the video 4WD 24/7 DIDN'T WANT YOU TO SEE! | Why are 4WDs SUDDENLY POPULAR??? | THE RISE OF 4X4s 

What a great video. Very humble. I like the way you included, payed hommage and showed respect to the other youtube channels that inspire us all. Shame 4wd 24/7 can't see it that way.

4wds isn't just a vehicle. It's a way of life. Most of my cherished family memorys were made while in a 4wds. And I'm happy to say that it will be passed on to my children

I’ve got mates that bag my fourby, because it’s so slow off the line. I tell them, you can go fast, I can go anywhere

I own an 83 Supra and an 05 MR2-s I used to own a 93 GQ Patrol (TB42E) - and while it consumed the fuel - I still really miss it. When you're bored on your drive home and decide to go home via some random bush track? End up with your rig totally covered in mud? man - loved that.

Mate, as a big 24/7 fan, I have to agree with most others here in saying poor form 24/7. There is more than enough room in this market, especially for a young bloke just starting out. This is the problem with getting big and becoming "trending". The business ends up with more staff and more costs and before you know it, you have a whole production team and part of their job is smashing all competition to their product. i.e. Shauno, Graham, Jocko and the boys. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said, "don't get up Shauno etc...". You are more then likely right about the reason for the strike. Having said that though, with the small amount of footage you appear to have used and the fact that you were using it to COMMENT on the 4WD industry over the years in Australia I would say that you have a very good case of fair use. In its most general sense, a fair use is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner. In other words, fair use is a defence against a claim of copyright infringement. If your use qualifies as a fair use, then it would not be considered an infringement. Either way, good on you for the effort and for taking a leap on something you obviously passionate about. You get a sub from me:)

Great video. Well done. One other major contributor to the younger group switching to 4WDs was the introduction of the hoon laws. People quickly learnt that there wasn’t the level of scrutiny out in the bush and they can have more fun legally with all their mates out in the bush.

Interesting to see the Australian perspective on this. I was a little surprised when he said 4x4 is new and mass produced in the 90s. Since the history is a little different here in the states. Also not used to seeing a 4wd video without any jeeps. I hope to tour the outback one day, it looks amazing.

Appreciated the use of interstellar on the acoustic so much. I originally subbed for the old school paj content because they are so underrated. I stayed for everything. Cool channel mate

I like 4x4'ing and have always loved it. The amount of adrenaline after completing an obstacle is far beyond any other activity you could imagine. Your timeline coincides with our "4x4" time as well. Late 80's and Early 90's people in South Africa started exploring Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique and they needed modification. They started building things themselves and other people see the mods and also want similar things. And right there you have a new industry... After this Covid is sorted, myself and my family will be leaving South Africa for a better place and Ozzie is one place we are SERIOUSLY considering. The lifestyle is similar, people have the same idea about outdoors and we would fit right in. I think it would be a great place to live 😁

I'm from USA. I literally thought Subaru was built in Australia, because Paul Hogan was doing all the commercials in the states in the 80's..

Saw the vid first time round, and thought it was nice of you to give them credit for inspiring others and increasing the popularity of 4WDing. Which is what they say they are trying to do. I thought you were giving Supacentre a bit too much credit. But with the number of Kings awnings I see rollin around...(sigh)...maybe you're right. As a car enthusiast who grew up in the 70s/80s, and lived through all of those car phases that you covered in the video, I think you guys nailed it. Really well put together and well presented. I had a Commodore, then sold it and bought a 4WD in 1996. Actually, that whole video may have been made about me. I was also one of those young blokes who couldn't afford a GQ Patrol back in the 90s. But I've got one now. And it makes me smile every time I get in it. Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for putting it back up and for being straight about what the problem was.

Hi, guys love your channel as an old bloke it's great to see young lads having a go. If I can make just one suggestion That would be for you to talk about the responsibilities of 4X4ing. Seeing as you connect with the younger generation (and the OLD like me). it would be an excellent opportunity to talk about not destroying tracks, Picking up your rubbish, not smashing bottles on campfires and so on. I feel that your influence will help keep tracks open. Teaching 4x4 ethical responsibility is so important for the younger generation. Keep up the good work

Copyright claim is bs, but you will probably end up with more followers as a result of it. I found this channel from 4wd 24/7 and am now subscribed.

That old footage was great, especially the forward control Land Rover!

Nice work guys. Love the down to earth, understanding attitude, not just in this, but many other videos you’ve made. Keep up the awesome work guys.

Especially with today’s roads all the potholes and speed humps it’s more practical and comfortable to have a 4wd drive

The video I never knew I needed. Such a great discussion and that strike is really uncalled for!

I've no idea if trucks were tougher back in the day, but jeez, people sure were! Bouncing in a series IIb Forward control over thousands of miles of back country tracks must have given them bottoms of steel! ;-)

Good work. This vid is actually quite profound. You’ve highlighted a change that we’ve all noticed happening, but I’ve never seen it explained so clearly. The music is a really nice touch.

I've been into 4X4's my whole life and the worst thing that's ever happened to the scene is it getting popular, it's what's brought all the negative attention and led to closing tracks ect. I think the thing that's really wrecked it is these modern 4X4's that drive like cars, it used to be that you only drove a 4X4 if you really wanted one and were prepared to live with the compromise, now you don't have to, a new 4X4 drives as well as a new road car meaning far too meany people have them are far too meany people are out in the bush and along with them come all the inevitable regulations that go with the popularization of it. The popular RU-vid channels and the associated media also have a lot of the blood on their hands in this regard too and i cant see it going anywhere but further down the negative road from here.

You're absolutely right! It's pretty interesting that having a fast car was the aim for those getting their first car 15 years ago, but now the 4WD/large ute is so much more popular for those age groups. I think the Hilux or similar are popular for people a little older (30s) because they make a great work vehicle as well as an adventure vehicle for the weekends. Maybe it's because we're feeling more cramped in the cities, with increasing populations and smaller houses, we feel the need to "get away" more often. There's got to be a bit of a measurable shift. A very interesting topic!

Honestly one of the best videos I’ve watched on 4wd’s! Amazing, loved it

I use to be a 4wd sceptic then changed drastically. Having a 4wd just adds a new dimension to holidaying eg beach driving…love it. With a 270 deg awning, a car fridge & the ability to cook food it’s a game changer for me 👍

Been 4WD since 1975. My first Toyota was a tray back,the Landcruiser club did not even have 200 members and it was the second largest club in the southern hemisphere. Went to Frazer Islandin 1975, you had to get permits to go inland off the beach there was know one on the island, We camped on Eli creek for days and did not see a sole. 45 years later and I still love going bush. It is a way of life. BTW excellent Vid. Well Done.

Such a shame this had to be re uploaded. At least it’s a good excuse to watch it a second time haha. Great video guys

A surprisingly well made video. You're not a bad content maker. Shame on 4wd 24/7 but good on you for keeping the moral high ground. I think you'll pick up a lot of subscribers for that attitude alone.

What a great video! Well done on finding the old ads - takes me back to my childhood. In all seriousness, a lot of 4wd programmes on commercial tv and channels are basically advertisements for the sponsor anyway - so please don't get too dishearten. I do agree about the 4wd market. I would have loved an 80 series, but a 30 year old high km model cost more than the 2012 MY Platinum Pajero I ended up with. Keep up the good work, reminds me a lot of Michael Masters' Seek Adventure channel (before he stopped content for it). He said the best 4wd was the one you had! But at the end of the day, having one is the important bit!!

Great vid and the comments by Liam, especially about the split of enthusiasts between street cars and offroaders, are spot-on 👌

Man credits to you, this is a really really good video. Ironically I was searching up 4WD-24/7 when I came across this video and I am so glad I clicked on a whim. Congrats man on such a good vid, you’ve definitely got a subscriber in me. Keep up the really good work, we need more channels like this one!!

Just wanted to make a second comment addressing copyright on RU-vid. Basically, its complicated I know people only think I have been around for a little bit but trust me i have been heavily interested with what RU-vid is about from the early days. RU-vid copyright is interesting and I am no expert but I have really tried to stay up to date. So the RU-vid copyright system essentially works as an honesty system, it works well but its never perfect. So essentially if someone has put a video on RU-vid and someone uses that footage for fair use. 100% legal and fine. So the issue is not copyright but more what classifies as fair use. There was a huge case that went on for years between H3H3 and another content creator, H3H3 ended up winning in court which was a huge step for defining what fair use is. You know those reaction channels? The ones that dont offer a lot of their own original content along with the original video itself, technically that's not fair use due to them not adding enough editing, original content or using them to develop a discussion. In regards to this specific video I believe he is well within fair use as he used the content to further develop the discussion and strengthen his points, he also used very minimal. I also didnt see the original video so im not sure if there was direct credit to their youtube channel but it seems like there would of been. A strike is VERY different from a claim. A claim is someone saying hey you used something of mine, id like to get all the revenue you earned from it and youtube will also not promote this video as much. A strike is saying you 100% ripped their content and you're channel gets a bad name with RU-vid themselves meaning they will not promote you're videos or your channel as much as they used to. Also 3 strikes in a month and your channel is gone forever. Not really fair if they are not legitimate strikes. 4WD Action is not 4WD 24/7. 4WD Action is owned by a media company, 4WD 24/7 is something else. To me its concerning that they have claimed this, I hope its just a mistake (Which it very well could be) and not a company thinking they can walk over individual creators. This is the RU-vid game, it's very different from TV

Your music choice was spot on for the eras and the vibes mate!

I really enjoyed your video, thank you and great to see the next generation picking up the torch. Keep of the road from South Africa

I wouldn't lose any sleep over what Product Placement 24-7 think

Im 56 and first drove a landy when I was 5 or 6 been in the bush all my life and camped out since the 70s and still doing it now all my three children were camping before they could walk .and I'm still swagin it and will for as long as I can

Really nice video. Im glad you reuploaded it and didnt let them get you. Also us in the states are doing this trend of California Squats to our trucks/suv and its funny af. Thats what happens when you dont have a desert in your back yard.

Great content mate. The copyright complaint isn't surprising. Something to keep in mind is Businesses like these have built a business on advertisers not having the expertise, staff and resources to create their own content. This landscape is changing as young people like yourself are learning about content creation, being creative and entertaining and as you enter the 4WD industry, opportunity to create commercial content at very little cost opens up. Think about this, a business spends say $100k on trips and advertising with them, what could a business do with that money and you as an employee? I present and make content for a living as a full time employee, in 2 years we've produced hundreds of video tutorials, marketing content etc etc for a fraction of the price in house, that we would had to have paid if we used a production company. You mate, are part of the future of commercial in house content creation, for every young person like yourself that ends up working for a business in the industry and given a chance to create content, there's one less business reliant on production companies and productions like theirs. From a business sense, you're a lot more than "just some guy that borrowed 10 seconds of video".

Love the land rover forward control footage. I wonder where it ended up.

Hi from Texas. Well done. Loved this video. I'm a rock crawling Jeeper myself.

Well made video man! Don’t know how someone who works for a 4wd channel can copyright this as it perfectly explains one of Australia’s biggest hobbies/Lifestyles

Amazingly well done, informative video and spot on with everything mentioned. Kind of gave me goosebumps. I am a subscriber to 4wd 24/7 and have lost interest in their content. To much advertising and sponsors that it seems to take away from the original tone of the channel so its great to have a new channel to look at. Thanks 👍

Guys... 4WD 24/7 sold their soul long ago for the corporate buck. They are now cliché and boring, but they did recently demonstrate that the GQ patrol is worth more consideration. You and your content is currently so genuine it has given me reason to believe that there is actually some in the newer generation that still get it. How you decide to travel on the cash cow train in the future will write your script. For now, I would really enjoy a fire side chat with you and your crew. In fact, I would love to meet your Dad. He did a great job exposing you to opportunities, but at the end of the day, you are what you chose to be, so enjoy the ride. Your perception of the planet is not shared by many around you, but it suits me to a tee. Stay genuine. It is the trait so many others lost along the way, and it is the most saleable trait there is.

Great video guys you done well love the old footage of your Pa and Dad back in the day legendary

Excellent video mate, enjoyed it for good content and memories of my 4x4ing back in the eighties. The internet makes it easy to find heaps of info on 4WD's. Sad thing is theres not enough education on when out in the bush to clean up after ourselves. Just came back from a 5500 klm trip in WA and seams everybody loves leaving their rubbish especially toilet paper. I'm sure this is Australia wide and it doesn't look good. Had a great trip, shame about the shit paper.

Great vid, but I can't help but feel that you missed how 4X4's took hold in Australia historically - even more than a lot of other places around the globe. My old man was driving a HJ45 for work when he was 19 in the 1960's. Since Toyota launched the Landcruiser / Land Rover launched their series 2 there's always been a big 4x4 community. And that was over 50 years ago.

Four wheel drives have always been popular with the working men and women of Australia its a way of life and a hell of a ride!! My first baby was a 94 suzuki vitara she went hard and cost me next to nothing to run

4wd 24/7 must be feeling threatened by the quality of the work put into this video. I was an avid follower of Shaun Whale and the 4wd Action crew but I must admit I’m quite disappointed that they would be so petty as to stir the pot over this. Keep up the good work young fellers and don’t let anyone deter you or stop you from producing more great videos in the future

I can't believe they copyright striked this video, very lame, it's such a nice video... Sadly I think a little less of them now.

This is some serious quality choice of video and music love it mate! You’ve earned another subscriber 👌

A+ video love the stats and everything to support the claims to bad it was limited due to CR... hope all is well over there cheers from the USA!!!

I bought a old 4wd for $5000 about 4 years ago, spent close to $10000 on it so far. Best money I’ve ever spent. Plan on keeping it for years to come.

Excellent video mate. First time watcher, now subscribed. Keep up the great content.

Great video. Just a quick fact check. I worked for Toyota in the early 80s. They had been mass-producing 4WDs for a long, long time at that point. Sir Leslie Thiess first brought Landcruisers into Australia when they were building the Snowy River Scheme.

When 4x4 247 are threatened because you are better than them you have proven you are good. Remember they have a big team with big money and still are threatened by how well you guys did this episode

Great video. The big wigs at 4WD 24/7 had better get their act together because this is not copyright infringement. If they start being idiots towards other channels it could cause them more harm than good.

Mint video mate, thoroughly enjoyed it! Got some mint footage aswell! Loved your early cape trips!

Enjoyed your commentary on the 4WD market and am impressed with your other videos with their young and enthusiastic approach. 👍

I don't need to blame the 4WD 24/7 presenters and I won't. I love those guys. However, I also don't need to drive their corporate metrics, by viewing their content, and I won't. I've unsubscribed, from 4WD 24/7. I'm sure I'll look the channel up occasionally and see what's new, but I'm not willing to follow a company that pulls this crap. There is enough of this legal assassination already. The 4WD community should be different. We're all the same damned family. Great video, by the way. I was just telling a friend of mine how good you guys are at explaining and instructing. Keep up the incredible content!

Great video, enjoyed watching it. Sadly with the explosion of popularity in 4wding has come the explosion of idiots out there doing the wrong things, leaving rubbish, lighting fires at the wrong time of year or leaving campsites with fires still burning and generally ripping up tracks and helping to get great places the majority enjoy and look after, closed down.

just discovered this channel AMAZING VIDEO!!!! I have a HDJ81 and i love it had it over 25 years now

Why have 107 people given the thumbs down? Keep up the awesome work guys!!

Loved the video! but I really wish the important aspect of picking up your own rubbish when out exploring and camping was mentioned in this vid. One of the biggest issues with the rise in 4x4 popularity in recent years is the pollution being left at campsites all around Australia. We know its only a small percentage of 4WD owners and I'm not saying its the fault of "P platers" because dickheads of all ages are the cause of this, but it definitely needs to be addressed more often to promote responsible 4wding and camping habits. Not just because its the right thing to do for the environment, but because no one wants to see 4x4 tracks shut down by the local governments. Another one I'm sure you boys would agree on is hooning. Too many dickheads wanting to impress on social media, are out there trying to do wheel-lifts around corners on roads and ripping donuts on tracks tearing them the fuck up. I mean its all good if you wanna do donuts on sand where the wind and water will erode the sand anyway, but that kind of behaviour is why cops are targeting and issuing hundreds of yellow stickers a year to innocent 4wd owners, as we are all sadly being put into the same demographic. Heres me hoping maybe yous legends will make a separate video to address those issues 👍

Great work...keep up the good work...check out leyland brothers and how they did it

Great video mate! And good on you for putting it back up in the way you have!

Great video. Your dads landrover 2b in the 70s looked great.

I get flack for my zuk at times, but hey I can go places they couldn't dream of going!

Love my Pajero. When it was off the road for near 9 months I was going crazy. So glad to have it back now.

Great Video! Shame about the copyright strike. I'm not a 4x4 guy but I love watching 4x4 videos

I'm forever grateful that the missus and I got to experience the last of the old Cape. Opening and closing gates along the way and the track winding between trees.

I'm glad you're exploring different types of content. This one really had a defined story and kept me hooked the whole way, sucks that you got content claimed for what is obviously transformative and fair use, but I guess that's youtube now. Keep your chin up and although the claim is disheartening, never let it be an excuse to not pour your heart and soul into something like this again, because us as the viewer definitely felt it.

mate, have a look at the early film of model t fords etc, there were no roads, they were all off road capable and thought about by everyone.

Well that title would have got you some more subscribers and definitely plenty of views. Glad I found this channel.

Awesome content mate!! You should be proud, glad you got it up here! It’s a Great watch

i wouldn't take it personally mate. copyright has a thing called precedence where if they let one thing slide (even if it's as stupid as this) it can be used against them and seriously weakens their claim to the ownership of content if someone else starts uploading after they let you have it

It wouldnt have hurt for them to contact you directly and sek you to remove their scenes from the video rather than hit the channel with a strike.

brilliant video. i shared to my facebook it was that good, first video ever i've shared. well done fellas!

How did I come across this channel?! I’ve only thought there was only 4wd 24/7 and explore 4x4 on YT 😂. First video I’ve watch and subbed straight away! Looking forward to catch up with the rest of the videos and support any way I can Keep up the good content mate! Love from Sydney 🥳

keep up the content im sure that 1 dislike is 4wd 24/7 :kekw:

Also, old patrols are still being made in the United Arab Emirates. I guess it's time to start importing 😂

Fun fact. The gold and maroon Patrol around the 9:20 mark (from the ad going through the mine pit), my uncle owned that as an ex demonstrator/test import. Had a few things in it that normal ADM patrols didn't.

Thanks for re uploading this video, you should be proud of what you have created it is some good quality honest videos. With a shout out to some of the big names that most of us watch at home to. I feel you have been very unfairly treated and hope this can be resolved. Sending some love even if it feels wrong coming from a LandCruiser owner.

I’m confused 🤷🏼‍♂️ What is with the headline vs what this video was about?

Great video. Grew up in the early 80's in the back of Hilux's and Mitsubishi's roo shooting out bush with the family and friends. Great times, but I would say that the 4x4's were still 'mass produced' well before the 90's as I remember them. Hell, even our old 2 door Jackaroo was a beast way before the Ford Territory. Subscribed and liked, fuck 4wd24/7, I'm just glad that you didn't put "o" on the end of every frigging name like those wankers. ( I still like their content, delivery leaves much to be desired sometimes.)

Great video guys! Keep up the good content and hopefully you’ll be out of lockdown soon. Feeling for Vic from here in Qld. The copyright stinks. We’re all 4x4 enthusiasts so why hack our own? Cheers guys 👍🏽

As someone who spent a lot of time in the Victorian High Country in the 1980s it's really interested getting a perspective from the new generation of 4WDers.

Very cool video mates

The hilux and rangers of these days will have shat themselves well before 20 years is ticked. Far too many failure points from dpf issues to transmission failure, they just won't take the punishment.

Love it fellas, keep up the great work, looking to get a few stickers for the fourbie

Nice video mate. I must admit, I did only come to see what the fuss was about, but I think you made a good point about 4WD Action switching from magazines & DVDs to RU-vid (now changing their brand to 4WD 24-7). They now get much more coverage (worldwide), without worrying about publication costs and deadlines. Plus all the other 4WD channels, have certainly boosted the popularity. Now for the old man, back-in-my-day talk: Four wheel driving has been pretty popular for a lot longer than you young blokes think. The Leyland Brothers released their first film in 1976. Some of my school mates went on family around-Australia trips, probably because their dad's were inspired by trips the Leyland's were doing. 4x4 Australia Magazine started in 1979 and was the number 1 magazine in that market for a decade or two. I wanted a 4wd when I was about 5 and rode in an old Land Rover and early model Rangie. I would build offroad vehicles with Lego and spend hours in the back yard making tracks to drive them. I actually reckon, the popularity of 4WDing now is a resurgence. There's certainly a lot more of them on the roads but there have been enthusiasts out there for 50 years or more. The problem now is there's a heap of yobs who have little or no idea of how to actually drive a 4wd without chewing up the tracks or ripping up grassland and swamps with burnouts. Then camp and make a heap of noise and leave the place looking like a garbage truck had rolled in and emptied its load in the bush. This is a recent problem, that has only gotten worse over the last 10 years. So, please use your channel to inspire young 4WDers to tread lightly and take out what they brought in (or go one better and take out other peoples rubbish as well). Thanks Steve P.S. I subscribed, so I'll be keeping an eye on you young blokes :)

so sad that we had to do this

No worry mates I seen the video before it went down and I still want that hilux. And maybe more

I'm from Germany an see all your great Aussie 4x4 channels make me buy a offroader, I'm from Germany, speed is everything here, it's funny to slow down and enjoy.....

Another awesome video....Mate your skills are top shelf !!!!...I love my 05 2WD Silverado 2500....and....I already love my 06 Hummer H3 and I won't pick it up till tomorrow....your video says it all....thanks for all your content....if ever visiting in America would like to meet you and your buddies at a Meet and Great.

i dont see what 4wd 24-7 are complaining about the kings gear they dont even use it s im not to sure what there on about

Far better video without those stooges in it. I can't stand their over-acting and their personalities.

Great job, I enjoy watching young RU-vidrs make great content. Don't worry about the copyright strike, that's just business. Well done, cheers. Andy.

Being a country kid where every farmer had a vintage Land Rover, wether a IIA or a III 109” with the stout 2.25l petrol 4WDs we’re always a practical tool on the farm. To this day an adventure is pointing that stubby Birmabright clad nose west and pushing down the yellow lever. And yes, I’m still young but these old non synchro mechanical rigs are my passion. Still shows these new fancy pants rigs how it’s done even after 50 years!

Great video guys! I agree, Shauno and Graham are great, but Roothy is the real icon here that changed the game. Back in the day Roothy handled all the video side of the 4wd action magazine, he put them on the map pretty much.

Now they’ve deleted every single comment supporting Aussie Arvos on their socials. Absolute children.

Too many things to say in a comment but love your work guys it’s great that your channel is blowing up, super inspiring I wanna start doing vids got much advice ?

The first 4WD that broke the truck image was the NA Pajero in 1983, I had one from the second ship load into Australia, chassis number 660 a SWB turbo diesel that would cruise easily at any legal speed had good fuel economy and yet still (once the auto free wheel hubs were binned) was a very competent off road car. Light enough for sand, agile enough for rocky creek beds, with a low range that would let it walk up or down any slope I was brave enough to try.