Common Mistakes in Off-roading
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Common Mistakes in Off-roading
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Some old blokes say...."Slow as possible and as fast as necessary" good old Land Rover saying for off road driving....just remember the vehicle you are in has to take you home too....
In the Fire Service we say "Slow is smooth and Smooth is fast."
I had a 67 Landy as a first vehicle, slow was all it could do. :-)
Well said!
yep the land rover perentie i have doesn't do fast very well but by god can it climb well
Awesome segment on respecting the tracks and respecting the bush! Spot on mate!
Truth!
Ronny. Can I just say THANK YOU for bringing up beach doughnuts and posting on social media. I and many others are so very sick of seeing almost every day someone posting on Facebook 4wd pages footage of doughnuts and similar activities on public beaches and land. When you pull them up on it even just telling them how stupid it is to post the footage the typical answers are either your the fun police, a grumpy bastard or just an old bastard and to go get a life. It seems to have become a dck measuring activity with young guys now as to who can post on social media the stupidest most illegal activities and to not give a care who sees it or if it gets stuff shut down.
100% agree mate. Theyre also the first people to have a winge about track closures and tougher restrictions on modifying vehicles. Its slowly ruining it for everyone, all of my local tracks are shut because of people posting videos of themselves tearing the place up for a few likes and a bit of ego inflation and theyre the ones sooking about it on social media that its been shut down.
Can’t agree with this enough!!!
Where I am. We have land open to 4wd and there are 2 or 3 spots designed for doing doughnuts yet people will do it in other spots and it confuses me on my why they do. The other spots are rutted out, pot holes ect. All it takes is one wheel to hit one and you can flip
@@macca89doz yeah and they argue saying i was on the beach yesterday doing what everyone does. Im not doing anything wrong I dont understand
Grumpy bastards
As someone who knows nothing about 4-wheel driving, I found this incredibly informative.
Thanks for reminding us to pick up trash we see on the trail! RESPECT THE BUSH 😁
Wonder Hussy! I follow your channel too!
Great minds think alike!
I'm from Arizona and was taught to take only pictures and leave only footprints!
I've seen the tire pressure thing over and over again. A lot of people don't have a compressor so they are afraid to air down. My wife and I were fishing and beach camping in Alaska right near a drier and deeper than normal sand pit. We watched guys get stuck in it all evening and morning long at least 20 of them at different times. I had our roof top tent and camp all set up so had a good reason not to pull them out. I walked over and calmly explained over and over to different dudes to just drop some psi and drive out. One guy spent 30 minutes with the pedal to the floor forward and backward without success. I told him that it's free to air down but a new transmission is going to be expensive. He said he knew about airing down from the military but still didn't do it. I even told him he could use my compressor afterwards. I eventually just watched the show with my wife. It's the easiest and cheapest modification you can do to your rig but people are resistant for some reason.
Common mistake: Not planning your day and end up setting up camp at 1am in the morning Oh wait its Ronny Dahl, which means that is actually SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) :-D ;-)
Nah mate it’s 100% not ‘standard operating procedure’ it’s just a Ronny thing 😁
Although you may plan your day doesnt mean you will arrive at set location at set time as you could be stuck for 30mins to an hour per car
Planning makes it shit
@@tristanstephens9076 It depends who you are. I get stressed AF when it looks like I'm gonna have a problem I can't overcome, or if it looks like I'll have to abandon part of my trip because of unexpected shit. Planning helps prevent that. If you like winging it, go do that. Not everybody is the same as you tho.
Being an avid four wheeler for more than 40 years here in the western US, I have seen my share of mistakes. One HUGE one you did not touch on is "going alone". Always have more than one vehicle on your trip.
Ok that’s a fine suggestion but how do I find people to go with me, all of my friends are cheap college students who can’t afford anything off-road capable, I believe Ronny said in another vid that going alone is fine as long as you have the proper recovery gear
Zane Tweelinckx yeah I agree..I go alone but just stick to what and where I know and take it easy...have all the gear on board too...can’t always find a mate and if I do they may not be available when I can go
I fully understand this, but as mentioned by other people, I'm also not surrounded by people with capable off road vehicles, so when my wife and myself wanted to go to Mozambique we decided not to go with people we do not know. We just planned and planned, and had a solution for every situation we could think of, and at the end of the day we tested my 4x4 to its full extent on that trip, and had to do a couple of solo recoveries, but we were prepared for it and did not drive into areas where I thought we would not be able to get out of. But I agree, where possible be more than 1 vehicle.
Andreas Naudé I bet that was gorgeous land
Going alone is fine if 1.tell someone where you are going, 2 go prepared with recovery gear, 3 take enoungh water and food if you get stuck, 4 a persoal locater becan or sat phone, and don't be stupid trying to do stuff you know you aren't confident in ,😜
I missed tutorials like this, they are really fun and helpful , just like the old days , good to see you alone again Ronny, without any one slashing your ( pool ) of ideas !
Hey Ronny, shout out from the States! You are a gentleman and a scholar ! Keep up the good work!
Ronny thanks for highlighting the issue around people leaving rubbish behind. It’s really not that hard to take your trash home with you but so many people just don’t seem to care.
Awesome video Ronny, as always! Definitely we need a short video for other social media on people doing donuts or just destroying tracks to create some conscience!
When touring. Get up early, arrive early. Safer and easier.
Arrive early? Ronnie says no.
Arriving early wont always happen as you can get stuck
@@dalep-i4844 He means 1 AM.
Thank you Ronny for bringing us content during these difficult times. Stay safe everyone.
Thank you for preaching to be prepared and respect the land. Our biggest threat to land access here in the US as well as in Australia is us, not "them"
Respecting the outdoors is so important and I'm glad you spent time on it.
Ronny thank you so much for these videos and tips, I have just brought a 4wd and want to learn more about what to do and what not to do so your videos are awesome for helping me to learn also doing it the right way and respecting the land and environment
Hi Ronnie. Now I respect you for promoting issues such as taking care of the vehicle, do things smooth and gentle, taking care of the road, leave it untouched or even clean up around you. As a diver in 1980, everyone just wanted souvenirs. Creating havoc on the reefs.
planing our first Simpson crossing, watching tons of KZhead vids and there seems to be a common issue - drivers refusing to lower the tyre pressure resulting in multiple attempts at the dunes and stuffing up the tracks. Great vid RD.👌
I have a Subaru, and the more money I put into making it off-road worthy, the more I realize it isn’t truly off road worthy. At least it will be good for a trade in for the new Bronco next year..
I love this guy and the information he provides and how he presents it, love it! Thank you
Thank you Ronny. This was a much needed video. Respect brother!
I pressed like when you talked about the tools you should have with you.. and the instantly pressed subscribe when you talked about "respecting the bush" and the track .. love this attitude. thanks for the video
Love the tone of your videos, you covered them all. I shake my head at people bringing bottles camping instead of cans. My dog and my air mat dont like glass at a campsite, and you can fit more cans in a cooler! Respect the country.
Glad someone finally spoke about the right type vehicle for intended use. As for mistakes. I think ive made em all many times but my favourite is wi dow down driving bog holes. Call me a slow learner cos happens too often
Excellent tips! Love this respectful mentality. Was happy when you talked about Land Rover Defenders in Mid-range offroaders of course:-)
Brilliant, Ronnie. Appreciate the comments about respecting the bush and removing trash. Absolutely. 100%
Great video Ronny. The best 2 i'd have to say are people not lowering tyre pressures and not engaging 4 wheel drive when needed. Last Easter i did Skytrek in the Flinders Ranges and spoke to Michelle on the station and she was telling me how many people on the back half of the track have chewed up the track and dug massive holes especially through the bulldust sections. When i got to those sections i was like, "holy shit!". Massive holes in the track and to think some idiots actually thought they'd get through those sections in 2 wheel drive is astounding. Some people should be kept away from 4 wheel drives it's that simple.
Enjoy watching your videos and the respect you have for the wilderness and cleanliness. Also very informative
Simple tips with a great message! Love ya work Ronny
Thanks for sharing the knowledge you have gained from years of experience with us newer 4wd operators. Front recovery points are next on my list, then decent tires. Should be good to do what I want to after that.
Good tips as always Ronny hope you and your family are safe during all of this.
I am glad to say I have not made a single mistake! Downside is I never had a 4x4 before. But I am working on that. Thanks for all the sharing, and not just Ronny. FWIW I was thinking a 3/4 ton as it would be comfy - I am not 25 anymore - but realized that would not go where I want. Current thinking is a 4runner. Meanwhile keep the information flowing - I only just subscribed to the channel. I have a lot of old material to watch.
Bulls Eye Ronny! Absolutely the right suggestions for Beginners and Pros ! Excellent Video definitely a BIG recommendation to all folks out there.
I love your channel for these videos. You expain easy but with great visual expainations. Best regards from Germany
G'day Ronny! Having been meaning to ask/request a detailed water crossing vid, so hearing that one is in the works is great. Look forward to that. Keep up the good work mate
My girlfriend left me because I didn't respect the bush.
Smells a bit fishy
If she had a bush, she didn't respect you lol
And the problem is ????
A post worthy of getting pinned
Hahahaha. 😂
Always top quality information from Ronny!
Thank Ronnie love your channel and saying hey from Oceanside California USA
Thanks for saying about respect for the bush and pack out what you pack in. It is a problem world wide!
I like how you explain what all of us all across the world should be doing about the outdoors , but unfortunately few of us respect the nature ! Thumbs up to you.
awesome video ronny. thank you for the help for us newbies. keep em coming, keep safe and the others
I literally just spent last two days in Central Oregon (High Desert) camping w/my wife & dogs which was Awesome. Then I got home & bent my tie rod moving scrap in my yard. Thanks for the video.
That it one hellova rig these days Ronnie! Love the rear mount winch set up! I love going bush and would like to be able to do it for as long as we can. We have seen a lot of track closures in our time. Certain attitudes out there are certainly not doing any of us any favours! Another top vid.
Super informative and helpful, thanks very much. Also appreciate the respecting the bush. Can’t wait to get out on the beach in my Kia AWD
Your best video yet, Ronny. Cheers mate.
Great info.... just incase! I own three 4x4's and wife owns 2018 outback. I used to live in a snowy, icy region and now my work sometimes have me on utility lines. That's all the off roading I've done. But... if I ever take the plunge, this video really helps. Thanks.
Good one as always Ronny. Funny that you’re telling people not to push too hard Mr axle snapper I would add overloading. Thanks again mate.
Love the bit about respecting the bush and tracks! 👍👍👍
Thanks for the video. I haven't 4x4'd since I was a kid. Now getting getting back into it as an adult this kind of information is great to have!
like your videos! short, entertaining, communicative, full of experience
I really appreciate your videos! Thank you!
As a new 4wder youve taught me a lot ronny thank you
These are great basic tips and tricks. Great content keep em coming. 👍 enjoy your iso and family time.
🤙🏽 good on ya Ronny boy.. you covered so many good points! Thanks for another great vid. Cheers 🥃
Great videos mate, i'm envious of that landcruiser ute of yours. tire pressure and not knowing the limitations of my vehicle are my few.......and sometimes not being prepared. I learnt the hard way once back in my teens driving an AWD and taking the wrong exit at Fraser and driving across the deep tracks, getting bogged royally. Lucky for me there were some experienced 4x4ers coming through and helped me out. The plastic bash plate on the Rav was a reminder for almost a decade what not to do, as it got melted on my exhaust and i could see it, albeit mild, i knew it was there :).....wont be making those mistakes again in my dual cab.
I got caught out at Ngala Rocks the first time I went through; 18psi & not enough momentum! But I'm always learning something new when I'm out and about; how different tyre pressures / tyre sizes work in changing conditions and all.
Simply great video. Well explained. Thanks
Great tips I'm sure they will help ver much , love how he mentions the Suzuki jimny I personally have one with a few upgrades and totally agree its not going to tow much but u may get a way with a small single axle trailer but a nimble 4x4 that will go a lot of places and can gain better offroad experience with a few mods 👍👍
Interesting ,thanks for taking the time to prepare this video-appreciated.
This was great... just the basics 😊 great to teach newbiews amd remind the more "experienced" 👍
An addition I would make to the First Aid kit etc would be a Personal Locator Beacon/PLB. They are relatively inexpensive and can be easily chucked in a backpack if you go hiking etc. All good to have a snakebite kit but if you get bitten you don't want to have to be hiking out and phones only have so much coverage. You don't have to be too far off the blacktop to get into trouble and maybe need assistance. Great informative video mate.
This vid just prompted me to buy a couple more things for my basic kit. Cheers
I've only gone off road driving a few times when I was in the military. The Hummer is fun to drive off road :) Slow and steady wins the race :)
Mate love that you preach respect for the places we all love 👏👏👏
I like this channel. Always simple concept explained very well and clearly. 👏👏
Thanks Ronny for an excellent video! From my perspective one of the biggest issues is the issue of rubbish and especially toilet paper! So many places have been ruined by people who have little thought for the environment and others who will follow! Of course tyre pressure is the other major issue which many will not address! How many times do you see those driving at 100km/hr skipping across the corrugations with tyres at 50psi!
The mistake I knowingly make every time I go off-roading with my current work colleagues is not lowering tyre pressures. My current colleagues have brand new, stock 4WDs and scoff at the thought of lowering their tyre pressures as they think its stupid to need to with the level of technology of their new vehicles and the comfort and grip afforded them with new generation OEM road tyres. My 3 tonne, 20 year old 1HZ Land Cruiser requires immense amount of effort to keep up with road pressures.In the past when I have taken the time to adjust my tyre pressures to what works, my colleagues will go ahead without me and sometimes get lost (road maps and no UHF) or occasionally damage their own tyres and vehicles. The mindset of "I don't need to have any recovery gear or off-road tyres, I've spent $100K so I don't have to." can be just as damaging as ignorance. If I go by myself or with friends that have a similar level of off-roading experience, we seldom get stuck, and never get punctures on more remote or difficult tracks as we know that taking the time at the start and end of an offroad track to air down/up and engage hubs significantly decreases damage to the track, tyres and vehicle. We appreciate that it is courteous to show patience and wait until the person with the slowest compressor (or the largest tyres) is ready before setting off, and the right equipment to have is the stuff that keeps you safe.
If their not willing to wait for you to prep your tires then their sure as hell not going to assist with a recovery, your as good as on your own and probably better off without them anyway.
Your friends are morons
😂 city boys
I feel this mentality of relying on new technology is also used in new vehicles with every safety device thrown into it - those vehicle tend to be the worst drivers on the road, only outdone by small “city” cars such as the swift. As for your “mates”, they’re not mates. Ditch them for a better group that understands and practices reducing pressures, or get the gear and experience to go alone at your own pace - such an awesome thrill the first time you do this without other vehicle support with you!
Well presented Ronnie. One mistake I made in my Ranger was forgetting to stop, select neutral, select 4WD, wait and carry on. I was still in 2WD
everything about off-road from Ronny is so true!
Except for the all wheel drive statement (Mercedes ML Lifted 33's) beats a lot of 4 x 4 trucks... Just saying
Thanks mr ronny . As always You are my favorite .
Can agree with everything you’ve said except the winch.. in the past few years I’ve come to realise that if you’re not locked or on 33’s you’re more than likely going to need a winch and know how to use it before you hit most tracks because most tracks beginners will hot will be the once local to them that every patrol and cruiser owner on 33’s and bigger have sent it through and chewed up.. a lot of tracks the past few years have become quite difficult in my areas now for this reason, mostly young blokes with more money than sense chewing up the tracks.. I’ve been out of the game for a little while, 31” a/t’s would take me anywhere a few years ago.. now I’ve have to go 33” muddies just to get into the local tracks 🤦♂️
Finally a channel where all arguments are logically explained even for novice to understand 🔥🔥🔥 keep going
Good points, not only for Australia.
Ronny you're a bloody champion. cheers
"Buy Once, Cry Once". So true!. Love your channel!
Airing down makes a huge difference! Especially on your spine when you drive old leaf sprung land cruisers like me!
Helps keep the RA at bay also. Just cuz your old doesn't mean you stop.
I’m a beginner and this has helped me a lot thanks
Fantastic thorough and smart explanation thank you Sir. I learned a lot.
I agree, great vid mate, last trip I done to wild flower country, pick up 2 rubbish bags of glass bottles and cans, you took the stuff in take it out, how easy, 🤪
Awesome video, thank you from California
Knowing when to take a break, I still struggle with this, especially on my long range dirt bike. I can get the, just one more stretch, one more hill section, then I am stupid tired for no reason.
I’m relatively experienced, had a bunch of live axle vehicles, now have a modern ifs. What I find is that being a different sort of vehicle I’m still learning just what this Ute can and can’t do. So knowing the limitations of your vehicle, when to make The responsible choice to turn back or go another way.... but knowing just how far you really can push that’s where the experience and familiarity with the vehicle comes in
Hashtag - send it to the workshop!! Good one Ronny.
Right on yah mate! Good show!
watched the whole.. great info ronny thanks
Excellent ! Tks Ronny
Using a tow ball as a recovery point just plain dangerous
Dangerous/stupid.
Yes dangerous and stupid. I had to once as I was relying on a stranger to pull me up a slippy hill. They where on the flat solid part I was on the slippy area. Everytime i tried to move I was sliding backwards towards a tree. He asked if I needed help and he pulled me up using my recovery strap. Wasnt to hard and he went easy. If there where rocka and was going to be harder I would have said no I will wait for someone with a correct recovery point to connect to
A pintle hitch can work well and is safe as a recovery point as long as your recovery rope/chain is not too thin.
Hurrying recoveries is one we are guilt of. Need to slow things down and think about it. Not easy to do when the adrenaline is flowing.
Agreed. Seen so many people cause themselves more problems because they rush things, especially on the beach.
Totally agree mate we have rushed a few times too. In the latest series we rushed a recovery. I’ll think about this one and possibly come up with some advice on it.
@@Ronny_Dahl easy do if your car is filling with water or the tide is coming in.
love this channel
Good that you emphasise the difference between 4WD and AWD. There are also significant differences in AWD systems for example Subaru are AWD all the time and others eg Honda CRV and essentially front wheel drive. My hint (from experience) remember to engage the front hubs!
Subscribed! Like the way you describe things, compared to other channels. Thank you
One of the biggest mistakes I see is the one of pride. I see people not recognizing that despite the fact that they have a fancy vehicle with lots of off road modifications the track is not for them (vehicle too heavy, too big,...). That is bad enough. However what is worse is that they enrage when they can't do it refusing to think about their own mistakes (because you now they have all those mods) ... I've beaten 2t 3 way locked 4x4 with my 900kg open diff fwd car (mostly cases were the lightness allows me to not sink in sand or mud) ... And yet instead of receiving congrat for some nice driving I received only hate. Anyways great video, solid advice! (fwd cars I used : Citroën acadiane Citroën c15)
Subscribed after understanding this mate's moral compass is right on... cheers! #RespectTheBush
All good points. As the driver of a relatively stock vehicle I hate seeing good tracks ruined by vehicles on larger tires (33" & 35" or larger) that have sat there spinning through bog holes and ruts. Fortunately the area I drive mostly has bypass trails around most obsticals but there is no need to sit there and spin up a good track stopping other vehicles being able to pass. As for the Rubbish one I also agree strongly on this although most rubbish I see is in areas fully accessible by a sedan or 2wd ute.
4wd Action notorious for it...you often see the easier track to the side...but that doesn't sell videos.
@@marksomerville1275 The worst ones Ive seen personally are the ones sponsored by BCF. Cant recall the name of the show but they always tow trailers with quads, boats etc and Ive watched a few episodes where they rip the place up. Your right 4wd Action always opt for the harder tracks as it does make for a better show but they dont normally go crazy and rip it up trying the same thing over & over. They are not afraid of a snatch or winch. Normally anyway.
Thanks for explaining the difference between AWD and 4WD. I didn't know that.
Full video just on this topic out tomorrow morning 🤙
I have that first aid kit too. Really great kit for the coin!
Ronny, after a year, I'm FINALLY building up my Hilux tourer, getting ready to see this beautiful country! Loving the videos!! But need more info on particularly mid range budget 12 volt install. Don't even know where to begin. Do you know of any books etc that can show you principles of 12v install? Something that isn't 50 years old 🤣
Really helpful thanks!
As an ex fieldie (geological field assistant) with 3 4wd courses under my belt, pretty much all of this is spot on. One thing I am so glad you mentioned Ronny is width vs length when it comes to lower tyre pressures. SO many 4wd drivers (including experienced ones) get this wrong. Also AWD vs 4WD - Low range gearing (I guess you're going to mention that in the next vid though). Lastly one HUGE one you missed is.................................don't get a belly full of grog around the campfire at night then decide a bit of roo spotting would be fun. You will just end up on your roof like my mate did 🚑