Love your work and the doggy passenger’s Great video and good info, so thank you
@Livin_Like_Kings_
4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@colinl9018
Жыл бұрын
That spot where the trailer exploded was caused by the brakes catching fire and spreading to the load (Ammonium Nitrate !!!) the driver managed to unhook the trailer and drove 3k's up the road. The explosion was heard at communities & mines 40 k's away and it left a crater in the road 3m deep.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what we heard! 😱😱😱
@henrygriffiths102
Жыл бұрын
Wow, but not surprised that's a lot of fuel
@davidmilledge221
Жыл бұрын
Wow
@onlyleavingfootprints
Жыл бұрын
Very similar story to the Angellala Bridge explosion near Charleville
@Mrbullet1952
Жыл бұрын
I wish people would learn how to pronoun the name. It's "Lay ver tun" not Lavver tun. The town is named after Doctor Laver.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍 thanks for pointing that out. I also wish I could “pronounce” words correctly. 😉
@Mrbullet1952
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ If you get the time, read the story of Dr Laver and if you search Trove you will find old photo's of him with some local aboriginal people in the Laverton area.
@truth-Hurts375
Жыл бұрын
Its is on my bucket list...My plan is to Cycle it in 2023...wish me luck.Maybe you will see me...an orange touring bike with a trailer....😉😉
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Holly corrugation Batman! That’s a challenge! Best of luck mate😁👍
@ladysusanjane2682
Жыл бұрын
Laughed when you wrote you got a van site for $35. 😂 didn’t look like too many people fighting you for it 😅 Ive enjoyed watching this episode. I can’t recall anyone I’ve watched taking me along this way through Australia so it’s been fascinating watching new footage. Thanks! Also, Merry Christmas to the 4 of you. 🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻🎄Thank you for all your hard work filming/editing and presenting over the past year. I’ve throughly enjoyed everything you have presented 😊 Best wishes for the New Year and continue to travel safely ❤
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow thank you so much! It’s an awesome bit of country, amazing how many people just stick to the coast!? THANKYOU and a Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours! We love making the vids and look forward to reply’s from yourself and others! See ya in the new year 😁👍
@pointbreak007
11 ай бұрын
Hi guys, really loved your insight to what to look out for.Would it be possible to drive this road in a average size motor home towing a car, did you see any on your travels ?
@Livin_Like_Kings_
11 ай бұрын
We didn’t see any, and to be honest I probably wouldn’t. They are currently working on tarring the whole road, but not sure when that’s due to be completed.
@raymondboogie4360
Жыл бұрын
I can remember a few years ago my wife and I with my mate and his wife did that same trip, unfortunately my mates LandCruiser radiator core broke from the frame we made it to the Roadhouse and next day we drove back to Laverton picked up a new radiator and drove straight back to the Roadhouse,fitted the new radiator and we continued our trip to Ayers Rock the next day,
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Adds to the adventure doesn’t it!? 😁👍
@DELTAFORCE3
Жыл бұрын
I heard that everyone who when to that cave drop Dead on the way to town
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Lassiter’s cave?
@alissaburge6375
Жыл бұрын
I loved to watch the lightning storms in the Australian outback. Lightning storm is very spectacular to watch in the sky. Have you seen lightning storms in Yulara by the resort village and the campground by Ayers Rock or Uluru in the Australia’s Northern Territory. You had seen lightning in Warakurna and into Warburton in Western Australia. It is a typical desert climate to watch lightning and the desert rain. I loved the desert lightning storms. Beware of the flash floods in the Docker River and be safe during a summer thunderstorm. The roads can be closed during storms because the dangers of flash floods during the summer thunderstorms. Lightning is very spectacular to watch in the summer sky when it rains especially by Uluru Ayers Rock and watch in the township of Yulara. I love lightning and it is fun to watch. 🌩️⚡️⛈️
@atmm89
Жыл бұрын
costs of them permits, please
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure there is no cost involved
@ThistlePox
Жыл бұрын
Laverton caravan park electric gate locked at all times, why ?
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
We’re not 100% sure. Maybe they have had history with locals negatively interacting with guests 🤷♂️we felt pretty safe there though!
@piratepete4322
Жыл бұрын
Aboes you inner city clown.
@ascot7154
Жыл бұрын
They compliment each other, They must have children, I did not turn on audio.
@michaelw6173
Жыл бұрын
Did this from East to West in January 2000 with my wife and 10 month old son, 1100kms of dirt. Stayed overnight at Tjukayirla Roadhouse and woke up to rain. Interesting drive to Laverton. All in a Subaru Forester. Ended up living at Kaltukatjara (Docker River) a few years later. Also, velcro and thick plastic for the door vent, works a treat.
@j.t.s8618
Жыл бұрын
14:00 - Thx for sharing😃 If we did the lap I think we'll avoid the red dirt altogether so I don't have to clean the mess ✌️
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
😂 it gets everywhere
@j.t.s8618
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ - Oh ohh😆 By the end of the video I'm inspired to go the red dirt way! Despite the clearing, there's too much fun not to be had like being cases by the camels😆💛
@j.t.s8618
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ - Your videos keep things interesting for my over active mind so thx sooo much 💫🌸
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
@@j.t.s8618 awesome, so glad you’re enjoying them 😊. Thanks for watching 😃
@robertboyle7790
Жыл бұрын
Try wrapping rope around and around the gas bottle clamp strap to take up the extra space when you get a slightly smaller diameter gas bottle.
@warwickpeople5140
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Wish we were brave enough to do that one. Just finished the Nullarbor instead. Safe travels.
@onlyleavingfootprints
Жыл бұрын
Hhahaha at first I thought you were going to say a spider dropped onto your lap lol. You were so lucky finding the keys again. I did not know peacocks made that sound
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Awh yeah mate that gave me a start! Those keys aren’t cheap to replace! A spider would’ve been less scary!😁👍
@Lance_Arn
Жыл бұрын
Laverton, sounding like you are heading off to the Lavatory. - NOPE... Laverton, like you are going to "Lay'verton" - YEP
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
👍
@phillipcrewe
8 ай бұрын
Thanks, love the Videos and Advice.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
8 ай бұрын
We’re so happy you find them useful 😃
@christianrm874
Жыл бұрын
Hey mate how are you finding the f350 compared to your 200? As far as fuel economy, offroadability and getting around as they are huge trucks haha
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Used to the truck now, can be tricky to park at times. Fuel, same as the 200! Even better when towing 😁👍
@amineadeline5121
Жыл бұрын
So glad to have come across your video....We did it in December 2019 from Uluru to Laverton ...during covid times...could not stop at all and had to drive the whole day with all the fuel that we needed .... about 19 hours ...Were glad to get to Laverton as we had literally about 8 lt of diesel left from 240 Lt..!!! The wind was against us all the way.... and yes those gusts ... i can feel them now Can't wait to go back and do it again at some point ....taking our time next time Good luck with everything
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! You’re lucky you made it! It would be good to do it again and really enjoy it. Hope you do! We will one day…. We might even do the tanami and half the GCR in one go!? Thanks for watching 😁👍
@graemeferguson1763
Жыл бұрын
Great video/story guys. We are heading that way in August next. Just got to do it everyone.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Perfect time I to do it!😁👍
@Neil-clare
Жыл бұрын
Great video! 👍🏻 it’s exactly what we’re doing Perth to uluru we are just planning our trip now! What was the fuel cost in full ? Thank you.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it’s helpful. As for fuel it’ll depend on your fuel economy, it’s about the 1000kms and the fuel price is probably $3.50ltr.
@davidmilledge221
Жыл бұрын
That thing on ya door a good idea 💡 also stops door if It ever opened , I don't understand why some makes put suiside doors on their vans dosnt make sence if it pops open it will fly off 🤔 they at least can put a safety latch on or mabe get one from bunnings , love ❤ ya show have a merry Xmas guys safe travels
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Merry Christmas to you and yours mate! All the best for the new year😁👍
@lyallwithers2516
Жыл бұрын
The last time that I was on the GCR was about 12 months ago doing a delivery to a mine site about 60kms east of Cosmo Newbery and then 30kms south. At the time there were several sections 5 to 10kms long being sealed.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Yes I heard talk of more black top to come but that’s a lot of road to pave so who knows when that’ll happen
@AlexAlex-pg6jn
Жыл бұрын
Do you know this road adventure Indian bike rider Cherry vlog youtuber cross...@Cherryvlogs 🔥
@TheVernp
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode guys up there with your best. You inspire me to do it myself.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you!😁🙏 It’s definitely worth it😁👍
@garyjones980
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, loved the camel shots with the drone, well done. From memory the GCR condition got shocking at the NT border, we were down to like 20,kms and still burst a water tank, all that was 9 years ago in a camper trailer, not the BT. Hope you enjoyed your tipple shot!!!😁😁
@onlyleavingfootprints
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking thats an easy way to round up camels - just use a drone lol
@evalasting50
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey -- I love the outback -- brings back so many memories --- so relaxing watching your video.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it😁👍 We had a great time making it!
@karenclare4631
Жыл бұрын
Can I ask what your average speed was on the road,seemed like you were moving along?
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Sure, we mostly travel at 60 to 80kms, some parts were slower. The footage is speed up 300%
@debracameron9012
Жыл бұрын
I've never travelled from Laverton to Yulara but will definitely be doing so now. Thank you so much for all your great videos during the year. I hope you both have a great and happy Christmas and New Year and safe travels for next year. Looking forward to more videos and your adventures. Deb
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching us! Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year to you and yours! 😁🎅🎄
@Romeo-kp8tc
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed episode, That's a drive that I need to do, Cheers Bevan 🤠❤️🦘🦘🇦🇺
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
🤣thanks! Yes! Beautiful country 😁👍
@johnpolt2383
Жыл бұрын
Great video, we are planing our trip and wonder which drone should get so I don't over invest 😀
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Ours is a mavic air pro which is mid range and does everything we require, The step down is under$1000 and is pretty good
@davidmilledge221
Жыл бұрын
Are u guys in SA now heading down south more 🤔 think I saw ya cruising
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
We were in sa a few weeks ago
@patrickwhite8926
Жыл бұрын
Another great video keep up the good work
@henrygriffiths102
Жыл бұрын
I'll admit I've never travelled that way, great to see the country so green. Video was great looking forward to more adventures
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we’re glad you enjoyed it!😁👍
@thomasjeannet2591
Жыл бұрын
Hi will going with a hyndai terracan begining of april do you think its good ?
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Do I think the road is good? Or the car?
@holgerkrausz9336
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching the footage, i was surprised not seeing that much wild life, they say there are 50 million kangaroos in Australia, were are they all hiding.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
😁👍 I reckon they’re all in NSW! We bearly saw any in our travels thus far
@docdonsmith
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ Drove around Aussie in a Subaru Outback , did over 16,000 k's and only saw 5 roo's .. 2 in NSW and 3 near Margaret River .
@mattdonnelly7626
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, enjoying. What weather app do you use? Matt
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
We use Windy app It’s like a Swiss Army knife weather app
@Accolades70
Жыл бұрын
Great Vid. One Day......
@barrymurphy3554
Жыл бұрын
Nice Guys Fantastic supporting the Locals Cheers
@greggenge481
Жыл бұрын
Good vid you two. Aus, what a great country. Take care
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍
@RoaminintheRobbo
Жыл бұрын
Great episode! Just found your channel, look forward to following your adventures. We are doing The Great Central Road in March, we can't wait! This has made us even more excited. Thanks for sharing 😁
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant to all the above😁👍 You’ll love it!
@batmanlives6456
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys I drove the GCR back in the early 80’s in a series 3 Land Rover… It has definitely improved!!!
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Wow Improved how? Would you do it again now?
@batmanlives6456
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ do it again in a heartbeat Was very rough and definitely no tar back then … Took 6 weeks to get permits in perth Only fuel available was Warburton And from memory had to be pre arranged But great adventure!
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
@@batmanlives6456 holly cow! Much more of an adventure! Sounds like the Canning stock route!
@Kash6161
Жыл бұрын
Saw ya coming down the freeway and Into Mandurah today .. saw ya channel on the back Just saying Hi 👋 Hava good trip and enjoy Mandurah Forshore if ypu stopped there..b
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Mmm wasn’t us! We’re in Victoria But glad it drove you our channel!😁👍
@Kash6161
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ hahaha now that's funny as..... Def had living like kings 2022 and stickers with KZitem... there is an imposter getting around.. Vehicle numberplate king(number).. QLD Rego ?
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
@@Kash6161 right well if you see them again, tell ‘em that name is taken!🤣 It sort of fair enough, we’reLivin and others are Living but still confusing! But hey, thanks for the free advertising 🤣👍
@Kash6161
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ 🤣🤣 I gotta keep following you now... maybe a glitch in the MatriX 😳😵💫🤣
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
@@Kash6161 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Too good!👍 Merry Christmas mate and a happy new year 🎅👍
@MrGundawindy
Жыл бұрын
Do you actually need a 4WD to do this road? It all looked pretty good to me. You did mention some soft bits. Were they short sections (less than 100m) of soft or were they great lengths of soft road. Did you have your rig in 4WD at all? That old Kingswood van seems to indicate that 2WD is fine up to there at least. The website says you need a 4WD but do you actually need one to get the permits to travel through there?
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, yes! I would never tow anything let alone a rig like mine on a remote road like that in 2wd! You never know what the road will be like till you get there, you might get luck and discover it’s easy and everyone is over reacting, or the conditions might have been crap like it raining! I would want 4WD in that instance! Always be cautious and you probably won’t end up as a cautionary tale!
@MrGundawindy
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ I agree. But did you actually use 4WD? Because I wouldn't be towing and I wouldn't try if it has been raining. I probably won't even try it, just wanting to know if it would be possible and the footage you used looks like it would be easy in a 2WD van.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
@@MrGundawindy I was in 4WD for the first 250-300kms due to the road being badly damaged. After that, 2wd all the way to Uluṟu! But that was last year. When you go to do it, it might be good, might be bad but we did see some 2wd vans and sedans along the way
@MrGundawindy
Жыл бұрын
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ awesome. Thank you for the info. I will pencil it in as a definite maybe, weather permitting. 🤪
@piratepete4322
Жыл бұрын
You do what you do very well indeed.
@Livin_Like_Kings_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@johnpitt2742
Жыл бұрын
camels don't charge a lot unless they are old and need to by a new walker
@thommostravels9610
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. The GCR has been on my bucket list for a while. Hope to do it within the next couple of years.
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