Aberfeldy Weekend Trip 27/03/15 - 29/03/15 - Vic

[Rossco]

good thinking 99 hope they dont get lost in moe

Ooh yes, that could be bad. . .

[Sir Roofy]

ooh yes, that could be bad. . .

probably go out john field drive to tyres or turn left at first set of lights and go to walhala rawson road
lucas knows wich way ?

[katwoman]

We're leaving now.
Jane-O, 1L bottle. !! :)
See y'all soon.

[Winnie]

Lock your bloody car doors in Moe! I am not joking. Last forum trip we went through there I had 2 cameras stolen from my car when I went to pay for my fuel.

[Sir Roofy]

we're leaving now.
Jane-o, 1l bottle. !! :)
see y'all soon.

no rain in your neck of the woods

[Sir Roofy]

@winnie do your know ben murphy from iga he might tag along 4.2 gq big tyres same color as yours

[Rossco]

Lock your bloody car doors in Moe! I am not joking. Last forum trip we went through there I had 2 cameras stolen from my car when I went to pay for my fuel.

Yep sound like moe!!. . . Did they put zip ties on your tail shaft too?

Just about to leave ( a bit behind schedule) I'll be loitering around the area for a bit and be on Channel, might bump into someone . . .

[Winnie]

@winnie do your know ben murphy from iga he might tag along 4.2 gq big tyres same color as yours

Know a few Murphy's but none named Ben... all good I might know him when I see him.

[lucus30]

Leaving now

[Maxhead]

Have a good trip boys and girls....don't do anything I wouldn't do :)

[Sir Roofy]

have a good trip boys and girls....don't do anything i wouldn't do :)

well mate you should be here to make sure we behave lol

[Alitis007]

Have fun peoples!! And remember lots of pics!!!

[lucus30]

OK at BP now

[Winnie]

OK at BP now

Hope you locked your doors!!

[krbrooking]

Stay safe guys and have fun. Hope it doesn't get too cold.
Pics,pics,pics.

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[threedogs]

X 2 have a ball but stay safe. look out for one another as well
Look forward to the trip report

[Sir Roofy]

Stay safe guys and have fun. Hope it doesn't get too cold.
Pics,pics,pics.

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come come come that's the best way to see it mate know you have to work but you have to have some reccy time as well
hope to catch up some time

[Hodge]

Have fun and stay safe folks. Lots of videos and photos to follow I hope...

[krbrooking]

come come come that's the best way to see it mate know you have to work but you have to have some reccy time as well hope to catch up some time

Would love to have come mate. The stars and planets just didn't line up this time (again).

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[Sir Roofy]

would love to have come mate. The stars and planets just didn't line up this time (again).

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it will happen mate

[Winnie]

We're on our way in now

[Maxhead]

We're on our way in now

Don't forget the camera for when you get bogged!!

[Sir Roofy]

don't forget the camera for when you get bogged!!

the mighty 747 get bogged never mate its a 4.2 go any where

[Maxhead]

the mighty 747 get bogged never mate its a 4.2 go any where

Yeah mate I know but Chrisso will be behind the wheel so anything is possible..lol

[Sir Roofy]

yeah mate i know but chrisso will be behind the wheel so anything is possible..lol

nah never maybe amy chris knows this part to well to get stuck

[lucus30]

And I'm home now. Know where I'd rather be. Hope you do some wicked tracks though do take lots of pics

Thanks for the good night guys sorry I had to run

[Stropp]

come on wheres the pics ???

[MEGOMONSTER]

come on wheres the pics ???
No reception. Lol

[lucus30]

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[Winnie]

I got home at midnight last night. Only took 3 photos, we did some killer tracks!!!

[krbrooking]

I got home at midnight last night. Only took 3 photos, we did some killer tracks!!!

Thought you were staying till this morn??????

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[lucus30]

Left early ? So say it was a successful recci run?

[Winnie]

We would have had to leave at 7am and it's only 2 hours to home so just drove home. Great trip!

Deep Creek 4 is in my top 3 hardest tracks, Deep Creek 1 is the coolest track I've done. We liked it so much we did it twice.

[lucus30]

We would have had to leave at 7am and it's only 2 hours to home so just drove home. Great trip!

Deep Creek 4 is in my top 3 hardest tracks, Deep Creek 1 is the coolest track I've done. We liked it so much we did it twice.

Can't wait for next time

[Winnie]

These photos were taken from the bottom of trig track, awesome campsite!

[matfew]

How's dc4 compare to brewery when we done it at Xmas or Barclay river Jeep track?

Glad it was a good trip shame I just couldn't stretch this one. Hopefully next time

[Winnie]

How's dc4 compare to brewery when we done it at Xmas or Barclay river Jeep track?

Glad it was a good trip shame I just couldn't stretch this one. Hopefully next time

Not quite as hard as brewery, not as technical but just as steep with some big steps.

We also did trig track which was a lot of fun! Except for Steve who drove the fire truck with no power steering.

[Sir Roofy]

Had a smashing time yesterday great tracks great weather great friends and catching up with cameron
from ballerat thanks to rossco ,cameron,steve for your help this morning had a dream run home this arvo
lost about a billy full of water on the way home the little 4potter never missed a beat never got hot purred
like a kitten all the way
@rossco the more i think of it yep the shocks are furberd to soft
@winnie where going to do it again mate

as for rest of you will have to wait to see what happens on track 4

[Rossco]

Had a smashing time yesterday

as for rest of you will have to wait to see what happens on track 4

Roofy you are a devil :) . . .

Just got home, thanks everyone for a great weekend, great company, great weather great camp spot and fire. Some awesome tracks, some challenging sections to say the least. Deep ck tracks were pretty cool, finally made it there. Definatly have fuel pump issues after driving back, better look into it soon. . . I'll chuck some photos up shortly.

[Stropp]

Sounds like a good weekend.

[katwoman]

Thanks to Winnie for being a great trip leader,
Commiserations to Roofy and Jane-O,
Apologies to Cameron for calling him Rossco.
Fantastic w/end, not many pics as we were all too busy. But will chuck up some tomoz.

[Winnie]

Glad you had no dramas getting home Roofy. Bloody tough car that one!!




Roofy you are a devil :) . . .

Just got home, thanks everyone for a great weekend, great company, great weather great camp spot and fire. Some awesome tracks, some challenging sections to say the least. Deep ck tracks were pretty cool, finally made it there. Definatly have fuel pump issues after driving back, better look into it soon. . . I'll chuck some photos up shortly.

Ohhhh NOOOO looks like it's time for a 12mm.

Great trip guys and nice and close to home

[NissanGQ4.2]

I heard Roofy was planning on trading the GU in for an even tougher GQ :)

[Rossco]

Glad you had no dramas getting home Roofy. Bloody tough car that one!!



Ohhhh NOOOO looks like it's time for a 12mm.

Great trip guys and nice and close to home

Yeah maybe!! Have to get onto it soon, l'll try and track down the leak first, or maybe just a new one!.

Thanks for being a great Navi. did a bloody good job, and glad you made it home all good too Roofy.

[Winnie]

Yeah let us know how you go with it.

Was my pleasure, was great driving with such a small crew and we had a good pace all day, covered some ground!

[Sir Roofy]

i heard roofy was planning on trading the gu in for an even tougher gq :)

mate if she was any tougher she,d eat rocks for brekky

[Maxhead]

Shit weekend obviously as there's no photos....C'mon Roofy I'm sure you have a pic or two to show:)

[Sir Roofy]

shit weekend obviously as there's no photos....c'mon roofy i'm sure you have a pic or two to show:)

sorry mate ive got nothing rossco has a few as for the rest will have to wait

[Rossco]

Just chucked them up onto the computer, I'll try and get some up tonight, if not it could be weeks!!!

[AB]

Sorry to hear about the news Roofy, chin up mate!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

mate if she was any tougher she,d eat rocks for brekky

I know its tough but GU's don't like eating rocks I'm lead 2 believe :tease:

[cgm]

I got in about half an hour ago. Great weekend, really worth the drive across. Actually, I think I could say it was awesome. :)

Really appreciate all the effort and hospitality shown by the whole group. None of you knew me, but I felt welcome and comfortable and I no longer even drive a Patrol! Pity Lucus couldn't stay for a drive, but was still good to catch up. Special thanks to Rossco for co-ordinating and getting it off the ground and for him and Winnie for choosing some great tracks. We had great weather, I think in the wet it would be a pretty scaring place.

We had a big day yesterday (Saturday). With the morning and afternoon runs we did almost 150km. Was too busy driving, so didn't take many photos either. I have a few and will check them in a bit. Hopefully there will be a couple worth posting and one or two vids for deep creek.
Have to sneak in how well the Jack did. Front Elocker is awesome. I could quit work and drive around up there forever, except I'd have no way to pay the bills. :)

[Sir Roofy]

sorry to hear about the news roofy, chin up mate!!

alls good mate could have been any of us i got the short straw this time

[cgm]

Apologies to Cameron for calling him Rossco.


Ha Ha, maybe you should be apologising to Rossco for doing that. :)


Had a smashing time yesterday great tracks great weather great friends and catching up with cameron
from ballerat thanks to rossco ,cameron,steve for your help this morning had a dream run home this arvo
lost about a billy full of water on the way home the little 4potter never missed a beat never got hot purred
like a kitten all the way
@rossco the more i think of it yep the shocks are furberd to soft
@winnie where going to do it again mate

as for rest of you will have to wait to see what happens on track 4

Roofy, it was sad to see what happened, but I was so impressed with the attitude from both you and Jane. Very good example to the younger blokes (me included!). Still hoping it works out well going forward. Would have to agree with Rossco on the shocks. It makes so much sense, seeing how much it bounced.


Roofy you are a devil :) . . .
Just got home, thanks everyone for a great weekend, great company, great weather great camp spot and fire. Some awesome tracks, some challenging sections to say the least. Deep ck tracks were pretty cool, finally made it there. Definatly have fuel pump issues after driving back, better look into it soon. . . I'll chuck some photos up shortly.

Thanks also to you Rossco, good to spend the weekend with you. Hope to try and keep up again sometime soon. :) Hope you get the pump sorted.


I got home at midnight last night. Only took 3 photos, we did some killer tracks!!!

Thanks Winnie to you for leading yesterday. Have to give Amy some praise too. I was amused to see her get out several different times with such a great smile after you'd pretty much just driven up or down some cliff, giving it "full berries". Great that you can enjoy those things together. When are you gonna get her Patrol? lol

[Rossco]

Have to sneak in how well the Jack did. Front Elocker is awesome. I could quit work and drive around up there forever, except I'd have no way to pay the bills. :)

x2 the Jack did awesome, drove everywhere with ease. . . There is a thing to be said about lockers, they do make a HUGE difference. Certainly could drive around up there for a bit, there are heaps of tracks to explore.

[Winnie]

Thanks Winnie to you for leading yesterday. Have to give Amy some praise too. I was amused to see her get out several different times with such a great smile after you'd pretty much just driven up or down some cliff, giving it "full berries". Great that you can enjoy those things together. When are you gonna get her Patrol? lol

Its funny, before I met her and before she bought her current statesman, she was tossing up between that car and a GQ.
Her dream car is a TD42 GU

[cgm]

Until I look for some photos, here is an overview of where we went:

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This was the Trig Track section. The switchbacks, which are circled were pretty fun (unless you were driving an old firetruck with no powersteering!):

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The profile gives an idea of the altitude differences (this was from the afternoon section):

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[Winnie]

I forgot to look at my map tracks afterwards... Damn we did some awesome tracks... I will have to wait until Amy gets home to post some of her photos as she was taking a few throughout the day.
Anybody get photos of DC1?

[Winnies-missus]

Hey guys here is some of my pics

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Deep Creek no 1.

[Winnies-missus]

Add more when I get home so Chris can look to.

[Hodge]

Sounds like it turned out a good trip despite whatever happened to Roofy. Hope all is ok mate.

[Rossco]

A few photos:

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Looking across to trig tk.

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Camp spot at the bottom of Trig tk. . . Nice swimming hole

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Lots of switchbacks

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[cgm]

A bit disappointed with my photos. Did too much driving and didn't get time to take enough. We did about 10 hours of driving on Saturday. I have a few scratchy windscreen videos from my phone. They need editing to just show a few relevant bits, might get them up tomorrow. This is about all my remotely useful photos:

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[Stropp]

Great pics guys, I need to get over for one of these soon.

[katwoman]

My small contribution
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[threedogs]

Great pics guys, I need to get over for one of these soon.

it will blow your mind the sheer size of the high country and of course the beauty

[cgm]

Here are a few videos. Mostly just ordinary quality windscreen vids from my phone. I've tried to trim a heap out of them as they were a bit too long and boring. Probably still a bit too long and boring, but gives you a bit of an idea.

Going from the track sign down to the crossing for Deep Creek No.1 Track.


http://youtu.be/j8bkExOwvw0

Going through the crossing and climbing out for Deep Creek No.1 Track. The crossing itself was pretty cool. We drove along the creek bed for quite a distance, almost like driving through a small tunnel. There was a bit of a step out of the creek, but you can't see it on the video. There were rocks already built up by someone else to drive up it. The track up was very steep, but has just opened after maintenance, so was straight forward.


http://youtu.be/xVyWie2FA3Y

I debated if I would publish this one. The trucks are a fair way off in the distance, but you can kind of make them out. The scream from Winnie on the radio, after making it up, was cool so I decided I would put it up. :) As usual, you can never get a feel for how steep it really was from the video. Winnie was first and you only see a bit of him as a dot in the distance, but the scrambling and dust gives you an idea of what was going on.


http://youtu.be/-2zkp3PG6-k

This is the close up view of my drive up. Right at the end, you can't quite tell on my video, my right front wheel rode a mound and my left front took some very high air and then I dropped significantly. On the video Winnie had it looked kind of cool.


http://youtu.be/0_FUrRvdzd4

The Little Red Firetruck. What a beast. :) Glad it wasn't me, as there was no power steering. Steve took a rest in the afternoon. Ha Ha.
This was doing the switchback section on Trig Track. I think there was more than 10 of them.


http://youtu.be/iFwvKesqOqc

Finally a quick view from the switchbacks on Trig Track, looking back where we had come across from the other side and back to the switchbacks themselves.


http://youtu.be/ryQ_HHl0EEY

[cgm]

it will blow your mind the sheer size of the high country and of course the beauty

Yeah, we did about 10 hours of driving on Saturday and looked at only one part of a speck of it. There were heaps more tracks in that area that we never went near and it is just one tiny bit.

You are also not wrong TD about the beauty of it. This was my first visit and it was awesome. We were also just doing some fairly focused driving, but there must be so much history about the area. Would love to do some drives visiting and investigating some of the history up there. Need more time. :) Back to reality now, stop dreaming about 4wding the rest of my life and go to bed so I can go to work tomorrow!

[lucus30]

Yeah, we did about 10 hours of driving on Saturday and looked at only one part of a speck of it. There were heaps more tracks in that area that we never went near and it is just one tiny bit.

You are also not wrong TD about the beauty of it. This was my first visit and it was awesome. We were also just doing some fairly focused driving, but there must be so much history about the area. Would love to do some drives visiting and investigating some of the history up there. Need more time. :) Back to reality now, stop dreaming about 4wding the rest of my life and go to bed so I can go to work tomorrow!

How many of the jerries you end up using ?

[Winnie]

Good videos Cameron, I will upload the videos I took from the top of that hill.
Seeing how easy Rossco and Cameron climbed that hill, makes me want a locker even more!

[threedogs]

Looks like you couldnt of picked a better weekend weather wise.
Chilly at night I take it??

[cgm]

How many of the jerries you end up using ?

Fuel was interesting. I was well under 1/4 on gauge on Sunday morning so poured two jerries in. We didn't end up doing any more tracks. Got back to Moe and worked out I might have just made it.

Avg from Moe, offroad and back to Moe was about 27 l/100km. So the offroad bit was probably up close to 30 l/100km. If doing a longer trip in the area that's what I will estimate as my requirement. Much of the day was 3-4000 rpm, either working hard up hill or engine braking down hill.

From Moe back to Ballarat on the freeway was 14.5 l/100km and that was sticking to the limit but pushing it hard up the hills.

[Winnie]

I used 20L/100km from Trafalgar and back to Trafalgar.

[cgm]

I used 20L/100km from Trafalgar and back to Trafalgar.

Definite advantage of diesel.

[cgm]

Looks like you couldnt of picked a better weekend weather wise.
Chilly at night I take it??

Friday night had cloud cover and wasn't cold at all. Saturday night was a lot cooler but still not really cold. Weather was perfect. Probably not so good this coming weekend.

[Rossco]

Good videos Cameron, I will upload the videos I took from the top of that hill.
Seeing how easy Rossco and Cameron climbed that hill, makes me want a locker even more!

Yeah good vids, was going to do a vid of the creek section holding the phone, but would have been a bit all over the place i think! ! . . . The jack makes it look very smooth, don't think the fire truck would have been quote that smooth! ! Good pics too, shouldn't be to disappointed, was hard to try and take the time to get a snap. Good someone got some of the camp i did have good inventions. . .

It was pretty go go driving which was good but would be good to do a bit of exploring, there's heaps of historical stuff mines etc. Amazing to imagine what that whole area would have been like in the heyday. People, mining activity buildings, pubs everywhere and probably little trees left on the hills. Would have been pretty cool however it's refreshing to know some areas return back to bush and their former beauty in this day and age of development and destruction.

And yes i think i am very sold on lockers:) one of the biggest improvement you can make as far as capability goes.

[Winnie]

Just the way you guys crawled that hill rather than smashing up it like I had to, it was awesome!
They have put a lot of work into the area to showcase the historical sights, created walking tracks and signposted them all. You would have noticed heaps of sign posts with "historical sight" on them, one trip me and a few mates did we stopped at as many as we could but it would take you over a week to see them all.
So much history out there and like you said, would have been great to see it all.

[Rossco]

Yeah i should of crawled up a bit slower rather than trying to fly up in low 2nd. . . Bit silly really, but once crawling up in first there was absolutely no shortage of traction despite the steepness and rocky ledges.

Reckon you could spend a week just in the walhalla aberfeldy area exploring. We're pretty lucky to have the high country there's alot packed in there, literally a lifetime of exploring.

[cgm]

Just the way you guys crawled that hill rather than smashing up it like I had to, it was awesome!
They have put a lot of work into the area to showcase the historical sights, created walking tracks and signposted them all. You would have noticed heaps of sign posts with "historical sight" on them, one trip me and a few mates did we stopped at as many as we could but it would take you over a week to see them all.
So much history out there and like you said, would have been great to see it all.

I thought our trip was great and really, I was far more focused on the 4wding than the history. But now that I saw some of the area it would be great to go back and do a more history than 4wd focused trip (or go for a week and do a bit of both :) ) Work is a pain, it gets in the way of all sorts of unrealistic dreams. Ha Ha.

[Bob]

I am looking forward to exploring that part of the High Country when I move down to Western Gippsland in the near future.

[threedogs]

Good videos Cameron, I will upload the videos I took from the top of that hill.
Seeing how easy Rossco and Cameron climbed that hill, makes me want a locker even more!

I thought you had a locker, or is it next on the list when $$$ allow.
As you noticed a lot less taxing on the patrol

[Winnie]

I thought you had a locker, or is it next on the list when $$$ allow.
As you noticed a lot less taxing on the patrol

I have never had a locker, it is on the list along with a rebuilt fuel pump, spending money on the trailer and 10 million other things.

[Winnie]

I am looking forward to exploring that part of the High Country when I move down to Western Gippsland in the near future.

Where abouts in Gippsland are you looking at moving to, Bob?

[Bob]

Where abouts in Gippsland are you looking at moving to, Bob?

At this stage somewhere near Pakenham or further East. Not sure yet

[katwoman]

At this stage somewhere near Pakenham or further East. Not sure yet

Excellent. Coffees on me when you do.

[Sir Roofy]

Excellent. Coffees on me when you do.

bob will stop here first its closer

[katwoman]

bob will stop here first its closer

His loss...... :)

[Bob]

This is a bit of a Hijack but you both can come to our new House and I will shout you a Steak and Beer or Wine

[Rossco]

A few more pics of the afternoon session:

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[Sir Roofy]

this is a bit of a hijack but you both can come to our new house and i will shout you a steak and beer or wine

that will be awsome you cook a mean barby

[Maxhead]

This is a bit of a Hijack but you both can come to our new House and I will shout you a Steak and Beer or Wine


I'm hoping there will be a house warming invite for "forum members" Bob....lol

[katwoman]

I'm hoping there will be a house warming invite for "forum members" Bob....lol

Not you....

[Winnie]

Looking up at trig track
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Awesome photo of Rossco's car at DC1
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[Maxhead]

Not you....

Who asked you!!

[cgm]

Awesome photo of Rossco's car at DC1
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Yeah it does look tough. Rear bar looks good sitting up high like that.

[Rossco]

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Yeah it does look tough. Rear bar looks good sitting up high like that.[/QUOTE]

Just need to fix those little flaps. . .

[Winnie]

Yeah it does look tough. Rear bar looks good sitting up high like that.[/QUOTE]

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Yeah they look a bit funny haha, better than nothing though

[DSPIES]

gday folks,
was there much winching on this trip?
I'm thinking of doing similar...

[katwoman]

gday folks, was there much winching on this trip? I'm thinking of doing similar...

None at all. But the tracks were dry.

[Winnie]

None at all. But the tracks were dry.

Except for your husband!!

[Winnie]

It's time to let the cat out of the bag... I am posting this with Roofy's permission.

We had just driven Deep Creek 1 twice and headed into Deep Creek 4. We came across one huge, steep, rocky hill. It looked insane!
I was first up and got hung up in one spot, hit it with a little more speed and scrambled my way to the top.
Rossco was next and with both lockers in, made it look way too easy.
Then was Roofy's turn to try out his new locker. In true Roofy fashion, it was balls to the wall and he came flying up! But the front of the car started to bounce a little bit too much and before we knew it he had gone head first into a tree! Oh crap! He backs up for another go and comes flying up the hill again!
When he gets to the top he jumps out and says, "well the locker worked!!!"

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We limped Roofy back to O'tooles as we were about 45mins away from camp and it was getting dark, Jane was back at camp and Roofy had the swags and all the food in the car!
Amy and I were first into camp and Jane knew that something had happened. It was dark at this stage and as Roofy rolls into camp Jane says "OH NO he's smashed a headlight!!" Ummm it's a little more than that Jane-o!!

All I can say is thank god Roofy did not panic, and kept driving because if he hadn't, there is no doubt he would have gone rolling backwards.

Fortunately it was not as bad as it looked (still not good) and insurance has approved for it to be repaired... good outcome to a shitty situation.

[AB]

Good to see insurance is all sorted and it's not a ride off Roofy!

Pretty decent hit old mate.

[Sir Roofy]

Good to see insurance is all sorted and it's not a ride off Roofy!

Pretty decent hit old mate.

if it happens don't panic just steer it out if possible

[lucus30]

Bummer Roofy that sucks mate. At least the patrol lives on

[Winnie]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyby9XnRs3E

[Stropp]

Fark I would have stopped at that, shit Roofy you are mad 😜 glad it's sorted mate.

[jay see]

You trying to make that thing fly roofy? Sometimes you just have to go for it.
Good to see the insurance co is fixing it and no damage to yourself.

[Rossco]

we did some killer tracks!!!


Had a smashing time yesterday

Ah yes, we sure did!!

Seriously tho, very glad to hear that that repairs have been approved, she will be back in action better than ever in no time. However the most important thing is that everyone is OK. It was pretty scary to watch from the top, it even looks steep in the video, so that's saying something. It's easy to get complacent, but it's a good reality check to make you realise just how quickly things can turn ugly. However it's how you react and Roofy did a very good job to stay composed and keep going with the climb in a calm manner, despite the bonnet being folded up towards the bonnet and nasty noises of the fan hitting the cowling. On that hill there is only small margin for error and rolling back or getting crossed up would have resulted in a very bad rollover, it has happened before on that hill.

After a bit of discussion after it happened and also looking at the video, we thought that worn / too soft shock absorbers is probably a very large contributing factor. It certainly looked like there was a lack of dampening control / a lot of bouncing.

Sunday morning we had a fair crack of bush panel beating, courtesy of the highmount and got it looking pretty reasonable really. I was quite amazed, we got the bar back to pretty much perfect!! I think Kat has some photos.

Anyway very happy that the old bus will be back in action and everyone is O.K.

[jack]

Have to agree, that would have won last months photo comp. Glad it turned out ok and you got it sorted Roofy.

[katwoman]

A special mention, ( I think) should go to Rossco, Ben, Stevo, Cameron, Rossco's winch, a snatch block and a big arse gumtree for making the Beast a little safer to drive on Sunday morning..

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The beast will rise again

[cgm]

if it happens don't panic just steer it out if possible

To be honest, I was really impressed with Roofy's response to it all. He didn't panic in the middle of the situation and then after, given what just happened was reasonably matter of fact about it. You know, kind of well it's happened now, let's get on with what has to happen next. I'm sure he was upset, but I reckon he set a very good example to all of us on how to respond. Same goes for Jane. Obviously it was a bit of a shock for her to see it, but she too did a good job with what she said and how she responded. Was my first time to meet Roofy properly on the weekend (saw him at the ARB tour, but never really talked), but come away knowing that he's "fair dinkum".

Good stuff Roofy, really glad they are gonna get it all up on the go for you. Won't be long and you can stop dragging your bum on the ground in the Pulsar. :)

[cgm]

Now that's all out in the open, let me at least encourage Roofy that it could have been a lot worse. By chance I was back on that same hill the next weekend (over Easter). As we were coming down into the creek from the other side we could see a bit of smoking going up, that gradually turned to very dark/black smoke. Even though could not see the detail, could kind of tell what was happening. Off in the distance a bit of other car movement.

It took us a bit of time to end up getting up the hill. My mate had to winch as his back slid into the ruts just as the front was lifting and set him a bit side on (about 45 degrees), but he was further down and didn't cause any issues. Just took us a while (and me nearly having a heart attack climbing the track to set up the straps :) ) Then I also was a bit too cocky from a good run at it the weekend before and let my revs drop and stalled it on the first crest. Made a nice smoking/smell to get high on with the clutch before having to drop back off the ledge a bit and get another run at it. It certainly is a "nice" hill.

Anyway, after all that, not far past that climb we eventually got to this (still smouldering, but no one around):

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Now, that is a bad day out!

[Sir Roofy]

well now I don't feel so bad thanks Cameron,its not a hill to take lightly

[Maxhead]

Glad insurance is onto it Roofy, I thought you said it was going to buff out...LOL

Cameron, That light bar should be right to go...bwahhah

[Drewboyaus]

Hey Cameron, Did you call the cops?
That might have been stolen and dumped.

And you are right, that is a serious hill. Someone posted a video of a Rangie Classic rolling over on that hill last hear.....from the top all the way to the bottom.
It's a track to be respected that's for sure.

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[Winnie]

It's a bucket load of fun!

[rusty_nail]

woohoo!!! congrats Roofy on getting it approved for repair. im really happy for you and will be glad when you are back on the road. i know how tough it is not to have that freedom and wouldnt wish it for anyoen!

[Winnie]

Keep a fire extinguisher in your car! Could have turned that guys day from a disaster to just a bloody big scare

[Bloodyaussie]

I have 2 but am going to get rid of one of those pissy ones and put a larger one I scored recently in instead as I have heard of people carrying those small ones and it not doing shit.

I'm glad things are moving along Craig as my heart sunk when I saw the post on facebook... hope this does not leave you out of pocket mate.

[Sir Roofy]

I have 2 but am going to get rid of one of those pissy ones and put a larger one I scored recently in instead as I have heard of people carrying those small ones and it not doing shit.

I'm glad things are moving along Craig as my heart sunk when I saw the post on facebook... hope this does not leave you out of pocket mate.

should be ok

[macca]

Bugger...

Don't need to see that, must be bloody steep?

[Sir Roofy]

Bugger...

Don't need to see that, must be bloody steep?

it was a tad steep

[Winnie]

it was a tad steep

Don't undersell it Roofy! It was steep as fark!!

[Sir Roofy]

Don't undersell it Roofy! It was steep as fark!!

it was but hey we,l do it again some time

[krbrooking]

Sorry to see what happens Roofy. Glad the insurance is fixing it. I am surprised it's not a right off as that looks as though it could/nearly have bent the chassis. Amazing how quick it can go wrong.

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[Sir Roofy]

Sorry to see what happens Roofy. Glad the insurance is fixing it. I am surprised it's not a right off as that looks as though it could/nearly have bent the chassis. Amazing how quick it can go wrong.

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you forgot one thing kev it s a beast and a nissan

[Winnie]

it was but hey we,l do it again some time

Same time next week Roofy? hahaha!
Any rough lead time on the repairs?

[Sir Roofy]

Same time next week Roofy? hahaha!
Any rough lead time on the repairs?

they rang this morning said they where chasing parts and maybe 2weeks that's ok so long as I get before may
wanting to go into the gatta for a hunt before it closes

[cgm]

Glad insurance is onto it Roofy, I thought you said it was going to buff out...LOL

Cameron, That light bar should be right to go...bwahhah

There was also a slightly used (rather swollen) jerry in the back. Might have even had some fuel in it? Decided, better step back after noticing that!

[cgm]

Hey Cameron, Did you call the cops?
That might have been stolen and dumped.

And you are right, that is a serious hill. Someone posted a video of a Rangie Classic rolling over on that hill last hear.....from the top all the way to the bottom.
It's a track to be respected that's for sure.

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Thought about calling the cops at the time, but didn't have reception. Didn't think about it later. Doesn't mean it wasn't, but I still doubt it was dumped though, as there would have been much easier places to dump it.

As for your comments on the Rangie, that would explain the pics of these two items I took while walking back down the hill after doing the winch strap stuff:

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I now know what not to drive up a VERY steep hill!

[Rossco]

Here's the video of the rangie. Pretty scary. . . Very lucky to get out of that one unscathed, not sure if it had a cage or not.


Range Rover Fall Over - Should Have Bought a Jeep!: https://youtu.be/0F03pHjThfM

[threedogs]

Keep a fire extinguisher in your car! Could have turned that guys day from a disaster to just a bloody big scare

Id say that patrol was stolen,


You'll be back bigger and better than before.
Main thing is you werent injured

[krbrooking]

Here's the video of the rangie. Pretty scary. . . Very lucky to get out of that one unscathed, not sure if it had a cage or not. Range Rover Fall Over - Should Have Bought a Jeep!: https://youtu.be/0F03pHjThfM

Can't believe he got out of that unhurt. That is where the winch should have come out straight away.

[Bob]

they rang this morning said they where chasing parts and maybe 2weeks that's ok so long as I get before may
wanting to go into the gatta for a hunt before it closes

If its not ready in time Roofy I will drive you in and be the Camp Bitch LOL

[Sir Roofy]

If its not ready in time Roofy I will drive you in and be the Camp Bitch LOL

jane would love you to be camp bitch for a couple of days lol

[Rossco]

Can't believe he got out of that unhurt. That is where the winch should have come out straight away.

Yeah it's pretty crazy. It's probably only 1/3 the way up the hill too. Not the best sound but you can hear the guy in the red shirt saying should have got the winch. Weird he doesn't seem concerned at all about them just shitty he trashed his car. Was a nice rangie, don't mind the old classics if their done nicely.

[threedogs]

jane would love you to be camp bitch for a couple of days lol

# Roofy did the air bag deploy, or not hard enough

[Winnie]

# Roofy did the air bag deploy, or not hard enough

Not fast enough for the airbag to deploy.

[Bacho86]

Well things have aligned and I'll be going camping with the family this long weekend in aberfeldy, with the plan to stay at o'tooles and do some tracks in the area.

What's the relevant rooftop map for the area ad Any tips / suggestions on tracks or areas to visit? Cheers


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[Hodge]

You want the Jamieson - Licola one mate. Pretty sure thats the one.

Edit: Half your luck on the trip ! I'm staying dormant at home / work standby.

[Bacho86]

You want the Jamieson - Licola one mate. Pretty sure thats the one.

Edit: Half your luck on the trip ! I'm staying dormant at home / work standby.

Thanks Hodge, Im heading off to the Melbourne Map Store today so I'll pick one up and have a look.

Yeh just lucky how it worked out and the wife was keen to come along as well! Another great weekend of weather to look forward to as well!

[Bacho86]

From those that did this trip earlier this year or have camped at o'tooles before - are there any special spots to camp? I've read that its similar to Talbotville; big grass open plains with plenty of opening camping areas?

[Winnie]

Yeah it's similar to Talbotville but smaller. I always camp at the far right because there is good river access and a big swimming hole, but there is not much sun on that side during the day. In the middle gets the most sun.

[Bacho86]

Ended up get of the walhalla - woods point map because it covered a bit more ground.

Winne - I think I read that you did some of deep creek tracks earlier this year? How'd you find them? Rooftop map says to avoid No. 1?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/09/364.jpg


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[Winnie]

No 1 is one of the better ones =]
Look they are very hard tracks, that's where Roofy damaged his car. But I drove them all with 33s and no lockers.

There was a chicken track around the good bit though. CGM drove it all in his Jackaroo too

[Bacho86]

Very good thanks mate - normally rooftops maps are pretty good ad I've never read a warning like that on any of his maps!

Well be based out of o'tooles so may have a look at doing them while were in the area. -- anything else you recommend visiting in the area?


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[Winnie]

Yeah walk down to the morning star water wheel... It's stunning