Called in at BT today and was given a copy of the
Bushtracker DVD to watch, here is an honest opinion.
Now i was using a friends dvd player and it took me a few minutes [quite a few actually] to get the dvd to get off the main opening loop to be able to play the movie, in those few minutes the music looping through got to the point i just had to turn the volume down but once i got the movie to start playing away we went........Deliverence style with Banjo's playing LOL
Vickie and i both thought that Steve [Ranger] looked more at ease out in the bush than he did at the factory, wouldn't we all be LOL, it's got to beat work! When Steve gave us the DVD he stressed to us that it wasn't about gung ho crashing up the trails but more a gentle approach to the tracks and the places that the vans revel in and that was the case, we were impressed in the suspension as the vans crept up and down some of the tracks, had to giggle at Tracy's truck becoming forwardly challenged but thats the reality of trecking through isolated area's, always be prepared!
Beautiful landscapes & photography, some fantastic looking camp spots, but the voice over kept reminding me of Russell Coight, whereas Steve's chats came over as relaxed but not as relaxed as Tracy, Matt looked good sitting in the chair. Steve became an Oscar contender when he started talking about the fossicking, Wild colts and taking the time to take in the views, you can see where his heart lays, all good stuff! Oh and word from the
Bushtracker Director is "The
Bushtracker Lifestyle is all about Scotch and Ice" YES it was said and i'd have to agree LOL.
Things we would have liked to have seen were:
More talk about the Vans and their self sufficiency, ie; solar and suspension system etc,
Perhaps mention some examples of sizes & layouts, how long BT have been manufacturing etc, places where owners have taken their BT's etc.
And bloopers! everyone loves bloopers! lol
Overall we enjoyed it for what it was, it raised a few laughs and considering it's their 1st DVD we think it's way better than the Caravan & Motorhome DVD's but perhaps we are biased and just love to watch BT's out in the bush.
