everyday about what could be happening with your van. Just checked out your Insta and was pleased to see you have been able to continue your travels, phew. Now hurry up we want more videos lol
hi there Only Leaving Footprints 😄 thanks for your comment and concern. The official update on the caravan chassis is coming real soon along with our next adventure. 🤙
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Really enjoy your story telling best of luck with your van repairs
Thank you so much Nicole 😊
Such a great journey on "HOLD", just feel for you guys. Amazing videos and hope it all gets resolved fast.
Thanks Tom. Yes, it’s a bit of a road block for now. We’re glad you like the vids. We’ll update on the van in the next one 🤙😀
what a wonderful video, thank you so much for your time and effort. I hope all goes well with your van.
Thank you Bestpix. Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a beautiful part of the world 🤙 We’ll update in the next vid
How did you go with getting your van repaired
Thanks for your interest Peter, we’ll give an update in our next vid 🤙
Nice video
I finally made it to your most recent episode 😁. Oh no the van 😭. I can see from your IG that your adventures continue, so looking forward to the next video, and thanks so much for the wonderful Gibb series. The Kimberley makes my heart happy. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes! The van! Bit of a shocker that’s for sure. Official update coming soon. 🤙😊
So sorry to hear of your difficulties. We are missing your experiences and sincerely hope you can get sorted soon and back on the road. Good luck with it all.
Thanks so much Therese. We will give an update in the next vid 😊🤙
Thanks for sharing your GRR experience and I wish you all the best with getting the van sorted.
Thanks Malcolm. Your kind wishes are appreciated. We will update in the next vid 👍
Hi guys sorry to hear about the chassis. Hope it has been repaired and covered by your insurance and you can continue your trip. For your sake and ours as we love you videos. Wishing you both the best.
Thanks Lets Go Travel Australia - it was a drama that's for sure! We'll give an update in the next vid 🤙
We have travelled the Gibb River Road twice now and after our 1st trip we only had 2 flat tyres in 2013 and again in 2016 with no problems with our 4.5t rated off road air suspension van. I admire your sense of adventure attempting the Gibb with a Goldstream which is mainly a blacktop van. We wish you all the best in the future and it was a delight to revisit all the sights. We nearly did the Kalumburu road but were advised by a traveller in a 4WD that the road had not been graded and advised against it.
Hi Rattenfanger, glad you enjoyed re visiting the Gibb. Sounds like you were more fortunate than us. We also heard that the Kalumbaru Rd was the worst part of the Gibb which weighed heavily in our decision not to take it on. Our van does happen to be a full off-road van though - but it still takes a sense of adventure to do the trip. So glad we did - even with our troubles 😄
Your not getting your Goldstar and Goldstream mixed are you. Goldstream are pretty tough cookies.
Im so sorry about your caravan dramas i really hope everything works out cant wait to hear and see what happens.
Thanks Michael - It was a shocker thats for sure. We will update in the next vid 🤙😄
Courage à vous…on vous souhaite de continuer cette magnifique aventure avec votre caravane réparée.Gros bisous de l’île de la Réunion 🇷🇪 Vive l’Australie,c’est un magnifique pays qu’on adore 🥰 ❤️❤️🔥
Thank you so much Beatrice, that’s very kind of you. We love that you love our country ❤️ I hope you get to enjoy it some more one day. We’ll update on the van in our next vid. 😘
Jackie & Kerry I really hope the insurance goes through ok.
I love your videos and how beautiful you portray our outback.
Stay safe and I’m looking forward to more episodes.
Hi Caroline Thank you for your kind thoughts. We’ll update on the van situation in our next vid. So glad you like our vids. I just love our country and especially these wild remote places. It’s nice to be able to show a little bit of them to others. 😊🤙