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Travel Outback Australia
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We have lived and worked in the outback for decades. We aren't casual visitors and we can share with you things we have learnt over all those years. If you'd like more info then visit our website for all you need to know.
Prado Touring Setup
A quick walk through of my 2014 Prado set up for our kind of outback touring.
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Express VPN - AircoveGo
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A quick recap on Aircove ● Wi-Fi 6 router that comes with built-in VPN protection ● Launched in 2022 as the VPN industry’s first hardware product ● Whole home VPN router protection for all your devices For more info see @ExpressVPN
Narva Ultima 24 Hybrid Light Bar
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I've decided to fit the new Narva Ultima 24 Hybrid Light Bar to my Toyota Coaster. It's a classic 1990 bus with typically not so bright headlights so hopefully this solution will provide plenty of light. Watch as I unbox this brand new light and show you what you get.
23Zero Panther 1600 Thoughts and Review
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We purchased a roof top tent! The 23 Zero Panther 1600 hard top roof top tent was our first experience with a tent of this type. We took it on a roughly 10000km round trip and used it most of the time over a month long holiday. What did we think of it. Watch our video to see. To see our setup and pack down of the Panther 1600 see here ua-cam.com/video/2f25vWImqm0/v-deo.html Music from #Uppbeat ...
Autophix Multi System OBD Scanner
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Have a look at why we recommend having an Autophix Multi System OBD Scanner on @TravelOutbackOz After an incident on a recent Cape York trip our Prado threw up a quite a display of instrument warning lights. Luckily my brother-in-law had an Autophix specifically suited to Toyotas. We were able to diagnose the issues and erase them leaving us able to continue our travels.
Setting up and packing down the 23zero Panther 1600 roof top tent
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I'd never sought out a roof top tent but when we started planning a Cape York trip I started thinking more and more about one. I wanted a hard top but I also had weight constraints on my Prado. I also wanted the bedding to stay imside the tent. This proved more of a challenge than I thought and, if I was going to stay within budget and weight, I had to make some concessions. Enter the 23 Zero P...
Overland Telegraph Track-Cockatoo Ck to PDR
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Watch @TravelOutbackOz as they travel along the Telegraph Track from Cockatoo Creek to the Peninsular Development Road (PDR). After a bit of a mishap and subsequent damage to their vehicle, they continue north along the OTT until they rejoin the PDR.
Watarrka National Park Rim Walk
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Watch as I carry out my last foot patrol as a ranger around the Rim Walk at Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park. I know some people can't do this walk for various reasons and I know some of you haven't done it yet. Hopefully this video will give you a taste of what this spectacular place offers to those who take the time to visit. Footage put together by @TravelOutbackOz and Music is from #Up...
Rescue Swag
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The Rescue Swag should be an integral part of your travelling kit. A first aid kit with variations to suit your activity, it can cater for the individual right up to family and group sizes.
Marauder 2
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Ever wanted a great two in one torch? A spotlight and a floodlight in one is what you get with the OLight Marauder 2. If you want a decent torch then this one is worth looking at. For more info click on this link bit.ly/3epLtOj
GME 6160XO Unboxing
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@TravelOutbackOz unboxes the GME 6160XO UHF handheld CB radio. This is what you get.
Marauder 2, unboxing.
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@TravelOutbackOz unboxes the Marauder 2 torch and throws in an unboxing of the Baton 3 Pro. For more info click on bit.ly/3epLtOj
Kings Canyon from the air
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The canyon itself is not the only view to be seen in Watarrka National Park.
Zoleo Communicator
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Our channel @TravelOutbackOz shows what we think about the Zoleo Communicator. We've been using it for awhile now and love its features and how it lets either of us know that the other is safe without having mobile coverage. It works off the Iridium satellite network via an app on your phone and almost feels just like your phones messaging service. You can share a crumb trail to others or use i...
Bluetti EB55 537Wh Portable Power Station
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Bluetti EB55 537Wh Portable Power Station
Camper reveal, Travel Outback Australia
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Camper reveal, Travel Outback Australia
We unbox the Bushman SC35-52L car fridge
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We unbox the Bushman SC35-52L car fridge
Travel Outback Australia Aug 2020 Trip
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Travel Outback Australia Aug 2020 Trip
Hey. I'm in the early stages of designing my first. Your video was very helpful - Thank you.
@@BonesFPV glad it helped, cheers
Hello just wondering how your trailer and suspension went on the dirt roads ?
The trailer has been great offroad. We've been ti central Australia on dirt, rocks and river sand. All good so far. Cheers
shit review and shit product, proprietary only charger!! (that most of time doesn't connect properly) A real good product will have an universal charger.. once you lose Ledlenser proprietary one good luck, you'll have to order another one. Shit. And you can't ommit that in an honest review
Good design and well made - onya Gary!
Love the inventiveness and diy. I notice you took out the rear seats. What's the go with that? I might be confusing things, but I have heard you have to register the vehicle as a two seater after doing that.
Only if you are doing it permanently, I take the set up out when I’m not using it. Only takes about an hour.
@@TravelOutbackOz Ahh, that makes sense, and that is what I do too. Rant: So when the constable checks the vehicle and says this is registered as a 5 seater but you have only two, you would respond, its temporary for this trip and then hope the constable is not a a'hole and canaries your vehicle? Stuff like this shites me...all sense tells one that removing a seat temporarily is not a safety concern and should not attract any attention, but that an a'hole can use this against you is a failure of those that construct the laws. Rant over.
I’m tossing my up on getting this model but I’m stuck on that bloody mattress. It really is not great. And there seems not enough room to add anymore layers. I’d be interested to hear how you went with replacing it.
It seems that many of the RTTs come with bloody hard mattresses. I don’t know why they can’t get this simple aspect right. Anyway, over the warmer months I haven’t bothered with it but they did supply another mattress after I complained but I suspect it is the same one anyway. I’ll be fitting over the next couple of months as we have a trip away in June. If it doesn’t work I may make a substitute out of memory foam and a softer foam. I found putting in/taking out a topper every day was annoying. Not a lot of space at pack up, I was able to leave sleeping bag and small pillows in but a topper wouldn’t fit.
@@TravelOutbackOz I am keen to see how you have progressed with the mattress. I just fitted the Panther2000 and the mattress is horrible.
Mine has never started any car with flat battery. Disappointed
Mine worked for awhile but I use it as a battery bank now. I upgraded to the JS 80 and so far so good. Seems better than the 2000. Cheers
Can i ask please if you have ever had trouble with the zones changing or the temps swapping in the dual zones?
Hi, no I haven’t. It is mainly used for town shopping, ie when we had to drive 300km to go shopping. It has worked perfectly so far. Cheers
Thank you very much good to know.
I came up with the idea to put it on a sliding rack and it was my clever husbands innovation to come up with the design and how to make it work. Which he did very well and it works fantastically and a 6 panel 270 Howling moon awning fits well. How can we send you photos to show it?
Hi there, send to traveloutbackoz@gmail.com, cheers
It struck me as being a little flimsy if it needs such thick, moulded packaging foam. :). Looking forward to the fitting!
I think it’s on par with most packaging these days. You certainly can’t bank on AusPost employees to handle mail with care lol. I’ve used Ultima round driving lights for many years now and they came much the same and they have handled everything the outback can throw at them. Cheers but thanks for the comment.
@@TravelOutbackOz Yes, and it looks more valuable than a light in a box - you know, marketing. I could see that the unit is quite well protected without all the foamy stuff. (I'm in the market for a 20" unit, so another make to consider")
G'day Gary, would love to hear your thoughts on how the fridge has been performing and if you are still using it. Cheers
Hi there, still using the Bushman! It is a great car fridge and is very efficient power wise. The only thing I have difficulty with is large fleshy things like lettuce. If you put them too low in the fridge they suffer from the cold but baskets being the way they are, it is hard to store large items up near the top where it is less cold. Otherwise I’ve been really happy with it. Worked brilliantly on our last trip in the tropics in June as well. Cheers
Im looking into these. My approach is to try and mount with the backbone without the flat rack. See how we go. Will save 40 kg
Update me on how you go!
yes, please let me know how you go aswell, thinking the same thing
sorry but that looks like a right pain in the arse
All good, a RTT bifold won’t suit everyone but it works for us. Have a new mattress to pick up shortly as well. Cheers
Another cracking video Garry I'm almost sold on this model how was the LST? Also was it hard finding a toppa that fit inside?
You can shut out the light pretty well but in colder climates you’ll want to have windows open to reduce condensation. We just got one of the egg shell style toppers. I can’t remember now whether it was a double or queen but just check the original mattress for dimensions. Cheers mate
Thanks for the vid . I’m looking for something like this . However as you said it’s a pain in the arse having to add a topper . Is there anything out there similar that comes with a quality mattress. How was it in the wind ? I had one of those original style rooftop tents and in the wind was like sleeping in plastic bag . Was noisy and flapping . Cheers JT
@@jasonthatcher9755 I’ve got another mattress coming from 23 Zero so it should be interesting to see if it’s any better. It seems that unless you’re willing to spend big bucks for something more spacious and can carry all the bedding, the standard issue mattresses all seem below par.
Hi mate how did u find the mattress on another blokes review he wasnt impressed and said him and his wife needed a top as it was hard as rock
Absolutely, the mattress is way too hard. We had to get a topper as well. Which is a pain because it won't fit in closed tent.
@TravelOutbackOz cheers for the feedback definitely something to consider 👍 man can't be armed getting a toppa to put in and pull out everything we jump in it
Hi just wondering if you considered the 23Zero Yowie? As they are very similar RTT😅. What made your decision on selecting the Panther1600. Thank you for the video.
Hi mate, I did look at the Yowie when I researched which tent I would buy. The Yowie was about 5 kg heavier if I remember correctly and also it has the ABS plastic top. I wanted the lighter model for the Prado and also being a metal top the Panther had the two mounting bars which meant I could either add a solar panel or, in my recent trip a set of recovery boards. I did quite like the look of the Yowie though. I have another video of my thoughts on the Panther releasing in just over half an hour if you're interested. cheers Gary
@@TravelOutbackOz Thank you for the speedy reply, appreciate it. I’ll be sure to check out your other video too.
A very handy gadget to have in the car. I’ve got one but never had to use it yet. Great video. Cheers. Gippsland
Thanks, it was a story I had to share. Cheers
My 4x4 is so reliable the manufacturers didn't bother to setup an OBD-II system.
Ok, own up, what do you have?
@@TravelOutbackOz A Jackaroo ofcourse.
Geez, a Jack, I haven’t seen many of them on the road for awhile now. Good on you, love old school, cheers
How fast is the scan speed?
I’m unable to tell you exactly but I think it would be about 80 ch every couple of seconds.
@@TravelOutbackOz okay thanks. I just wanted to make sure. The previous version only scans 2 or 3 channels per second.
@@ahall3823 All I can really confirm is that GME claim increased scan speed. Depending on how you use it you can just set up a scan group which would be quicker. cheers
great job.....how long is the bed...I'm the old 6ft 5" tall?
Thanks, it's a double but there is about 100mm spare at one end.
Top job Gary, really good for a DIY, how long did it take to make...? After you said, your a "previous fitter & turner," that explains a lot - they can make anything..! Well done.
It took about 18 months off and on. Sheds too hot over summer lol 😆
I have the large and smaller versions. Solid as a rock. I like that the handles are on the side and fold down. The more famous Kelly Kettle has a handle that swings above the flames (bad design). You can also stow tea and coffee or fuel inside the cone.
Yes, I love it but sometimes don't use it enough.
Thanks Gary, I was looking for a generator and your review came up. Seems like not many people have problems with those Honda units.
They are proven mate, I have two of them at home and have used them at work as ranger over many years!
Straight to the point. Thanks mate
Very nice job , good on you , would you please tell me where did you buy the down light from ? I am renovating my caravan and i am about to do the interior lightings , thanks in advance
Hi there, thank you. The downlights are from Narva, you can generally pick them up off eBay if you haven't got a dealer nearby. Cheers
How hard did you find the rego process?
In South Australia it was quite easy. I followed the National standards for small manufacture of trailers and was able to use a permitted builder to sign off on the build for rego purposes. I think it varies from state to state these days with recent changes in some jurisdictions. Cheers
Where did you tap the power from on that side?
Looks fantastic! Is this a personal build or can I buy one of these?
Hi Pauline, this is a home build so no, unfortunately, you can’t buy one like this. Cheers
@@TravelOutbackOz Thank you for getting back to me. Your creativity is inspiring!
What's with the 2 aerials...
Hi, one is the UHF and the other is a sand flag 😜
Twas indeed, I let them down from 18 to 13psi and breezed over.
Too much tyre pressure
What's the wall thickness on the steel tubes? 4mm? 5mm? 6mm?
Hey mate, I used 3mm, which is already heavy enough for a small trailer. It did come in about 200kg heavier overall because of this and other parts of the build. Cheers
Very nice, do you have the plan of the trailer frame?
I do and I’m happy to share for a hobby or personal build. I designed it myself. Let me know an email address and I can send it.
Hi, what is the thickness of the RHS 100x50 tube?
Hi Tuan, I used 3mm which is ample for a build oh this weight. Cheers
Hi mate. I'm wondering what regulations you have had to follow and also what would be the best thing for me to look at to understand what I need to do. I really want to build a small camper and start with an existing trailer. I just don't know where to find out what I can and can't do. I live in vic Australia
Hi Aaron, get hold of the trailer build standards here www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/vehicles/vehicle-design-regulation/rvs/bulletins/vsb1 . This will tell you about what’s required for rego. As for build I designed my own chassis but yes, you could build on top of an existing trailer chassis. I guess it comes down to what you want in a camper, a light build or something capable of going off-road like I wanted mine to do. There are plenty of UA-cam builds around teardrops if you want to spend the time watching them. Hope this helps, cheers Gary
@@TravelOutbackOz thankyou Garry. That's a big help thankyou
Thanks for going to the trouble and recording the review. Always good to hear someone elses view and experience. It does sound like every other 75L dual zone fridge out there though. The Kings I have is pretty similar, if not the same (although mine is now getting onto 4 years old). What would be helpful is actual measurements - AH drawn each hour with the ambient temperature for that hour and over different common and demanding settings (-18, -18) and (-18, +3). Mine draws 1.6AH when set to -18 on the small side and +3 on the larger bin with an ambient temperature of 28oC. It uses a Secop BD50F compressor. Also, what makes it tough? Even the handles and latches on my Kings look the same. Only difference mine is blue. :) There was something else I wanted to suggest....but I forgot :)
Thanks Benny, yes I admit it is difficult these days to work out what's what with all the badge engineering going on. Also people seem to have no brand loyalty and price reigns supreme. I'm happy to try new products but I do tend to stick with brands if they do right by me. As I've just moved up here I didn't bring my whole set of current testers so if I come across any gear I'll try and do some more testing. I guess for now though I'll be setting up another battery and a dcdc charger to keep this fridge going! Thanks for your comments. Cheers Gary
@@TravelOutbackOz Hi Gary, thanks for replying. I'm a little dubious with brands these days, there are too many "well known brands" that just, as you say, re badge and when the thing fails, tend to find all kinds of excuses not to honour their warranty. Given that, I look for price but only after I've worked out what the actual specs are and inspected it (even the specs can be dubious). Its a lot of work, and once upon a time there was a knowledgeable retailer that actually knew what they were talking about and wanted to protect their reputation, so they tended to give you a couple of good options. Not any more, they pay their staff pittance and few know anything about the products they sell...Sorry, Gary, that grumpy old man syndrome keeps escaping!
Thanks for the review! 👍
Not quite a review but I'll provide one later!
Great build in the works. Hooked on to this one. Looking forward to the rego and inspection howto information, if this needs to be registered.
Have a look on our channel for the completed build. Also the rego turned out to be easy and didn't even require an inspection.
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Bad sound (in the first phase)
Great video, but would have really liked to have seen how you mounted the bracket, I am doing the same and it doesn't look promising, did you put on an extra L shape bracket facing out to capture the existing holes?
Hi John, yes I fabricated two other brackets to capture the existing holes and then fitted the GME radio into those. Sorry, I didn’t capture that bit. Cheers
@@TravelOutbackOz first your video really helped me to find chose the mounting spot but it was a big struggle for me to try having existing bracket to fit around those hole and same time able to slide in the radio unit. Finally realised without drilling holes in gme bracket it’s not possible to fit in existing holes of prado. I ended up using heavy duty Velcro to stick it. I will give couple of days to see if unit doesn’t fall otherwise I will have to go for drill. Thanks again for sharing this video appreciate it
@@mvimagesau Glad it helped out to some degree then, I thought originally it was going to be easier than it was. It was also in a bugger of a spot to film that part. I ended up making a small bracket that would pick up the existing holes and this was fitted to the supplied GME bracket. In hindsight I might actually have cut out that card reader spot in the glovebox and used that but it’s in now lol
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Realy nice
Thanks, appreciate it.
Sweet set up. William from Arizona USA. #jeremiah29:11
What a ripper, nice one Gaz !
I've had the opposite experience, despite proper tyre maintenance my st maxx wore terribly and were very slippery on wet roads...got rid of them after 40k. Now onto the Maxxis Razr at811 and waaaay happier.
Always amazes me about tyres, any of them. For every good opinion on a brand someone comes back with a bad one. Can they be that individual? 🤷
@@TravelOutbackOz Not sure but it must be like the opinions on brussel sprouts, its a mystery to me too.
Using the 52l configuration for a camping trip bringing variaty of foods from ice cream to fruits, my question is that will ice cream stored at the bottom stay frozen for let's say 3 days? What temperature setting should i run to maintain the ice cream frozen yet not too cold for the rest of the produce. Thank you.
Hi Alex, it’s all about how you pack items into the fridge. I set mine at -4deg C and everything at the bottom stayed frozen. On the next level you want things that need to stay cold but not frozen. The top shelf is where you want softer items like fruit and veg. The only problem is the basket is not all that big. It’s a bit of trial and error I’m afraid. It works ok but it just takes a bit of effort to move things between the levels. Overall though I’m very happy with the fridge. Cheers
Hey, great review here. Straight to the point with the key features..I am a serious fan of Ledlenser lights too after many many years of experience of other brands not performing and missing key features.... ATB Tom