One of those '79's towed me from halfway across the desert back to Mt Dare a couple or three years ago when I had a broken rear hub on my 75 series Troopy. I couldn't get up the last several dunes in 4wd with my 4 tonne Troopy and camper trailer. No mechanics then (that I recall) but the guy who was there tried welding the axle to the hub but it only lasted maybe 5km's up the track. Ended up just driving in front wheel drive all the way down to Adelaide to get a new one fitted. I came back later and did a full trip of the Simpson in 2021. RACQ paid me back the $2500 for the tow, just gotta remember you only ever break down on the Rig Road as it's a gazetted road and they will (or did in my case at least) cover the recovery cost and paid me back within a week. Keep the receipt! You guys look to be doing an amazing job way out there, well done Isabelle & Jeremy!

Been working at Mt dare for 2 weeks now, mainly in the workshop etc, it's definitely an adventure everyday hey 🤣🤣.

Nicely Done, did the Simpson in 1985 and again in 1987, no Mt Dare pub or workshop back then but was well prepared 6 MQ patrols and a short wheelbase Gruiser in 85 and 4 MQ,s in 86.

Thanks folks, loving the videos.

Always go with the bush mechanic and the job will get you to where you need to be

Great stuff , you are the real deal , can work and talk at the same time.🇦🇺✅️😉

Love this video, I think you should be there all the time😉😉😉, this video must be so popular to pop up into my feed… good luck

100% you should up charge for muddy rigs. Higher percentage up charge if the mud lands in your eye.

That is awesome. How do you keep up spares and know what you need ?

From one engineer to two others great work guys keeping them girls rolling 💪🇦🇺🤠

Nice work folks, seems these modern vehicles a lot more complex than the old stuff I worked with on the Cape many years ago - still the same problems, but harder to fix, lol. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it so subscribed.

You call that "fricken flooded"? 8:39 Thats just a few wee puddles. We get more rain than that in 5 minutes in NZ. Hahaha! Keep up the good work.

Is that a dingo or your dog at 16:03?

Hey, just sending a big thanks. My wife and I were watching your video's and came across one where you showed cleaning the maf sensor. We had been blowing smoke for a long time and it's been serviced, so you'd think that sort of thing was done. Sure enough, I did it myself and my problem is solved! 🎉 Thanks again 👍

An amazing and exciting life to live. Well done.

I would rather an outback mechanic work on my equipment every day of the week, compared to city "mechanics. Outback mechanic = do it once, do it right. City mechanic = just keep swapping parts till it goes away.

You had me at Outback Mechanic, not gonna lie. The rest was pure pleasure.

Like many others watching for the first time, you two are a breath of fresh air, thank you and keep it up!

Lmao swear counter

How do the drum brakes hold up out there?

First time watching you guys Loved it Have subscribed

Hey Isabella. I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years on the north coast of nsw we got parts delivered twice a day ,I can only imagine your frustration having to wait for a part to finish a job. Having the passion is the only way to keep going as mechanic, well that’s what I found anyway. Good on you guys well done.

Yes, air bags and bt50s don't go together, I heard about this quite a few years ago. I had trouble with wheel studs breaking on my 60 series so I replaced them with 14mm studs, no more broken studs. I also had a couple of CV joints explode due to a lokker the front, I replaced it with a LSD.

Perhaps before you make half baked opinions about the reason the BT50 Chassis cracked, do some research first. There isn't any link to such damage and airbags. Did it occur to you that the idiot's vehicle was over loaded? Or that his canopy/tray setup was too far to the rear? You're just a mechanic. You're not an engineer.

Yeah well the sheila won't be able to work anymore after she hits 40 because woman are just not made to do that kind of work and think that showing off is more important than having brains! and as for the guys their work care out of everyone's taxes will be paying for it, and I wouldn't take my car to these guys in a fit!

What a great video. You could work on my car any time. Thanks for your efforts.

From an old fella in London I envy your freedom keep loving and keep living. All the best 👍 Kenny

First time running across your channel bloody great content and subscribed 5 minutes in. G'day guys from tassie.

When I worked for Forests NSW part of my role was to check and clean campgrounds! What do NPWS do with all the land they claim sovereignty over. Forest NSW also maintained a good network of roads and trails throughout the Forests.

I suggest a concrete pad with its own washer and it will need its own water supply + big sign “wash before workshop” I guess the short comings of that plan would be water supply. One day I might make it. What sort of fuel supply do people need to cross the Simpson, I had a friend many years ago that took a 200 L drum for the canning and filled up about half way. Loved the video. I think more people might travel, just to get a decent service.

Hey you two are amazing! Good job. I’m very impressed that you have such a range of parts in stock . Hard to cater for so many different vehicles . I guess you get to know what is needed . Gee I know some dealers that don’t stock what you have there . Well done from nz !

What brand of Ute do I want to be in if I break down in the outback? and what brand don’t I want to be in?

Great video showing some great and resourceful work. Thanks

Charge for muddy truck! its an Ozzy desert they get muddy just driving to you.

Stumbled across you guys and this is great.

Fantastic channel I love it

Just watched you guys first time, bloody excellent keep up the good work.From the 70 something oldie.

G’day and greetings from Tasmania, I reckon your channel is like a breathe of fresh air it’s interesting on what mechanical problems you get it shows how hard the outback Australia is on vehicles. I’m 67 and I have subscribed and look forward to following the channel you all have that great sense of humour. Kind regards John

Please do away the subtitles! That´s the worst, I hate them! The Tube generates them if needed- subs are such a friggin GenZ TicToc thing. You´ll never see such snowflakes in the Out anyways. The only thing I´d miss is some good weed to puff- I don´t drink no more. Have a good time, please get rid of them effing subs.

Like to hear more about what parts and how many you keep stock of. Also how long does it take to get parts in , from where do they come from (one big supplier or do you have to spend a lot of time searching) and how do the parts get there quickly.

Perfect to see lug nuts done to speck rather than a guess like 90% of places do and over tighten the buggers sometimes.

Great job guys.ps wouldn't buy any cruiser after the 75 series.

I’m guessing he didn’t get the rental bond back

Your are hard workers 👍

We to live and play in the bush and I'm enjoying your clips and had to google Finke Desert Race thinking it might be horses or camels but no the bikes and buggies look like a lot more fun.

I’ve watched all your travels and enjoyed the can do attitude and adventurous spirit. It’s been a pleasure to be along for the ride. Thank you to you both for the entertainment along with practical lessons. Enjoy your travels. From Macca

Asking how good and strong do you think Land Cruisers are, doesn't the answer to your question show by what you repair, didn't see any Patrols there or did you not show them in the video.

Did not see any Nissan Patrols with problems