The Simpson Desert part II, crossing The Madigan Line - Jeep Gladiator Around Australia

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Join us as we continue across cross the mighty Simpson Desert on the famous Madigan Line. Carrying more fuel, food and water than ever before we continue acros one of the world's most formidable deserts, testing man and machine in the remote outback.
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00:00 Introduction
04:36 Day Five
11:00 Day Six
14:03 Day Seven
15:36 Tackling Big Red
16:05 Outro
18:17 Floodwaters
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@denisbartell7501 2 года назад

Dan, thanks for the memories mate. Back in 1979 I drove the first vehicle to cross this area following Madigan's 1939 camel journey - compass only, no tracks, all cross country thus laying the foundation for the now famous Madigan Line. As a point of interest in 1985 and about five and a half kilometres past Madigan's Camp 12 heading East, at age 52 I crossed the Madigan Line (not in existence then naturally) with a pack on my back and powered only by two feet and a heartbeat. I was heading southward on compass 155 degrees true while walking solo across Australia north to south with no vehicle support and passing through the centre of the Simpson Desert. Yes mate ... it is quiet out there - the sound is deafening! Back in 1980 I wrote a story and penned a poem about my special place. I named it Big Red. It was a place of solitude and reflection for me and I certainly didn't envisage that one day it would become famous and also as a challenging climb and playground for the 4X4 travellers who visit this remote and beautiful area. At 89 I never tire of enjoying and reliving the past through stories like yours. Cheers.

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 года назад

Wow Denis, that is absolutely epic, and I'm honoured to have you drop by and watch my video. Thanks for laying the foundations so people like me can get out and enjoy that stunning place! -Dan

@buffalo4127 2 года назад

Wow, it just shows that nothing is new under the sun. Can’t imagine having enough water? Good on you mates!

@frenchys_prospecting Год назад

A true adventurer.

@tonyblackie3277 13 дней назад

Hi Dan, Just seen your trips, most inspiring. Would love to see some of the outback towns you leave (Mt Dare etc) and arrive at. Your special perspective in filming these would be great 👍😊

@micheledamschke2441 2 месяца назад

Camels are a curse and should not be revered but your video is fantastic!

@frenchys_prospecting Год назад

I’ve always cooked damper on a stick and when it’s done you stuff it with butter and jam but your savoury variations sound delicious

@melaiepaterson 2 месяца назад

Wow 🤩

@calsurflance5598 2 года назад

The best adventure overland channel on the planet, no question!👍 Glad you guys are feeling better! That thing flew up the dune! Still waiting for the boomerang lesson. I threw a boomerang once. I’ve lived in fear ever since!🪃🪃😂

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@dathat555 2 года назад

You really take the concept of "isolation when ill" to the extreme. :-)

@montechie 2 года назад

Great looking trip, I like how thorough you were sharing your planning and the resulting fuel + water usage. Glad you are both feeling better!

@kennyfol 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing the videos while you are on the road! We did miss it when you were in Africa. So happy that you enjoyed it!!

@michaeldallimore8590 2 года назад

You made Big Red look easy. I am now inspired to drive the Madigan Line. Many thanks for the video. Glad you are recovering.

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 года назад

Go for it!

@spudboy1328 2 года назад

All that water! I've been to Birdsville 4 or 5 times and never seen it like that! Big Red didn't stress the Jeep much at all :)

@azpilotd4351 2 года назад

I can almost feel those flies from here and keep wanting to swat my face lol.

@barrydyer6543 2 года назад

Good to see you two are getting better, Your crossing is just amazing , thank you for the video

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@rael6_4wd 2 года назад

The bread looked wonderful. Glad your both feeling better. Thanks for taking us along.

@nanojem 2 года назад

If it's true uv light kills covid, it's kind of a good thing symptom-wise you were in the desert getting plenty of sunlight. I'm so glad you 2 are feeling better! I can't wait to go across the U.S. in my manual gladiator you helped me decide to get a gladiator a few months ago. I can't wait to start my own adventure you've inspired me with your videos

@michaeldallimore8590 2 года назад

I don't think there is any truth that UV kills Covid. We had plenty of UV through our summer and plenty of Covid. I expect its just another rumour.

@Rebel.Matt555 2 года назад

Dan, looks like another great adventure. To comment on your fuel consumption I just drove my Gladiator 3500 miles around the US west - a lot of highway but some good trails too - and averaged 18.8 miles per gallon! That's with RTT, 15 gallons of water, climbing gear, dive gear, and everything else. Granted a lot of highway, but still, that's pretty good! The more I drive my jeep the happier I am with me it's performance.

@gen1c8rs88 2 года назад

What tire brand, model, size, and wheel material and size ? Also is your Gladiator a Rubicon and what engine ?

@davidbrytowski4477 2 года назад

Walk in loose sand for an hour and you'll realize why he is only getting 11.5 mpg.

@jcjaramillomo 2 года назад

16:10 "hue smile on my face" ...when not and thats why we watch you

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 года назад

Haha, I suppose so!

@erichughes9098 2 года назад

Thank you Dan for your wonderful video good luck in your travels😎👍

@terryoleary5424 2 года назад

Fully sick mate . I love that stuff

@Renegade040 2 года назад

Awesome trip, will get to do it one day.

@ace76indc96 2 года назад

So cool

@PhilipBeresford 2 года назад

Absolutely beautiful out there. Much greener than I expected, though it has been rather wet lately. Fuel economy was surprisingly good too.

@aslkdfjhg 2 года назад

Your filming and editing is fantastic.

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@brendancollins1402 2 года назад

Riding waves in a sea of sand. Unreal.

@tomlauritzen9522 2 года назад

Fly's and finishing with Big Red......... very fun run. t

@elusiveleopard 2 года назад

Katie interview when!? Thank you for sharing the adventure.

@sierramantrvlnus 2 года назад

Yay

@1Coolbanana 2 года назад

On my bucket list :-) . How is the Jeep fairing now youve done so much in it. Any issues? Living up to your expectations?

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 года назад

It's flawless and I'm loving it!

@1Coolbanana 2 года назад

@@TheRoadChoseMe Great to hear.👍 Doing my best to make it happen for me 😊

@pasindumadhusan4244 2 года назад

මධුරංග අයියගෙ වීඩියෝ එක බලලා ආපු අය ලයික් එකක් දාන් යමු😎👊

@fatmanoverlanding Год назад

Bummer about you guys getting COVID just as you start your crossing. But being alone in a scenic desert is a good way to self-isolate. But it still sucks though. Glad to you guys came away well. Was your Simpson Desert fuel consumption 50% more (or higher) than your usual on-road consumption? What is your usual on-road fuel consumption with your setup?

@TheRoadChoseMe Год назад

On road I'm getting around 12-13L/100km, in the Simpson it was just under 20L/100km.

@fatmanoverlanding Год назад

@@TheRoadChoseMe Thanks.👍 I'm preparing to tackle the Simpson Desert next year (W-E via French Line), with my petrol 4.5L 80 Series LandCruiser (OEM dual tanks - 145L total), and having enough fuel is my biggest concern.