You were and are two of the nicest people anyone could ever hope to meet. Add to that you are so capable and helpful. You saved our group trip, and we're extremely greatful to you both for doing so. It was also super interesting to learn you lead group trips and provide tracks and content to Hema. What a couple of understated Aussie champions. I hope you have great travel adventures after Mt. Dare in your Hilux. I hope you enjoyed the beer. Cheers, Craig (white Prado 150 - brake pads and me cleaning the residual mud of the inside of my Methods with the shop brush).
@BigFellaGames
3 ай бұрын
"A good indicator that the alternator is knackered is mud on the roof"...... lol, classic.
@benwinter2420
3 ай бұрын
Rev up & take battery lead orf
@jessicamallard3884
2 ай бұрын
This is awesome! I'm a 30 yr old female who is tiny and just started a heavy diesel mechanic apprenticeship in Sydney, so it's good inspiration seeing another female who knows her stuff! Both of you are legends 😁
@craigo7235
2 ай бұрын
Go girl!😊😊
@BrettNoneya
2 ай бұрын
Perfect to see lug nuts done to speck rather than a guess like 90% of places do and over tighten the buggers sometimes.
@DiHandley
3 ай бұрын
Isabelle is an absolute star. In fact you’re both fabulous.
@MadMax-bq6pg
Ай бұрын
Gorgeous country out there. Miss my time working in the northern Flinders Ranges
@ynot7262
14 күн бұрын
I'm no mechanic but I find learning what the parts look like and watching the disassembly or installation interesting... Definitely let a bush mechanic work on my car... New subscriber... Safe travels.
@daniel-ll5zr
Ай бұрын
Just left this place today, didn't realise it was you guys. Awesome place to visit.
@gregmorley1997
Ай бұрын
Great work, doesn't matter where you are a good knowledgeable mechanic is all you need
@sherylryan7038
3 ай бұрын
Crossed the Simpson in 1995 hilux in group broke all leaf springs Rhonda and husband ran MtDare then gave us access to workshop rebuilt leaf packs form graveyard of wrecks awesome hospitality we then did Madigans line hilux gave continual problems but spares got him out of desert this channel will go off awesome❤
@LapsofMaps
3 ай бұрын
What a story mate! Sometimes the breakages make the best stories, and we're glad you made it across the Madigan in one piece, regardless of the continual problems 😊
@toshtwentythree195
3 ай бұрын
FANTASTIC VIDEO......MORE..MORE...MORE. That was awesome
@roybrookton7938
2 ай бұрын
Good to see a lady on the tools looks like a good team
@brerobsym
2 ай бұрын
Back in about 1984, my family were bringing two campers down from the Alice. Can't remember what happened, but we broke down at Mt Dare! Stuck there for a few hours while they fixed the issue. Glad to see the place is still going. Essential service.
@peterwright2692
3 ай бұрын
I can't believe anyone would get that far and decide it's a good time to do checks and servicing that should be done at home
@ulehuleh
Ай бұрын
yeah but thats easy to say you dont always get a choice in when or why something lets go, you could do a service then the next day something lets go or leks. out there even more so completely different story
@TasmanianHillBilly
2 ай бұрын
Been working at Mt dare for 2 weeks now, mainly in the workshop etc, it's definitely an adventure everyday hey 🤣🤣.
@neilthorman3646
2 ай бұрын
Hey Isabella. I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years on the north coast of nsw we got parts delivered twice a day ,I can only imagine your frustration having to wait for a part to finish a job. Having the passion is the only way to keep going as mechanic, well that’s what I found anyway. Good on you guys well done.
@fredscheerle7592
15 күн бұрын
Good to See that People are carrying there own spares. Great Vid Keep em Coming!
@LapsofMaps
14 күн бұрын
Many prepared travellers do carry spares, which is the smart thing to do. If they don't, they wait a while for parts to arrive from Alice Springs
@kevinbeckwith7740
11 күн бұрын
No way could I do that. I used to clean windows from a 40’ ladder but fell off the roof of my house years ago and now terrified of heights now. My wife conquers her fear of heights busy going up the top of towers and standing on glass floors up there. I go up with her but don’t go anywhere near the windows. Well done.
@scottclark8865
15 күн бұрын
You two do an amazing job, a credit to you both and some very lucky people you got on there way, looking forward to seeing more of your vids, cheers
@LapsofMaps
14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Scott!
@aussiefirestorm
3 ай бұрын
Good on ya kids. It is not where you do the work but how you go about it. Looks like you do things correctly without being pretentious. They were all lucky to have you two there.
@forrestcarey8953
2 ай бұрын
Great job guys , your bloody gems. If only city mechanics worked like this, no fuss just get in and get it done
@colinross6259
3 ай бұрын
Good to see what happens remote.
@kenhawkins5469
2 ай бұрын
From an old fella in London I envy your freedom keep loving and keep living. All the best 👍 Kenny
@aeromech8563
2 ай бұрын
Hahaha hey Kenny I have just watched this video I’m in London just off commercial road and I live in South Australia been an engineer for over 35 years both uk and Aus originally motor trade then aerospace and I can say ya need good bush mechanics and a outside the box attitude, traveled most of Aus and would never move back to England full time!come over n try it out 🤟🍻
@michaelpyke9368
2 ай бұрын
Nicely Done, did the Simpson in 1985 and again in 1987, no Mt Dare pub or workshop back then but was well prepared 6 MQ patrols and a short wheelbase Gruiser in 85 and 4 MQ,s in 86.
@darrenwalsh6965
5 күн бұрын
Love watching these videos - always interesting, and what a talented crew. Well done guys. 👍
@keithad6485
2 ай бұрын
I lived in WA Outback abou 12 years back, four hours north east of Kal. We had to make do with what was available cos spare parts was four hours away at Kal. The local tip was known as Mitre 11 cos our first port of call was the tip when in need of parts or bits and pieces. Had a Landrover with a 186 holden six cylinder on the cattle station. No spark, after examination, found it had an aftermarket contactless system on the engine which was producing no spark. Me and my mate visited the local tip. There was a Kingswood HZ with a 202 six cylinder engine, we removed the whole distributor and put it on the 186, Voila, spark and the engine started! Saved us a day driving to Kal for replacement parts and returning.
@fwd9609
16 күн бұрын
Hadn’t seen your channel until I saw this video on my suggested list. Great video love seeing the work shop and the bush repairs. These episodes differentiate you guys other KZitemrs travelling. Keep them up!
@DAZZA1933
3 ай бұрын
It’s nice to be young my old knees were hurting just watching 😂a good can do attitude nice to see 👍😊 really impressed ✅
@llewvirtue861
2 ай бұрын
As an old Ex mechanic, I can't agree more,my back was feeling it just watching
@leemazey4105
2 ай бұрын
You two work as a great team and help people mechanical problems in the out back.Great video hop to see some mor real soon.💪💪💪
@LimestoneCoastCustoms
3 ай бұрын
An out back mechanic any day thanks!! Good stuff! 👍
@ShevillMathers
2 ай бұрын
Brought back so happy memories of our several Simpson Desert crossings -Adelaide to Dalhousie and return, both in the dry and the wet, through the 80’s. Had a 1985 Troopie 11 seater brand new with all the extras, one of 10 that came out as a special edition, still got it and getting close to 200k going strong and never let me down. Too old to do those trips now at mid 80’s and just recovering from a 4th back surgery. Did all those many 4WD expeditions speed the wear and tear on me instead of Troopie? Fantastic times. Thanks for sharing your as it happens video-I know all about it and how to be prepared. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 👍😁🇦🇺🦘
@scottdonna2690
2 ай бұрын
@ShevillMathers Haha as an owner of many 40 series lol it's the 40s that cause the body. I'm sure I've left a part of my back in each one
@gordonagent7037
3 ай бұрын
Bloody awesome you guys, really put a smile on my face watching you both go hard and get shit done, top entertainment…..keep it coming
@richardyonan1001
3 ай бұрын
I agree you two are an epic team..loved the videos .
@Damian-py2vv
16 күн бұрын
Great work . Very enjoyable.
@andrewcrotty5842
2 ай бұрын
If I had to get something done on my bt50, it would be a pleasure to have you two fix it, good work guy's hope to see more of you in the future 👏 👍
@AN-ef6uo
2 ай бұрын
I just found this channel randomly. Absolutely enjoyed this video. Fascinating content.
@davidilott1319
3 ай бұрын
Passed through mt dare many times , retired mechanic so i love what you do and where you havechosen to do it .new subscriber , cheers guys
@ieanmcmillan647
2 ай бұрын
I’ve watched all your travels and enjoyed the can do attitude and adventurous spirit. It’s been a pleasure to be along for the ride. Thank you to you both for the entertainment along with practical lessons. Enjoy your travels. From Macca
@TheOldaz1
2 ай бұрын
Nice work folks, seems these modern vehicles a lot more complex than the old stuff I worked with on the Cape many years ago - still the same problems, but harder to fix, lol. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it so subscribed.
@StanleyKubick1
2 ай бұрын
I can see this channel taking off. This feels fully authentic and gives such a great insight into shoplife in the outback, or similar remote setting
@cmiimages
3 ай бұрын
What a team, great video.
@owenvinall9970
2 ай бұрын
Great video and commentary. Hope to see more of your videos. Well done.
@ricksNZ
3 ай бұрын
Now that there are 'two' mechanics there you mean. Top job Isabelle & Jeremy. Love the repairs content and basically any video footage you can fit in.
@noelbowerman1562
3 ай бұрын
Im well impressed with your level ,of professionalism, the right tools ,for the right job. Having been on remote properties, in QLD, its amazing how often "Bunnings" comes in handy .
@VaughanMunro-js4nr
3 ай бұрын
What a Great Video. The day in the life of the outback workshop. Some you can fix others you can't. Tyres, Brakes, and Servicing all part of the job.
@LapsofMaps
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! That's exactly right, we can only give it a good go, and if we can't that's what a recovery truck is for.
@andrefischer5025
3 ай бұрын
@@LapsofMaps gotta love a Mog!
@harrywalker968
3 ай бұрын
@@LapsofMaps bt 50. or any ifs twin cab ute. are not, 4x4rs.. the chassis is too thin, all the weight is too far back.. people are stoopid.. mates 80 series. blew out the rad support. the steel is like 1/4mm. if that. then he twisted the brkts off the diff, . ill keep my f100 & s/duty. jap 4x4rs are like jeeps, buy it, then fix it.. the bumper on my s/duty is thicker than that chassis.. plus, cv,s are bs.. people with f100,s , think the 100 means 1ton, there 1/4 ton. there built to carry 12 x 24 sheets.. or bails of hey.. my s/duty is the 4.2tdi. 700nm. tows 4.5t in 5th up hill.8t all up.. no issues.. telecom use toyotas, never use 5th..
@harrywalker968
3 ай бұрын
@@LapsofMaps so, toyota put the alt where the starter should go, starter in valley,?, why.. & used 1950 rear diffs instead of 200 series diffs, why i dont buy toyota..or prado, or anything with a computer.
@harrywalker968
3 ай бұрын
@@LapsofMaps land crusiers are not strong. there gutless & all the mechanicals are stuk in the 50,s. especially the 10 part hubs, & cv bs.. 100 kw, nothing will break, no guts.. i hate cv,s. but, just bought a gu nissan, why, because toyotas use there parts.. but still a yank 4x4 fan, allways will be.. nissan have a trans brake, & f100 style radius rods, plus, plus..& bit longer wheel base, plus.. still gutless..
@masculinematterscc
3 ай бұрын
Really interesting to see the different scopes of work that come through, how you get the job done and get people back on their travels👍
@robkeith1776
2 ай бұрын
Very impressive. Both your expertise and knowledge in completing repairs. Any workshop should be proud to have you both as team members. Keep up the great work.
@brendonthompson1691
2 ай бұрын
Good job guys and good luck
@ronniegauci3843
3 ай бұрын
I know guys who dont know what a spanner is for, so its nice to see a woman who knows her stuff.
@xboxice2005
3 ай бұрын
This woman knows her stuff very well i use to work with her, i would rather a woman work on my vehicle than a bloke who doesn't care :) i know some very good female techs and males too :)😃
@handymandev03
2 ай бұрын
First time running across your channel bloody great content and subscribed 5 minutes in. G'day guys from tassie.
@stuartkcalvin
3 ай бұрын
Nice work guys, thanks.
@usagi2988
2 ай бұрын
Hello from across the Pacific (the West Coast of the U.S.) Just coming to your channel (from a post in the r/videos sub-Reddit), I can already tell I'm gonna be obsessed with this channel! I got a million questions I'd love to ask you both... maybe a video idea would be to do a Top Ten (or whatever number) of bits of advice you have for folks based off of your repair experiences at Mt. Dare (carrying spares of specific things, lowering your PSI, etc.)?
@TwoCrabsAdventures
2 ай бұрын
You guys are beast's. Inspiration travelling/working life. The people who had you both work on their cars are so lucky you were in Dare.
@joekalmar1085
2 ай бұрын
impressed well done, good attitudes
@darcymackenzie7654
2 ай бұрын
I thought I was a mildly useless male until I watched Isabelle work..... now I know I really need to learn a whole lot more..... cheers, that was awesome... I have lived in a few remote places, not that remote though..... I would be the nogg wear the fly head nett.... Im blaming the Volvo trucks they made me drive in the semi outback....
@katherineporter2654
2 ай бұрын
Stumbled across you guys and this is great.
@johnmathisen1167
2 ай бұрын
Always go with the bush mechanic and the job will get you to where you need to be
@JohnYoung-m4j
2 ай бұрын
Great guys, I must say watching you guys was quit amazing. So well done 🇦🇺WA🤗🤗
@jensn5909
3 ай бұрын
One of the best videos I have seen (and watched from start to finish) in a long time. Subscribed
@Zcbigblock
3 ай бұрын
Alternator on the 79s the brushes get mud and stick open we do on car pull them out clean and good to go do about 6 a week
@dalelyons4366
2 ай бұрын
Great job. Now you should be enjoying a cold beer .. 🇬🇧
@jasonpushy
2 ай бұрын
just discovered this channel. it’s so fricken awesome. such great mechanics. so nice people.
@MarkinMuchea
Ай бұрын
Awesome work guys👍
@garybalasa3158
3 ай бұрын
Just stumbled on to your segments, will have to binge for a few nights cause you guys are bloody cool👏🏻👍
@altaylor3988
3 ай бұрын
Most interesting and educational
@jimmydickson8854
2 ай бұрын
Your are hard workers 👍
@prizecowproductions
2 ай бұрын
Well done guys. Dirt bikes are more where my knowledge base lies. 4wd repair I throw it to people that know what their doing.
@spiderbrandt4066
3 ай бұрын
Well I think you guys are Awesome , you both do a Very good job , and yes I would come to you , ( if I can't fix it my self ) 🤠
@steveformosa5191
3 ай бұрын
Fantastic work lots of maintenance keeping you busy
@Kawasaki1-m4l
2 ай бұрын
I'm impressed. You put the Midas franchise in South Australia 🇦🇺 to shame. They way overtightened my sump plug, i butchered it, getting it off & i had to buy a new sump plug. I had to put a screw driver through the oil filter to get that off. Now i own my house, not living in a unit & parking on the street. I do my own oil & filter changes.
@gardnep
2 ай бұрын
I suggest a concrete pad with its own washer and it will need its own water supply + big sign “wash before workshop” I guess the short comings of that plan would be water supply. One day I might make it. What sort of fuel supply do people need to cross the Simpson, I had a friend many years ago that took a 200 L drum for the canning and filled up about half way. Loved the video. I think more people might travel, just to get a decent service.
@Phuc_Yhou
2 ай бұрын
Now that's a power couple, good on ya 👍👊❤
@williamoorejr
3 ай бұрын
Well how much fun was that??? Loved your show. I was stuck in Katherine in 72 , waiting on vw kombi parts. Great expirence- got a motor off a crash and mad it to Darwin!! Had an old Holden needing motor mounts-- found an abandon roll over and didn't even have to lay on the ground/
@paulnapolitano98
2 ай бұрын
Learnt some great tips from you 2 outback mechanics
@robcantwell1981
2 ай бұрын
Just found the channel and love it. You pair make an awesome team.
@wazza33racer
3 ай бұрын
No shortage of work, if you see how city slickers drive on rough roads, its just utter equipment carnage. Up at Cape York, my dad saw this old guy with a new landcruiser, who had driven it so hard on the rough, the engine bay firewall was cracked clean through from one side to the other, utterly destroyed.
@RonWatt-zb7sg
2 ай бұрын
what great couple to watch .best show to watch on youtube
@aeromech8563
2 ай бұрын
From one engineer to two others great work guys keeping them girls rolling 💪🇦🇺🤠
@LapsofMaps
2 ай бұрын
We are only mechanics, not engineers but cheers mate 😅
@andrewmorrison8394
2 ай бұрын
If you girls have great posture, and dont overexert do it smart not hard your bodys will last years more
@specialized29er86
2 ай бұрын
We to live and play in the bush and I'm enjoying your clips and had to google Finke Desert Race thinking it might be horses or camels but no the bikes and buggies look like a lot more fun.
@jeffcarey661
2 ай бұрын
Read the comments and I Agree, so nothing more to say. Except Great video loved it.
@glengrant3884
3 ай бұрын
GREAT WORK GUYS!!💥💪 SHINE BRIGHT!!💥🙌👊💜
@Itchybite
3 ай бұрын
Very entertaining! Great video!
@g_force3857
2 ай бұрын
Love this video, I think you should be there all the time😉😉😉, this video must be so popular to pop up into my feed… good luck
@petersmith1552
2 ай бұрын
You had me at Outback Mechanic, not gonna lie. The rest was pure pleasure.
@turbolife5912
3 ай бұрын
Guys can I say impressive, you are great together and what you have to share is engaging informative and entertaining. My takeaway is maintenance and not just servicing there is a large gap in this particular area currently once upon a time your mechanic was a family friend who was a custodian for your safety and your vehicles maintenance not a franchised wealth creation system owned by a trust or corporation minimising taxation. Sorry, love your work keep doing what you do
@steinrich56
3 ай бұрын
That girl is tops.........we need more women like her in Australia. Well done mate.
@garrybrischke53
2 ай бұрын
Great stuff , you are the real deal , can work and talk at the same time.🇦🇺✅️😉
@keithad6485
2 ай бұрын
Outback WA - most popular vehicle by far is Landcruiser. Even the mines use Landcruisers. Parts readily available new or used!
@johneire5016
3 ай бұрын
Real cool guys, when I was a truck driver on the local council, we had ex-Army guys come and test our driving for a day. They wanted me to skip gears and just use the brakes to stop, don't go back through the gears this was a tad silly to me brake drums wear out and cost a lot of money to replace. Gear boxes can handle a lot of changes. Great job you guys.
@malcolmyarnold6172
2 ай бұрын
Good job guys love watching your work keep up the good work
@erniefoster7116
2 ай бұрын
That was really interesting. Nice to sae two mechanics who do exactly what is needed and do it properly. Keep up the good work.
@erniefoster7116
2 ай бұрын
And no Toyota is not the band it use to be.
@toddpeters9007
2 ай бұрын
Great job y'all
@johnplunkett6633
2 ай бұрын
good team work love you channel real Aussies
@243WW
2 ай бұрын
Great attitude towards your work. Good job your doing out there! Would be nice to meet you both but just to say hi, without needing any work! Thanks
@sandybrisbane4167
10 күн бұрын
Unscrew the valve before breaking the bead makes it easier
@AmisCorolla
2 ай бұрын
Great job guys!
@markmcmillan5728
2 ай бұрын
Awesome team..Thanks
@Kyle_R
2 ай бұрын
What a great video. You could work on my car any time. Thanks for your efforts.
@davidhall2327
2 ай бұрын
The snapped chassis was a common failure in the highlands of PNG. This was in the old very rigid leaf spring days. They would snap just behind the cab. Over loading a principle fault but also using high tensile steel for chassis. Would stress harden and snap. We plated a lot.
@jimmcfee3488
3 ай бұрын
Doesn't matter where they are I always prefer someone who knows what they're doing and who cares working on my gear. I avoid dealerships like the plague. Good to see two mechanics working so well together.
@LapsofMaps
3 ай бұрын
We're a couple so you'd hope we would work well together!
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