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Caravan washing machine review - cheap and cheerful or a waste of money? WhatCaravan
Going away from home doesn't mean leaving the washing behind - especially with kids. We have a look at whether an inexpensive eBay washing machine is worth it, from set up, water usage, and the fun of the spin cycle.
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Is this the best off grid washing machine? Rovin Ecospin Review - WhatCaravan
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We review an option for off grid washing - the Rovin Ecospin. It's a 2 litre manual washing machine suitable for camping, caravanning or any off grid applications where power isn't available or suitable for use. Check it out to see if it's right for you. We got ours here: www.roadtechmarine.com.au/rovin-portable-ecospin-2-litre-washing-machine/p/RCC422?pos=1&queryId=74c036506e5db62822b6ab8460ad...
ARB Esperance Roof Top Tent Review - 25 000km of use!
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We review the @ARB4x4Accessories Esperance Roof Top tent. After almost 12 months, we've taken the tent up to the Tip of Cape York, the entire way down the East Coast, around Tasmania, across the Nullarbor, and beyond. We show you some hot tips for set up, pack up, and using - especially in poor weather! With more than 25 000km of use, this is an in-depth review that will help you decide whether...
great review think you’ve talked me into it haha is there any reason it can’t fold out on the other side (passenger side) as i’d be mounting to a trailer? cheers
You’d cop more drag if you mounted it backwards, it’s got an aerodynamic shape on the hard lid. But the mounting would work either way.
@@alapoftheblock yep understand mate , thanks a lot and happy travels legend
I have owned this tent and would never buy it again or recommend it. First off is the price, it’s really expensive, second is the size, I’m 190cm and I only just fit inside and wouldn’t have liked to sleep with 2, third is the weight, it is very heavy and will affect your vehicles agility/manoeuvrability. My opinion is to by a soft top tent as they are lighter, cheaper and offer more space
Mate, great review. Thanks for taking the time to provide such an accurate review of this product. After considering many other options, my main priority is durability and the ability to withstand the elements. Everything else it offers is just a bonus, or any minor faults can be overlooked. Staying dry, warm, and comfortable far outweighs the faults you pointed out-nothing is perfect, after all. I’ve looked at other brands and reviews, but part of my decision comes down to the fact that there’s an ARB store close to my place, so no delivery issues-quick and easy. Cheers, mate.
Thanks for the tips 👍
Great review. Thank you. I’ve had an ARB simpson III for 10 years. It’s been solid and concept and materials look very similar. A few things I’ve had to address and was wondering if you have experienced the same. (1) aluminum internal overhead tent supports attract condensation. I ended up wrapping mine with foam tape to alleviate. (2) internal clear tape used to seal seams basically all came off. I resealed all seams with liquid seam goop. (3) I’m able to store additional deflated air pads in my SIII. Have you tried to do anything similar?
Thanks for your review - I just got one in Cape Town, South Africa. Can one install it backwards so it could open on the left hand side of the car?
In theory you could, I guess. The aerodynamics are set up to open on the right so you’d probably get a higher drag and maybe higher fuel consumption.
@@whatcaravanaus will give it a try and report back.
An excellent ‘honest’ review. The little details learnt by your experience are invaluable. ‘Moon Roof’ is obviously a ‘tempting Carrot’ but means you have to remove the Fly to use, unnecessary added pack-up time if you want to ‘get going’. A useful and comprehensive review, thanks and happy travelling 😊
Thks, very good review. Any dust ingress to speak of? Sometimes with thid type of rtt, the hinge for the extension platform let's in dust. Also, would the mounting clamps work with 50mm² alloy roof bars or would they be too thick.
No dust ingress inside, and we’ve done some dusty roads. Not sure about the 50mm roof bars, we’ve obviously got the thinner ones and there’s a bit of slack but 50mm is quite thick. You can also mount using bolts so that might be a better option.
It looks so flimsy. The straps look like they are going to rip at any moment. Door is do flappy like elephant ears., I imagining trying to fit into the holes.. roof is plastic?? Why is ARB ( notoriously good quality) hasn’t done a good job with their tents.. The lights is the only good about it..
Can u compare it to ikamper plz
Haven’t had a close look at the ikamper. If I get the chance I’ll post any thoughts here.
No comparison.. Icamper way superior
@@radioforumalso 3x the price from esperance
Amazing video mate! Can you tell us where you got the Anti condensation mat from?
Cheers! Got the mat from Anaconda, but can’t remember the price. It’s the 120cm version.
@@whatcaravanaus Thanks mate. In Anaconda I can see the Dune 140cms one haha which is 200x140cms, my tent is 210x152cms and ARB rtt is 200x152cms. So length x width wise the mat comes short, do yu think it would work effectively with condensation? I am sorry to be asking you here, but not many people have used these mats and you used it it would be really appreciated :))
We haven’t had any probs with it being smaller in the RTT. I’ve used some stick on Velcro to keep it in the centre of the mattress when we fold the RTT up, otherwise it’s been pretty easy.
@whatcaravanaus Mate cant appreciate your reply enough. I just ordered it from Anaconda it was the 140cm one. Thanks a ton!
Great review mate - Hadn’t thought of the wind issue yet, I have a question if you don’t mind, looking at the set up, I’d have that back window (at 12.2minutes) open up over my tray, do you see any issues with my climbing it and out that way? I’m not big, 5ft5. I see the mattress is not flush with the base of the window and that material could catch but otherwise can you think of anything? Cheers!
Only issue I'd see is the getting in and out without the ladder - if you've got a way to climb up and down from the tray, you'll probably be fine. Our daughter sometimes uses that window when we're not there to tell her not to...
Okay great - I got some storage boxes there to stand on, thanks for your reply
Thanks for this, looks good, and great video. I guess you haven’t had the time to test, so probably can’t say for sure, but is it durable? There’s a lot of plastic in there is what I’m thinking, and am wondering if it’d break if used regularly. Thank you! 😊
Thanks for the feedback! Definitely durable, we’ve just finished 10 months travelling with it and it’s still going. Didn’t get heaps of usage but did get bumped and thrown around a lot. Only area of concern for us is the plastic cap on the hose - small issue, but inconvenient to lose.
@@whatcaravanaus perfect, that’s really helpful, thank you, and I hope you had a good trip! Thanks again for the video 😊
As much as I love ARB products, looking at this setup.. I am happy I got a James Baroud. Far easier.. almost nothing set up. Just unlatch n lift go in and zzzz 😅 . Nice video 😊
Love the James Baroud too, great tents. Thanks for the comment!
What model JB have you got? Thks.
@@markh6676 Evasion Evo standard size 👍🏼 might need the larger one if over 6ft.
Beat video on the product that I have seen. Well-done.
Cheers 👍🏻
@@whatcaravanausyup well done review, arb should compensate you on this one, thanks for the tips ❤
Very helpful video, hope we can see some vlogs from your adventures!
If you search for A Lap of the Block (@alapoftheblock) we post the travel vlogs there!
Great video! Appreciate the tips. May I ask if you could share the distance between the rails at the tent from center to center (when standing at the back of the vehicle)? I have a different rack and would like to know if it’ll fit.
No worries. The distance between our rails is 90cm, and the minimum distance you can have is 76cm.
Can you share more about the moisture mat
Too easy. It's this one here: www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/tents/tent-accessories/tent-flooring/dune-4wd-anti-condensation-mat-120-cm/BP90180560-black We've put it under the mattress and velcroed it to the bottom of the mattress so it doesn't fall out when we pack up or set up. Also adds a bit of padding, so more comfortable too.
Fantastic video - great tips. Thanks.
Glad it helped out 👍🏻
Thanks for the tips for young players like me.
No worries, hope they helped
Awesome review mate👍
Thanks!