Bloody legend mate. Those tents are such a great idea. My fiancé and our kids and dog aren’t fitting inside the tent easily anymore all together. This is such a great idea. Love the rollers in the back of the vehicle. Genius.
Great rundown and thanks a bunch for showing how the vehicle looks loaded up- it’s tricky packing so much stuff for a family! I’m doing the same and it’s nice to see how others do it to get ideas.
We've just recently upgraded to a 200 series landcruiser from an old dual cab hilux, and are finding your informative videos very helpful. Thanks heaps for all the explanations and your thoughts/reasoning behind what you do. It's really helping with the planning of our very slow build. I've been searching for a very long time, and yours is the first video I've come across going through a family set up in a 200 series, without towing a trailer or caravan. Thank you!! We're a family of 5, with all 3 kids old enough not to need child seats, and not wanting anything under their feet. After being used to a tray with a canopy, I've been playing a fair bit of mental tetris while waiting for our roof rack, trying to figure out if we can continue to fit everything in that we need, without also getting a trailer or caravan! (They're on our one day, eventually wish list). Not liking the GVM weight issues either, so will see how we go!
Thanks mate, I'm glad to hear that these videos are providing some sort of benefit to you and your family. I must say, after towing a van for some time, it definitely takes some time to get used to fitting everything in the vehicle, however practice, repetition and compromising what you actually need is the trick to a light weight and efficient camp setup. I hope to have some more tips and tricks in the future now that we have sold the caravan. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Nathan.
The Oztent RVs do fold down fast as long as you are using absolutely none of the accessories. If it's raining, windy or you need extra shade, the awning, fly and main tent all need the whole guy ropes, pegs and poles palaver.
For sure, like everything it's all a compromise. To be honest, we've camped in some average and hardly needed any accessories outside the awning walls 👍
Cool setup, but two Rv4's up there, on the roof, with all that other gear? Crazy stuff! Funny how we all have different ideals with our camping/4wding setups. Our setup is based on how light and affordable we can keep it, without being uncomfortable. I ditched the overpriced and heavy Rv oz tent idea and went with a cheap, light and compact Colman instant/up 4p gold series. Is nearly 10kg lighter up there where it counts and is similar time to setup. It's been a truly great tent. Another difference is that we rely on our vehicle awning a lot! Shade and shelter when it rains, it rains nearly every time we go camping, haha. Wouldn't be without it.
Yeah, they are very heavy units. I love the tents, but there weight and long pac up size is definitely their downfalls. I like your idea and how you have managed to keep your weight down, I guess like you said, everyone has their own individual setup. I agree with the awning and I've recently upgraded ours and will soon be doing a video review on a roof rack reorganise. Cheers, Nathan.
Great rundown thank you. Had a similar setup in a smaller 4wd but kids have outgrown having stuff under them so now refitting on different vehicle. Can't quite make the leap from Coleman instant to RX yet.. poor back means 5kg lighter is worth the extra 4 minutes setup. Like the waterproof linen storage and impressed with the durability of your solar. Appreciated the awning comments, I've not got one yet bc I felt I wouldn't use it much. Never realised how useful the fridge surround is.
Thanks mate. Yeah, I'm dreading the time when the kids are going to need all that rear seat room, will have to move some things around. In the end, a tent is a tent, as long as it keeps you dry and out of the wind, that's all that matters. To be honest, I'm very impressed with the solar setup. I have a dedicated video on the channel regarding how and why I set that particular panel up. Buying the cheapest eBay panel I could find, I wasn't expecting it to still be working and working at the same capacity a year later. The awning can be great in some circumstances and for certain setups, I personally just don't seem to use them that much. I just see so much advertising regarding them, its almost as if you need a awning if you plan on 4WD'ing. I just don't believe the hype that goes along with them. Thanks for sharing mate. Cheers, Nathan.
Great set up for the family. We are 2 seniors and downsizing from a camper trailer to tent camping. {Hilux dual cab with ARB canopy, no roof rack at the moment). My concern is where to store the gas bottle. I am wary of carrying it in the canopy with the fridge and battery. I did not see where you had yours packed?
Are all clothes, shoes and toiletries etc in bags in the cabin? I assume with little kids you can use the footwells, but that will be harder as they grow 🤔
mate, for non impact rated cargo barrier, check out Kaon for a off the shelf solution... otherwise for DIY cut a rated cargo barrier (with upper bracket attached to third row grab handle) in half, so the bottom of barrier just goes just below the rear seat - you might need to weld a cross bar at the bottom of the cut barrier - fabricate the lower mounting bracket to the inner rear fenders with nutsert or better a welded nut bracket. The Now you have a rated barrier which hardly takes up extra space - plus you mount hang light stuff off the rear cargo barrier. Barrier is not just for crash - emergency braking can sent stuff flying towards the front question: can you have a look at the brand/contact details/manufacturer of the gray plastic tucker box - bunning stop selling those last year - and i cant find them anymore... thanks
Yeah, I have seen some of the gear by Kaon, I might have a look at what they offer and see how hard it would be to adapt to my current setup. My Maxtrax brackets for the Rhino roof rack platform are actually made by these guys. I guess I'm just worried about losing some of that precious cargo space, but I definitely see the safety aspect of it. Chers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz we hope this whole covid thing is fading out by next year and we will fly out to Australia and do the big lap.. And maybe have a BBQ together😉🤙
Great video. Gives good perspective how much room you need. With few years off raising two kids, you tend to become optimistic that everything might fit into the boot of large SUV...
Thanks, I don't have access to it at the moment, but from memory I believe it's the 1150 x 550 x 450mm unit. It's fairly big, but great for our family when vehicle camping 👍
Great video, thanks! Could I suggest you install a cargo barrier? The stuff in the back, particularly the 50kg of water would be lethal to the occupants in a serious crash. Some good ideas here.
Yeah, I understand the risk, this is another reason I tie the two cans together, makes them physically to big to fit through the gap. Saying this, obviously items don’t stay together in the event of the worst case situation. If I can find one that will fit the drawers and doesn’t impede on the space too much, it’s on the list. Cheers, Nathan. 👍
Have a look at these. Also do a good shelf which is very useful. Quick to take out as well www.kaon.com.au/light-cargo-pet-barrier-to-suit-toyota-lc200-landc
@@XploringOz you can get these easy to install and remove www.expeditioncentre.com.au/online-store/browse-by-category/touring/storage-solutions/boab-cargo-barrier-net.html
Thanks mate! I reckon it works well. I agree 100%, having the ability to camp anywhere, without the need to tow makes a huge difference. Some tracks we do, you just wouldn't be able to get a camper down, let alone anything bigger like a caravan. Cheers, Nathan.
This tip may, or may not work for you. I decide where I want to position the OZ-tent RV3 and then reverse my small SUV into position. Starting from the back of the vehicle I lay out a netted ground sheet though this is optional. I then position the RV3 so that when the awning is erected it will just reach to the back of the vehicle. When erected the front of the awning just touches the top of the rear of the SUV or the top of the flip-up rear door of the vehicle in your case. Now the back of the vehicle containing your fridge and extra supplies has effectively become an extension of the tent and this is very practical. The second tip is that using a cordless drill and screw-in tent pegs will halve the time taken to erect a RV3 especially if you set up a fly sheet as well. The negative is that the screw-in tent pegs are pricey and I needed two packs and you might need up to four packs for two tents. Using the same power-pack of the cordless drill I also have a portable compressor with which to inflate tyres and a cordless LED work light as well as a 220v charger and another charger providing 2 USB A ports using the power-pack which using USB powers an amber-coloured strip of fairy lights originally sold as Christmas decorations. If it is very hot, I would take along a cordless fan to cool down the tent at night as well as a second cordless power pack. Yes it is bulky but these cordless tools using the same power packs have become indispensable.
Awesome mate, some great tips in there. Some of which I have since adopted since this video. These tents are a great option for outback camping and have so many benefits. Cheers, Nathan.
Hey mate, this is one thing I forgot to cover in this vid. So with my kids being so young, we only carry two bags between us. Again, the kids aren’t taking up the whole space of the back seats, so these bags go in the rear footwell. Something will need to change when they get older.... 🤔 Cheers, Nathan. 👍
Great vid...... seriously, I don't know how you do it ! I've got the ARB awning also on my Cruiser and have used it a couple of times when I go out on my own. I find it very cumbersome to open and close up without help. How do you find it ? Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks Jim! I’m glad your still enjoy big these videos 👍 It definitely isn’t the easiest thing to use by yourself, but there is a little knack to it. The few times I have used, I haven’t struggled too much, however i haven’t had to setup it up in pouring rain or heavy winds though. Very basic design keeps it simple though 👍 Cheers 👍
Cheers mate. Yes, so our clothing bags would normally go in the footwell of the rear seats. I guess this works for us at the moment with young kids, however something we'll have to re-visit as they get older. Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. So I used to strap the gas bottle onto the roof rack, however recently I've switched across to inducting cooking and no longer required LPG gas. The shower comes in a little carry bag and is either carried on the roof rack of in the rear cargo area if there is room. Cheers, Nathan.
Great video mate. Terrific seeing this from the family perspective. I noticed the nappies... where do you store those lovely dirty nappies? Thanks again
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video. So generally when we are on remote trips we will store all our rubbish in a thick bag which is tied down to the roof. Keeps the smell out and gets the rubbish out of the way. Cheers, Nathan.
were do you store all you clothes, I find with the miss there is always another bag they want to take. Having a good rear setup definatly helps especially the barrier around the fridge. I recently added a barrier round my Fridge and a stainless tailgate and found them both so valuable on a recent trip.
Haha 🤣 yes, the missus is always bringing out that ‘one last bag’. So our kids a still very young, so don’t need a whole lot. Between the 4 of us, when generally carry to medium sized bags that sit in the rear footwell. Again, with the kids being young, they don’t need that space.... yet. Can I ask where you got the SS tailgate panels, I’d be interested in something like that. 👍 Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz I got Tech Fab in Wangara Perth to cut the Stainless for the tailgate, I have a Hilux ute so probabally easier to do than the 200 series. Any fab shop in your local area can prob help you out.
No problems mate, glad you enjoyed it. Personally I've never used it. Yes, there is a little condensation, however the fly is just another to carry one and setup once at camp. I personally prefer to keep it simple. If I was camping in the same spot for long periods of time then I would definitely consider it 👍
@@XploringOz yea that’s one of the reasons I got an RV4. At the same time, we have a 1 year old that still has naps throughout the day. I worry without the fly the tent will get too hot for him to sleep, especially during summers
Thanks for your great videos, for the items on the roof, such as fuel can or gas bottle, how do you tie them down? Do you use ratchet strap or buckle strap?
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying them. So yes, the roof rack items are tied down with mostly buckle straps. I've found these fairly reliable over the years and always carry plenty of spares. Cheers, Nathan.
Great video, we just had our 4th (and final lol) and looking at the Prado, no idea how I will fit everything, and take my gold prospecting gear lol But I manage to get all 5 of us before into the Camry and all the crap, sure I will make it fit in the Prado.
Haha, full car mate. I guess it's all a bit of a compromise. Not everything we take is 'essential', but we manage to be comfortable on the tracks. It amazing how much you don't miss when your distracted by awesome scenery and untouched nature. Good luck with your adventures mate, sounds like you will have your hands full! Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks mate. Do you mean when the kids are sleeping and the lights are on outside? While camping we normally find the kids sleep really well regardless of light and/or noise. Usually they are hyperactive and playing around most of the day and fairly exhausted when it comes to nighttime.
Thanks mate 👍 glad you enjoyed this video. I do try and make concise and relatable content with reasoning behind my decisions. My setup won’t work for everyone, but it might of help to some. Cheers, Nathan.
Cheer mate. The solar panel is doing surprisingly well. I'll be doing another 1 year review on this panel towards the end of Jan 21, but it doesn't appear to have lost any efficiency yet. Full details to come. Cheers, Nathan.
Wow .. very impressive !! I also have a family of 4 ( 6 month and 5 years old) .. We only have an SUV ( VW Tiguant) . we are Considering getting a big SUV or a Truck but not sure which one and/or where do we even start. We love to travel and explore to diff placeless with road trip or flying but never done any kind of camping at all. I would love to have a set up like yours but im sure that takes experience and time and the knowledge of know how so I honestly not even sure where to start. Hope you can give me some tips and insight. BRAND NEW to camping
Thanks mate, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. I hope that some of my other video's may be able to help you as well. There are soo many options when it comes to vehicle and setups, but as you can probably tell from my channel, I'm a big fan of Toyota and specifically the Landcruiser. They really are a great allround vehicle. It does take time and experience and for me, this my 3rd modified vehicle to get the setup right. Let us know if you have any specific questions we can help you out with on our Facebook page. Cheers, Nathan.
I like this setup. I notice you had a pic in there of the two Oztents connected via the awning. Is this something you do often, or is it a pain to set them up like that - to get the positioning right etc?
Thanks mate. Yes, we do connect the Oztents together via the awnings. It's only something we do when we are setting up for a little while, say about 3 days or more. Is isn't too hard to get right once you've got it sorted. We generally set one tent up, peg it down, then open the second and work away from one to the other. Seems to work well and having them joined provides a huge enclosed space between them, definitely something worth the setup in my opinion. Cheers, Nathan.
Hi mate, very good video. We are on the start of doing all this. My brother recc the Oz RX4 tents but on product review website, there are a lot of negative reviews eg shrinking, no support etc. What's your take on these vs say Coleman or Oz Trail. Cheers James
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback. So the weight, along with the packed length (almost 2m) are the only two down sides for these tents. (I'll go over full details in a later review video) However, the RV4 in particular weigh's in at about 23kg. Cheers, Nathan.
Really depends on what you plan on using. If we are just using the stove, yes we'll easily get 2-3 weeks from a 2kg bottle, but if we bring a Weber BBQ, then it will reduce it and any form of hot water system would significantly reduce the time. Cheers.
Thanks mate. So I forgot to over the interior of the cab in this video. I carry 2 soft cargo bags and the 2kg gas bottle on the rear footwell. My kids, being as young as they are, don't need all the room... yet. Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks mate. I had a quick look when putting this video together and couldn’t seem to find one. I’m sure they would be something like this out there, maybe just not this particular model.
XploringOz Thanks for that. I could only find stainless steel sprayers, would be easy to convert one. Really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks mate. If I do come across them in the future, I’ll try to remember to let you know. To be honest, I can’t believe my original one is still holding up 👍 Thanks mate.
Hey Ben, so I did some more digging, turns out the brand is Companion, not Coleman. So you can still buy them. www.snowys.com.au/pressure-shower Cheers, Nathan.
Great video, lots of ideas. I like the idea of the fridge box/cover. Could i see catches so it can be removed? Nice to see you guys out without an RTT, but guess the caravan compensates. Those Oztents are on our list. Where do you stash ur tools and stuff? I was against a panel on the RR, but you make it work, so will think about that again!! thx
Thanks mate, yeah I’m very happy with the rear drawer setup. I have a whole lot more detail, including the clips in my video of the rear setup on my channel 👍 So I don’t carry a huge amount of tools, however most of them are stored In the left hand drawer. That solar panel has got to be one of my favourite mods. It was super cheap and is still just as effective after a year of use. Again, o have another video dedicated to the solar panel install. Cheers, Nathan.
Yeah mate, we don’t actually carry a toilet. Shovels with bio-degradable toilet paper works for shorter trips. To be honest though, a toilet is never too far away, it would only be a day or two that you are isolated, unless your doing the CSR or something like that.
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Bloody legend mate. Those tents are such a great idea. My fiancé and our kids and dog aren’t fitting inside the tent easily anymore all together. This is such a great idea. Love the rollers in the back of the vehicle. Genius.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully it can provide some ideas 👍
They are awesome tents 💪
Great rundown and thanks a bunch for showing how the vehicle looks loaded up- it’s tricky packing so much stuff for a family! I’m doing the same and it’s nice to see how others do it to get ideas.
Thanks mate, glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Hopefully it can give others some ideas about other people's setups 👍
Cheers, Nathan.
We've just recently upgraded to a 200 series landcruiser from an old dual cab hilux, and are finding your informative videos very helpful. Thanks heaps for all the explanations and your thoughts/reasoning behind what you do. It's really helping with the planning of our very slow build. I've been searching for a very long time, and yours is the first video I've come across going through a family set up in a 200 series, without towing a trailer or caravan. Thank you!! We're a family of 5, with all 3 kids old enough not to need child seats, and not wanting anything under their feet. After being used to a tray with a canopy, I've been playing a fair bit of mental tetris while waiting for our roof rack, trying to figure out if we can continue to fit everything in that we need, without also getting a trailer or caravan! (They're on our one day, eventually wish list). Not liking the GVM weight issues either, so will see how we go!
Thanks mate, I'm glad to hear that these videos are providing some sort of benefit to you and your family.
I must say, after towing a van for some time, it definitely takes some time to get used to fitting everything in the vehicle, however practice, repetition and compromising what you actually need is the trick to a light weight and efficient camp setup.
I hope to have some more tips and tricks in the future now that we have sold the caravan.
Thanks for watching.
Cheers, Nathan.
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Great organization 👏 👍
Cheers mate, quite happy with the end results. Have done a few changes since this video to make it a little better again. 👍
Cheers, Nathan.
great setup the only thing i'd recommend is a cage between all the gear and the back seat to protect the kids in case of an accident
The Oztent RVs do fold down fast as long as you are using absolutely none of the accessories. If it's raining, windy or you need extra shade, the awning, fly and main tent all need the whole guy ropes, pegs and poles palaver.
For sure, like everything it's all a compromise. To be honest, we've camped in some average and hardly needed any accessories outside the awning walls 👍
What an incredible setup!
Cheers 👍
Great video
Cool setup, but two Rv4's up there, on the roof, with all that other gear? Crazy stuff!
Funny how we all have different ideals with our camping/4wding setups.
Our setup is based on how light and affordable we can keep it, without being uncomfortable.
I ditched the overpriced and heavy Rv oz tent idea and went with a cheap, light and compact Colman instant/up 4p gold series. Is nearly 10kg lighter up there where it counts and is similar time to setup. It's been a truly great tent.
Another difference is that we rely on our vehicle awning a lot! Shade and shelter when it rains, it rains nearly every time we go camping, haha. Wouldn't be without it.
Yeah, they are very heavy units. I love the tents, but there weight and long pac up size is definitely their downfalls.
I like your idea and how you have managed to keep your weight down, I guess like you said, everyone has their own individual setup.
I agree with the awning and I've recently upgraded ours and will soon be doing a video review on a roof rack reorganise.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great rundown thank you. Had a similar setup in a smaller 4wd but kids have outgrown having stuff under them so now refitting on different vehicle. Can't quite make the leap from Coleman instant to RX yet.. poor back means 5kg lighter is worth the extra 4 minutes setup. Like the waterproof linen storage and impressed with the durability of your solar. Appreciated the awning comments, I've not got one yet bc I felt I wouldn't use it much. Never realised how useful the fridge surround is.
Thanks mate. Yeah, I'm dreading the time when the kids are going to need all that rear seat room, will have to move some things around.
In the end, a tent is a tent, as long as it keeps you dry and out of the wind, that's all that matters.
To be honest, I'm very impressed with the solar setup. I have a dedicated video on the channel regarding how and why I set that particular panel up. Buying the cheapest eBay panel I could find, I wasn't expecting it to still be working and working at the same capacity a year later.
The awning can be great in some circumstances and for certain setups, I personally just don't seem to use them that much. I just see so much advertising regarding them, its almost as if you need a awning if you plan on 4WD'ing. I just don't believe the hype that goes along with them.
Thanks for sharing mate.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great set up for the family. We are 2 seniors and downsizing from a camper trailer to tent camping. {Hilux dual cab with ARB canopy, no roof rack at the moment). My concern is where to store the gas bottle. I am wary of carrying it in the canopy with the fridge and battery. I did not see where you had yours packed?
Cracking vid mate!
Cheers mate 👍
Great video guys, for families starting out camping like us it was really helpful! Thanks.
Awesome, thanks for letting us know and where glad you get some value from it!
All the best for your new adventures!
Good, simple setup.
Cheers, thanks.
A lot of friendly reviews!✔✔✔
Thanks brother great idea.
Cheers, much appreciated.
Well done in capturing a geostationary satellite in your video @11:50👍
Lets hope it was a meteorological one and not a spy satellite👀
🤞 Didn't even notice that until you pointed it out 👍
Love your videos mate. Keep them coming.
Some great advice and tips.
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great video mate
Thanks mate, hopefully it gave you some ideas.
Cheers, Nathan.
Amazing!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for the great insights. We will be going camping soon.
Cheers mate, glad you got some value from this.
Cheers, Nathan.
Are all clothes, shoes and toiletries etc in bags in the cabin? I assume with little kids you can use the footwells, but that will be harder as they grow 🤔
This is correct, generally in the rear footwell. Although they can't stay here forever, as the kids are young it works for now 👍
mate, for non impact rated cargo barrier, check out Kaon for a off the shelf solution... otherwise for DIY cut a rated cargo barrier (with upper bracket attached to third row grab handle) in half, so the bottom of barrier just goes just below the rear seat - you might need to weld a cross bar at the bottom of the cut barrier - fabricate the lower mounting bracket to the inner rear fenders with nutsert or better a welded nut bracket. The Now you have a rated barrier which hardly takes up extra space - plus you mount hang light stuff off the rear cargo barrier. Barrier is not just for crash - emergency braking can sent stuff flying towards the front
question: can you have a look at the brand/contact details/manufacturer of the gray plastic tucker box - bunning stop selling those last year - and i cant find them anymore... thanks
Yeah, I have seen some of the gear by Kaon, I might have a look at what they offer and see how hard it would be to adapt to my current setup. My Maxtrax brackets for the Rhino roof rack platform are actually made by these guys.
I guess I'm just worried about losing some of that precious cargo space, but I definitely see the safety aspect of it.
Chers, Nathan.
Some awesome gear you have got there!.. Happy days🤙
Cheers mate! Hopefully we'll see you out there one day!
@@XploringOz we hope this whole covid thing is fading out by next year and we will fly out to Australia and do the big lap.. And maybe have a BBQ together😉🤙
@@snoordman04 We can only hope mate! Sounds like a plan
Great video. Gives good perspective how much room you need. With few years off raising two kids, you tend to become optimistic that everything might fit into the boot of large SUV...
Haha, for sure. It’s very easy to overpack and space becomes a premium commodity.
Great video, what size is your Space Case on the roof? Thank You
Thanks, I don't have access to it at the moment, but from memory I believe it's the 1150 x 550 x 450mm unit. It's fairly big, but great for our family when vehicle camping 👍
Great video, thanks! Could I suggest you install a cargo barrier? The stuff in the back, particularly the 50kg of water would be lethal to the occupants in a serious crash.
Some good ideas here.
Yeah, I understand the risk, this is another reason I tie the two cans together, makes them physically to big to fit through the gap. Saying this, obviously items don’t stay together in the event of the worst case situation. If I can find one that will fit the drawers and doesn’t impede on the space too much, it’s on the list.
Cheers, Nathan. 👍
Have a look at these. Also do a good shelf which is very useful. Quick to take out as well www.kaon.com.au/light-cargo-pet-barrier-to-suit-toyota-lc200-landc
Thanks mate, I’ll look into them
@@XploringOz you can get these easy to install and remove www.expeditioncentre.com.au/online-store/browse-by-category/touring/storage-solutions/boab-cargo-barrier-net.html
@@michaelhermans4753 Cheers mate, I'll definitely look into that. Looks like something that could work for sure.
Great vid, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Your set up is awesome… how much can you tow? And how much cargo weight can you carry in your rig? 😊
Wow
i love how u pack!!
Thanks 👍
How is the yellow jerry can held down? On the roof
Just discovered your videos. Have you done the review of your tent video yet? Looking forward to it
Thanks mate, so I haven't done a video review just yet, but is something I'll try and do in the future.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great set up mate, our 150 prado is set up similar with our rv5 and everything on, or in the vehicle so we can get anywhere without needing to tow
Thanks mate! I reckon it works well. I agree 100%, having the ability to camp anywhere, without the need to tow makes a huge difference. Some tracks we do, you just wouldn't be able to get a camper down, let alone anything bigger like a caravan.
Cheers, Nathan.
This tip may, or may not work for you. I decide where I want to position the OZ-tent RV3 and then reverse my small SUV into position. Starting from the back of the vehicle I lay out a netted ground sheet though this is optional. I then position the RV3 so that when the awning is erected it will just reach to the back of the vehicle. When erected the front of the awning just touches the top of the rear of the SUV or the top of the flip-up rear door of the vehicle in your case. Now the back of the vehicle containing your fridge and extra supplies has effectively become an extension of the tent and this is very practical.
The second tip is that using a cordless drill and screw-in tent pegs will halve the time taken to erect a RV3 especially if you set up a fly sheet as well. The negative is that the screw-in tent pegs are pricey and I needed two packs and you might need up to four packs for two tents. Using the same power-pack of the cordless drill I also have a portable compressor with which to inflate tyres and a cordless LED work light as well as a 220v charger and another charger providing 2 USB A ports using the power-pack which using USB powers an amber-coloured strip of fairy lights originally sold as Christmas decorations. If it is very hot, I would take along a cordless fan to cool down the tent at night as well as a second cordless power pack. Yes it is bulky but these cordless tools using the same power packs have become indispensable.
Awesome mate, some great tips in there. Some of which I have since adopted since this video. These tents are a great option for outback camping and have so many benefits.
Cheers, Nathan.
How and where do you store your clothes?
Hey mate, this is one thing I forgot to cover in this vid. So with my kids being so young, we only carry two bags between us. Again, the kids aren’t taking up the whole space of the back seats, so these bags go in the rear footwell. Something will need to change when they get older.... 🤔
Cheers, Nathan. 👍
Great vid...... seriously, I don't know how you do it ! I've got the ARB awning also on my Cruiser and have used it a couple of times when I go out on my own. I find it very cumbersome to open and close up without help. How do you find it ? Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks Jim! I’m glad your still enjoy big these videos 👍
It definitely isn’t the easiest thing to use by yourself, but there is a little knack to it. The few times I have used, I haven’t struggled too much, however i haven’t had to setup it up in pouring rain or heavy winds though. Very basic design keeps it simple though 👍
Cheers 👍
Helpful sir thanks for sharing tips ❤️❤️
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers, Nathan.
Yes I have a question, where are your clothes that you aren’t wearing?? Towels etc?
Great vid btw ;)
Cheers mate. Yes, so our clothing bags would normally go in the footwell of the rear seats. I guess this works for us at the moment with young kids, however something we'll have to re-visit as they get older.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thank you very much for taking time to make this informative video. BTW how do carry gas bottle and the Coleman shower please ?
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
So I used to strap the gas bottle onto the roof rack, however recently I've switched across to inducting cooking and no longer required LPG gas. The shower comes in a little carry bag and is either carried on the roof rack of in the rear cargo area if there is room.
Cheers, Nathan.
THANK YOU FOR VIDEO
Thanks mate, I hope it can be helpful!
Very smart .. I love it
Cheers mate 👍
Great video mate. Terrific seeing this from the family perspective.
I noticed the nappies... where do you store those lovely dirty nappies?
Thanks again
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video.
So generally when we are on remote trips we will store all our rubbish in a thick bag which is tied down to the roof. Keeps the smell out and gets the rubbish out of the way.
Cheers, Nathan.
were do you store all you clothes, I find with the miss there is always another bag they want to take.
Having a good rear setup definatly helps especially the barrier around the fridge. I recently added a barrier round my Fridge and a stainless tailgate and found them both so valuable on a recent trip.
Haha 🤣 yes, the missus is always bringing out that ‘one last bag’. So our kids a still very young, so don’t need a whole lot. Between the 4 of us, when generally carry to medium sized bags that sit in the rear footwell. Again, with the kids being young, they don’t need that space.... yet.
Can I ask where you got the SS tailgate panels, I’d be interested in something like that. 👍
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz I got Tech Fab in Wangara Perth to cut the Stainless for the tailgate, I have a Hilux ute so probabally easier to do than the 200 series. Any fab shop in your local area can prob help you out.
@@damienbolton6761 Cheers mate. I might have a look at doing similar in the future.
Thanks for sharing your setup with us. Just wondering with the RV4 I don't see you're using the fly, is it not considered necessary?
No problems mate, glad you enjoyed it. Personally I've never used it. Yes, there is a little condensation, however the fly is just another to carry one and setup once at camp. I personally prefer to keep it simple.
If I was camping in the same spot for long periods of time then I would definitely consider it 👍
@@XploringOz yea that’s one of the reasons I got an RV4. At the same time, we have a 1 year old that still has naps throughout the day. I worry without the fly the tent will get too hot for him to sleep, especially during summers
Thanks for your great videos, for the items on the roof, such as fuel can or gas bottle, how do you tie them down? Do you use ratchet strap or buckle strap?
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying them.
So yes, the roof rack items are tied down with mostly buckle straps. I've found these fairly reliable over the years and always carry plenty of spares.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great video, we just had our 4th (and final lol) and looking at the Prado, no idea how I will fit everything, and take my gold prospecting gear lol But I manage to get all 5 of us before into the Camry and all the crap, sure I will make it fit in the Prado.
Haha, full car mate. I guess it's all a bit of a compromise. Not everything we take is 'essential', but we manage to be comfortable on the tracks.
It amazing how much you don't miss when your distracted by awesome scenery and untouched nature.
Good luck with your adventures mate, sounds like you will have your hands full!
Cheers, Nathan.
great video, how do you find the light in the tents for when the kiddos sleep?
Thanks mate. Do you mean when the kids are sleeping and the lights are on outside? While camping we normally find the kids sleep really well regardless of light and/or noise. Usually they are hyperactive and playing around most of the day and fairly exhausted when it comes to nighttime.
You also didn’t mention where shower pump went ?
Sure, this went in a space between the fridge box and the passenger side rear quarter window. Fits nicely in there and tucks away.
Thanks Nathan awesome information great to see how someone does it with kid’s and making it practical and reason behind decisions
Thanks mate 👍 glad you enjoyed this video. I do try and make concise and relatable content with reasoning behind my decisions. My setup won’t work for everyone, but it might of help to some. Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks for the insight. How is the solar panel holding up to being part of the roof rack floor?
Cheer mate. The solar panel is doing surprisingly well. I'll be doing another 1 year review on this panel towards the end of Jan 21, but it doesn't appear to have lost any efficiency yet. Full details to come.
Cheers, Nathan.
Wow .. very impressive !! I also have a family of 4 ( 6 month and 5 years old) .. We only have an SUV ( VW Tiguant) . we are Considering getting a big SUV or a Truck but not sure which one and/or where do we even start. We love to travel and explore to diff placeless with road trip or flying but never done any kind of camping at all.
I would love to have a set up like yours but im sure that takes experience and time and the knowledge of know how
so I honestly not even sure where to start. Hope you can give me some tips and insight. BRAND NEW to camping
Thanks mate, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. I hope that some of my other video's may be able to help you as well.
There are soo many options when it comes to vehicle and setups, but as you can probably tell from my channel, I'm a big fan of Toyota and specifically the Landcruiser. They really are a great allround vehicle.
It does take time and experience and for me, this my 3rd modified vehicle to get the setup right.
Let us know if you have any specific questions we can help you out with on our Facebook page.
Cheers, Nathan.
I like this setup. I notice you had a pic in there of the two Oztents connected via the awning. Is this something you do often, or is it a pain to set them up like that - to get the positioning right etc?
Thanks mate. Yes, we do connect the Oztents together via the awnings. It's only something we do when we are setting up for a little while, say about 3 days or more. Is isn't too hard to get right once you've got it sorted. We generally set one tent up, peg it down, then open the second and work away from one to the other. Seems to work well and having them joined provides a huge enclosed space between them, definitely something worth the setup in my opinion.
Cheers, Nathan.
Hi mate, very good video. We are on the start of doing all this. My brother recc the Oz RX4 tents but on product review website, there are a lot of negative reviews eg shrinking, no support etc. What's your take on these vs say Coleman or Oz Trail. Cheers James
Any issues with the RV4 with the frame sitting under the sleeping mats?
Hey mate, we've never experienced any noticeable problems with this 👍
Good vids... How much do those tents weigh.?..no.toilet.... Cheers
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback.
So the weight, along with the packed length (almost 2m) are the only two down sides for these tents. (I'll go over full details in a later review video)
However, the RV4 in particular weigh's in at about 23kg.
Cheers, Nathan.
How long do those 2kg gas bottles go eg a week's camping? 2 weeks?
Really depends on what you plan on using. If we are just using the stove, yes we'll easily get 2-3 weeks from a 2kg bottle, but if we bring a Weber BBQ, then it will reduce it and any form of hot water system would significantly reduce the time. Cheers.
@@XploringOz great, thanks Cobber
Good vid. Where do you store the gas bottle ?
Thanks mate.
So I forgot to over the interior of the cab in this video. I carry 2 soft cargo bags and the 2kg gas bottle on the rear footwell. My kids, being as young as they are, don't need all the room... yet.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great setup! Love the shower, are these still available?
Thanks mate.
I had a quick look when putting this video together and couldn’t seem to find one. I’m sure they would be something like this out there, maybe just not this particular model.
XploringOz Thanks for that. I could only find stainless steel sprayers, would be easy to convert one. Really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks mate. If I do come across them in the future, I’ll try to remember to let you know. To be honest, I can’t believe my original one is still holding up 👍
Thanks mate.
Hey Ben, so I did some more digging, turns out the brand is Companion, not Coleman. So you can still buy them. www.snowys.com.au/pressure-shower
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz although, the snowys site suggests they can't get them anymore
What about weight? Under the GVM still?
Sure was. This setup in total, including fuel and passengers is about 3,710kg’s. The modified and upgraded GVM of this vehicle now sits as 3,845kg’s 👍
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Great video, lots of ideas. I like the idea of the fridge box/cover. Could i see catches so it can be removed? Nice to see you guys out without an RTT, but guess the caravan compensates. Those Oztents are on our list. Where do you stash ur tools and stuff? I was against a panel on the RR, but you make it work, so will think about that again!! thx
Thanks mate, yeah I’m very happy with the rear drawer setup. I have a whole lot more detail, including the clips in my video of the rear setup on my channel 👍
So I don’t carry a huge amount of tools, however most of them are stored In the left hand drawer.
That solar panel has got to be one of my favourite mods. It was super cheap and is still just as effective after a year of use. Again, o have another video dedicated to the solar panel install.
Cheers, Nathan.
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Toilet?
Shovel
Yeah mate, we don’t actually carry a toilet. Shovels with bio-degradable toilet paper works for shorter trips. To be honest though, a toilet is never too far away, it would only be a day or two that you are isolated, unless your doing the CSR or something like that.
Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA!
Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.
S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960
La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto!
Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra!
Que tengas un hermoso dia!
THANK YOU FOR VIDEO
No problems mate 👍