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EP66: Opus OP4 Camper Trailer Pack Down | Pack Up Guide | How to Pack Down Opus OP4
Lets Pack Down our Opus OP4 Camper Trailer! A few weeks ago we showed you how we set up the camper trailer, today we'll take you through our pack down routine after a few days away.
Total pack down only takes around 20 minutes and can easily be done with 1 person, but it's of course a little easier with two. We'll also provide you with some great tips on how to go about your pack down routine.
We are Hannah, Chris and dog Archie. We love exploring this wonderful country that is Australia, our "Staycation Oz"! Follow our journey as find new places to visit and search for amazing places Australia has to offer!
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Check out our other recent Staycation Oz episodes:
EP65: Off Grid in the Goldfields and Maldon | Top Victorian Hip Camp
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EP64: Setting up our Opus OP4 Camper Trailer | Air Opus Setup Guide | Inflatable Camper Trailer
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EP63: Tour of our Opus OP4 Camper Trailer | 2023 Walkthrough
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EP62: First Trip in our Opus - Exploring Echuca
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EP61: The Big Reveal! Picking up our new Camper Trailer
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EP65: Off Grid in the Goldfields and Maldon | Top Victorian Hip Camp | Short Staycation Escapes
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We''re out again in the Opus, making the most of the long weekend, as we head up to Maldon in the Victorian Goldfields. We're up to full speed setting up the camper trailer now, and have bought all the extra gadgets and gizmos to make our trips efficient and enjoyable, so we are now able to maximise our time out exploring the places we are visiting. That being said, the Hipcamp where we are sta...
EP64: Setting up our Opus OP4 Camper Trailer | Air Opus Setup Guide | Inflatable Camper Trailer
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Everyone always asks us what the setup process is like with an inflatable camper trailer and how long does it take? Today we show you how we setup our Air Opus OP4, the steps we take and watch as it takes only minutes to fully inflate. We are Hannah, Chris and dog Archie. We love exploring this wonderful country that is Australia, our "Staycation Oz"! Follow our journey as find new places to vi...
EP63: Tour of our Opus OP4 Camper Trailer | 2023 Walkthrough
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Today we take you on a full tour of our new Opus OP4 Camper Trailer, showing you the outside, inside and what we love about it. We park up in beautiful Warburton, right by the Yarra River to take you around our OP4. We are Hannah, Chris and dog Archie. We love exploring this wonderful country that is Australia, our "Staycation Oz"! Follow our journey as find new places to visit and search for a...
EP62: First Trip in our Opus - Exploring Echuca
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Our first proper outing in our Opus OP4 sees us head up to the VIC/NSW border towns of Echuca and Moama. We make the most of the King's Birthday weekend and jump in the car straight after work, driving up to Echuca Moama, with Archie joining us to see how we all enjoy our new Opus camper trailer. The OP4 fits snugly into our small garage, and takes no time to hitch up and get on the road. We st...
EP61: The Big Reveal! Picking up our new Camper Trailer
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Woohoo! The big day has arrived and we are picking up our new camper trailer. It's been a year since we got back from our big lap of Australia in our caravan, so we are incredibly excited to get out and about again. We have chosen an Opus OP4 camper trailer. We chose this for a few reasons: it's a really reasonable price at $35k for a very good-looking and capable off road dual fold camper trai...
EP60: Glorious Great Ocean Road - Part Two | Twelve Apostles, Otway Fly, Great Otway National Park
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Our trip to the amazing Great Ocean Road continues as we visit some of the most popular spots, the Twelve Apostles and also stop by a few other awesome sights along the coastline. We then head inland to checkout the stunning Great Otway National Park, stopping by a fantastic rainforest walk and of course the awesome Otway Fly Tree Top Walk. We are Hannah, Chris and dog Archie. We love exploring...
EP59: Gorgeous Great Ocean Road - Part One | Splitpoint Lighthouse, Lorne, Redwoods
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We're here on the Great Ocean Road, the best coastal drives in Australia and one of Victoria's most popular tourist destinations. We visit the famous Splitpoint Lighthouse where one of our favourite shows as kids was filmed then head to Memorial Arch, the unofficial start to the Great Ocean Road. We stop by Lorne, an awesome coastal town with a fantastic vibe and loads of great places to eat, c...
EP58: What's Next? Choosing a new Caravan or Camper Trailer | Victoria Caravan and Camping Show
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Something exciting is coming!!! We love to travel Australia, so just one lap of Australia isn't enough! In this episode, we look to the future and what is next for Staycation Oz. We look at what kind of caravan or camper trailer will suit us for our next chapter of travelling (doing shorter trips around VIC, SA, NSW and TAS). We go to the Victoria Camping & Caravanning Show in Melbourne to help...
How much does a Lap of Australia Cost? How much did we spend vs our Budget?
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We've sat down and gone through thousands of transactions to find out exactly how much we actually spent on our Lap around Australia. How did we compare to our original Budget? We split our spending into a number of categories including, accommodation, fuel, food, eating out, booze and activities and reveal all the details on how much we actually spent! We are Hannah, Chris and dog Archie, sett...
Our Top 10 Walks, Hikes & Trails in Australia | Must do Hikes in Australia | Lap of Australia
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We've done so many amazing walks on our lap around Australia and we've chosen 10 of our absolute favorites. We hope you enjoy just a handful of walks/trails that Australia has to offer! 10: Paperbark Trail - Agnes Waters, QLD 9: Mini Palms Gorge Trail - Purnululu NP, WA 8: Z Bend River Trail - Kalbarri NP, WA 7: Granite Skywalk - Porongurup NP, WA 6: Knox Gorge Walk - Karijini NP, WA 5: Mount O...
EP57: Caravanning Full Time Beginner, A Year on the Road | Lap of Australia in a Caravan
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After travelling full time for an entire year, we've gone from zero to "nearly" hero. We discuss what a year of life on the road is like, what we've learnt and touch on some of our favorite places in Australia which are not to be missed! We are Hannah, Chris and dog Archie, setting off on a 12(ish) month trip around Australia - our BIG Staycation, with the whole of Australia as our backyard! We...
EP56: The Final Road Home | Lap of Australia in a Caravan
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It's been 365 days, we've covered more than 27,000Km across the country and our amazing lap of Australia is unfortunately coming to an end. We cross the border, back into Victoria for the first time in a year and visit beautiful Lakes Entrance for a few days. Our last stop before home is a quiet little spot called Lake Narracan where we spend some time chilling out and getting a bit of life adm...
EP55: Superb South Coast NSW | Batemans Bay, Merimbula, Eden | Lap of Australia
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We continue the final stages of our year long lap around Oz, heading back to the coast and making our way towards the Victorian border. Weather played havoc as we explored lovely Batemans Bay for a couple of days. We find a fantastic caravan park in Dalmeny and visit a lovely little town called Narooma before spending a few sun shining days in Merimbula! Finally our last stop this week is in Ed...
Drone TV - QLD From the Air! The Best Views of QLD from above | Lap of Australia 2022
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Queensland is one of the most beautiful places in the world and we've captured some of Queensland's most amazing landscapes while travelling through, here are some of the most stunning places to see in Queensland. We are Hannah, Chris and dog Archie, setting off on a 12(ish) month trip around Australia - our BIG Staycation, with the whole of Australia as our backyard! We've quit our jobs, rente...
EP54: Australia's Capital, Canberra! | Parliament House, War Memorial, Royal Mint | Lap of Australia
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EP54: Australia's Capital, Canberra! | Parliament House, War Memorial, Royal Mint | Lap of Australia
EP53: Sensational Sydney and the Magnificent Blue Mountains | Lap of Australia 2022
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EP53: Sensational Sydney and the Magnificent Blue Mountains | Lap of Australia 2022
Lap of Australia with your Dog | Travelling with a Dog | How to find a Pet Sitter on the road!
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Lap of Australia with your Dog | Travelling with a Dog | How to find a Pet Sitter on the road!
EP52: Stunning North Coast NSW | Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie | Lap of Australia 2022
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EP52: Stunning North Coast NSW | Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie | Lap of Australia 2022
Our Top Stays in QLD! | Top 3 Low Cost Camping & Top 10 Caravan Parks Queensland | Lap of Australia
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Our Top Stays in QLD! | Top 3 Low Cost Camping & Top 10 Caravan Parks Queensland | Lap of Australia
EP51: Gorgeous Gold Coast and Springbrook NP | Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta | Lap of Australia 2022
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EP51: Gorgeous Gold Coast and Springbrook NP | Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta | Lap of Australia 2022
EP50: Our 1,500KM Detour, was it worth it?! | Chinchilla, Mitchell, Charleville | Lap of Australia
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EP50: Our 1,500KM Detour, was it worth it?! | Chinchilla, Mitchell, Charleville | Lap of Australia
EP49: The Sensational Sunshine Coast | Caloundra, Noosa, Glasshouse Mountains | Lap of Australia
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EP49: The Sensational Sunshine Coast | Caloundra, Noosa, Glasshouse Mountains | Lap of Australia
EP48: Brilliant Brisbane & Moreton Island | Southbank, Lone Pine, Tangalooma | Lap of Australia 2022
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EP48: Brilliant Brisbane & Moreton Island | Southbank, Lone Pine, Tangalooma | Lap of Australia 2022
EP47: Fantastic Fraser Island (K'gari) | Maheno Wreck, Eli Creek, Lake Mckenzie | Lap of Australia
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EP47: Fantastic Fraser Island (K'gari) | Maheno Wreck, Eli Creek, Lake Mckenzie | Lap of Australia
EP46: Exploring the Beautiful Discovery Coast | Agnes Water, 1770, Bundaberg | Lap of Australia
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EP46: Exploring the Beautiful Discovery Coast | Agnes Water, 1770, Bundaberg | Lap of Australia
EP45: Crusin' the Capricorn Coast | Yeppoon, Great Keppel, Rockhampton, Gladstone | Lap of Australia
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EP45: Crusin' the Capricorn Coast | Yeppoon, Great Keppel, Rockhampton, Gladstone | Lap of Australia
EP44: Wonderful Whitsundays & Airlie Beach | Bowen, Whitsundays, Eungella NP | Lap of Australia 2022
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EP44: Wonderful Whitsundays & Airlie Beach | Bowen, Whitsundays, Eungella NP | Lap of Australia 2022
EP43: Tremendous Townsville - Part 2 | Townsville, Magnetic Island, Burdekin | Lap of Australia
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EP43: Tremendous Townsville - Part 2 | Townsville, Magnetic Island, Burdekin | Lap of Australia
EP42: Terrific Tully to Townsville - Part 1 | Tully, Misson Beach, Wallaman Falls | Lap of Australia
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EP42: Terrific Tully to Townsville - Part 1 | Tully, Misson Beach, Wallaman Falls | Lap of Australia

Komentáře

  • @tricianeale2272
    @tricianeale2272 Před 12 dny

    Howdy. Im loving the Videos they arw absolutely beautiful. Great job n lots n lots of driving. Did you do the Eyre peninsular. Especially Port Lincoln, Whalers way, Coffins Bay. Tumby bay. ❤❤

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 12 dny

      Thanks Tricia!! Oh yes, we loved the Eyre Peninsula 😍 there’s a video or two on our account of that area. Hannah x

  • @justingrunwald4431
    @justingrunwald4431 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing, we planning our trip for next year

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 3 měsíci

      Very exciting! Happy planning!! ☺️ Hannah and Chris

  • @antony3678
    @antony3678 Před 3 měsíci

    Might help to show where these places are on a map.

  • @petrinamoore1702
    @petrinamoore1702 Před 3 měsíci

    Love your information - can I just ask - what ramp did you get and what muzzle?? there are just so many on amazon

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 3 měsíci

      Hi Petrina. We got the muzzle from smuzzleme.com and the ramp was from Amazon, but I think you can probably find better - it has a plastic surface which is a bit slippy, so I think either a rubber coated on or steps are better.

  • @kerryferrari226
    @kerryferrari226 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video. Who did you get to look after Archie while touring Albany if you remember?

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 3 měsíci

      Hi Kerry, I can’t remember the name of the person, but we used the Mad Paws app, and it was someone on there with good reviews. Hope that helps!

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful video thank you !

  • @OutbackKanga
    @OutbackKanga Před 4 měsíci

    Don't bother going to kepel if you have mobility problems .. they dump you in the middle of no where and you have to walk a couple of klm to get to civilization, no good if your elderly or handi capped in any way .

  • @martinfinn674
    @martinfinn674 Před 4 měsíci

    Are you guys still on the road in 2024?

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 4 měsíci

      Sadly not - but we have some short VIC trips planned 👍🏻

  • @Fliping187
    @Fliping187 Před 5 měsíci

    Great review. I've wanted one of these for years now.

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks Fliping - hopefully you can get one soon then! 👍🏻

  • @GemmaSmith-sh8xi
    @GemmaSmith-sh8xi Před 5 měsíci

    Great run through guys! Could you please further explain the king bed extension. How do you assemble, which way do you lay? Does one or both people lay across a crack?

  • @Saltox99
    @Saltox99 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey, very helpful video! Where about sis this campsite you are at? Looks like a great spot to take the kids

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 6 měsíci

      Yes it would be a perfect spot to take kids. It’s just outside Bendigo at a place called Maldon. We did do a separate travel video of this place with more details ☺️

  • @grahamthorne4146
    @grahamthorne4146 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow - a massive undertaking during which you showed courage and imagination.

  • @grahamthorne4146
    @grahamthorne4146 Před 6 měsíci

    Great work - well done.

  • @grahamthorne4146
    @grahamthorne4146 Před 6 měsíci

    You developed your skills week by week and soon became very professional. I'm sure you have provided enjoyment to many, many people ! I've certainly loved watching you.

  • @grahamthorne4146
    @grahamthorne4146 Před 6 měsíci

    All good things come to an end but it's all been fun, with lots of education thrown in. Well done on your achievement and thanks for showing us an insight over the turn of the year !

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 6 měsíci

      Yes it’s been a fantastic experience!!

  • @adeyurre
    @adeyurre Před 6 měsíci

    Any issues getting water in the trailer when you have it closed or open? My only hesitation to get one are the videos of people complaint about water intrusion and to be honest that might be my only flaw because I don’t want to deal with tent mold smell and delamination.

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 6 měsíci

      Yes, I’ve seen those videos too. We haven’t had any water issues at all, either open or closed, so I’m wondering if they had older models and the issue has been fixed now? We are always careful in set up and put away and make sure that there are no obvious gaps in any of the seals. We have been out in the rain a few times now with no issues. We do park the Opus in the garage at home to minimise everyday wear and tear. Hope that helps! Hannah and Chris ☺️

  • @msmorales150
    @msmorales150 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video, thank you for sharing! I love that color green, where did you purchase it??? I live in the US and I have not seen that color available at any of our dealers

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 6 měsíci

      Hey there! We bought ours in Melbourne Australia as it’s a colour option here. Maybe ask Opus US if you can get it over there? I love the colour too - really appropriate colour for camping out in nature!!

  • @sspacegghost
    @sspacegghost Před 7 měsíci

    me: Neds campground Exmouth, low cost, sea over that sand dune next to you. coral and fauna and flora. Imagine peering into the star lit night sky, while three camping slots down, someone with a didge and someone with a Spanish guitar are duelling. And you get to listen in...in a town, where emu walk down the street. and the snorkeling is awesome. El Questro is 2nd because its a cool little camping area well made and you've got three cool rock water things close by, to really do the hike outback tiny bit of gibb road thing, you can tick gibb off by going to El Q but you're gonna wanna come back and do it again. 3rd has to be Lake Argyle coz infinity pool and tours are great, great facililities. the esperance loop into the nat park would be my no power choice where you 4wd over the big costal rock to get into the park... so many cool little spots. WA has some great camping spots esp nat park, cheap, free park type spots. You adorable two being in a van, means, you cant always get into all areas, defines the type of trip you can have also.

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 7 měsíci

      That sounds like a fantastic list! We will definitely be doing WA at some point again - in something much smaller too most likely, so we can try out some new places that weren’t accessible to us last time. Thanks for this comment! Will be saving this one down!! Take care, Hannah and Chris 😊

  • @disconnectforadventure
    @disconnectforadventure Před 8 měsíci

    Can the floor of the annex be zipped closed to keep critters out?

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      The floors can Velcro to the sides which helps to keep out critters! 👌

  • @disconnectforadventure
    @disconnectforadventure Před 8 měsíci

    Great video. New to the channel and as an adventure channel ourselves, it’s nice to see the Australian perspective. Best of luck to your channel and take a look at ours if US places interest you. Take care!

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks so much for watching!!! We’ll definitely take a look at your channel, we’ve actually done a lot of travelling around the US and loved it! I (Chris) actually have done a lap of the US, starting and ending in LA!! 👌

    • @disconnectforadventure
      @disconnectforadventure Před 8 měsíci

      @@StaycationOz awesome. We live near LA

  • @andrewcrebbin6874
    @andrewcrebbin6874 Před 8 měsíci

    Well done but you need to avoid rainy day pack ups if you can

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      Absolutely! We haven’t been out in the rain yet, so cross fingers that will continue!

  • @ducfatsvideos.6293
    @ducfatsvideos.6293 Před 8 měsíci

    Wow. That looks so fiddly. I bet you miss the ease of a caravan! Imagine if it was raining, you’ve got to go through all that rigmarole to dry it out.

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      It is a very different experience and felt very fiddly at the start, but a bit like when we first started hitching the caravan, after a while it feels easier and you go on auto-pilot and can chat about other things while doing it. We have tried to avoid taking it out in the rain, purely because we don’t have a drive at home when we can open it up to dry it out - we would have to open it on the road in front of the house. I’m sure anyone transitioning from a tent of another camper trailer would find this a huge improvement, we were just spoilt at the start when we had the Crusader. We are loving how much closer we feel to our surroundings and nature in the Opus though and love the space it gives us inside. ☺️

  • @lynbond5126
    @lynbond5126 Před 8 měsíci

    Hey Chris & Hannah, that was a very informative video! We're not changing our Crusader any time soon, but for anyone with an Opus, it would be great. Enjoy the working week ahead and catch you in the next video. Take care, Lyn & Corrie ❤

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks Lyn and Corrie. Yes we love watching how other people do their camping routines on CZcams and educate ourselves what works and doesn’t work too. Always good to be knowledgeable for any future decisions ☺️

  • @ladysusanjane2682
    @ladysusanjane2682 Před 8 měsíci

    That’s gold….someone filling your tank. I remember back when I was 20 ( yeah ages ago) when that was a “thing”. Now we have to get out the car🙄 Maldon looked a great place. I will put it on my list✔️

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      Hey Ladysusanjane! Yes definitely worth a visit ☺️

  • @andrewcrebbin6874
    @andrewcrebbin6874 Před 8 měsíci

    Fabulous camp spot

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      Yea it’s a great spot to chill out for a few days!! Thanks for watching 👌

  • @lynbond5126
    @lynbond5126 Před 8 měsíci

    Hey guys, another awesome episode. It's great to see you back out and about exploring. That campsite was beautiful. We're wondering if you can get a van in there? Maldon looked interesting, and thanks for showing us around - another one to add to our list of places to visit. Loved the cooking segment, Chris🍳 and the photography wizardry was great! Looking forward to your next trip. Enjoy the week ahead and stay safe. Lyn & Corrie ❤

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      Hi Lyn and Corrie! Yes, we’ve actually been there twice now, we liked it so much the first time (and not too far away from home just to go for two nights!) Yes you can absolutely get a van in there. You’d just need to take it steady in on the gravel track, and make sure you’ve got levelling ramps as it is a bit wonky. I highly recommend a visit to Maldon too - such a lovely little town with lots of cute shops, great eateries and loads of character! Happy travels, Hannah and Chris x

  • @matildamaher1505
    @matildamaher1505 Před 8 měsíci

    We'll be there for Christmas

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 8 měsíci

      Hi Matilda. What a perfect spot to spend Christmas!! 🎅 🎄 Well done on a great decision and have a fabulous time!! 🤩 Hannah and Chris xx

  • @darrensmith4661
    @darrensmith4661 Před 9 měsíci

    How long does it take to have the camper fully set up the way you are showing it from the time you arrive at your camping spot? How long does it take for you to packup ready to drive away? I camp with tents and a coleman event14 at the moment. Am looking for a easier solution, especially for bad weather as I mainly camp in the cooler months. Your feedback would be much appreciated.

  • @LadyRickie
    @LadyRickie Před 9 měsíci

    Do you have to crank up and down this camper trailer? Can I find in Canada?

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Nope not at all, it inflates itself at a touch of a button, see our EP64 which is how we setup, no crank at all!! I believe they are available in Canada… definitely available in the US!

  • @justamember24
    @justamember24 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice overview, glad you're enjoying the new rig. 🙂 I've got a couple of questions, 1. How long does setup with the annex take? And do you have to help it along? I think you had said it folds up inside the trailer, which was my other question, so thanks for clearing that up. 2. A patriot X1 is my other option, did you look at that one before you decided, and if so, what nudged you to this one?

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Hey thanks for watching! The annex isn’t difficult to set up at all. It attaches to the main tent with a big zip and Velcro, so the first time you use it, you just zip it on and feed the air hose through a little hole and screw it on. As the air goes in, we just straighten it out a bit, but it would probably pop into shape without our help. Yes we did look at the Patriot campers and they looked great quality, super smart and very off road capable, but this suited our needs more, for a few reasons. Firstly we wanted something that would feel spacious inside, so we could comfortably spend time inside on a grey day, or cold evening. We also took Archie into consideration and we needed something that was accessible for him too. We just loved how much it opens up and feels like a really good space (plus the enjoyment every time we inflate it haha!) Price was also a factor, with the Opus significantly cheaper! Hope that helps, Hannah and Chris

    • @justamember24
      @justamember24 Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks! We've been doing crazy amounts of research on campers, so this is helpful to figuring out what we need for whqt we want to do.

  • @scottogilvie467
    @scottogilvie467 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi, and thank you! My wife and I looked at them a few days ago at the Melbourne showroom... but of course we always think of questions afterwards! Hoping you can help. As older aussies with dickie shoulders, how heavy is the spare wheel to get down and up and do you think a 4' long, rubber tipped "stick" (an arm extension :) ) would help with raising the roof rack/bedding areas? And the loo, is where it is storage only or can it be used in place do you think? I wonder why they don't use a low pressure air storage tank between the water tanks, that way it could be charged while driving and wouldn't take as much battery power to erect/pump up when arrived on site. Looking forward to your input.

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Scott. Both the back wheel and top rack are on gas struts, so really not too heavy at all. I’m sure you would be fine. With regards to the portaloo, you can’t use it in the little cupboard as you need to pull the front knob out to open the hole to the tank. If you didn’t want an ensuite tent, and chose the annex with the trailer, another option would be to section off one end of the annex and use that as a loo?

  • @Wallaby2004
    @Wallaby2004 Před 9 měsíci

    You miss the hotsprings guys.

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks Wallaby2004 - I think it proves the sheer amount of things to do around Australia. It goes on the “next lap” list 😝

  • @sheilaspencer2485
    @sheilaspencer2485 Před 9 měsíci

    That is a serious bit of kit ! You are going to have some amazing adventures in it I am sure, its definitely a go anywhere vehicle. I can't believe your camping spot, truly off grid, and no one else in sight! And that weather! Very jealous! Loved Archie mooching about ❤

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, it really makes us look like experienced campers 😂 Archie has such a great time. He was hanging out with the farm dog and also watching the sheep!

  • @lynbond5126
    @lynbond5126 Před 9 měsíci

    Hey guys, thanks for sharing the setup - your camper looks great!. That was such an awesome spot that you camped. We can't imagine you getting the Crusader in there! You'll be able to take the Opus so many places that you couldn't take the caravan. Look forward to your next adventure. Stay safe. See you next time. Corrie & Lyn ❤

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks Corrie and Lyn. Yes definitely a very different experience- we feel very adventurous in the Opus haha 😂

  • @sandrataylor1029
    @sandrataylor1029 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you great info we are in our 60s and I feel confident that this will work for us xx

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      So glad to hear this was useful for you! It’s a breeze to setup.. pack down can be a little tricky at first, but it gets easier!!

  • @ladysusanjane2682
    @ladysusanjane2682 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing! Archie seemed to enjoy helping 😂 the camp site looked lovely and relaxing. Hope you enjoyed yr weekend!

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Haha Archie was loving it… just wanted to get involved and in front of the camera hahaha! Hope you are well!!!

  • @brianwhiting335
    @brianwhiting335 Před 9 měsíci

    No thanks.

  • @bmpeers
    @bmpeers Před 9 měsíci

    love it! that's a beast of an outside kitchen. I reckon archie just needs a run up for those steps!!

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      It has everything you need that kitchen!! Archie does struggle a bit up those stairs, so we are testing a few options to help him get in and out easier!

  • @julio93961
    @julio93961 Před 9 měsíci

    Can’t wait until you guys hit the road…..

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      At the moment we are doing lots of little trips with a few longer ones here and there… would love to get out permanently again!!

  • @christopherwolfhope283
    @christopherwolfhope283 Před 9 měsíci

    I’m thinking of trading my 32 foot trailer for the opus if I could talk my wife into it

  • @christopherwolfhope283
    @christopherwolfhope283 Před 9 měsíci

    I have Rv trailer I think to big honestly looks really cool I would worry about the change in temperature the

  • @christopherwolfhope283
    @christopherwolfhope283 Před 9 měsíci

    Dose it get cold or too hot

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      It is pretty good temperature wise. Obviously it is more impacted than a hard-sided camper, but isn’t too bad. We installed the diesel heater as it does get a bit chilly on a cold winter’s night, but you only need it on for an hour max and it’s fine. We didn’t go with the air con but just have a portable ceiling fan and a portable evaporative cooler to take the edge off.

  • @shaunf9859
    @shaunf9859 Před 9 měsíci

    Great review! We love our OP4. I'm the guy who 3D prints the pantry handle. I'm glad you like it!

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Shaun the pantry handle guy!! 😂 Yes - you’re doing a great job with the added extras. Was it you we got the sink drain adapter from too?

    • @shaunf9859
      @shaunf9859 Před 9 měsíci

      @@StaycationOz Yep the sink drain adapter was from me.

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Love your work!!! 👌

  • @kathleenwhelan6500
    @kathleenwhelan6500 Před 9 měsíci

    Great set up. I think you have more space now than in your caravan.

  • @emtstore3962
    @emtstore3962 Před 9 měsíci

    Congratulations on your new camper! Just wonder if you fitted the diesel heater by your own or by OPUS? It looks neat and tidy, how much does it cost?

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      We added it on to the initial purchase from Opus. We liked the way the tank was attached on the front (and it was easier to get it fitted by Opus!) and also means the digital panel was neatly fitted near the entrance too

    • @emtstore3962
      @emtstore3962 Před 9 měsíci

      @@StaycationOzI like that very much too and planning to follow, how much was it charged for?

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      It was around $1000 for the heater and installation!! 👌

  • @GoYourOwnWay49
    @GoYourOwnWay49 Před 9 měsíci

    Hey guys, thanks for sharing the walkthrough of the Opus! Wow, what a fantastic camper with heaps of space and capabilities. Getting to those tight off road tracks/camps won’t be a problem. It's the perfect companion for those adventurous journeys, and I can't wait to see all the amazing places you'll explore with it. Is Cape York a maybe for next season? It’d be perfect for that terrain 🚙🏞️

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Yes we can’t wait to test it on different terrains 👍🏻 Would love to do Cape York at some point, but need to save up a bit of annual leave first! We do have a road trip to Adelaide planned over New Year, plus some shorter trips in the meantime

  • @lynbond5126
    @lynbond5126 Před 9 měsíci

    Hey guys,thanks so much for showing us the new camper. It looks great, no wonder you're so happy with it 😊 Look forward to your next adventure! ❤

  • @ladysusanjane2682
    @ladysusanjane2682 Před 10 měsíci

    The space is massive! So has there been arguments over who has the king bed? 😂😂😂 Enjoy yr new toy 😊

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Hahaha - I’ve let Chris have the King Bed as he has longer legs! Plus I’m nearer the door for any overnight trips to the loo!! 😂

  • @andrewcrebbin6874
    @andrewcrebbin6874 Před 10 měsíci

    Good to see you are getting the hang of setup and pack-down. The inside space is amazing. Enjoy your travels

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks Andrew. Yes, we’re really happy with it!

  • @kathrynhogan9829
    @kathrynhogan9829 Před 10 měsíci

    Thankyou for your video, I’ve never hitched or unhitched or driven anything behind my car but with your knowledge I feel I can do it. 🙏🏻

    • @StaycationOz
      @StaycationOz Před 10 měsíci

      Glad to help!! The first night in our van we didn’t know how to unhitch haha!! We recommend doing a towing course to improve your knowledge, we were so glad we did it!!