5 Year Trip in a Grenadier Across the World towing a Patriot X3 Which We Live In.

[Matt P]

On tyres @Matt P you were discussing an upgrade/change over a little while ago to possibly muds - how did you get on with that and any feedback?

Still deciding. We’ll circle back when we’ve made a decision. There’s still some tread left on our original KO2s for now.

 

[JKAlpine]

Still deciding. We’ll circle back when we’ve made a decision. There’s still some tread left on our original KO2s for now.

How many miles do you have on them so far?

 

[Matt P]

How many miles do you have on them so far?

Approaching 50000km, about 70-80% off-road. So not doing too badly!

 

[JKAlpine]

Approaching 50000km, about 70-80% off-road. So not doing too badly!

That's not bad at all!

 

[Tr182md]

I am so happy I found your channel. This is an amazing trip and I am so jealous and I also know that I could never do something like this. I am glad you are doing it. Watching the “Long Way Round” series many years ago was also inspiring and gave me a feel for how many obstacles you can face.

I have been telling everyone I know and posting your channel where it seems right. I wonder if you were able to get any sponsorship from Ineos or Patriot? Ineos should be helping you since this is a huge 5 year commercial for their truck. After long way round KTM had refused to help so they went with BMW bikes and after that they became the most popular motorcycle in the world. I am sue having Elon Mcgreggor as the rider helped but the inspiration to the industry was amazing. You have the opportunity to do something similar for overlanding.

Both of these brands I have been researching for a long time and they are both amazing. I went with a teardrop due to concerns about wind but I think that the Patriot is probably much more rugged and suitable for this rugged terrain …. Although I do see that wind has been a factor.

Fo me a blog or something about the obstacles you have faced, or the issues with the vehicles would be extremely useful. I can’t think of a more rigorous test of what these vehicles are intended for. Most would take them out for a week or two at a time but to be out for 5 years. There will be issues and how you overcome them is probably one of the most interesting things. I recall on the Long way round trip they broke the frame of the motorcycle in Mongolia and found some random dude to weld it. That type of thing is extremely interesting. I would not wish these things on anyone but your experience helps us all.

Thank you for doing this for all of us who can’t get away.

 

[GrenADV]

Your drone shots are simply amazing. Also, I have to say that you and your wife are absolute legends for raising 2 little kids on the road - I have no clue how you manage to do this...our 2yo toddler gets fussy after only an hour of being in the car seat with smooth highway driving HA!

Keep posting great content!

 

[LeeroyJ]

I have no idea how I missed this thread. I subscribed to your Youtube channel on June 11, 2023. I've been enjoying every episode since. I'm supremely jealous of your adventure! The videos are absolutely top notch and so is the storytelling. I also get a great smile out of your kids since they look remarkably like mine did at that age.

Stay safe and enjoy!