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Budget, Fuel, Likes, Cost's after 35 weeks of caravanning around Australia, on a caravan adventure.
In this video, we dive deep into the world of caravanning in Australia.
Join us as we explore the true costs associated with caravanning, maintenance, fuel expenses, and site fees. We will discuss budget-friendly tips, and share personal anecdotes to give you a realistic view of what to expect. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or considering your first road trip, this comprehensive guide will help you make informed decisions about your caravanning adventures. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights into Australian travel and outdoor adventures!
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Join us as we explore the true costs associated with caravanning, maintenance, fuel expenses, and site fees. We will discuss budget-friendly tips, and share personal anecdotes to give you a realistic view of what to expect. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or considering your first road trip, this comprehensive guide will help you make informed decisions about your caravanning adventures. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights into Australian travel and outdoor adventures!
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Ultimate Low-Cost Caravan Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
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Looking for low-cost caravan tips and tricks? In this video, we'll share over 20 budget-friendly hacks to make your caravan life easier and more affordable. Discover our ultimate low-cost caravan tips and tricks that will help make your next adventure more affordable and enjoyable. From DIY projects to budget-friendly hacks, these tips will help you make the most of your caravan experience with...
Isuzu MU-X, Engine light on, it's a problem, caravanning around Australia on our caravan adventure.
Просмотров 19 тыс.Месяц назад
Hi everyone, in this episode we have a problem with the car, the Isuzu MU-X, the engine light is on, and we need to decide how to proceed, to get it sorted before continuing on our trip. We take the car to the Isuzu service Center in Bibra Lake, Perth, Western Australia, where we are able to have it fixed to continue on our caravanning lap of Australia. We hope you find this video helpful and i...
Is the ITECH120X PRO Bluetooth Worth the Hype?
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Hi everyone, in this episode we swap our Itech 120xpro lithium battery for the Itech 120xpro bluetooth lithium battery. We hope you find this video helpful and informative. Subscribe and follow our journey. Gone Caravanning travel in an Essential 2-1 Signature Cruiser caravan. Thanks for watching. Itech 120xpro bluetooth lithium battery, itech bluetooth lithium battery, itechworld bluetooth bat...
Discover Your Budget for Caravanning in Australia!
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Discover Your Budget for Caravanning in Australia Are you planning a caravanning trip in Australia but not sure how much it's going to cost? In this video, we'll break down the average costs associated with caravanning in Australia, from campsite fees to fuel prices, food, and activities. Whether you're a seasoned caravanner or just starting out, this video will help you discover your budget fo...
Budget, Fuel, Likes, Cost after 24 weeks of caravanning around Australia, on our caravan adventure.
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Hi everyone, in this episode we talk about the cost, after 24 weeks of travelling around Australia on our caravan adventure, caravanning around Australia. We talk about the things we like, our budget, the cost of fuel and site fees, and problems we have had along the way. We hope you find this video helpful and informative. Subscribe and follow our journey. Gone Caravanning travel in an Essenti...
Caravan Awning Clothesline Install, Best Caravan Clothesline, Caravan modifications, Caravanning
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Hi everyone, in this episode we install an awning clothesline on our caravan awning, on our caravan adventure, caravanning around Australia. We hope you find this video helpful and informative. Subscribe and follow our journey. Gone Caravanning travel in an Essential 2-1 Signature Cruiser caravan. Thanks for watching. caravanning, caravan adventure, caravanning adventure, caravan around austral...
Berry Springs, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, caravanning & camping around Australia.
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Hi everyone, in this episode we travel to Berry Springs in the Northern Territory, We stay at the Tumbling Waters Holiday Park, which has its own resident, freshwater crocodile. We take an early morning look and swim at the Berry Springs before heading out to the Litchfield National Park for a look at the Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, Florence Falls, and giant Termite Mounds. WE finish the video w...
The Best Things We've Learnt Caravanning around Australia
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The Best Things We've Learnt Caravanning Around Australia Hi everyone, in this episode we talk about the things we've learnt, our top tips, things I hate, and how our relationship is going, living in a small space (caravan) 24/7, caravanning around Australia on our caravan adventure. We have now been caravanning on the road for Four Months, 18 weeks and would like to share our experiences and t...
Alice Springs, Barrow Creek, Devils Marbles, Mataranka, caravanning around Australia, an adventure.
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Hi everyone, in this episode we travel from Alice Springs to Mataranka. Starting at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, we then move on to the Barrow Creek Telegraph Station before heading up to The Devils Marbles. We stop the night at the 3 Ways Roadhose and finish the trip to Bitter Springs, Mataranka the following day. We hope you find this video helpful and informative. Subscribe and follo...
Budget, Fuel, Likes, Cost in first 15 weeks of caravanning around Australia, on a caravan adventure.
Просмотров 21 тыс.4 месяца назад
Hi everyone, in this episode we talk about the cost, of the first 15 weeks of our caravan adventure, caravanning around Australia. We talk about the things we like, our budget, the cost of fuel and site fees, and problems we have had along the way. We hope you find this video helpful and informative. Subscribe and follow our journey. Gone Caravanning travel in an Essential 2-1 Signature Cruiser...
Damage Report, 8 months on the road, caravanning around Australia on a caravan adventure. RV, RVing
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.4 месяца назад
Hi everyone, in this episode we give you our full damage report on our car and caravan, after caravanning fulltime around Australia for the past 8 months. We also throw in a few near misses we've had, and items we've left behind at campgrounds. We hope you find this video helpful and informative. Subscribe and follow our journey. Gone Caravanning travel in an Essential 2-1 Signature Cruiser car...
Port Campbell, + Great Ocean Road Highlights, Victoria, Caravanning & Camping Adventures Australia.
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Hi everyone, in this episode we take you to Port Campbell on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. We check out the town before heading along the coast to see some of the Great Ocean Road Highlights. Loch Ard Gorge, Shipwreck Walk, Island Archway, The Razor Back, Mutton Bird Island, Thunder Cave, Sherbrook River, London Bridge, The Grotto, Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. We hope you find this vi...
Moonta Bay, Copper Coast, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, SA, Magic, caravanning around Australia,
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Moonta Bay, Copper Coast, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia by drone. We hope you like this video. Subscribe and follow our journey. Gone Caravanning travel in an Essential 2-1 Signature Cruiser caravan, towed by a 2020 Isuzu MU-X Thanks for watching. Moonta, Moonta Bay, Copper Coast, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, caravanning life Australia, caravanning around Australia, caravan, caravaning,...
Itech Drop-in Lithium Battery replacement test results, ITECH120X PRO lithium battery. Itechworld.
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Hi everyone, in this episode we bring you the test results after finally replacing our old lead acid battery with a ITECH120X PRO Lithium drop in replacement battery. We hope you find this video helpful and informative. Subscribe and follow our journey. Gone Caravanning travel in an Essential 2-1 Signature Cruiser caravan. Thanks for watching. Lithium battery replacement, drop in battery replac...
Red Bluff's Stunning Coastline, rugged beauty in Kalbarri, Western Australia, WA
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Red Bluff's Stunning Coastline, rugged beauty in Kalbarri, Western Australia, WA
Discover Dunbogan, a hidden Gem, Camden Haven, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, NSW, Australia,
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The Cockle Train, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Goolwa, South Australia.
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The Cockle Train, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Goolwa, South Australia.
Sorrento to Queenscliff Ferry, catch it on your way to the Great Ocean Road, Just Brilliant
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Sorrento to Queenscliff Ferry, catch it on your way to the Great Ocean Road, Just Brilliant
Hitching up the Caravan, a bit of fun, before the trip begins, Lap of Australia, by Gone Caravanning
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Discover, Lakes Entrance, Victoria's Secret, one of their best seaside towns, Great Fishing 🎣🎣
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Discover Marlo in Victoria, where the Snowy River meets the sea. fishing, fishing, fishing 🎣
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Itech Drop-in Lithium Battery to replace our old Lead Acid Battery, ITECH120X PRO lithium battery.
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Exploring Denham, a hidden gem in Western Australia
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Exploring Denham, a hidden gem in Western Australia
North Haven's Stunning Waterways, Camden Haven, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia,
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North Haven's Stunning Waterways, Camden Haven, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia,
San Remo, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, a caravan & camping adventure, caravanning Australia.
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San Remo, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, a caravan & camping adventure, caravanning Australia.
How to Remove Dometic Toilet the easy way, Dometic CTS 4110 cassette toilet removal to gain access ?
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Jurien Bay, Western Australia, WA, follow our caravan and camping adventures caravanning Australia.
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Green Head, Western Australia, WA, follow our caravan and camping adventures caravanning Australia.
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Port Elliot, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, caravan & camping adventures, caravanning around.
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Port Elliot, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, caravan & camping adventures, caravanning around.
Amazing tips! Thanks very much 😊
@@Torihateshumidity Thanks for watching Victoria, we appreciate the positive feedback. Safe and Happy travels. Ken and Julie
Could you please share your check lists.
Hi Kylee, please find the attached link below to an excel spreadsheet of our Checklist's. You can edit to suit your setup. 1drv.ms/x/c/6e563a0fd508f15f/EXXsMnuHrRdCowDdkBabGYoB135a3WoYZoiOEy73LisvGQ?e=cfh6nX Let us know that you got ok. Thanks for watching Ken and Julie
@@kyleesmythe5555 Hi Kylee, did you manage to download checklist's from the link in our last reply. Julie
Hello. Some great tips. Interested where you store the ladder?
@@Fozwald Thanks for watching. We store the ladder in its box under the bed at moment. Will oneday look at somewhere better, but not a problem at moment. Appreciate the feedback Safe and Happy travels Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning Thanks Ken & Julie. We are new to caravanning and like sponges soaking up the info knowledge of people such as yourselves. BTW, can you recall where you purchased the ladder?
@@Fozwald Hi, we bought on ebay, 3.2m for $93.89 delivered. I used to clean solar panels by standing on bed or lounge and putting my head and hands through skylights. So much easier now. Hope that helps. Ken
@@Fozwald Search: telescopic ladder
Thank you so much! We’re just about to buy our first caravan and feeling a bit overwhelmed about how much we don’t know, but you’ve provided some great tips here.
@@MandyPearce-t9s Thanks for watching Mandy, We are so happy to hear its been helpful. You are on the right track watching youtube video's. We often learn new things watching other peoples video's. A tip here, a tip there, it all helps. Thanks for the positive feedback. Appreciated. Happy and safe travels when you get on the road. Ken and Julie
Excellent tips love them thanks
@@denisemagregorfraser6954 Thanks for watching Denise. Appreciate the feedback. Ken and Julie
I went on and on about gas prices and then realized you’re using diesel I’ll have to check that here I no have diesel vehicles myself so I’m up to speed with the price
Diesel is about the same price here. Give or take 20 cents.😊
@@gonecaravanning what make and model is your vehicle? It’s hard to find anything here with a diesel other than pickups like Dodge Ram with the Cummins turbo diesel or Chevy and GMC both with Duramax diesel also Ford with their latest V8 diesel. I’ve driven each of these and my favorite is the Ram although each is a very nice truck that drives like a car and is powerful enough to pull just about anything. The diesel’s are priced high especially for the top of the line most are at or near 100k Yikes!!!
@@xamtrak we have an isuzu mux. Aus just started getting the big utes a few years back. We a bit behind you guys, lol Our traditional range of utes smaller. But the bigger one's like the rams are becoming popular now.👍
@@gonecaravanning I used to have a Chevy Luv diesel they were actually Isuzu built and I had an Isuzu I Mark diesel
I enjoyed watching your trip and especially the cost of fuel compared to mine here in California of course ours is per gallon not liter and depending on a lot of factors here I’m paying 4.19 a gallon but some stations are right at or even over the $5 mark. Shell and Chevron seem to always be the highest but just as you did on your trip if you’re fueling up out in the middle of nowhere the goes up. But like I said I enjoyed your video and I’ll be following you on your next journey so thank you drive safe and have a good day
@@xamtrak Thanks for watching. Was interesting to here your fuel cost's There is about 4.5lt to the gallon so that would make our normal fuel cost of about $1.80 per litre to be about $8.00 per gallon. Would love to be purchasing at your price😊 Thanks for the feedback Happy and safe travels Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning I happened to drive by the local Shell station this morning and noticed the price of regular if you purchase with a debit or credit card is 5.29 a gallon but the Kwik Serv station I use all the time is 4.19 so you can see there’s a big difference between stations that just one block away from each other. Our prices here are affected by so many factors such as maintenance at a refinery and we use different blends depending on the season winter is one blend and summer is a special blend and on top of all this we pay federal and state tax that is figured into the price you pay . Every July the state tax increases a certain percentage so there’s no getting away from it🤣 And on top of all that California says no more gas powered cars can be bought after 2035
@@xamtrak plenty of crazy political decissions in Australia at the moment. A Its all about renewables! And we're paying for it.
@@xamtrak plenty of crazy political decissions in Australia at the moment. A Its all about renewables! And we're paying for it.
@@xamtrak plenty of crazy political decissions in Australia at the moment. Its all about renewables! And we're all paying for it.
I took your idea of painting the tow ball a bright colour to make backing the car on easier and it works a treat. Thanks for the tip.
@@LaurellHannan Thanks for the feedback Laurell. We appreciate you getting back to us with a positive result. Safe and Happy travels Ken and Julie
Thanks for all the great tips , Have you ever stayed at Showgrounds they are good and cheaper than caravan parks ..
@@irenehageman715 Thanks for watching Irene. We have done a few, but not many. It is however something we will do a lot more of in the future. We are thinking of doing a trip in 2025 that will see us do a lot more freecamping, pub or club stays and showgrounds. Thanks for your feedback, we love hearing from viewers, Safe and Happy travels Ken and Julie
Great spots you visited, great that you are enjoying your trip. thanks for sharing your trip and costs. Good honest budget review. Bill Mc
high tide .
Thanks guys :) I’m saving up next year for our first caravan if all goes well cheers for the tips and video :)
@@Adamsadowy Thanks for watching Adam. Appreciate the feedback. Hope the saving goes well and your out and about in the your new van soon. Safe and happy travels Ken and Julie
At the end of the day life is to be enjoyed.
@@user-tq4zm9yr6l Thanks for watching. Totally agree, we just didn't want to overspend. We've had a great trip with not many problems. Very happy Thanks for the feedback Happy travels Ken and Julie
Has your isuzu been ok ?
@@tonylander3512 Thanks for watching Tony, the isuzu mu-x has been outstanding and given us no problem except for an engine light that came on. Isuzu replaced the turbo no questions asked. Even though the light was on the car was still performing well? Would have no problem with doing another lap with it. Hope that helps. Happy travels Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning Thanks heaps for the reply
I witnessed my camp neighbour leaving and he forgot to remove his caravan wheel chocks, he noticed about 100 metres, stopped then his son did the walk of shame to retrieve them. Yes a check list is a must for sure. 😂🤣😂
@@jackvincent738 Thanks for watching Jack, Great feedback, made me laugh, 🤣 its so good knowing you checked it off and did that last walk around. May you have safe and happy travels Ken and Julie
No tourist traps , no motels, no takeaway food, no rock lobsters unless you catch them, and eat simply will cut your budget nicely. And not too many caravan parks as they empty your wallet , so extra care needed!
@@robertjohnston3658 Thanks for watching Robert. I think your 100% right! Still, i have to treat Julie to some luxuries, 😊 Appreciate the feedback Safe and Happy travels Ken and Julie
Hey mate, does this work like a shunt? Or is it like those cheap Bluetooth devises to you clamp on?
@@goofiegoofball Hi , thanks for watching. The battery comes with bluetooth in it when you purchase. You just download the app and away you go. It's great to know what your battery is doing inside. Hope that helps Ken
Thanks. We keep records of spending. We sold our Merc Sprinter M/home and now motel it. The 4wd uses similar amounts of fuel to the Merc (13l/100km), but the car only uses half @ 6.6l/100km. As yet, we're still doing sums but it would appear that in the end, we'll spend similar to our van travels. Fuel here in Qld has dropped (1.699/l to under $2/l, depending on location). Fuel finder app's help to find cheaper fuel. I'm hoping to change the Ford Escape 4wd to an Isuzu M'ux in the near future so we can do more serious exploring. It's good fun travelling - when healthy! I hope you have a good trip across to Adelaide. There's a lot to see along the way, at least you should have a tail wind to help minimise fuel consumption (in theory, at least). Enjoy. We too, cannot justify cost of coffee and dining at cafe's constantly. Cans of drinks and bottled water take some justifying also. Looking forward to the summary in eight weeks. Stay safe, smile for the cameras. Cheers..
@@BazzMann48 Thanks Barry. We find your feed your feedback very interesting. We know one day we will want to ditch the van and then a choice will have to be made. We are still ok with it for now but as the years go by, the whole caravan thing might get to much for us. Thanks again Barry, great feedback. Safe and Happy travels Ken and Julie
love it . we are trying to work out $ bugets now as heading off in Jan 2025 , we recently sold home and will look at getting back in the market when the bubble pops in a year or 3 so Budget is key so we dont eat into our house money ect , we will be trying to keep ours to 55k/65k for 12 months . how long would you say we should stay in Tassie to offset the fairy costs and stay on track we are thinking 4 weeks
@@MAD-HATTER-1996 Thanks for watching Mad Hatter, I think 4 to 6 weeks would be good. I would check the ferry though, the last time we looked, could not get the ferry back for about 3 months, the return trip was booked out. Appreciate your feedback, your going to love travelling oz. Goodluck with your plans. Happy and Safe travels Ken and Julie
Yes we also noticed the return issue with Fairy 🤞this changes when the new one gets up and running in the new year, unfortunately we didn’t think of this problem BUT it’s a must do part of our trip so we will probably keep an eye on openings and try and book for the warmer months next year, I noticed we could do a return trip for n June however we would prefer to see more sun as we are fair weather people haha , thanks for your input on weeks required to help offset costs , definitely excited to get going but also a bit worried as we are brand new to vanning and trying to get our head around so many things is a bit information overload, BTW would love to hear a video of some maintenance issues you’s had on your trip and what sort of tools and spare parts to carry to get you out of trouble, we have brought a brand new van so touch wood not to many things however we have brought a reasonable quality tool kit , spare water pump, tyre repair kit, spare lock nuts, zip ties, liquid nails, gorilla tap and glue, clamps and water fittings among a few other things like lock nut oil, silicone spray BUT would love some insight to things over looked 😅
@@MAD-HATTER-1996 We have a video called Used or Not Used Will show you what we packed. And maybe our latest caravanning tips. We have had no issues really. I would recommend a checklist when hitching up, just for piece of mind. You are already doing your homework by watching youtube videos. So im sure youll have it under control. Again Happy and Safe travels Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning yes i was telling my wife we need to make a few check lists thanks to you guys
To have the best wife that cooks the scrambled eggs better than the takeaway places your on a winner mate and to have a nice coffee machine on board thats choice perfect 👌 😉 ,
@@davidmilledge221 Thanks for watching David Appreciate your feedback. Julie agrees with you, i'm lucky, lol Happy and Safe travels Ken and Julie
Another very detailed budget wrap up. I don’t know how you stick to a budget we have no hope. Our costs have been around 1200 per week but I will do a wrap up video as you suggested. Have sent you an email but receiving a message, sender address invalid. Thanks Ken and Julie. Cheers!
The reason why you blew the budget is you did the tourist thing. We call them tourist traps in Tasmania.
Thanks for watching Peter. Your right, hard not to, lol Appreciate the feedback Ken and Julie
Well done to you both, your vlogs have so much relative information wether it be finance on the road, tips and tricks and very useful information on where you have been and what you did whilst being in the location. Thanks for sharing , just 1st class information 👏👍 cheers Darrel
@@darrelwright7871 Hi Darrel. Really appreciate the positive feedback Thanks for watching Happy and safe travels Ken and Julie
Love your episodes and how you break everything up into ‘bite-size pieces’ it is so helpful for us wannabes. Hoping to do the big lap soon. I’d love a copy of your excellent spreadsheet! Could I have your email address please, cheers ❤
@@rubytuesday7385 Thanks for watching Ruby, appreciate the positive feedback. There is a link in the description that you could get a download from, but happy for you to send us an email. Email address is, gonecaravanning2023@gmail.com Happy and Safe travels Ken and Julie
On the SA side of the Nullarbor is a fantastic donation camp at a place called Kimba......if you need a place to stay for up to 6 days it is one of the best donations camps that I have ever stayed at.....it is on Wiki Camps
Back on Budget.......I can see it now.... your poor wife...no you can't buy that shampoo you can only buy this one from the $2 shop...lol
@@kadachiman7234 Thanks for watching Kman, i know it seems like im the boss because i do most of the talking but when it comes to spending money, it's Julie telling me what i can spend and can't. We did get a good laugh from your comment though 😊 Thanks for the feedback. Ken and Julie
Lovely Ep and spots you been great job guys
@@craigtomkinson2837 Thanks Craig, as always, we appreciate your support and feedback. May your travels be happy and safe Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning No worries I really enjoy your channel.
Hi. I have been looking for the checklists - would you be willing to post a photo of your for a future video? just want to see what types of things are on it.
Hi Chris, I have attached a link below to an excel spreadsheet of our checklist, let me know if link works ok. 1drv.ms/x/c/6e563a0fd508f15f/EYGxUwberKRErMrAOdCVcMUBAf9id4ZjDPf9hUZs0ghupQ?e=mUOKZO Thanks for watching Safe and Happy travels Ken And Julie
Hi would it be possible to get a copy of your check lists please. I know everyone is a little different but as we are about to get our own van - we would really appreciate a heads up on what you have learnt. Loved this clip for its great suggestions. Perhaps you could send a photo of your lists and we can use them as a guide in making our own. It’s very helpful when you were sharing your experiences. We see it as not needing to “reinvent the wheel “ as yours is tried and tested. 😊 Thank you if you can. Sandra
Hi Sandra, Thanks for watching, I have put a link below to an excel spreadsheet you can print. let me know if it doesn't work. 1drv.ms/x/c/6e563a0fd508f15f/EWzRzbX7Vy1KhOWYoY2GOu0BY9oJMRQS-25QGCUp2ipwow?e=3FY9SU Thanks again for the positive feedback happy and safe travels Ken and Julie
Thank you. That was wonderful and very helpful. Travel safe and have fun. Sandra
Thanks guys top tips
@@SimonEllis-t5n Thanks for watching Simon. Appreciate the positive feedback. Happy and Safe travels. Ken and Julie
Ken did you check the rears? Looks like your van needs a wheel alignment.
@@shanewalker2257 Hi, Shane, we did have it looked and got some advice from tyre people. We finished up putting 4 brand new tyres on and keeping the 2 tyres that were ok for spares. We are closely monitoring the inside edges at the moment, but all seems to be ok. We will be keeping a much closer eye on them in the future and wont hesitate to get a wheel alignment and have tyres rotated if it looks like happening again. Thanks for the feedback Shane Appreciated Ken
How do you store your batteries? They say while your not using your van it'd best to not leave lithium at 100%.
@@merdel9663 Thanks for watching, We are constantly using our van even when not away on long trips. we still get away every 3 weeks or so. We just let our system do its thing. We do not isolate the batteries and have the van plugged into a small solar panel on it's carport roof. Have never had any issues. I have read if you store at 50 to 60% it can increase the life of the battery. I would ask your battery manufacturer for there advice. Thanks for the feedback. Happy and Safe travels. Ken and Julie
Hi guys love you channel. Where do we get the towels in the container you have in car please?
@@shanewalker2257 Hi Shane thanks for the positive feedback. The towels are Tek Towels large bought from Anaconda. We have found them so handy and they dry quickly. Thanks for watching Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning thanks Ken and Julie
Another good use for pool noodles is to cut a full length spilt into them and then wrap around and secure with cable ties on your plastic pipes under the van as it helps prevent rock damage. I have watched many travel videos and more often than not at some stage most suffer from water loss or similar due to dirt road driving causing rocks to flick up and damage pipes and/or wiring.
@@kadachiman7234 Thanks for watching and the tip. I agree, it is a job i need to do. Very little cost, no weight, definately need to do. Appreciate the feedback.👍 Ken and Julie
I understand the need for booking ahead as WA is very popular (which is why WA camping is so expensive compared to other states.... because they can) but it dampens the travelling experience as you have to work to a schedule which to me is a joy killer (might as well go on a group organised tour). I encourage every traveller to spend as much as you can afford upfront on a decent solar and lithium battery setup as it will end up being much cheaper as you can free camp 80-90% of the time. Water is available at many places to fill up e.g. service stations or the traditional once a week stop at a Caravan Park to do laundry, etc. I have 2.75KW on the roof of my mobile home with 400AH @ 24V lithium (equal to 800AH @ 12V)...with an additional 3 x 400AH @ 12v setups in my towed enclosed trailer that are used to supply the mobile home when low. Overkill????? hell yea.... but I rarely stay at paid camping which saves a bucket of cash when travelling. But the major advantage is NO SCHEDULE ......if I find a spot I like I can extend my stay without worrying about bookings, and if a place doesn't suit me, I simply move on without worrying about wasting camp site fees as very few will do refunds (even if arriving late e.g. 1-2 days....most will not give refunds and/or credits even if they have leased out the site again due to your no-show) Edit - example using your budget it is estimated that you will spend $15Kpa for site fees.....that can get you a very hi-spec solar/lithium battery setup (lithium due to weight restrictions and overall better power availability)
@@kadachiman7234 Thanks Kman, i couldn't agree more. I have always hated booking ahead, nothing worse than finding a beautiful spot and can't stay because you have bookings you need to get to. We have invested in more power now. 4 x 120amp lithium and 900w of solar. Will have to do a lot more freecamping now to justify that cost.🤔 Ill give it a good go.😄 Great to here other travellers thoughts on these things. your feedback is appreciated. Safe and happy travels Ken and Julie
Do you know the name of the corner bracket thing you got for the shower. Looked it up and can’t find them. Also, do you worry about the rubber marking the floors from the yoga mat??
@@livingtotravel4290 Hi, thanks for watching. Rv storage shower bar or caravan shower corner bracket, should get you results on amazon aus. We have had no problems with the yoga mat leaving marks on van floor. Hope that helps Appreciate the feedback Happy and Safe travels Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning thanks heaps for the quick reply. On to it now 👍
Fantastic tips. Thank you. (loved the blooper reel also!) You have a lovely van. We picked our new one up today and I know we'll be using a lot of your tips. Cheers, and happy trails.
@@earthb67 Thanks Adrian, We hope you love your new van as much as we love ours. We have had this van for 4 years now and still feel the same way about it as the first year. Thanks for the positive feedback. Happy and safe travels. Ken and Julie
Thanks, the yoga mate is a fantastic idea which we will definitely be taking up, cheers Les & Denise
@@deniseday4613 Thanks for watching Les and Denise, Julie loves her yoga mat, soft and warm under foot, easy to clean. Appreciate your feedback. Happy and safe travels. Ken and Julie
Hi Ken & Julie Very much enjoyed the video lots of great ideas. One question I have is the item you use to stop bugs getting into your tap on the A frame. I presume you use a joiner fitting and seal off one end. My question is how did you seal the end off? I look forward to your reply. Stay safe and enjoy your travels. Cheers Peter
HI Peter, i blocked the ends off with conduit pipe end caps bought from bunnings. 16mm i think! Hope that helps. Thanks for the feedback. Appreciated Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning Hi Ken & Julie Thankyou very much for your reply I will look into doing that it's a great idea. Cheers Peter
I liked how you took turns from the inside to the outside. And some great tips, thank you.
@@monikamayer8017 Thanks for watching Monika, appreciate your positive feedback. Ken and Julie
Julie, so loved seeing you have such an active role in this video. Well done. We really appreciate that you have done this and know how hard it was for you. Thank you. (It really gave the video a much more balanced feel.) Brilliant tips, too! We've been 2 yrs on the road now and still picked up s couple of new ideas to try out 😀.
@@LotsMore2C Thanks for watching Di, appreciate your kind comments and encouragement. I wish you happy and safe travels. Julie
That was a great episode.. we love the master lists, the bright coloured tow hitch, and the noodles are a good idea.. thanks for sharing your tips x
@@MaitlandRambers Thanks for watching Paula & Graeme, we appreciate the positive feedback. Happy and Safe travels. Ken and Julie.
Waiting for my first caravan to be built, so these tips were priceless. Thank you so much.
@@susanandfour2243 Thanks for watching Susan. Thats so good to hear. I hope all goes well. Happy and safe travels We appreciate your feedback. Ken and Julie.
@@susanandfour2243RV Shower Corner Storage Bar
Fabulous!!
@@cathbp4089 Thanks for watching. Hope you got something out of it you could use. Happy and safe travels Ken and Julie
You shouldn’t have had the turbo problems in the first place but Isuzu have dealt with it very well. Such a pleasant change to hear a story like this rather than the horror stories from Mazda and Toyota in particular who seem to do anything to avoid fixing things under warranty.
@@peterj5751 Thanks for watching Peter. Appreciate the feedback. Agree, shouldn't happen, but as you say, they dealt with it well. We couldn't have been happier. Im usually on the wrong end of these situations but was pleasantly surprised. Thanks again for your feedback. Ken and Julie
Really appreciate your advice and experience.
@@noeniwilliams7466 Thanks Noeni, appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching Happy travels Ken and Julie
Thanks guys for this utube I have been caravanning for 40 years and still got some good ideas from this video.
@@papa7745 Thanks Peter, thats great, appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback❤️ Happy and Safe travels. Ken and Julie
lots of water there at high tides
@@johnmerton3630 Thanks for the feedback John. Beautiful place. Would visit again. Thanks for watching Ken and Julie
@@gonecaravanning i built the brick units there.
@@johnmerton3630 Beautiful town, one could retire to a place like that. Thanks for watching John. Ken and Julie
Great bunch of tips both of you, really like the idea of the R clip on the awning support. What I did for our waste water hose was to cut eight to ten 2 meter lengths with joiners at one end so that they can be linked together for the ideal length and not have coils of hose to walk over, when packing away they live in a PVC tube in the tunnel boot where they take up next to no room.
@@andyb7123 Thanks for watching Andy. Your hose tip sounds like it works perfectly. Great tip. Appreciate the feedback. Happy travels Ken and Julie
are you concerned about weakening the awning support bracket with drilling the holes?
@@NeilJansons Thanks for watching Neil, not an engineer but holes are very small and on the top of the latch that takes no weight. So to answer your question, not worried. I do appreciate your feedback though and wish you safe and happy travels. 😊 Ken and Julie
Think smart & not hard, my kind of language. Loved the green hitch idea & awning safety pin. Great job with your video production to. Keep them coming.
@@Dingopups Thanks for watching, appreciate your feedback. Love watching your video's.😊 Happy and Safe travels Ken and Julie