HJ47 On FRASER ISLAND - EVERYTHING GOES WRONG 

Hi guy's, give Mr Landcruiser a hola. they are in Caboolture. they can set you right.

You know what I love about your videos. You get to see places you've seen before through the eyes of a photographer. It truly makes you just watch in awe at all the beautiful places at your back door.

Murphy's law. I enjoyed your video. Just a little safety tip for you though, re 17mins12sec footage. there is no need to turn a gas bottle valve on more than 1/2 a turn unless it is for filling purposes and if ever you have to turn it off in a hurry it can make all the difference.

Fraser is awesome. Did it about 8 years ago or more. Wicked 12 days. 33in muddies at 14psi. 2wd majority of the time no issues, not tearing up the place either. Just steady on the pedal. 😁

Love watching your video. I am a Forty Fan in America and I would love to have a Trooper and do a few trail run’s like you do. Keep up the good work.

Great footage of Fraser Island love your adventures love the benefits of mechanical fuel injection dont need electrics and you don't need both diffs Elsie is a winner. Great footage all around thankyou.

Maaaaaaaaaaate, old troooopys are so much fun. You never know when you’re gonna break down next, and all the great people you meet that offer to help out. Australia is the best country in the world, and it’s the best place to drive an old Troopy 😃. Thx for the vid.

you guys are combing your drone footage, content around camp, talking head stuff with info really really well....Thx for posting

The old tip the coffee in so you don't have to wash a spoon. Lol Love the nice simple set up.

Matt I can tell you’re very much down on Elsie and I’ve read in your comments about a newer car being likely to not have any such issues which from an age and fatigue point of view is very true. I feel here like I’m telling you something you already know but that simple fail safe redundancy I.e being able to drive out with no ignition power and a cable tie well those days are gone. I fully understand the frustration of the situation and it being disheartening but Elsie got you out under her own steam. Your progress of preventative maintenance as you go is noticeable and her reliability will improve with each and every step and they’re basics so simple improvements make for big gains. Modern vehicles still have their issues and while they may be less frequent when they happen you almost certainly aren’t driving out, potentially not even getting towed out. More features and tech and the mandatory emissions equipment just means more to go wrong, it’s just percentages weighed against them from the day they are built, so many plugs, connections, sensors, modules and then you throw them in an environment of salt water, moisture, mud, dust, heat and they are a ticking time bomb. I deal with plenty of machines and see modern electronic and mechanical systems in machines at work and mechanical wins hands down for reliability it’s just a matter of getting enough done to reset the age clock with maintenance. Considering the condition you acquired Elsie in and what you have done and where you have been it’s an absolutely credit to you, Holly and Elsie! I will you guys all the best for your future adventures and smooth running 👍

Another great video, you can really see you guys put in a lot of effort in getting great images, makes me want to jump in the car and drive up there! One thing I noticed (and you are NOT alone in this, almost everyone does this) is the audio. The music is way louder than the spoken parts. And I am way more interested in what you say than the background music. I have to watch the video with the remote in hand constantly adjusting the volume up and down. For the rest, continue what you are doing, great work!

Hey guys, it was so nice to meet you both at the Adelaide 4wd show and have a chat! I now know what you meant when you told us to watch your Fraser episode Holly, I could see the pain in Matt's face when you were explaining the drama's haha! Also, my gf still loves her Matt designed t-shirt too. Looking forward to your future uploads!

Great video as always guys! Caught a glimpse of you guys yesterday with Elsie as the show 👍

The secret is your tyres down always people make the big mistake you won’t get stuck if you let your tyres down👍🇦🇺😊

Hey guys. Another great video. Was a highlight to meet you, & Elsie, at the Perth Show today. Thanks for taking us on another part of your travels. Love the simplicity of these travel journals. Keep up the solid work🕺

Great to meet you at the Perth 4wd Show yesterday. Ripper vid! Always like seeing a few dramas and how you sort them out. Marty & Sal from Perth

There’s meant to be a welch plug in the end of the tail shaft to keep grit out of the slip joint. They typically fall out when the joint is over greased.

Hey guys I absolutely love watching your content from Brisbane Australia and it inspired me to buy my own 4wd and explore the beauty we have. Hopefully one day will do overlanding like you both! Keep it up and cheers for always sharing! 😊

Great video as always guys 👍🍻

Beautiful capture of Fraser Island. Sorry about Elsie, she likes to give you guys headache 🤣.

Absolutely beautifully shot. Really liked the calming long island sequences. Would love to go back to K'gari.

Wow what a trip on Fraser. At least it wasn't too bad or expensive to fix. Can't wait for the Gorge footage 😁

Holly & Matt thanks for the great video 👍👍👍

Haven't done Fraser Island and unlikely too being I can't take Barn's. But looks amazing.

Hey guy's great vid,a few drama's with the 40 but that is to be expected,electrical wise it is something that can't be pre-emptive.Thanks for the ep...😎

40s. everyday is adventure. But, theyre in your blood now mate. Love the B rolls. beautiful.

Fraser looks like a fantastic place to visit and it is on my to check out list, your footage shows some of the places I have seen in other peoples videos and makes me want to go sooner than later. Great footage as always. What a bummer that you had the issue and then it worked just as you got near the Auto Elec (always the way) I am dealing with a similar issue with my 80 series horn one minute it works and then nothing, probably a wire somewhere....

Great video guys! Pity the Fraser adventure had to early but it still looked like great fun.

Ah the old girls - they keep us on our toes! Great episode you two!

Love your b roll footage and music, just draws you in. Great production, sad to see that Elsie misbehaved.

I was awesome to see and say hi to you both at the Perth show today I said iv followed you for a long times but never comment

Sounds like a bit of good and bad news. Good news it's not a major issue. Bad news you figured it out after leaving K'gari. But as you've said, it a good excuse to come back to the island. 😁

Gotta love the simplicity and iconic style of the 40series! Is it a long term keeper for you guys? Nice images!

If something similar happened with my 200, it would go into limp mode and it'd be towed. The ability to run an engine without electrics can't be overrated.

Amazing footage guys.

oh well.. at least you didn't get bogged at inskip point or bogged at ngala rocks . footage is great as always 😎

Beautiful video!

Ah - the joys of driving an old truck - at least it was a easy fix!

Hi guys, i just saw you a few hours ago at the 4wd and adventure show in perth and just wanted to say hi and thanks for the awesome merch

Great video as always. Glad it was nothing more than an old wire :)

Suggest to drop into a local wrecker and buy a spare fuse box with all the OEM fuses.

If your heading south call in to mr land cruiser they will be able to put a whole new harness in the old girl and that should give you some more reliability Cheers

hello friend, Adriano from brazil here! i have a bj40 and i never had seen a door arm rest like this, where do you got it?

I didn't know that you were at the Adelaide 4x4 I would have loved to have said G'day

I've always wondered if that water before Ngala Rocks is salt or fresh? Salt wouldn't be very good for the metal...

Front diff sounds like the pinion bearing mate

LET YOUR TYRES DOWN... What else is there to say. Today every sales rep has a 4X4. Hey honey lets do Fraser this weekend. Off they go to Fraser. Brisbane is way to close to Fraser. they are in the new Hilux with 18 inch rims and road tyres... no CLUE at all. But it makes good Footage. If you need a 2nd car to revisit Fraser ill ride shot gun for you. Plus get that turbo fitted. No quarter mile records, just a way better performance and way better fuel mileage.

At Ngkala rocks, how do cars communicate and decide whose turn it is to come from either direction?

Good vid of Fraser - who"s driving the white hilux 12:11 ? any info 👍

Has the old girl got a 2h in it?? Didn’t have any issues with power on the sand? I’m doing up a 60 series with a 2h and definitely want to take it to Fraser one day, love the vid cheers guys 👍🍺

I’m sorry you blokes did not get to enjoy Fraser (K'gari) given the dramas with the 40. Thanks for the honest video.

When that happened with mine it was just a fuse, they all “ looked” ok but glass fuses can be deceiving

go low and tractor mode

imagine if it was a modern car and it wouldnt start.. there's no tow starting and driving a computer controlled engine off the island with no electrics. long live the 40 series.

Very nice photography! Well mate , all these things that have gone wrong, at least you have a gorgeous woman by your side to ease the pain! Lol

great vid guys u gotta love them old girls but just think of it this way had of been a new 4be u would have had to get it towed off the island

How’s the wildpeaks going for touring? Not many reviews out there

17psi u need🤣🤣unfortunately not👍tractor yewww

Why even do it in an old vehicle ? Wouldn't you plan for these hiccups ?

Love the video's guys, such an incredible journey! You wouldn't happen to have a link as to where you got the steering wheel cover? Keep up the solid work!