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The 4WDTribe PodcastThe Canning Trip: Wrap Up (at last)Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Jed and I chew the fat over the recent Canning Stock Route Trip. We talk about Tyres, Fuel, Remoteness, Firewood, Fires, Water, Tyre Pressures, Traction Control and much, much more. Hope you enjoy it.2024-11-2756 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCanning Chronicles Part Six- Judy Cameron, Solo Female AdventurerSend Andy a text: Click hereI interview Judy, one of our tour crew on the Canning. Judy is 67, owns a very unusual 200 Series, It's 2017 but it's PETROL. Judy has done plenty of 4WDing around the country and much adventuring around the globe, much of it solo too! Hope you find her story as interesting as we all did.2024-07-0227 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCanning Chronicles Part FiveSend Andy a text: Click hereThis episode finds us at Pierre Springs. Jed and I talk about the recent road conditions, isolation, how not to cook a roast lamb and a bunch of other stuff.2024-06-1626 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCanning Chronicles Part Four: Driving, Corrugations, Fridge and Battery TalkSend Andy a text: Click hereDISCLAIMER: In this one we record while driving, the corrugations play havoc with the sound quality. If you persevere there is some good stuff in there but letting you know upfront.2024-06-1634 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCanning Chronicles Part ThreeSend Andy a text: Click hereLake Disappointment to Durba Springs. My favourite drive so far. Absolutely loved this section and Durba Springs camping on our OWN What The!!!!! Hope you enjoy this one. By the way I say its episode two but its number three, and my throat plays up with a few coughs, sorry.2024-06-1218 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCanning Chronicles Part TwoSend Andy a text: Click hereJed and Andy talk about the day from Georgia Bore to Lake Disappointment. This is camp six for the trip.2024-06-1116 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Canning Chronicles Part OneSend Andy a text: Click hereFinally I'm on the Canning YEEEHAAA! Jed Currey from Explore WA 4WD and I chew the fat at Georgia Bore on the Canning stock route trip so far. It's camp 5 and here's the goss. Hope you enjoy.2024-06-1030 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Canning Preamble and a Shoutout to a couple of listeners.Send Andy a text: Click hereI give a brief rundown of what to expect from the canning Chronicles and shout out to a couple of listeners. Just a short one.2024-06-1011 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastAdvice from the Canning: If you own a 79 Series and a catch can you should listen to this.Send Andy a text: Click hereI describe a problem I found with the fitment of my catch can after a few years. You may unknowingly have this problem too?2024-06-1009 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastLuke and I chew the fat over what it's like owning a 79 Landcruiser, GVM's, Tyres, Mods, Autos and much, much more.Send Andy a text: Click hereSorry in this one, the throat played up. Luke (Offroad Tradies) a new 79 owner talks with me a bunch of stuff about what it's like owning a 79 Landcruiser. We touch on a lot of mods and issues but by no means the full list. Hope you enjoy this one. We may expand on it another day when we get together.2024-05-2537 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastTrip Ideas, Tag-A-Longs, Towing in the Simpson and much much more with Luke from The Offroad TradiesSend Andy a text: Click hereI catch up with Luke from The Offroad Tradies and we chat about tagalongs, towing trailers, trip ideas and a stack more. I do have a bit of a throught thing in this, unfortunately a hangover from the shingles. It's too much to edit out, sorry. I hope you enjoy the content though, there's a few gems in there.2024-05-2146 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastKilcowera Station Stay on the Coddiewomple tour SW QLDSend Andy a text: Click hereI chat with Sally Anne from Kilcowera Station about the fabulous station stay they operate 70 k's south of Thargomindah in SW QLD. Well worth a visit and a great outback experience.2024-05-1623 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Fabulous TOOMPINE PUB on the Coddiewomple tour SW QLDSend Andy a text: Click hereOne pf the great places we visited while coddiewompling around SW QLD. The fabulous Toompine Pub. I chat with Stuart the publican about the AMAZING restoration they've done with the pub.2024-05-1628 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastIs this how you 4WD?Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I talk about something thats been rattling around in my head for a while about 4WD'ing. It may resonate with you or be a load of bullshit. You be the judge. I also talk about how this theory fitted in with my recent jaunt through south west QLD. Hope you like it.2024-05-1428 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastHow To Save Yourself Grief, Angst, Money and Arse Clenching On The 4WD TrackSend Andy a text: Click here Attention! Apparently there is a 16 second silent period from 8:54. Until I can work out how to fix it now it’s published please be aware. Thanks! MadMatt 4WD and I chew the fat about 4WD Training and the new course Matt has developed, making it super easy to learn 4WD skills and techniques and save yourself a long and slow learning curve on the tracks. From what I've seen of the course I reckon it's good and I'm not getting paid to say that. You make your own mind up. Check it...2024-03-0558 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCanning Stock Route Vehicle PrepSend Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Jed Currey from Explore WA 4WD Adventures and I talk more on the Canning Stock Route. This time focusing on vehicle prep. Hope you enjoy it!Want to contact me?andy@4wdtribe.com.au2023-12-2927 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastPlanning for the Canning Stock RouteSend Andy a text: Click hereNext year I plan to do the Canning Stock Route. I think I'm going to go Tagalong with Jed Currey from Explore WA 4WD Adventures. So in this episode I pick his brains on what to expect and how to plan.It's a long episode and we talk about a lot of elements of traversing the Canning. I hope you enjoy it like I did talking to Jed.By the way, no discounts, deals or payments were exchanged for any part of this episode. No matter how you want t...2023-12-101h 11The 4WDTribe PodcastWhere's The Podcast Been For The Last Few Months?Send Andy a text: Click hereG'day, in this episode I catch you up on why there's been a gap of a few months between episodes.To reach out with ideas talk to me at:andy@4wdtribe.com.au2023-12-0307 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCommunication in the Outback PART 3A and 3B (final episode)Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Matt and Andy finish the communication series up with:1: Optus BIG announcement2: Multitasking EPIRB's3: PLB's4: Satellite Phones5: StarlinkAnd much, much more. Hope you enjoy.2023-07-1659 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCommunication In The Outback Part TWO with Matt BonserSend Andy a text: Click herePart TWO of the Communication In The Outback series covering UHF and HF information. Once again todays a school day in the 4WDTribe and I learn heaps again.2023-07-0951 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastCommunication In The Outback Part ONE with Matt BonserSend Andy a text: Click hereSuper excited to put this three part series together with Comms expert Matt Bonser. Matts been into communications for over 30 years and currently works for a major television station in communications.In Part ONE we cover Mobile Phones and satellite Phones.Part TWO will be UHF and HF RadiosPart Three will be Starling, Epirbs and PLB'sAnd of course there will be much, much more.2023-07-0258 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastDo Snorkel Socks Work? Dusted Motors, Air Boxes and moreSend Andy a text: Click hereI learnt something conclusively today. I want to share it with you. If you drive in dust then you need to hear this episode, cheers. Not Sponsored!2023-06-2213 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastRoad Conditions. Maree-Birdsville-Bettoota-Bedourie-Boulia Around June-12-2023Send Andy a text: Click hereAfter a quick trip north I put down some thoughts on outback road conditions. Current now, relevant for how long is anyones guess.2023-06-1518 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastMarree, Lake Eyre, Simpson Desert Flooding and more on the June Long WeekendSend Andy a text: Click hereI catch up with Phil the Marree Publican for a yarn about what's happening in outback SA right now.2023-06-1012 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThoughts From The Road - Mystery Tour - Part TWOSend Andy a text: Click hereFrom Mulgaria Station to Kingoonya, through Googs Track to a special visit in Ceduna then home to Port Augusta. This is part two of the Mystery Tour highlights with The Off Road Tradies Hope you enjoy!2023-06-0744 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThoughts From The Road - Mystery Tour - Part ONESend Andy a text: Click hereSomething totally new for the podcast as I put daily thoughts down each night around the campfire. I'm with The OFF ROAD TRADIES on a trip around SA we called The Mystery Tour. This was a timing and destination tryout for a permanent tour so I guess the next time it won't be a mystery but a full tour. For a first time it went pretty damn well. I had a ball and thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary. Jump on with us and find out how it went and what happened each...2023-06-0738 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastI Put An Auto In The 79! Here's What happened. And an extra bit at the end.Send Andy a text: Click hereWell I bit the bullet and put an Automatic Gearbox in my 79 Series Toyota. The guys in SA at Go 4X4 did the conversion. There's a lot that goes into the conversion and as much in re learning to drive off road again. But what a blast. I talk the installation journey through with experience now with Hi-way, Towing and some good off road driving under the belt with the new gearbox.Was it worth it? You'll have to listen. And the bit at the end where they retune...2023-04-3035 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastWould You Trust Me To Take You On a MYSTERY 1700 Kilometre Offroad and 4WD Tour of South Australia?Send Andy a text: Click hereOff Road Tradies WebsiteLuke: 0477709948Andy: 0428654446Mystery Tour 28 May HIGHLIGHTS# Visit a ghost town where the Post Office, Pub, School, Hospital and many infrastructure buildings are still standing, some in good condition!# Lunch at one of Australia’s most unique Bakery’s # Almost touch one of the fastest places on Earth# Camp at and have the opportunity to climb one of South Australia’s loneliest Mounts.# Travel over and tick off the bucket list one of South Australia’s iconic...2023-04-0616 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe HIGH COUNTRY Part 2Send Andy a text: Click hereThis is the second part of the High Country chronicles from Anna, David, Heather, Jonathon, Scott, Len and Mark. The crew talk about their impressions of the recent High Country trip with The Off Road Tradies. In among the banter we drink beer, swat mozzies, swim in the creek and munch on lovingly home made cured meats. I hope you enjoy :)2023-04-0141 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastI just did a tag a long in the High Country. Was it worth it?Send Andy a text: Click hereThe High Country is AMAZING!! If it's not on your list it needs to be. I just did 7 days with The OFF-ROAD Tradies on a tag a long tour and in this episode I talk about the amazing High Country, the awesome time I had on the tag a long and answer a ton of questions you may have about tag a longs and the High Country. I'll also share with you the BEST tip for making a great fire when there's no breeze and the wood is damp....2023-03-2944 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastZone Caravan Specific: Chassis ProtectionSend Andy a text: Click hereG'day fellow Zoners. This is all about the Zone chassis and few areas that concern me. There's nothing wrong with the strength, I can tell you a story to make your hair stand on end to testify the strength. In 5 years of ownership Andy considers the chassis design very solid.But the design lends itself to some dust, rock, sand and salt ingress. In this episode with Stuart from Chassis Protech we talk about how something specific for Zone Caravans has been developed. We also go over the process Andy...2023-01-1728 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastProtect Your 4WD Chassis, Here's How.Send Andy a text: Click hereAndy and Stuart from Chassis Protech go over one of the great new 4WD Aussie inventions, the chassis protection system from Chassis Protech. We talk a foolproof way to get the salt, sand and bull dust OUT of the chassis rails on 4WD's, Caravans, Boat Trailers, Campervans in fact anything with a chassis.Chassis Protech WebsiteAndy has fitted these systems to both his car and caravan and enthuses over this really simple and cost effective way to protect and flush the chassis on your pride and...2023-01-1728 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastWhats Up In The Outback With The Marree PublicanSend Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode the Marree Publican Phil Van Wegen and Andy have a good chat about the year that was in Marree and surrounds. We talk about the Pub and of course outback flights with Arid Air and what two expect up around Marree. We talk Lake Eyre, Cooper Creek, Coongie Lakes and much more. Also info about current flights from Waikerie over the once in a lifetime Murray River flood event. We give an insight into the local Marree community with the local Father Christmas parade and the Darts presentation...2022-12-1131 minThe 4WDTribe Podcast4WD Driver Training, Recovery Techniques and Equipment and much much more.Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I talk with Norman Bee of Pindan Tours and 4WD Training. Norman is an absolute wealth of knowledge. I on the other hand had just had a knee replacement and was still on opioids for pain when we did this. I will admit this is not my best performance but Normans part is excellent. Look past me and absorb the learning in this one. Norman talks a lot about tyre pressure, recovery boards, snatch straps, recovery rings, exhaust jacks and lots lots more. There are nuggets of info...2022-12-011h 09The 4WDTribe PodcastDo Oil and Fuel Additives Work? After this episode you be the judge!Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I catch up with Jimmy from Cost Effective Maintenance. This is a great Aussie company whose products I have used in my Fourby's for some years. With a background starting from the CSIRO and laboratory testing every batch of product this additive company is the real deal.Make your own mind up after listening to this episode, then visit their websitewhere there are hours of reading testimonials and case studies for your enjoyment.Website: Cost Effective MaintenanceOnce again this is...2022-10-2350 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastBent, Broken, Lengthened, Strengthened. Dual Cab and Caravan Chassis conversations with Hugh from Limitless Chassis in QLD.Send Andy a text: Click hereIf you tow with a Dual Cab or own a Caravan this episode has a wealth of insights from Industry Chassis Expert, Hugh Ager, owner of Limitless Chassis in Coolum, QLD. I dig in and ask Hugh a bunch of questions about chassis and towing and the answers at the very least made me feel squeamish at times. Hugh deals with chassis both new and broken every day and is a treasure trove of information about the 4WD's we drive every day.Where do most chassis get bent?...2022-08-181h 08The 4WDTribe PodcastCape York and the Simmo Trips. What's new and what's not.Send Andy a text: Click hereLuke from @theoffroadtradies and Andy talk about Lukes recent trips to the cape and the Simpson Desert.What's new on the tracks and changes occurring this year. Every trip is different to the last. I hope you enjoy the banter as Luke and Andy talk through these two recent trips.Instagram: @theoffroadtradiesLuke: 0477709948Web: The Off Road Tradies2022-08-041h 11The 4WDTribe PodcastDual Cab--Bent Chassis--What Now!!!Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Luke from the @offroadtradies is gracious enough to share his nightmare. A bent chassis on the Dual Cab way into the bush, a long way from home.Luke explains how it happened, what he did and how he fixed it.If you own a dual cab you probably should hear this one.For photos of the car go to instagram @theoffroadtradies2022-07-2639 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastAn Aussie outdoor business success story: MUKMATSend Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I talk with Mukmat owner Suzanne about all things Mukmat and what it's like starting a business in the outdoor and 4WD sector.Suzanne generously offered anyone purchasing a Mukmat a free carry bag worth $15. Use the code 4WDTRIBE (all capitals) in the shopping cart. Not available with any other codes.DISCLAIMER: I receive NO commission from sales!Another great Aussie product innovation that works and is a cost effective solution to an outdoor lifestyle problem. And a great story about the pr...2022-05-2428 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastTalking Simpson Desert recoveries, Working behind the scenes with off road TV shows, car modification discussions and much, much more with Madmatt 4WDSend Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Matt from Mad Matt 4WD and I talk about recoveries in the Simpson Desert. What it's like working with Offroad TV shows and what goes on behind the scenes. We talk 4WD car mods and some thoughts on how to plan a build of your fourby. Some favourite 4WD locations. And of course we get distracted and wayward but it's always deep down 4wdtribe talk. Even though Matt tells me he doesn’t like my car I’ll still like him :)Madmatt 4WD contacts:Instagram: @madma...2022-05-2456 min
Our Auto ExpertAn In-Car Interview In San Diego, Do’s And Don’ts For Car Owners, And A Double Dose Of Andy’s Top 5! - 5-14-20221) Show preview, Nik cooks bacon to coarse Automatic Andy out of bed
2) Auto Andy's first Top 5 features the 2022 Chevy Tahoe 4WD Z71
3) Nik is joined by Javier Mota in San Diego for an in-car interview on the 2023 AT4X GNC Sierra
4) The Latin portion of Our Auto Expert Javier Mota continues his in-car chat with Nik, their conversation is centered around Super Cruise and the Denali Ultimate
5) Rule-breaker Justin Bieber's Ferrari ban is the focus of Nik's News as the gang talks about the br...2022-05-191h 21The 4WDTribe PodcastMadmatt 4WD talks the first west to east crossing of the Simpson Desert for 2022Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Andy catches up with Matt from Madmatt 4WD and they talk about crossing the Simpson Desert. Matt was lucky enough to be the first across the Desert this 2022 season travelling from West to East. They talk:WeatherFliesFuelTyre PressuresPlanningExperiencesIf The Simmo is on your bucket list, this episode may help with your trip planning. Hope you enjoy.Madmatt 4WD contacts:Instagram: @madmatt4wdWebsite: MadmattYoutube: Madmatt YoutubeFacebook: Madmatt F...2022-05-181h 01The 4WDTribe PodcastFlinders Ranges, Easter with "The Offroad Tradies" we go exploring to some of my favourite spots.Send Andy a text: Click hereI take The Offroad Tradies into some of my favourite spots in the Flinders ranges over Easter. In this episode you'll find out who are The Offroad Tradies, what they do and why it may be important for you.I show off some of my favourite parts of the Flinders with The Offroad Tradies and their families from Gol Gol and Dubbo over Easter and blow them away with some unexpected highlights.We talk:Lots and lots of Flinders RangesTag A...2022-04-2148 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastLake Eyre, Maree, Outback Flood Event, Simpson Desert, Birdsville Track, Flies, Firepits and a bit of BullshitSend Andy a text: Click hereApologies Folks! Sometimes life just gets in the way and no excuses, thats just what's happened to me. This podcast for some reason missed getting edited in a timely manner and my apologies to you. Here's an episode from February with Phil Van Wegen Owner of Arid Air and the Marree Pub. My mate Gary joined Phil and I for a meal around my place on a nice summery 40C Saturday. We enjoy a few beers and cover a lot of ground about Marree, Firepits, Flies, Lake Eyre, The...2022-04-071h 11The 4WDTribe PodcastThe Prospecting Episode. Should you chuck a metal detector in the fourby?Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Andy talks with Dave Watters from Miners Den about prospecting and metal detectors.Andy had a big interest in whether he should have a metal detector as part of his fourby kit and asks a ton of questions of Dave.The guys at Miners Den have been helping prospectors for many years and Dave is a treasure trove of knowledge in all things metal detecting.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.Miners Den2022-02-0347 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Intercooler Episode. Andy talks with Craig Maxwell from Cross Country 4x4 about all things Intercooler.Send Andy a text: Click hereDo you need to upgrade your intercooler? Join the banter with Andy and Craig Maxwell from Cross Country 4x4 as they talk all things intercooler.The guys at Cross Country 4x4 have made over 10,000 performance intercoolers and really know their stuff. Full disclosure Andy has had the twin fan upgrade on his 79 Series Toyota for around 3-4 years now. As usual no sponsorship of any kind so all information is freely shared.Craig's a full on nice guy so if you have any questions at all...2022-01-2755 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Christmas 2021 Episode and a BUNCH of other stuff.Send Andy a text: Click hereMerry Christmas everyone. In this episode I do a wrap of the year and talk about the podcast over the last 12 months. As well as:The Flinders rangesBack of BourkeDarling RiverToilet PaperFirepitsTyre Pressure MonitorsCamping and Caravan EtiquetteStationstays SA2021-12-2238 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastElodie Delbarre, Please don't call me a *&%^$*! BackpackerSend Andy a text: Click here*WARNING* Elodie drops a couple of F Bombs late in this episode but they are totally in context so I left them in.I met Elodie at Seven Spirit Bay and she embodies the impact "Backpackers" have on our 4WDing experiences around Australia. We meet them at pubs, roadhouses, resorts, and they are so entwined in the 4WD Tribe experience that when covid hit and they didn't come many remote roadhouses and Hotels simply stayed shut or wound back the services they could offer. It's obvious after covid how...2021-12-0733 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Fishing Episode, Bob and I go to Seven Spirit Bay, Arnhem Land.Send Andy a text: Click hereThis episode covers a recent fishing trip to the Coburg Peninsula, Arnhem Land N.T. There are pictures (luckily, after all it is fishing). You can see at:Instagram @4wdtribeMy mate from this years Oombulgurri trip, Bob and I head out of Darwin by plane to Seven Spirit Bay in Arnhem Land. Seven Spirit Bay is operated as a fishing lodge in tandem with "The Barra Lodge" by these guys:Roger SinclairSales & Travel CoordinatorFishing Tropical Australia...2021-12-0221 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastDanie Simpson, Drives Like A Girl.....Keep Up Boys! 111,000 followers in Instagram and over 2,000,000 views on YouTubeSend Andy a text: Click hereDanie is one of the nicest 4WD'ers you'll ever meet. She's a heavy vehicle mechanic in the R.A.A.F. Works on her own 75 Series. Works along side her partner at JRACE Industries in Townsville. Loves camping and 4WD'ing. Tows a Patriot Camper Trailer. Has a dog named MARS.Danie aslo has over 111,000 followers on Instagram and has had over 2,000,000 views to her Youtube episodes. All links below.So how does she fit in being so nice and down to earth! Grab a beer or a B...2021-11-231h 00The 4WDTribe PodcastStewart Paternoster. The Under Bonnet Lithium Battery Episode. Is the changeover to lithium worth it?Send Andy a text: Click here(This is part one of the lithium story. When Stewart gets back from the Simpson Desert testing much of what we talk about we'll have another chat. Keep an ear out or (subscribe so you don't miss it) for part two in the coming weeks.) In this episode I talk to Stewart Paternoster from Toyotrek. Stewart fitted Danno's (last episode) under bonnet lithium batteries in his 200 Series land cruiser 18 months before this episode.I ask plenty of (and no doubt some dumb) typical customer questions of Stewart...2021-11-1149 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastDanny Beyer: Founder "Tag Along Caravanning,Camping & 4X4 Australia" Facebook Group. Under bonnet Lithium Batteries and a whole lot more.Send Andy a text: Click hereDanny Beyer A.K.A. Danno Bananno founder of the Facebook group "Tag Along Caravanning,Camping & 4X4 Australia"Danny sold up the family home bought a Kedron Caravan and hit the road full time. He's a wealth of knowledge about travelling in a van with a family and having a cracker time doing it.We talk about:-Tag a long touring with other like minded people.-Under bonnet Lithium Batteries for your car. Should you consider?-Kedron Caravans, are they any good?-Tips and i...2021-11-011h 14The 4WDTribe PodcastGlen Hadden- Zuce Tuning. Performance tuning your 4WD. Everything you wanted to know about tuning your 4WD but didn't know who to ask.Send Andy a text: Click hereIf you've ever thought about getting your pride and joy 4WD tuned, you need to listen to this episode.Glen and I talk Performance Tuning your 4WD. Glen has an absolute wealth of knowledge about tuning a car for performance. In fact these days he trains mechanics from all over Australia exactly how to do that. In fact, I don't know anyone better qualified in this country to talk 4WD tuning.Glen runs Zuce Tuning and Zuce are the only Alientech trainers in the Southern Hemisphere. Glen has...2021-10-201h 01The 4WDTribe PodcastGlen Hadden 4WD Industry Icon, 4WD Action, Low Range, Dustem Up, Roo Systems Tuning, Zuce Tuning and much, much more.Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I chat to Glen Haddon. Glen and I have virtual campfire chat about life, the universe and everything. We start at Glen's childhood when the outdoor obsession started and follow the curve as Glen attacks life. Glen has been around the 4WD scene for yonks! Glen's passion for 4WD'ing from youth led him to appear in the early 4WD Action DVD's, develop the Low Range DVD business with Roothy and Kenno and then move on to Dustem Up and Trak Yakker TV. As well as media c...2021-10-0957 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastChris Mata, Young bloke buys 4WD, kits out said 4WD, quits job to travel Australia. What could possibly go wrong :)Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I have a cracking yarn with Chris Mata. I met Chris on the recent Oombulgurri Track expedition. We reminisce about all the grief Oomby caused our cars and we update on Chris's journey. Chris bought a Ranger and spent a bomb kitting it out with all the stuff he THOUGHT he needed to travel Australia. As you do. We talk about what worked, what didn't, what Chris would do differently if doing it again. We also come across some products that performed extremely well and ta...2021-09-291h 02The 4WDTribe PodcastThe outback toilet paper crisis spoiling Australia, and the toilet paper solution anyone can use. And some fun facts about Poop. Share this if you care.Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Andy covers off on the toilet paper pollution epidemic at campsites and roadsides all over Australia. Is it the newbies? The lazies? The don't cares? No-one will ever own up to it anyway but it's getting worse! We have a choice, we are either part of the problem or part of the solution, but you get to choose.So here's an easy SOLUTION. Listen how the 6P's can clean up Australian landscapes.Andy shares a simple way every camper can be prepared and never n...2021-09-0721 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastJol Fleming, Alice Springs Legend,Tetraplegic, 4WD'er Extroadanaire. Jol has accomplished so much in the 4WD and racing world he puts many able bodied people to shame.Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I interview Jol Fleming in Alice Springs.Jol suffered a motor vehicle accident in 1981, inflicting him with Tetraplegia/Quadraplegia. Since then Jol has achieved so much by running a 4WD Training Business and training over 8,000 people, Awarded Gold Medal Status with C.A.M.S, Awarded Regional Territorian of the year. Joe was also instrumental in helping Lindsay Bookie with opening up the Hay River Track in the Simpson Desert for regular 4WD'ers. Also a founding member of the Alice Springs Off Road Racing...2021-08-261h 07The 4WDTribe PodcastA Northern Flinders Ranges 4WD holiday to rival the GRR or the Cape.Send Andy a text: Click hereFirstly: In this episode Andy makes a mistake first up. He says the journey is 600k's, it's not, it is way better, more like around 900 k's. It is around 600 k's between your first two fuel stops though, so be prepared!I talk about my love for the Flinders Ranges and how under rated they are. So many drive past on their way somewhere else. This is a long outback drive going through and past so many interesting parts and places in the Northern Flinders.This is a...2021-08-1248 min
Farm4Profit PodcastSummer Fun with Andrew Uphill (Uppy)Welcome to a Summer Fun episodeRemind people to hit SUBSCRIBE Today’s Head of the Class Listener Reviews are brought to you today by Geringhoff. They are head of the class, no matter the crop. Premium harvesting heads for all of your harvest needs. Our listener reviews are exactly what we need to fuel our energy each week and Geringhoff is exactly what you need to maximize your harvest each year.Farmerdan22 honest review (on I-Tunes username): Some people you trust like a wet fart. Not these guys. Awesome show. They keep it real, fun, and educational. Love the guests, keep...2021-08-091h 19The 4WDTribe PodcastZONE RV Founder Dave Biggar talks all things Zone RV Off-Road Caravans and much, much, moreSend Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Andy chats with ZONE RV Founder Dave Biggar. These days ZONE RV are one of the major premium Off-Road caravan manufactures on OZ. But it wasn't always that way. We go back to the beginning when Composite Caravans were just a thought bubble in Daves mind to today where they operate at premium price points with Caravans selling regularly up to $250,000. With over 1,000 vans sold and over 400 on the order books Zone RV is now a major player in the premium RV market. We talk about the R...2021-07-2347 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastExplore WA-4WD Adventures: Jed Currey and Andy explore all things 4wd'ing in Western AustraliaSend Andy a text: Click hereIf you have any inkling of heading to WA in a 4WD you need to join me for a yarn with Jed Currey. Jed operates a Tag a Long 4WD business that hits Oombulgurri, Queen Victoria Desert, Goldfields Region and Dirk Hartog Island just to name a few WA regions. Jed has been a 4WD business for years and has a wealth of knowledge. We talk vehicle prep, tyres, maintenance and more. Jed's a great bloke I first met in person on the Oombulgurri Track, he talks a great yarn...2021-07-1648 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastOombulgurri Track-Traditional Owner Colin MorganSend Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode Andy talks to Traditional Owner and Balangara man Colin Morgan while on the Oombulgurri Track In the Kimberley region of W.A. This is day 11 of 15 and we are near Oomeri a place of special rock art and waterholes. Colin and Andy talk about how the 4WD Track tag along business started and which 4WD you tubers were partly responsible. We yarn about the Oombulgurri community and it's demise. We explore the country from a traditional owners perspective and talk all things about the track both old and...2021-07-0139 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Oombulgurri Track. Amazing, Enigmatic, Crazy, Challenging, Confronting and Fun,Fun,Fun.Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode host Andy talks to...well host Andy. In a first Andy tells the whole story. After recently completing the Oombulgurri Track in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia there were a few episodes to load. I thought the best way was to preface it with a warts and all account from a customer who just paid, drove and completed the track.The Oombulgurri Track is like nothing else on the 4WD Agenda in Australia. Nothing else compares to the length, challenge and remoteness of this track...2021-06-221h 00The 4WDTribe PodcastRoy Smith (Aussie character extraordinaire) has been living on the road and painting Murals and Signwriting country towns all over mainland Australia for over 35 years!Send Andy a text: Click hereJump into this episode with Roy Smith a quintessential Aussie Bloke who has been on the road over 35 years travelling with his trusty 1976, F350 and modified 36 foot horse float. Roy has painted signs and murals all over country Australia. If you've done any sort of travelling around this country you've probably seen Roy's work. The Lions Den Pub in FNQ, Burke and Wills Hotel, Paranella Park, Mataranka Park and the Prairie Hotel in SA to name a few. We yarn about everything (almost) from fossils, outback driving, modern caravans (tongue in c...2021-05-2846 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastSo You Wanna Fly A Helicopter? Leigh Collins Base Manager for Helispirit in The Bungle Bungles talks everything Helicopters and BunglesSend Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode host (Andy Ireland) has a yarn at the Helicopter airfield at the Bungle Bungles with base manager Leigh Collins. Leigh's only a young fellah but does a great job of managing the operations at the famed Bungle Bungles in the Purnululu National Park W.A. We talk how you you get to be a Helicopter Pilot. How the crew live at the remote airfield and what it's like to fly over the Bungles and how much training these young guys and girls have to be able to fly...2021-05-1320 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastThe Amazing Bazza, Curator of the Timber Creek Policeman's Museum N.T. If you've ever thought Museum people are boring, this'll change your mind!Send Andy a text: Click hereIn this episode I talk to Bazza (Barry Burrowes). On a recent 4WD trip to the N.T. I called into the Policeman's Museum in Timber Creek. I found Bazza the Curator/Caretaker. What a man! Bazza's in his eighties doing an amazing job showing the tourists through and recounting all with tales of daring and adventure. Bazza's local knowledge is excellent and he has lived a very rich life and has a certain life knowledge and way with words not often found today. We talk knackaroos, a few wars, pot b...2021-05-0226 minThe 4WDTribe PodcastIan "Wooly" Macpherson talks WA Surfing spots for 4WD'ersSend Andy a text: Click hereIf you have a few surfboards on the roof of the fourby and are heading to WA, this ones for you. If you just enjoy a 4WD yarn for the first 22 minutes in this episode Wooly and I get totally absorbed talking 4WD stuff and numerous misadventures. Wooly is certainly a colourful character of the 4WDTribe. Wooly is also a WA surfing identity and runs a successful shop, surf school, coaching business and knows a whole lot about WA surfing. If your impatient the surf travel guide of surf spots starts a...2021-04-0134 min