The Plenty Highway... Is It That Bad? | Tobermorey & Jervois Stations

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The Plenty Highway... Is It That Bad? | Tobermorey & Jervois Stations | Episode 21

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The Lifestyle Pioneers - Off Grid Adventures

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Time to tackle the Plenty Highway!
Plenty of corrugations... Plenty of bumps... Plenty of bulldust! Is this really a highway?
We decided to have a rest day at Tobermorey Station. We ended up having the camping area all to ourselves for most of the day. The shade trees, excellent facilities, and green grass made this the perfect rest stop as we prepared for the rough ride ahead on the Plenty Highway.
Liz even managed to get some of her art done. The boys also enjoyed some time getting creative while Simon bunkered down and got to work editing videos.
The following day we set off at a record time to start the long dusty trek westward along the notorious Plenty Highway. But not before having to sort out a minor mechanical issue with the caravan brakes.
This is a stunning drive through a remote part of the country, and we were left mesmerised by the sheer scale of the countryside.
Lunch and fuel at Jervois Station before we continue west to complete the unsealed section of the Plenty.
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@denisbartell7501 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your videos guys. Jervois Station brought back memories. I walked into there pulling a cart back in 1985 as part of my solo walk across Australia from Burketown to Glenelg and passing through the very heart of the Simpson Desert. Simon, that little smile didn't go unnoticed. Yes, you certainly do have 'unfinished business' in the Simpson Desert which incidentally is the largest parallel sand dune desert in the world. Safe travels.

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your amazing stories once again, Denis. Beers are on me when we cross paths, as I know we will one day. Hope you're well. 👍

@jasonbarnes5605 2 жыл бұрын

Great series of videos guys. Even though I will be a solo traveler (roof top tent on 4 x 4) next year, I still love following your adventures. Your a lovely family, keep up the great work with your vlogs. I’ll definitely be watching them!

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jason. Enjoy your trip!

@itookallthenames Ай бұрын

Plus 1 for the Brolgas

@Kasual_kampers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vlogs. Loving following your trip so far. Keep up the great work👍👍👍

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@greatsouthernoverland 2 жыл бұрын

Well that was a beaut!! Thanks for sharing guys. Looking forward to seeing the next steps:D

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! And thanks for the sub 🙌

@Greolt 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos. Great work. I find myself with hand on the volume control all the time. Have to turn it up when you speak so the I can hear and down for the music or get blasted out of my chair. Just a hint to check your volumes before posting.

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. There's a lot to learn with video editing! We've changed some of our workflow since this video was uploaded to improve the audio (amongst other things). Hopefully you'll notice the difference with some of our more recent vids 👍

@ronhughes1805 2 жыл бұрын

Brought back great memories when we travelled through this area. We just loved the outback scenery. Safe driving.

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Ron. We love it as well. 👍

@michellemanton434 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Love watching. Good to see the Zone is living up to its reputation of being a dust free van. 👍

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michelle. Glad you enjoyed it!

@jpg8441 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys. Love following your family adventure on the roads less travelled. Bringing some difference to youtube..

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, glad you're enjoying it.

@tracieandstevetraveloz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video guys! Thanks

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@travelling_two 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys - Tobermorey was one our favourite stops too, my wife thought the Plenty Hwy was the most misnamed road we came across, other than plenty of potholes and bulldust haha

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we agree. Still one of our favourite stations. Such a relaxing stop on a horrendous road 😆

@raymann4027 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid guys. Yeh I am with you, I can put up with heat, snow or at a pinch cold, but I hate the wind!!!

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ray.

@overlandphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing guys. We’re at the West Mac Ranges ourselves and hope to run into you all at some point. Safe travels

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Our KZfaq vids are a little behind real-time so unfortunately we've already moved on. Enjoy!

@jorichards325 2 жыл бұрын

Hi first time commenting really enjoy watching you guys look forward to each episode 🤗🤗🤗

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping a comment, Jo. Glad you're enjoying the vids.

@freedomisdigital2666 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one guys!

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@markh6676 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff guys. Could you talk about the Stonestomper sometime particulalry how it connects to the Ranger and hitch.

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Mark. I'll put it on the list! 👍

@Romeo-lu7wt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, My moustache has been growing since I was 18, now 63, It's a little more than fluff now 😂 ,Gee if it was me a would have ripped the wheel and drum of just in case it was more than dust, While still at station , Long way for help on that road, I always carry spares . Bearings etc. Here at gemfields Brolgas are quiet friendly. The true Australia, outback travel, In my younger days, I drove cattle, in the heat dry , so I've had a taste of early settler life. Enjoyed vid again, so funny at end 🤣🤣🤣 Regards Bevan from Sapphire Central Queensland 🤠🇦🇺

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Bevan. Thanks for watching and sharing.

@jacquiyoung8703 2 жыл бұрын

That termite mound!!

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

I know! It's crazy big

@catempirerox 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a better sound in the world than Harrison's nervous excited giggle?

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

James' giggle is pretty good as well!

@glenwillson5073 Жыл бұрын

Parked a bit close to the termite mound. One day it will collapse.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Might have looked closer than it was 😊

@steffenterreblanche5707 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video guys, we are looking at doing the plenty in July with a 17ft van. What tire pressures did you run across the gravel section if you don't mind me asking?

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steffan. Can't remember exactly but usuallf for a road like this it's around 50% of our road pressures as a starting point. It varies depending on conditions

@steamy38 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, really enjoying your videos, any who! I’m loving your music where do you find it. I also really liked the drawing in your van it’s very nice.

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the vids. We source all our music through Epidemic sound. There's a link in the description of our videos. Both the artworks in the van are originals by Liz! I'll let her know.

@garryread6493 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I really enjoy your videos very down to earth. Could we see some of your art work please.

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Garry. Liz hasn't had the chance to do as much art as she'd hoped so far, but as soon as she does, we'll be sure to show more of it (the two in the caravan are Liz's works as well).

@ladysusanjane2682 2 жыл бұрын

You look great without the facial hair-it must be cooler!

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! It is a bit cooler but I miss the beard. We'll see how I'm feeling at the end of the month. I'm not a fan of regular shaving either 😄

@markrowsell1091 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, Liz another great video. Can I ask, with the StoneStomper attached, whty do you still have the 'stone guard' on the van? we are waiting for our van still, and was considering getting the stonestomper, but removing the stone guard on the van, mainly for weight. Thanks Mark

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark and good question! We have experimented with and without the stoneguard and also with and without the mudflaps (on the bottom of the stoneguard). We find there are still some stones that make it past the edges of the stone stomper (although it certainly stops most of them) and without the stone guard they can hit the front of the caravan.

@markrowsell1091 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLifestylePioneers Thanks Simon. Safe travels.

@77thechad 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Legends, still enjoying your vids, keep it up 👍🏽Quick question please. We have put a deposit down for same van, however am worried regarding the length. We had a hybrid lifestyle 13ft previously. Do you feel it impacts your choice of destination much? Really want the size as have a 13 and 8 year old girls, but I keep second guessing the decision due to the length. Cheers :) 😀

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. To be honest I don't think it really has that much impact on where we take it. Some places aren't suitable for towing, but it wouldn't make a difference if that was a small trailer or a caravan in most cases. I think once you start going above 22ft caravans it might have more of an impact as not a lot of sites are big enough

@77thechad 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLifestylePioneers Thanks legends. 👍🏽🙂

@trevoroneil3522 2 жыл бұрын

👍🙏

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Trevor 👍

@johnmathisen1167 2 жыл бұрын

Simon needs to put a chin strap on the hat I have no morals about modifying my hats to suit

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

😄 I couldn't do it

@alivekicking6681 2 жыл бұрын

We were enjoying your channel but lately you seem to do a lot of talking featuring your faces while you are describing what is around you. It would be MUCH more helpful to actually see what you are talking about more. It’s become so frustrating we decided to unsubscribe. It’s not that we don’t want to see you at all, but a travel based channel should show the scenery more than the hosts don’t you think?

@TheLifestylePioneers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. We'll take it on board for sure. I think our more recent videos are probably edited a little more as you're describing. Like everything, it's a balance, and our style isn't going to suit everyone.