😱 THIS IS BAD!! REALLY BAD!!! TAKING ON THE VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY IN OUR TRUCK
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- čas přidán 7. 05. 2023
- Heather and Garry are travelling from Lake William Hovell to Toombullup in the Victorian High Country. Garry's up for the challenge as they encounter steep and muddy tracks but Heather isn't so sure.
Watch to the end to see the outcome of their perilous journey.
nice to see some one using the Commander for what it is meant for, a very comfortable off road motorhome. well done guys
Thanks!. We're having a ball!!😊😊
The worse type of passenger when you need to concentrate 😱
I just learned more in these few minutes than in a lifetime 🎉 Congratulations on an extremely difficult circumstance, and never loosing your calm and balance - the ability to be able to handle everything, even the unexpected, with a thoughtful demeanor is part of every challenge. Well done, sir.
Thanks so much for your kind comments and encouragement. Much appreciated 😊
YOU MADE ME REALIZE HOW HAPPY I AM BEING SINGLE, HAHAHAHAH, THE WAY SHE PULLED HER HAT DOWN LIKE IT WOULD GO AWAY CRACKED ME UP, MATE YOU DONT GO DRIVING AROUND WET MUDDY ROADS WITH ANYTHING BUT A TANK , THINGS LOVE TO SLIDE, BUT GET YOURSELF A REAR WINCH AND USE THAT FOR CONTROL, PEACE OF MIND RIGHT THERE, YOU DONE GOOD HANGING ON.
Both of you are doing exception re very good or very well. I have seen many people struggle and throwing in the towel without making a genuine effort and enjoying themselves at the same time. If you go to your first or second published episode I made a comment about the truck will out do your nerves and yet both are very safe. Even mum is looking very happy and more confident . When you are going to do some winching with the truck, straight pull is not always the case sometimes you have to pull off camber with the winch as this would be safe and adequate so you don't lose control of your vehicle. Keep up the good work and happy travels.
When you're using 4WD low range do not use your brakes when going down the hill as it is a recipe for disaster like a sled
You become an uncontrollable rolling stone.
@@Ericmwangii 🤣🤣🤣 2Wright 😂😂
Awesome stuff 👍
MAN trucks has something called ABS-brakes ....you know....
@@Dan-fo9dk when you are coming down any Hill with any type of 4WD 6 wheel drive or even 8 wheel drive you should gears and 4WD high range or low range to accomplish your task safely. If your tires whether you got ABS brakes or air brakes it doesn't matter if you start sliding well we know what happens next.
And the funny part of will this is? No two terrains are the same as one could be simple and easy to challenge and the second one could be of the charts hill-climbing teeth biting and sphincter tightening up but you will drive up it's not a problem. And I'm giving all this information free of charge with over 20 years of experience in four-wheel drive in off-road racing tagalong tours. And you guys are doing an awesome job. And the fun has only just started.
Awesome how you managed to go down these muddy declines, but you ve got a very good truck too!
Our colleagues in the Steyr factory know how to build 4x4 trucks since some decennials…
hahaha, mad buggers ! absolutely loved this ! well done both of you. magnificent team
Thanks! Yep, definitely mad 😂
What a fantastic truck
First of all, congratulations on the incredibly powerful off-road truck.I think you're a golden couple and it's great that she goes along with her play instinct and is always with them. And I hope your future adventures will take place in Nigeria or The Gambia on muddy tracks where the potholes are as deep as two story houses.
Thanks for your lovely comment! Would love to visit Nigeria or Gambia one day. The truck is definitely designed for adventure!!
If you reduce tyre pressure to, say, around 2 bar (30 psi) you’ll will increase surface contact area and therefore grip. Get into 4wd LOW RANGE and stay away from the brakes. Works in sand and soft snow also.
Keep trucking!
I bet that truck is set up so he can change the tire pressure from the driver seat.
@@bigredc222 No, he can not
@@boomzoomovich Man offers a centrally controlled air system, it didn't say where the controls were at, but centrally controlled, you'd think the driver could reach them, and not have to get out. You know he didn't get that option?
@@bigredc222 czcams.com/video/_y6IEjpLXSo/video.html
STIS system on military truck MAN, can only work when he is not moving. And definitely not from the cockpit.
Thanks for your comment! We did deflate the tyres and we were in low range 1st gear which may have been too low causing the wheels to be affected by compression lock up.
Good luck with the channel, hope it really grows!
Thanks so much! We hope so too. The next video will be on converting the truck to hydrogen. Hope you check in to see how it all turns out 😀
@@teamd-tour Sure will mate!
Wow Thanks for sharing .. Amazing Rig ... Wow... Love It ...
Thanks for watching!
I learn on the video to be better husband this guy is my hero..very patient . Thanks for sharing
It makes it easy when you have a lovely wife😍
Great channel guys
Keep up the great work and keep posting your travels
Not a lot of content on CZcams of 4x4/Allterrain heavy trucks doing outback travels, especially in Australia.
Keep it up!
thanks for your comment. Appreciate the support!!
What a great experience! You guys are amazing taking such a risky maneuver. Great machine you have let it do the driving in Low modes without braking much. This is really what you should be doing at your retirement. Down to earth souls. Please keep sharing your adventures. Place some cameras outside and a drone footage would have been ideal. Love the video and the excitement! Good luck to both of you!
Thanks Udaya for your encouragement! We're learning more about You Tube videos in each video so keep watching. We now use drone footage and more outdoor shots😀
@@teamd-tour 👍
going down slippery hills, low range, first or 2nd and no braking would be best result. great experience to you both, been there, done that and loved every minutes
@@atmm89 lots of fun!!!
Very impressed. Great control well done. Thanks for sharing
New subscriber and love what your doing… we’re just about to set sail in ours so will be following.. get a few tips from you as we’re definitely going to be meeting to same situations along the line. Love your calmness… not sure Marks going to be quite as gentlemanly when I jump out in a panic lol. Good luck and will enjoy watching you 👏👏. 🐆👫
Thanks for your encouragement!! Love your channel name Follow the Leopard! We're having a fantastic time! Very challenging for Heather but beats sitting at home in your comfortable lounge room watching Netflix! Hope to see you on the road😀👍
great to have good sturdy trees close by for just such occasions
Very lucky. Got us out of a sticky situation!
Haha famous last words Gary , Great to see you testing it to the limits 😀❤️
Definitely testing us Radar!!
A couple of snow chains will help a lot in those situations
Well that was an experience 😊😊
Yes! It certainly was
Wow nice truck... I want to experience that kind of adventure but only in dreams i can make it. Watching here from Philippines my friend.
Thanks for watching
Ahahahaha great video guys watching from Jamaica west Indies, I love your wife vibes, you guys are adventurous and brave, Damm !!
Thanks for your lovely comment. Glad you're enjoying the videos!😊
Impressive well done Gary… tell your wife 1st Law in driving “keep always calm”😅😅. Everybody will give you advice about slippery mud, but honestly its all about luck (when you slip hard to control )but using extra brakes turning the steering opposite direction is best way. I love how you calm your wife that is beautiful a real gentleman. 😊😊
Thanks for the good advice Omar!!
Well done never in harms way. 30 years of recreation in the high country. One valley can be dry the next a mess and then you hit snow in summer cross the ridges. Just need to change your perspective slightly. That bullbar and side protection is sometimes necessary to bounce off trees. Ideally camper set up would be a slide off camper set up a base station and then you could tour areas. Great dividing range set up. But you got the ultimate outback and western Australia setup. Love to see you guys on fraser island too
A beautiful part of Australia. Love Victoria's High Country!!
Yes , most enjoyable !
Heather, I have no words!!! Horses in Katoomba don't seem so bad after that!
The adventures and challenges keep coming!!
Hi both. First time watcher, and subscribed 😀. As you said yourself Garry, with all four wheels locked up, you're along for the ride! In 90% of off-road driving, rule number one is do not touch the brakes. It's all about selecting the right gear, and maintaining traction. In your slippery down hill situation, you should actually be covering the accelerator pedal. If/when the truck starts to slide, quickly being the wheels up to vehicle speed, and then slowly lift off to regain traction/engine braking. It feels totally alien at first, but you'll soon get used to it. You can see at 14:30 that as soon as you realised for yourself (thankfully) that you were buggered on the brakes and lifted off, you regained traction. You'll soon be accelerating down sand dunes like a pro 😂! Anyway, enough armchair experting. Enjoyed the video and I'm along for the ride with you both.
Great to have you along for the adventure 😊
Just to add, you both come across really good on camera. Particularly enjoyed your expert commentary @ 14:30 Heather 😂😂 and your introduction to Burke & Wills Garry. Looking forward to the next episode.
One dus'nt lock the front wheels going down on a muddy road, you see them doing nothing like ski's, luckely he was as a train in the tracks that other vehicles made.... this was not driving but gliding and hope for the best. And that warning sound all the time in precair situations... that's the first thing to disable for only a light on the dashboard. He has a wife for alarming sounds... :-)
@@craigvirgin8461 Thanks so much 😀
You have a big heart driving such a big and heavy vehicle in that very slippery, narrow and steep terrain.
If you were ever in the need for a "tow out recovery", due to a major mechanical breakdown in these particular conditions, you would be hard pressed to get a heavy salvage tow truck that would even consider coming to your aid. (Imagine the cost if they did)
The conditions would be too dangerous!!
I don't think cost is anything he needs to worry about if he's driving a half million dollar truck.
@@bigredc222 A good point.
@@brianwalker1933 There's are people that specialist in off road towing, but they are usually rescuing jeeps and side by sides. Matt's off road towing built what he calls "The worlds largest off road wrecker", even it would have a hard time with that beast. czcams.com/video/e5ExrNrEwZQ/video.html
When you're a diesel engineer you sort out your own problems 😀
You two are Made for Each other... God Bless you... 🙏
You will lots of advice after publishing this Video. Living in Switzerland and drive a in Snow or icy Roads (same as mud really) i would advise to put snow Chains. One at the front Right tire , One at the rear left for example and lock rear diff. So you have safe direction imputs due to the Chain on the front axle and you have traction and the rear will not overtake you when going steep downhills. Because to be really honnest you were Lucky this time, but you had Not the truck under control. And when 10 Tons let go, it let go ! Also when you loose traction braking makes it worse. You should stay in the crawl gear and just keep going steady. But any touch of the Brake and you go Off straight at the angle your truck had when you touched the brakes. Maybe you take my advise seriously , maybe not. Your choice. You will enjoy your very nice truck longer If you do though. Take care ! Eddie
You're correct in what your are saying Edouard.. We appreciate your comments.
He supposedly has 40 years experience in 4 wheel driving, if so, he made a monumental error by using the brakes and locking up the wheels, hence, no steering or control. The tyres also needed to be deflated to increase the contact patch, which would increase/improve traction and control.
Have fun man!!
Thanks!
@@teamd-tour
That really looks like the life sir!
Definitely a goal. 😁
Well done folks. Never in doubt
😂 Thanks Chris!
That was awesome good job on the video her reaction was great next time remember to are down your tires helps with all these sliding around
Thanks for the encouragement and comment Greg!
Awesome
Glad you enjoyed the video!
14: 25 -- GOOD that ALL the wheels locked up, as "the pair" that's locked, LEADS.
Love it. Good on you for getting amongst it with that beast. My only concern is you definitely have to get comfortable with not touching the brakes down muddy hills. As a matter of fact you should be accelerating in order to have steering input.
Thanks for your encouragement Yes I agree with your comment. I did mention exactly what you’re saying about the brakes towards the end of the video 😊
Haha! The ladies are always the first to stress out! 😂
It's hard being a passenger when you aren't in control 😀😱
@@teamd-tour oh definitely!
Some people enjoy the off road adventure, while others look for the nearest window to vomit out of.
Same with boats, some enjoy the constant heaving about, while others are smart to remain on the dock.
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Initially Heather had trouble because the truck is so high off the ground and the centre of gravity is quite different to our Land Rover. She's more use to it now and loving the adventures😅
The first rule of any serious off-roading is to keep your rig small and light, both of which this vehicle violates.
Been there done that! 2nd rule, be comfortable 😀
We’d all be driving Jimneys with that rule
I noticed you kept on your diff lock, a locked axle will try to ‘push through’ any steering input.
As soon as you are out of trouble,unlock the diff.The truck will react more normally.
On this truck the locked front axle does effect the steering but not greatly. And yes I probably could have unlocked it downhill🙂
For those women who say they don't need me, she panicked, he stayed calm.
Impressive 👍 top class driving very inspiring 😊❤
That was bloody scary man😮 that why I never go camping 😊
Hahaha. Yes, mega scary!
Good bum cheek clenching slide! I had a similar episode a couple of months ago.
Hello, I'm watching the video from Portugal. I didn't see if they lowered the tire pressure, but if they didn't, in my opinion they should have done so as it gives more grip in these conditions.
Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹💪💪💪👍
Greetings to Portugal!! Thanks for watching. 😊
Yes we did lower the pressure in the tyres. On dirt roads 70psi is normally sufficient, bitumen 100 plus psi
Ohh wow, you guys rocked this! Well done! Garry that was brilliant! Massive hugs to Heather. What a fantastic journey you're on.
Hahaha. Thanks Mandy!! We’ve faced a few challenges 😂
You are joking right.??? This guy has no right to be on the road and off road with this. Zero idea about this hobby
This is why you should always have a good spotter with you 😂😂😂
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Large trucks have to many disadvantages. Especially if you breakdown down in these lanes. And then there’s trying to find an anchor point big enough to winch from.
Reminds of me and the missus prospecting for gold in the scrub 😂😂😂 got to love life
Life is all about living your best life and facing challenges🙂
Sometimes you just wish you had a Suzuki 4x, all kudos to you both, that's gutsy (and sweaty, I'm no good as a passenger either, lol) you got through though!
Hahahha, YES to the Suzuki and YES we made it through 😄
I've just got to say... you two have this whole 'living' thing right.
Get out there while you can. Make it happen!!!
@@teamd-tour I do! Just not to your level. A high school buddy and I have been camping for decades. The rest of family not really into camping.
whoa...that was nippy...🤣🤣🤣
We had the same model MAN. We got an AirCTI system fitted to it - google it, they are in Moe Victoria.
Lets you deflate/inflate on the fly, and have different pressures for the front and rear tyres. Runs from the existing air tank. Best $8K I spent on the truck for offroad work.
When it's easy to change the pressures, you'll find you do it a lot. 55/60PSI for bitumen running. 40/45PSI for corrugations. And down to 25/25PSI for soft sand or mud. Have had ours down to 15PSI in deep mud, but only for a short while and only steering straight ahead (we had 385/65R22.5 tyres).
Thanks for your comment. 😀 The ones I've looked into and have used ,finished up being torn off in the bush
Yeah - we had a front one rip off. Got caught on a rock during a river crossing. But once in 10 years was not a big price to pay for the convenience of being able to change pressures without having to stop the truck.
@@spudboy1328 HAHAHAH Yep you're right
Yay Garry! Well done - you and Heather will laugh about this one day! Heather you are SO BRAVE!! D and C.
What are we doing Garry? 😂😂😂😂
Nice Video and Truck … for this Terain you must put on Snow Chains …. I have exactly the same truck but with Crane and drive 1-2 Times week with 4 Snow Chains in deep Mud ….
Using snow chains in Australia isn’t a common occurrence
Curious...are you able to unlock the front diff separately from the others? I am wondering by doing so, if you may have improved steering control by separating the steer tire rotation from each other? No idea...just wondering.
Rod we can disengaged the front locker. When it's engaged it doesn't effect the steering at very low speed.
I was trying to get as high up the right side to prevent sliding to the left and losing it over the edge. A little challenging the camera doesn't show how steep it was.
Cheers Team D-Tour.
@@garryhickson Got it.
hahaha never go in panic so soon Heather. Everything was still totally under control because of the excellent driving and staying very calm and patient. Lovely job Garry !! Even if you where going to slide, still nothing bad would have happened
Yes, I did panic a bit hahahah! Under control now. It was because I didn't understand the capabilities of the truck back then. A bit of a newbie 🙃
The biggest thing I didn’t see happen here was pressure down your tyres. It then increases your footprint on the group increasing traction. If you had of done this then you may have had a better experience and not a stressed out mrs.
Yeah , we did pressure down the tyres. That track was extremely slippery🙃
This is Bad!! Really Bad!!! and the ladies expressions says it all. Bad planning and out of control driving on slippery mud tracks. Maybe reduced pressure and snow chains needed here.😂🤣😂
Yeah but it was fun!!! Nobody uses snow chains in Australia apart from in the Snow Country 😀
I have been considering if it is worth carrying "snow" chains, I decided it wasn't worth the weight. Re-considering after seeing this. Was parking up and waiting for it to dry out some more an option? Having Heather direct on two way so the wheels are pointing in the correct direction would have also helped whilst being careful not to be in harms way. Easier said than done but not locking up really important of course - lower tyre pressure may have helped again easy said in hindsight and from an armchair. As you say could have ended in tears and then we would all be disappointed.
I wouldn't bother with chains, Derek unless you're in the snow. Two Way is definitely on the shopping list . Garry had the wheels pointed in that direction to try to stay high on the bank. We didn't show resetting tyre pressures but I will in future. 😀
@@teamd-tour Harder tyres may have actually been a better option. Would have cut through the slick surface rather than float on top. Yes I understood why he was pointing up the bank but my thought was that as he was in a rut there was more chance of slipping down by skiding the front tyres as he was than pointing them in the direction of the rut.
Id go mental travelling with a stress head. Enjoy yourselves.
Haahaha
I don’t know I feel like that vehicle needs another axle in the back then it would be a beast
America 🇺🇸 💪🏼
Even two more axels wouldn't have helped in that situation. Way too slippery😂
All part of the experience
Full marks to both of you, that would have been scary
Thanks David for your lovely comment. From my point of view it was verrry scary! Secretly, I think Garry enjoyed every minute of the ride😂
Well done I say testing yourself and the truck
Yes. Very testing and we survived. That’s what it’s all about 😊
Nice driving
Thanks 👍
Thank you for your video.
I think you need snow chains for some kind of terrains the problem is the weight of your truck, which could be very dangerous in some situations.
Secondly, I think you need an electric chainsaw, which will help you in many situations in your jungle offroad.
Thanks for your comments. The use of snow chains in Australia isn't common. Yes, we've packed the chainsaw!!😀
Well dang me! I thought that was me driving and Andrea in the seat 'cos she says everything Andrea says, and I say everything he says!
HAHHAHA. We're not alone in the Universe!!!!
Stay calm young lady , your mans got this by the look of it ...top driving mate ... a love tap is going to happen sometime during your adventures so dont sweat it .....its not a glass jewelry box, its a OffRoad adventure craft ...........i know you want to keep it nice but if your chasing perfection then stay on the bitumen .... your choice ..... i have a nice nissan patrol but still go anywhere anytime within reason to get to the best spots .....and yes it has some minor ( very minor ) badges of trips away...
You're 100% right. 🙂 This rig is set for adventure and tough environments
Diff locks in ,while trying to steer,don’t work🙈
4wd low range don’t brake don’t have thumbs around the steering wheel you will do yourself an injury you need to drive the truck not let it do what it wants use the accelerator to pull the vehicle
Great recovery, although I'd have to say that's not the rig for the terrain or road surface conditions.
It;s a military spec truck. If it can't do it not much else will
Ahh I see, and stand corrected.
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Snow chains? Aggressive ones.
I tink your Wife may need to find another Hat with a much wider brim if you keep on there raods. Keeeps smiling way more adventures to come. Aussie Bob.
Hahaha. Yes! Thanks for your Comment. Many more adventures to come Bob 🙃🙃
like other have said and i can speak for this coming from tractors is 4wd low range and lock the diffs in then put it in the lowest gear you've got if you want to go down something slow and keep the revs up with the throttle on as this gives you more engine braking to stop your speed from increasing and keep this wheels turning so you still have control because once you lock up you're along for the ride unless you have the balls to let of the breaks and lets the tires grip again
Thanks for the comment and watching 😀 I too have tractors in steep country and I did exactly what you were suggesting. Yes and I have the balls!
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Thanks for your support 🦋👍
Very ballsy Garry!
Thanks Mate! All in a day's work!
Scary, no way I'd take something that big & heavy in the vic hc, i was waiting for you to go sliding down the track and yes it happened, gotta try to stay off the brakes, hard to but could save your life, 1st rule people should ask themselves before anything tough is do i need to do this??? take care
Thanks for your comment 😀 Life is a challenge
God help us if your Mrs ever meets my Mrs 😂😂😂
Hahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣
Snow chains my dear, snow chains!
Snow chains in Australia???? Hahahahaha :)
@@teamd-tour Alpine-Nationalpark
You obviously do not know quite as much as you think.@@teamd-tour
Close your eyes Heather
May I ask how old you two are and how much experience do you have with this type of travel? If I had my way, this is exactly how I would prefer to see Australia - no dual cab ute and caravan for me which seems to be the norm these days. They just don't have the range and too many axles and tyres to worry about. For me it would be an SLRV or Earthcruiser to choose from.
Hi Peter. Garry is 68 and Heather is 67 We had the caravan and 4x4 and the roof top tent. Too restricted to where we could travel and BORING!! This is definitely the way to go , luxury and capability plus. Garry has had over 40 years of 4 wheel driving and has been a heavy vehicle trainer. Has driven road trains with up to 5 trailers and 200 ton in weight (empty) so lots of experience there. From our research the SLRV ticked every box and they were fantastic to deal with. Good luck and thanks for commenting.
Oh…. I am in fits of laughter watching Heather , a piece out of our shirt 4x4 experience!
We have an AOR ordered and plan on doing remote travel where many would not dare go with a van… live and learn I say - explore this magnificent country!
Looking forward to following you both in this beast of a 4x4
WHAT THE BLOODY HELL POSSESED YOU TO GO ON THAT ROAD AFTER RAIN????NICE UNIT THOUGH.
Crazy we know! But nothing like a challenge🙂
Poor lady😢
I'm okay, really😅
The vehicle slides only when you have the brakes on...
In that case you should've been on second or third low gear and NEVER touch the brakes...same as driving on snow....
Thanks for your comment and fir watching the channel 😊 the truck was locked in 2nd low with centre front and rear diff locks engaged to effectively distribute engine braking to all wheels. Brakes weren’t applied. Remember the truck is almost 14tonnes not 2 tonnes 😊
Great driving Garry! Nice motor home too! Liked and Subscribed! I have to ask, is that a pair of hiking shoes on top of a bag at the rear of the truck at the 10:46 mark?
Thanks for the encouragement. Yep. Hiking boots there to keep them dry
Did y'all air down the tires to get traction
yep
Bangbroek...
Crikey,nothing like bringing a Sheila along.
I wouldn't be without my Sheila 😀
ROFL!! That slide at 14.25 ... accompanied by "shit shit shit" Do NOT brake!. A touch of throttle to take back drive and some control has much lower pucker factor.
I didn't expect compression lock up even though we were in 1st low and yes I had to give it a little bit of power to get the wheels turning.
Leave the passenger behind….
Don't use front diff locks down hill they will push you in straight line
The diff lock and steering arrangements on the truck are designed to not overly affect steering
Always the hard way
Nothing like a challenge😅
Extremely Dangerous, Never Drive in Raining Season
Yes, you're right. But it's pretty mucb rainy season all year in that part of the country 😅
It’s the look on mums face 😱
I was really scared, but I'm getting braver 😅