Destruction of off-road freedoms. And Nissan Patrol reaction | 4xOverland

This is very accurate depiction of what the culture is becoming. The lack of morals/caring/shame people have is out of hand. It's not all people, but the ones with this behaviour are ruining it for everyone.

I'm a bogan who drives a Patrol but I'm also respectful of others. Love the videos mate, keep it up!

You absolutely are an amazing person, and I support you 100 percent! Love your channel!!!

I’m from the Uk, London area and have always looked on in envy at how in Australia and South Africa you can simply drive off road into the wilderness and almost go anywhere you desire. What a privilege.

Hi from Queensland, I own 2 Nissan Patrols, a 1989 and a 2007. They are nicknamed Gnarly and Berries. I really like the vehicles but I must admit that they are perceived as bogan mobiles. On the 4wd tracks here at Kenilworth we see many more bogans in Patrols than any other brand. But that does not include me or my wife of course 😉

Look you’re right not all bogans drive Patrols, some drive Ford Mavericks…. Too be fair, dual cab 79’s are quickly taking over though.

Loudest trucks I've run into in my travels around Australia are toyota v8. I couldn't care what brand of truck drive. Respect for others, safety and the environment.

A VALUED COMMENT FROM ROB: Andrew, I would disagree that “they know who they are”. Few people - some, but not many - are deliberate wanton douchebags. They just think this is acceptable. Their peers think it’s acceptable. Their YouTube heroes think it’s acceptable. The 4WD retail accessories industry throws ads in their face showing it as acceptable. Even the 4WD manufacturers advertise that way. There is an entire generation of younger Australian 4WDers getting into the hobby not because their parents did, but because their friends are. Whereas once they’d have got their left and right of arc described to them by Dad, or a traditional club, or a reputable industry magazine, now they watch Fully Sik Full Send on YouTube instead. They’re not deliberately bogans. They just don’t know any better. You’d think it would be in the vested interests of the three-letter accessory brands, and the big dual-cab manufacturers, to offer a bit of free training and education.

Coming from the younger generation my self included own a patrol, i think it is just the younger generation still maturing and learning to respect others and the bush. I do hope we as a generation do change for the better before more areas do shut down.

Here is the difference: there are the ones that like to go off road to enjoy nature and get way. The peace, quiet, the birds, flowers, mountains, dunes, fresh air, the tranquility. bliss. And there are the ones that like to go off road and destroy nature and crash it under their 70" tires. We all know and understand the difference.

Hi Andrew, can't say I agree 100% with your state of view. I'm a 76 series owner and love it immensely. To be honest I have to say I have seen my share of bogan Toyota owners too lol. Having said this, I applaud freedom of speech ( or what is left of it ) in this country, Australia, and enjoyed your point of view. Keep it real mate - still enjoying yor channel. 👍

Patrol owners get called out as being bogan, Ranger owners get upset of not being called the same 🤣

It is so true that off-roading has changed. It’s hard to find a camp site without finding trash all over. I pick up what I can, but it is sad. Also people always think you need a 6“ lift and big tires, it’s sad my stock FJ has taken me everywhere I wanted to go. Love you videos.

As someone who has lived in the remote outback, North West of WA, for 30 years and has been 4wdíng since childhood (and 4x4 all day long as my day job) - you are spot on with the recent drift toward horrible attitudes ,bad driving and environmental damage. Though it is painting with a broad brush, "bogan" behaviour in capable 4x4s is very disappointing. Only yesterday did I see a 4wd (yes a Patrol) hooning along a closed beach that has hundred of endangered Loggerhead turtle nests, and it is turtle egg hatching season. Access to the beach is closed with large signs and gates requesting stay away from turtle nests, yet they were driving right over them. This is not an isolated incident either, and has been occurring more frequently. it is a serious environmental concern.

A YouTuber with an opinion, keep it up Andrew. You are definitely not vanilla. Love your work.

Some very astute observation and pertinent commentary. Those that suffer selective hearing and a lack of social empathy will be the death of more than just a way of life.

As solo female traveller I have learnt that it is an older Patrol I have to look out for, followed closley by a brand spanking new Ford Ranger. The only times I have felt and/or been threatened is by the drivers of these vehicles. I have also noticed a sharp decline in the condition of off road tracks. Some our now impassible, just chewed up. Espicially those closer to towns as lockdowns meant 'fun' was being sourced closer to home. My neighbour is a ranger and tells me the damage is extensive. There is concern for the next bad fire season as fire trucks etc will not be able to get in to extinguish fires. They had only really finished cleaning up the track from the shocking fires we had, now with the massive rainfalls here on the east coast in the last two summers coupled with the idots tearing up the tracks it's like having to start up again. Ha dont get him started on the mess being made on the beaches.

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Guys there, you will not believe how happy we are in the middle east with that sweet 3 doors nissan patrol with 4.8 engine 😁 it is the ultimate dream of any 4x4 driver around the world 🥰

Wait a minute. I’m a Californian who married a Australian over 45 years ago. She has been calling me a Bogan for years! I asked her what that meant and she said it was a “form of endearment” jeeez.