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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @mypointofview444
    @mypointofview444 11 месяцев назад +14

    Old school people with a good old fashioned imagination, good to see some of the old tricks 👍

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад +2

      From one old school to another 😆 Thanks for watching 😃

  • @gibbosroadtripadventures
    @gibbosroadtripadventures 10 месяцев назад +1

    God love you, 5 years on the road, you lovelies are living our dream. It’s so nice to see you both so comfortable with your chosen lifestyle. Cheers Marg & Steve

  • @daveo1559
    @daveo1559 5 месяцев назад +5

    This is actually the most helpful video ive seen so far. Love the cable tie on the awning lock. Thanks for the tips

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  5 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the huge compliment. Thanks for watching, and tell your friends about us too 😜😃👍

    • @colinl9018
      @colinl9018 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'll second that and subbed as well.

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks 😃

  • @debbielaakso1115
    @debbielaakso1115 11 месяцев назад +5

    I simply love that fold-down miniature wine glass table on the rear bumper that Glenn got for you Vicki! "Its all about the wine"👌🍷 (Matti)

  • @michellevanessa1222
    @michellevanessa1222 10 месяцев назад +2

    We are loving your blogs. Please don't change anything. We are now watching your whole Library (through my partners subscription Vanessa) 😊

  • @peterweidl8706
    @peterweidl8706 4 месяца назад +1

    So cool guys. I'm 64 and have decided to buy a van and live-travel in it for the foreseeable future. 😀

  • @ladysusanjane2682
    @ladysusanjane2682 11 месяцев назад +4

    Great tips, thanks. We put a blow heater in the ensuite and hang damp clothes in there with the door shut. Everything dries very quickly and becomes a very efficient drying room😊

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      That's a great idea, but a blow heater uses a lot more power. We camp unpowered most of the time. Your idea is perfect when you are on a powered site. 👍😃

    • @ladysusanjane2682
      @ladysusanjane2682 11 месяцев назад

      Of course! Only on 240v…..😊

  • @tony72I
    @tony72I 10 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome tips. Thanks

  • @Amazinglanddownunder-Australia
    @Amazinglanddownunder-Australia 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great tips. Thanks for sharing. Great to see a fellow crock wearer. 😊

  • @Melwat1
    @Melwat1 11 месяцев назад +1

    I don’t even have a caravan yet but I LOVED these tips and tricks 👏👏👏

  • @twocoddiwompletravellers
    @twocoddiwompletravellers 11 месяцев назад +2

    We are one of those people who often also use the Half Awning. Great tips .

  • @georgedownard634
    @georgedownard634 9 месяцев назад +3

    So good to see you lovely people again and sharing your great little tips we mostly all know about these things but it just reminds us to keep up , thank you and keep on enjoying your journey 😊

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  9 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure! We need to remind ourselves that not everyone has been camping or caravaning for years, so basic info is beneficial sometimes. Thanks for watching 😃👍

  • @lisamorice4701
    @lisamorice4701 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great tips! Some I hadn't thought of and think I should show hubby too. I've only just found your channel but I have a feeling I'll be watching more.

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. We hope you enjoy watching more of our Australian adventures 😃

  • @G.J..Journeys
    @G.J..Journeys 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice tips for fellow caravanners. Thanks for sharing...New followers here from Scotland 👍

  • @warrenhastwell1705
    @warrenhastwell1705 11 месяцев назад +4

    Wow, just found you guys, I'm a retired Motor mechanic after 55 years.on the tools. My wife Vilkki is a casual 2 days a week, pharmacy assistant. Been caravanning for 3 years. Just caravan parks at this stage. Keep up the great work, Well done.

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад +1

      Wow! How coincidental. Glenn was a motor mechanic, and Vicki was (is) a pharmacy assistant! Welcome and thanks for watching. 😃👋

  • @marilynhardman5239
    @marilynhardman5239 11 месяцев назад +3

    Fabulous tips and tricks. Thanks 🙏

  • @ttecsolar2846
    @ttecsolar2846 6 месяцев назад +2

    Such a nice informative video. Thx guy's Happy Camping

  • @colind2955
    @colind2955 11 месяцев назад +2

    Love the tips and commonsense ideas. Looks like you have been enjoying your trip. We have just retired and looking to do more although been caravaning for some time. A tip for caravaners with a pop top we had previously, I made a pvc electrical conduit tool to release awning and to pull down roof clips so you dont have to get a ladder out all the time.( I am a bit of a shortarse so necessity made me use my brain.) Good luck with your travels and thanks for a good video.

  • @garyyates9967
    @garyyates9967 6 месяцев назад +2

    Good on you guys, keep enjoying your travels. Thank you

  • @Allwasahome
    @Allwasahome 11 месяцев назад +2

    A great video thanks was very interesting shall keep my eye on your channel. Happy Travels to you 🤗🤗

  • @andydavey6613
    @andydavey6613 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks so much for your video really great tips for camping, I'm just doing my last job and I can then retire 😊 , using half an awning on a windy day was something I had not thought of, you can teach an old dog new tricks, hopefully I may see you on the road, cheers and thanks again Andy and scruff 😉🐶

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      Glad you got some useful tips. Hope to catch up one day! 😃

  • @deirdrefisher2773
    @deirdrefisher2773 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very handy tips, thanks for sharing👍

  • @10peebo
    @10peebo 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks you two --- newbie here who is very appreciative of your video x

  • @bretthampson8991
    @bretthampson8991 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great tips there, we are between vans at the moment, while we have a new house built (downsizing) the search for another van will begin around April, just fund your channel,

  • @kaisersdad
    @kaisersdad 8 месяцев назад +1

    How great were some of those handy tips. Thanks so much guys I will definitely doing some of those in our van!! Happy and safe travels.

  • @reptileaustralia242
    @reptileaustralia242 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thankyou, safe travels 👍🤝

  • @shauncooper9942
    @shauncooper9942 11 месяцев назад +2

    Top ideas and many of them too ! Brilliant video guys, thanks a heap, Cheers.

  • @markstannard5658
    @markstannard5658 6 месяцев назад +1

    Really appreciated your tips folks .

  • @ianrowan5156
    @ianrowan5156 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love the heated towel rail!

  • @kenlillia
    @kenlillia Месяц назад

    Great tips. Thanks.

  • @rob-zz5pp
    @rob-zz5pp 11 месяцев назад +1

    thank you for reply Rob Queensland.

  • @morrisdawson58
    @morrisdawson58 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your tips we are going to live in our van early next year and need all the tips and tricks we can get 😊

  • @robertcorlet512
    @robertcorlet512 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you!👍

  • @johnmathisen1167
    @johnmathisen1167 11 месяцев назад +1

    Some very good and very handy tips thanks both of you

  • @Susieandchris
    @Susieandchris 11 месяцев назад +2

    Question regarding polishing solar panels , wondering why as usually it’s a big no as polish is an inhibitor to production of solar input . Love your videos

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад +1

      Interesting? We knew wax was a no no, polish is more friendly as it doesn’t cause a build up.

  • @Bandits_68
    @Bandits_68 19 дней назад

    Thanks again 👍

  • @chemicaljuice3078
    @chemicaljuice3078 11 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent ideas

  • @Susieandchris
    @Susieandchris 11 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent thankyou

  • @MalcolmEllis-r9f
    @MalcolmEllis-r9f 11 месяцев назад +1

    Top ideas, well done.

  • @4bnewb969
    @4bnewb969 11 месяцев назад +2

    Some great tips. Luv how they all follow the ‘KISS’ principle.
    Safe travels.
    Cheers

  • @malcolmjanke4201
    @malcolmjanke4201 11 месяцев назад

    Just getting into carvanning so look forward to what you to share

  • @geoffstein3896
    @geoffstein3896 11 месяцев назад +2

    Some great hacks there 👍

  • @southerngentleman5321
    @southerngentleman5321 10 месяцев назад +2

    thanks!🙂

  • @esotericadventures
    @esotericadventures 11 месяцев назад +2

    That was awesome

  • @MiniLuv-1984
    @MiniLuv-1984 11 месяцев назад

    Very good tips. Pity we don't have a caravan to put them into practise, but some I can implement in our forward fold.

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      That’s still helpful then 😃 Thanks for watching

    • @MiniLuv-1984
      @MiniLuv-1984 11 месяцев назад

      @@happycampersaustralia Oh yes...

  • @rob-zz5pp
    @rob-zz5pp 11 месяцев назад +2

    great to see like it lot

  • @gregpaterno1446
    @gregpaterno1446 11 месяцев назад

    We just found you two love your tips we've pushed the sub and like button hopefully bump into you one day cheers

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      Awesome! Thank you! And we hope to run into you one day too 😃

  • @katyhughes-brown4417
    @katyhughes-brown4417 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks love the video great ideas I will put them to good use 😊

  • @jenniferfindley1623
    @jenniferfindley1623 6 месяцев назад +1

    Some great handy tips, thank you for sharing. My husband Geoff and I have a You Tube channel called Aussie Wanderers
    Safe travels. Cheers Jenny and Geoff

  • @leonwilliams5175
    @leonwilliams5175 11 месяцев назад +1

    These are great ideas. I am interested in your collapsible ladder. With our new van my 3 step ladder is too short. Where did you get it from.

  • @helenverrall2892
    @helenverrall2892 11 месяцев назад

    What sort of polish ,on solar panels? Loved this short and sweet gem of an episode.

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you liked the video. Glenn loves the Bowdens range of products, he uses Fully Slick, or Boss Gloss on the panels.

  • @JacksonBiggles
    @JacksonBiggles 9 дней назад

    Hi great video for caravaners. One question what brand and size is you foldable step ladder ?

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  9 дней назад +1

      It is a 3.2 metre telescopic ladder. Available online for under $100. Not sure of the brand, but there are a few options.

    • @JacksonBiggles
      @JacksonBiggles 8 дней назад

      @@happycampersaustralia Thanks looks so handy for doing solar panels

  • @theboarhunter
    @theboarhunter 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. Just wondering how you mounted the ammo boxes on the rear bar

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  8 месяцев назад +1

      Drilled a hole in the bottom, then used the Jerry can holder ubolts & nuts. 👍

  • @WendyJung-y3e
    @WendyJung-y3e 2 месяца назад

    Hi Glen & Vicki what apps do you use to find the great camping spots you stay at? Thanks Wendy

  • @tahliazemke3613
    @tahliazemke3613 11 месяцев назад

    Great video! Would love to know where you got the ladder from please :)

  • @rowdyposs
    @rowdyposs 11 месяцев назад

    I’m really wanting to swap my heavy and warped laminated ensuite door out for the polycarbonate! ❤
    Who does that? A cabinet maker or a glaziers that make shower screens please? I have seen the polycarbonate panels at Bunnings.

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад +1

      We did it ourselves. Have not heard of anyone getting it done professionally. Bought the polycarbonate from Bunnings. You need to disassemble the shower screen in the van as it’s too big to get out the door. Polycarbonate is slightly narrower than the glass, so seal well.

  • @markbetts6733
    @markbetts6733 4 месяца назад

    Where did you buy the metal step for the back bar to clean the camera

  • @Steve-n4u
    @Steve-n4u 2 месяца назад

    a question please....
    I see you mostly stay in the unpowered section ...... how do you go for water? do you sometimes have water taps available ? do you have to fill containers and empty onto the van tanks? just wondering how it all works.... thanks

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  2 месяца назад

      Hi Steve, in unpowered sections of caravan parks they usually let you fill your tank before setting up or when leaving (if needed.) When free camping we search the WikiCamps app for water fill points, we don’t have a problem finding water, but we are very careful to not use too much. Our water can last us over a week if needed. (170 litres)

    • @Steve-n4u
      @Steve-n4u 2 месяца назад

      @@happycampersaustralia thanks .. great info for the future ... hopefully the near future.

  • @nzhillbilly6468
    @nzhillbilly6468 9 месяцев назад

    Hi what sort of polish do you use to polish your solar panels, have seen others doing and wondering what its purpose is as my understanding you couldnt use like cleaning products etc for keeping them clean, Thankyou.

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  9 месяцев назад

      I use Bowdens Own ‘Boss Gloss’ or ‘Fully Slick’ product as they are hydrophobic, just makes it a little bit easier to clean next time.

  • @michelleholcroft3966
    @michelleholcroft3966 11 месяцев назад

    Great video! How did you mount the amo boxes to the rear drawbar ?

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      Through the Jerry can holder mounts. Can’t put a photo on this reply, but we can email or PM
      you a pic if you need it. Cheers

    • @michelleholcroft3966
      @michelleholcroft3966 11 месяцев назад

      @@happycampersaustralia a photo would be great

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      @@michelleholcroft3966 Can you PM our Happy Campers Australia Facebook or Instagram, and we can reply on there 😃

  • @gazlyngone
    @gazlyngone 9 месяцев назад

    Where did you get the ladder from please

  • @robertheuzinkveld8549
    @robertheuzinkveld8549 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks

  • @robertheuzinkveld8549
    @robertheuzinkveld8549 11 месяцев назад

    Hi guys love the show. Just wondering if you guys have done governors genarals corner

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  10 месяцев назад

      Surveyor Generals Corner? Corner of SA, NT and WA, no we haven’t

  • @jefferyknight696
    @jefferyknight696 9 месяцев назад

    Great vid, where to buy jetboil….

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you liked the video. Jet Boil can be purchased from any camping or outdoors store 😀

  • @Mick_4591
    @Mick_4591 11 месяцев назад

    Just ya channel and watched you cleaning ya solar panel.
    Was it a dry cloth you were using?
    If so wouldn't that scratch the glass?
    I always use a damp microfibre cloth

  • @Mick_4591
    @Mick_4591 11 месяцев назад

    In regards to water pump switch.
    We when we use the water pump we turn it on and when finished turn it off
    We never leave pump on when not using water

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      That’s great if it works for you, but i hate it when i have a mouthful of toothpaste only to find out i need to turn the pump on 😆 We find this way works best for us 😃

  • @WesternAustraliaNowAndThen
    @WesternAustraliaNowAndThen 11 месяцев назад

    Our solar panel get cleaned when it rains LOL. Some good tips, we have spent many years onn the road both full time and part time and you came up with some great ideas that never occured to us :) What reversing camera are you using, we have one on our Coaster / Trailer setup but it used to lose signal and the rear camera has died so it is time to replace it and I want to find one that has good range so that it doesn't cut out (assuming yours is wireless but I guess it might not be).

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. Our rear view camera is hard wired, so can’t help you with recommending a good wireless option, although we hear that Safety Dave make good products.

  • @gizzmo667
    @gizzmo667 6 месяцев назад

    Guys where do you get your fresh? Water from

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  6 месяцев назад +1

      We use WikiCamps app to find water taps. We don’t have a problem finding water, even in the outback. Sometimes you have to pay via water stations, but that is rare.

    • @gizzmo667
      @gizzmo667 6 месяцев назад

      @@happycampersaustralia what icon shows water 💦 availability

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  6 месяцев назад

      It is a bit tricky. The water droplet is the icon, but it is often just showing public toilets. The icon is not specifically for water taps, but if you click on them all and read details, many of them show potable water, or taps that are not clearly visible.

  • @Andrew-1974
    @Andrew-1974 4 месяца назад

    Hey I’ve got a much better and safer way to clean a reverse camera. Grab a broom or broom handle, wrap a microfibre cloth around top of the handle and secure it with double sided Velcro. I use this frequently. I just use a 1200x22mm timber dowel from Bunnings

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  4 месяца назад

      That’s how we have done it in the past too, and works well. 👍

  • @stressedtomaxable
    @stressedtomaxable 11 месяцев назад

    She dreams fast about a lot ofvstuff but does not actually say anything or show anything helpfully
    A waste of time

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  11 месяцев назад

      They are not dreams, it is fact from our experience. Sorry you didn’t find it helpful. Thousands of people have. Happy travels 😃

  • @jsullo22
    @jsullo22 7 месяцев назад

    Very clever

  • @MonicaFerreira-s6x
    @MonicaFerreira-s6x 5 месяцев назад

    Oh my goodness really such worthless and basic tips anyway whatever

    • @happycampersaustralia
      @happycampersaustralia  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you took the time to comment, remember some people may not be as knowledgeable as you!

  • @TroyClarke-d2j
    @TroyClarke-d2j 8 месяцев назад +3

    Great few tips thank you 👍keep caravning