FLOODED & BOGGED! Do we get out? Once in a decade storm Floods Australia’s DRIEST town!
This week on OFFGRID, Graham and the convoy are heading North on their way from Esperance to Darwin via the legendary 620KM long Oodnadatta Track. It's early in the season, and the crew are travelling ahead of the crowds and cool weather of the winter months; but that comes with its own risks.
A late wet season rain obliterates the north end of the track, turning roads into rivers and making for wild conditions. The crew fights road closures, deep crossings and muddy bypasses and as they try to push through to one of Australia's remotest pubs, the Mt Dare Hotel.
When and where is your next adventure? Tell us about it and spare no detail!
Missed the last episode of OFFGRID? Check it out here: Australia’s Most Underrated 4WD & Camping Hotspot! Graham Blown Away
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Excellent vid. Props to the camera guy too for getting so much coverage on his own 👌
Ayyeee good to see the best 4WD channel in Australia tuning in!
@@KungfufightU in the world*
Its good to see you guys watching these since you are the worlds best 4wding channel, maybe a collab to help this little channel out? 🤔ahahahahah ❤
Thanks MCM, that made my day.
Graham is lucky to get the attention of the best off-road channel in the world
Reading the other comments, it's good to know that I'm not the only one that prefers the Offgrid episodes over the hard-wheeling ones. I hope you'll make the Offgrid series a permanent feature of your channel. They're inspirational road trips. 👍
Agreed but Ausolo is even better. Graham solo . 🎉
Yep these are the only vids I watch on this channel
Off Grid & AuSolo are both the best on this channel. They're the things I watch and think 'I wanna do that...'
I’m sick of the Glasshouse mountains. I miss the large epic missions to the cape etc with the crew and affiliates. It seems the big treks have ceased for now apart from the Off Grid series. It’s ok but but too much Graham for me.
Agreed
I gotta say, I love the Off Grid series more than the other side of 4WD 24-7. I can't wait for the next episode. Love ya work guys.
There’s only so many times you can watch dudes winching up a hill so it’s great they diversified.
@@fatplumber3887 could just be graham in his budgies and it’d still be a great watch. It’s nice to have something different to the typical “if you aren’t breaking something you aren’t wheeling right” episodes that every single 4wd show make
Will someone please sign up Steph to her own series, she makes an excellent presenter, she's got it all !
Mummy
Big fan of the Off Grid series. Pretty much my entire bucket list and a good viewing
Really great content
Love the series Guys! Just an update to the story about ole mate who drove across the bridge due to the area being in flood. That bloke is my partner's uncle Stanley Cameron. He was on his way back up north to see his wife who lived in Alice. He thought what could go wrong after being told the the line was clear and no trains were coming? So he and his blue heeler Oscar (Don't think Oscar had much say in it), decided to transverse the rail line and drive across. Everything was fine until a ganger train was heading in the opposite direction! It all happened so quick and as I understand it, the train crew weren't paying particular attention to the line ahead (I mean why would you out in the middle of nowhere?), anyway Stanley tried to reverse the EJ Holden back but he ran out of time, jumped out, Oscar did the bolt never to be seen again (Smart dog I think), and the old EJ sits where it landed all these years later! And for your bait to catch yabbies? When I was on the footplate (Locomotive engineman) back in the 70/80s we used to get a weekly supply of a "sweaty" ( heavy duty cotton large cloth) and a cake of railway soap. Now that soap would without a doubt catch yabbies all day long! I believe due to the animal fat in the soap! Worked a treat!
I love Graham’s Off-Grid series! It’s a great change of pace and I love how much these videos make me chuckle. It’s nice seeing this side of Australia, as I don’t live here. I love your hardcore wheel adventures you guys do here too. But this is a great new addition! 🎉
This trio is undefeated, such a fantastic group dynamic! Can't wait for the next leg of the journey. Safe travels team.
Rubbish, it's like the one mate who brings his Mrs to the pub...it's all fake.
@@the_useless_photographer miss the boys.
@@the_useless_photographer Yeah they were all over it in the first episode "best trio ever *drooool*". They definitely visit the best spots, I'd much rather watch this than idiots rolling vehicles and breaking shit.
You know it’s going to be a good Arvo when 4wd247 upload an off grid ep!
This is the greatest 4x4/adventure show on youtube! Absolutely love it and to be honest...a little jealous! Keep up the amazing work team!
So glad you are continuing on from WA and exploring further afield. So much history.. Love the old rusty structures and old pubs. Well done @ecomuse
I absolutely love this series. Keep it coming. ❤
Amazing video, amazing people. Thanks for sharing. Love from Pakistan
Loving the Off Grid series so much! Giving me some great motivation to get my own rig and go bush again
Awesome video as always 4WD 24/7 Crew. Off grid is one of the best shows on KZhead I always look forward to watching this series.
Did the same trip last year. This is bringing back the best memories. Love it!
This series is seriously enjoyable I know it’s different to what you normally do but this content is frigging great
I love these off grid videos.. I love the tough wheeling vids, but these touring trips really speak to me
loving these off grid series....did Sydney to Uluru via Flinders, Oodnadatta, Mt Dare, Finke, McDonald Ranges last year, beautiful countryside to explore with kids, looking forward to next ep
Loved the soundtrack on this vid - it matched each sequence perfectly. I echo everyone else's comments in saying how much I enjoy the laid-back, adventurous vibes of this series.
I love the off grid episodes it makes my day when I see a new one has been posted
Another epic Offgrid episode. Fantastic stuff. 👍
I love these episodes. The adventure is what 4wding is all about. Yeah, everyone loves seeing some insane setup that can climb vertical walls, but the wow factor wears off eventually. The adventure of seeing somewhere new never does.
Just introduced someone to this episode. They are still laughing at Graham. Thanks mate. They are hooked.
I've been hanging for Off Grid! Love it.. good one Cahill!
Love the cheeky red idea thanks. Adding that to my repertoire!
Lovin it! Graham, you'd think after watching you since the very early day's, I'd get tired of watching you.....but, I don't know how you stay so informative, entertaining and funny is beyond me! There's few times you see people that are good at what they do, you mate, are GREAT at what ya do. 👍🍻
Means a lot mate thanks so much
Fabulous!! And you added more still shots, love them. 🤩🤩
Great stuff guys! As others have said much more relatable as not too many want to beat the crap out their 4WD. Grahams humour always enjoyable 👍
These off grid episodes are fantastic, makes a person want to pack and go... so jealous...
Magic. Really great to be following along. Thanks!
love your Off-grid Video's makes me so much more enthusiastic to get out there
Absolutely love this series. And Steph, you are GORGEOUS.
Great episode, the Offgrid series just seems to be getting better. Keep up the good work. Agree with some of the other comments that there is only so much mud puddles & winching you can watch. Offgrid is where the entertainment is.
officially this off grid is better than the main show.... Love this
My partner use to work on the railway ,he use to tell me how he was base at mount Sarah go down to Alberta an travel down the line in old Holden Ford to the pub ,back in 1978 Oodnadatta was a busy pub on fri or Saturday night,go north about a mile an a track follows the rail line.they’re were the days,wonder you never kept following the old rail line north an bypass road closed.good video.
Another great vid. Loving the series well done.
I’m loving this series! Keep it up 👍
There is nothing better than watching this. This is living the dream you lucky buggers
Thank you for your video as I am planning exactly what you are doing in the video, great reference! Thank you!!
Epic and heart-stopping! I love this!
LOVING this series!!!
I must say I love the sound of that vk56 Patrol...
These off-grid episodes are fabulous!
Absolutely loving the Off Grid series!!!!!🍻
What a amazing video again, love this offgrid serie!!
Like most of 24/7 videos, I'm watching this for the 3rd time... That drone footage 😮 Cahill, you need that young fella on your permanent team! It was impeccable!
thank you for great super detail video as great watching this in beauty of Australia
Another great vif Off-gridians! Cant wait for the next instalment
Amazing, just amazing. The cameraman is a legend for getting top tier footage of Australia. This channel has been just so amazing. I fell in love with 4WD and i dont even own one 😂 Best channel!
Nothing like a gorgeous woman that loves to drive in the mud and does a great job at doing so!!! hell yeah! Great episode!!!
That's awesome you found some decent snow! And mostly nobody broke 😆
Oh mate you have me in fits here!! LOOOOVE this series.......... More More More PLEASE!!
Thanks team. Enjoy the travels.
Brilliant, love this stuff more than the diff smashing stuff of tough tracks. Im 60 & done my share of hard tracks. love this.
Cracking clip chief, really enjoyed it 👌🏼
Day two of being home sick from work and getting to catch up on the last few episodes Yeeew !!! Thanks for killing the boredom
Epic guys that wat great can’t wait for the next one off grid❤️🇦🇺🤙🙏
love this kind of life.. no worry no tense.. jus live the way it is...fun
Nice one guys, loving this series, 'off grid overlanding' ........🤙
BIG LOVE FROM 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹.. LOVE THE VIDEO GUYS
Australian outback is so beautiful and to me very peaceful, just few good friends and nature. Nothing better that that. One of my bucket list is to camp there and just relax❤️🙏🏼
We are really enjoying the off grid series. Graham has long been a favourite. Steph and Harley are adding nicely to the series. I’m quite envious of the camps you are getting to. We will head out in 6 weeks.
Thank you for tuning in - enjoy your trip!
Awesome series. I can’t wait for the next episode
Love following you guys, gr8 friendship you guys have! I gotta get out there!!!!!
Graham must be permanently coated with a thin layer of bearing grease the way he smoothly ducks awkward situations. An honor to watch you work sir
Super keen to follow along with this adventure! Can't wait to get back down the Oodnadatta Track :)
Half of it is now black top
Steph and Harley have got to do their own channel after this. Great people just out there enjoying this marvellous country of ours. Cheers to Off Grid 🙌
These guys would have arrived a couple of days after we left Mt Dare after being stuck there for 6 days. We got to Dare the night the rains came through, the whole place was flooded outside of the levy.We had an 11 vehicle convoy, it was carnage getting out.Good times!!
Tells everyone not to drive on the wet roads. Continues on dragging 2 caravans through.
I commented on this also, but alas, appears moderator must've liked my factual points, my comment has been removed. That was a closed road, I know, I was out there. Why didn't they see anyone else, hmm, because everyone else was doing the right thing, as I did, looked up SA Parks Webb Site, and stayed off the red hilighted closed road.
Driving outback roads a bit, it is terrible damage I see when vehicles drive on wet roads. Takes months for the maintenance crews to fix ruts made by impatient folks who can't wait - or go around.
Awesome video for the touring people and live the GU builds also
I am absolutely hooked on these "Off Grid" adventures. Keep up the good work guys and dolls.
Enjoy these episodes, look great trips. Remember seeing Graham sat at same pub for Simmo episode. Think Thursday's should be kept for the longer formats and Tuesday for tye stuff like rig updates. Wouldn't mind seeing some more long distance track opening stuff.
Love this series and Steph’s hats too!
Loving the off grid!!
YES!! You are back!!!!!!
Good show. Valuable lesson learnt. Dont try and bypass the main track. Usually the main track is somewhat hard under a few inches of slush, hence why the water is pooled. Its also generally compacted from repeated use. Driving off the main track and onto virgin is a recipe for disaster.
This series is so much better than the "let's break stuff" ones. Good stuff.
Graham and his yabbie catching techniques 😂 such a good series! P&O
Hey there folks! I love your videos. Keep it up! U guys rock 🤘🏻
Loving the Off grid series 👍
Love it, great video.Way to go!
The ultimate video good job guys 👍🏼
Graham's going on about cans of vino, saying it's an ozzy icon. Whatever happened to the humble goon bag!? 😂
Australian off-road RV design is so awesome
Cheers to all the camera operators who make this channel happen.
You guys carried five star facilities with you!!! Damn, that camper!
ooh its been years since i had a bit of marron. used to get them around Pemberton WA... fabulous
Love seeing rola roof rack being used
Brought back good memories. We did the Simpson Desert crossing back in July 2010. Everything was flooded & the park was closed while we were in it - big unexpected detours, low on fuel etc. I got bogged crossing a mudflat. I didn’t get to do big red because I only had enough diesel to limp into Birdsville. We had to load our Kimberley Kamper onto a lorry which drove onto the ferry (ferryman and lorry driver were making a killing) so that we could cross a river (don’t recall where) & then the Birdsville track was closed for about a week before we could head back south to Adelaide.
Perfect timing for my cooking dinner watch yeww!!
Please don't let it be over for the big GU, the big girl deserves to ride on.
One on the best series to date.... Offgrid. 👍
This brought back memories because I have driven that road, and many others crossing that vast continent three times. On one of those occasions and because I had no responsibilities at that time and was a naiive young man, I didn't fully understand my inherent aversion to fruit fly inspections. Driving east across the Nullarbor on my own in a Falcon stationwagon, I decided to detour north off the sealed road, find the railway and follow it east then turn south and with a bit of luck avoid the roadblock. This was in 2002 I had no radio or phone just a compass and map. I didn't realize how inadequate the map was or fully understand the scale of it. What I thought was 10k was more like 100k, to the railway. After about 4 hours driving north at tickover in drive 1 over horrendous corrugations in the terrible summer heat, I realized that if the car broke down I wouldn't be able to carry enough water to walk back to the highway. There seemed to be a network of straight gravel roads with 90° junctions and another network of dusty bush tracks crossing it. I took a right down one of those, weaving madly drifting through the endless scrub until it got dark. Next day despite being high summer, felt humid. It started to rain. In my haste to get going, I drove off with the map and compass on the roof and lost them. Within a couple of hours the dust turned to slimy mud and I broached the car on a mound. I remained there for another two days and nights until the track dried out. I remember my uncle taught me how to use a wristwatch like a compass. Eventually I did make it back to the highway and took a left. A few k's down the road I got pulled up for a fruit fly inspection, massive fail but no issue because I had eaten everything already. I arrived at the first gas station with almost no fuel and almost no water. Hell yeah.
Great show again loving the off grid series and can’t wait for the next episode. When did you actually head go up there?. Cheers Scoot
thanks for the cliffhanger of a finish there..... oh my gaaawd.😬😲😮
Love the argument on yabbies.. its an Aussie thing. All the yabbies in western Australia are introduced from the south. In 1932 fun fact.
Nice one graham. The big patrol getting it done. Left over roo strew, spud and vegemite and some oily tina... Getting desperate there mate.
Love these series ❤️
Mind-blowing ❤