CARAVANNING AUSTRALIA|Lessons learnt|tips
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- In this midweek episode we share with you our beginners mistakes and how far we have come while Caravanning Australia.
Some tips you might know and some maybe a good help. We would have loved to cover more but we didn't want to hold you up on a Wednesday night. If you would like us to cover some, please drop a comment and let us know.
Hope you enjoyed this episode and if you did please hit the like button.
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Sue your so funny 😂 about ball weight and Derick never missed a beat, we were cracking up laughing 😂 😂keep the videos coming just love them.
Thanks Alison 😂😂😂 hope you jave a great week!
'Derych's ball weight' haha!!! Made the episode for me team - Jord. 🤣
Ahaha 😂😂😂 thanks so much guys, appreciate the feedback! Have a great week!
Mate this is just the best.
Talking about ball weight, haha think Sue has nailed you.
Luv it…
😂😂😂 thanks Brett, love that you enjoyed it!
Hey guys,
We’re just about to take delivery of our new van so this episode was great info for us. Love how you two bounce off each other and with Sues sense of humour my wife is always in fits of laughter.
Cheers
Thanks guys really appreciate the feedback and hope you have a great week. Good luck with the new van, thats very exciting!
Love Sues first lesson to caravan 😂😂
Thanks Leanne 😂😂😂
Could not have come at a better time. Thank you 🙏
Pleasure Sean, hope all is well and you are having a great weekend! 😊
Great info guys, thanks so much, love following you, would love to hear more from Sue 😊
Thanks Beth appreciate the feedback! Hope you have an awesome week ahead 😊
Excellent video guys on the more practical things needed to enjoy your journey. I’ve been looking for something like this for a while now as we are seriously considering buying a van. Awesome. More pls. 🍻
Guy’s you have done it again- I love the complete honesty as well as the frank points that are all very insightful and informative. When you freely admit from start too now and currently “you are still learning “ gives people who are just starting out and are struggling can see with your advice will possibly see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sue your subtle joke regarding all weight😂😂👍. Definitely interested in your tip Sue. Guy’s a fantastic,informative Vlog 👍👍. Stay well/ Safe Travels.
Ooh! Look! Shiny thing!🌅
It was a beautiful sunset! Ahaha yes Deryck did leap from the van! 😂
What, no martini glasses! I guess it’s the Yeti cup then. Some good humour and advice in this one guys.
I do have 2 plastic Martini glasses 😂😂😂 thanks for the comment and have an awesome week!
Thanks so much for this video, we love your journey and tips. We are definitely going to get one of the water bladders for our truck.
Thanks for the feedback guys, that's awesome to hear that it was helpful!
Just fantastic love you guys just enjoying where ever you are. Awesome tips in this video.
Thank you both, we are long time travellers, but really enjoy your vids.
Aah well you could definitely teach us a thing or two then! Really appreciate thebsupport and feedback. Hopeny you are travelling well!
😂😂 bobby snoring in the back ground
I know, he is such a character!
some great 'real world' feedback, thanks guys really good stuff to know.
Thanks Malcolm, really appreciate the feedback. Hope you have abgreay week! 😊
Great episode guys, I've also been on the road for 3.5 yrs and I'm still learning, so all tips are appreciated. Thankyou.
Thank you 🙏. Wow, 3.5 years is amazing. Hope you are making many memories and keeping safe. Safe travels 😁
That's awesome 👌 yes we are continuously learning as we go, there are lots of "girsts" for us on the road. Hope your travels are going well!
Oh my gosh you guys male me laugh! Practical and informative thank you. We did have what I call a “pack & pull” caravan for about 10 years that had everything in it like you said. Now we have a smaller 4wd hybrid van with a twin axle, which helps with weight and swaying. Have reduced everything right down now and as we camp with our family and grandkids have realized that I don’t have to have everything just in case my kids need it - they can sort it themselves! 😂😂
Thanks so much Mandi, love that we gave you a giggle. Thatbis what life is about! Oooh sounds just perfect. Inoffensive look at families travelling and admire how they do it with everything they have to carry! Must be great to simplify and travel more basically! Hope you continue to enjoy your travels 😊
This was awesome, we look forward to your midweek episodes this was by far was great. Thanks so much and most definitely want to know the last one haha 😅
Thanks guys. Appreciate the support and feed back.. I’ll let sue comment on the last one 😁
Thanks guys, really appreciate the feedback, it keeps us going! Aaah the last learning is travel changes how we shop for food! I have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables pumpkin, carrots, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, beetroot, apples etc as they last longer in the fridge between towns. And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
Great Vlog guys. We just went and bought a tow ball weight scale after watching this so thank you. Take care and safe journeys.
Thats great to hear, so handy to have! Safe travels guys...😊
Very well said. Thanks for sharing your learnings.
I run a full artificial grass ground sheet, deep and thick like the muck mats. Awesome for beach. But it rolls up to the size of a swag, onto the roof rack. Trade off's of 1st world living Barry.
That sounds awesome, like your own private lawn 😊
Derek’s ball weight! Very funny Sue! 😂😂😂 Love following you guys. Great job!
Fantastic informative video. I will buy a decent water bladder and pump now. More solar yeh! Only a month to go till we're off on our 2 year lap. Say hi to Sue from me.
Thanks Katherine, wow that is super exciting. 2 months will fly by! So excited for you. Best of luck with the preparations!
Another top blog guys, lotsa good info for us to absorb. But I have a weight saving tip for Big D....if you learned to light a fire with only 1, or maybe 2, firelighters, you could then buy them by the packet and not the bloody carton...lol....and yes please Sue, we do need you to reveal your last point.....Happy trails guys....stay safe...
Thank you Graham. Glad we can share some tips. 💯 need to use less fire lighters 😂 I’ll let sue comment on the last point.
Take care and enjoy the rest of the week
😂😂😂 this gave me such a good giggle Graham, yes the fire lighters! 🔥 😮 he does use a lot of firelighters! That is a very good point! Aaah the last learning is travel changes how we shop for food! I have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables pumpkin, carrots, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, beetroot, apples etc as they last longer in the fridge between towns. And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
Lol the ball weight joke 😂😂 he didn’t have a clue!
😂😂😂 makes it that much better 😅
In terms of sway you need to look at the level of the van it should be level or slightly nose down. If you get sway and have electric brakes you should not brake the car but should brake the van using the manual braking function on your brake controller.
Thanks Garry that is really solid and helpful advice👍have a great week!
I really enjoyed this one. The bladder is new for me. Thanks xx
So good to hear you enjoyed the episode and glad we can share some tips and help where we can 😁
Even though it’s your opinion on travelling, it’s still some good info for first time travellers, as we will be in a year or so.
Thanks guys, Cheers.
Great points you both made. I still have the Bunnings mat but I also have a muck mat now! I’ve learnt a lot from both of you. Yes we now know why Deryck cut you off🤣🤣🤣veggies are a no go 😂 safe travels.
We’re off to Uluṟu and Kings Canyon in 2 days. Very excited. Will keep watching you even when I’m on holiday👍🏻
Thats wonderful! Thanksnso muchnfornthe awesome feedback. We remember researching before we left trying to learn about travel so want to help where we can and share our experiences! Oh wow Uluru amd Kings Canyon. Such a beautiful experience! We loved our trip there. The Kings Canyon Rim Walk is superb. Safe travels and hopenyou enjoy!
Great honest advise, thanks for sharing. We are very much on the same page as you on a lot of points you discussed. Differently slow down, take time to be engrossed in the community/surroundings. We are prepared to stop for up to a month, depending on where we are. Safe travels, keep baking Sue, it must be time for another cake!🙂
Thank you Linda. Appreciate the support and feed back. Hope you enjoy the rest of the week 🙌🏻
Thanks Linda, yes its great to stop and enjoy the surrounding town. I don't feel we have done that enough on our trip! Ahaha another cake 😮 will have to give it a go...will start looking at some recipes that easy enough to do with the ingredients we have on board! Have abgreay week!
Thanks guys this was awesome for us newbies traveling full time! 14 weeks in and we can back up exactly what you are saying already haha. Cheers Mim & Simo
Congrats guys that is so exciting! You would have experienced alot of firsts in 14 weeks! Thanks for the feedback and happy travels!
I totally get the quick exit. Show us a pic of that sunset lol. Yet another informative vid. Sue your hot tip is ?????
Thanks again.
Ahaha yes Deryck did shoot our the door but it was superb! aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
@Sue Landolt ah yes. I learnt a long time ago with my car fridge forget about lettice and tomatoes.
All good info for new and old alike. The only thing we found with the CGear mat was when at 80 mile (WA) there was grass in the sand and it is virtually (actually) impossible to get the dry grass out between the layers. Cheers to you both.
Thank you Jeff. We will be heading there in the coming weeks so will give it a go. Enjoy the rest of the week 🙌🏻
Oooh, we haven't had that happen worh the grass but yes I see how it could definitely happen! Thanksnfor the feedback! Have a great week ahead!
Great info, very timely as we are looking for a water bladder. Thanks so much ❤
Absolute pleasure guys, thanks for the feedback we really appreciate it! 😊
Thanks for some awesome info 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Peter appreciate the feedback!😊
Thanks guys, love your work.
Thanks for sharing all your "learnings" 🙂... and please Sue, what was your last one? Mal and Di
Thanks guys.
Sue will comment on her last pint 😁
Hi Mal and Di, I think Drryck excluded it because it was about vegetables! 😂 Te last learning is travel changes how we shop for food! I have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables pumpkin, carrots, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, beetroot, apples etc as they last longer in the fridge between towns. And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
Great video! 👌
I was just about to buy a cheap water bladder too! 🙏👍🍻
Thanks so much! Yes it's good to pay a little extra sometimes! 😊
Awesome list and very much appreciated. ❤
Thank you 😁
Thanksnso much, we always appreciate feedback! Have a great week!
Love the honesty...😊
Brilliant/Thank you!!!
Thanks Kenny, appreciate the feedback!
Awesome Ep Guys and great advise,
Thanks Craig, appreciate the feedback! Hope you have a great week!
Thanks Craig 👍🏻
Hey guys, awesome odds and sodds info. Sue, you have me intrigued, what is your last info? 😂 Lyn
Thanks so much Lyn, appreciate the feedback! aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them
Thank you for those tips and advice.😂
Interesting episode guys keep up the good work
Thanks Julie 🙌🏻
My personal philosophy but cheap buy twice great bid guys
😂😂😂 nothing wrong with that! thanks so much! Have abgreay weekend!
Sue would like to know your last advice please 👍 and yep got to know your ball weights we don't want them too heavy I have checked my hubby's weight 😂
😂😂😂 oh Annette, thank you! Good thing we don't drink wine together! aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them
Deryck's Ball weight , payload ! Sue don't forget to mow the grass and keep the house clean !😜😜🤣Great tips guys ! Of course we want to know your last point Sue!
😂😂😂 yes when you put it lole that 😅 I have always had a naughty sense of humour. Has had me in trouble a few times 😊 aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them
@Sue Landolt well dont change for anyone and keep it real 💯 great tip ! We mainly use frozen when travelling but will have to reconsider when full time travelling tho !
Interesting episode great info
Thanks Lesley, appreciate the feedback 🙏
Derek"s ball weight 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂 yeah oops
You both give such great advice. I love your humour and I think the both of you are so genuine and honest and wonderful people.
I don’t have to ask Sue’s last point as I’ve read it above 👆 in replies to other comments, and it’s a great point 😊 bloody Deryck cutting the video short 😂. I love you guys and Bob 🐶also following your content and journey.
BTW … I have watched a few of these travel episodes of others, which you would know, in fact I know you have met a lot of them along your travels. But !! Your the first that I have ever commented on . Hope to see you on the road one day 😊 when I finally get on the road 😂.
Keep up the awesome adventure and advice . Can’t wait to see what and where you guys get up to next .
Safe travels ❤
Sue put my mind in the sewer with “Dereks Ball weight” then you got onto “Payload”…
And yes please let’s have Sue tell us her last point.
😂😂
😂😂😂 sorry Grant, I have always been know for a bit of a dirty sense of humour. Just can't help myself! Aaah the last learning is travel changes how we shop for food! I have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables pumpkin, carrots, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, beetroot, apples etc as they last longer in the fridge between towns. And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
With words like , BLADDER , BALL , PAYLOAD , BLOWER , POWER , BASE , GOING GOING and TIRED ,😅😂😊 you know its an awesome episode 👏 Thanks for the tips and advice and would like to know , Sue what your last point 👉 👈 was 😊 Greetings and cheers Mate 🍻 from south africa 🇿🇦
Thank you mate. Appreciate the support and feed back. Plenty going on this episode 😂. I’ll let sue comment on the last point 😁
Hey mate, great to hear from you. Ahahaha yes the travel language is certainly a different on! Aaah the last learning is travel changes how we shop for food! I have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables pumpkin, carrots, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, beetroot, apples etc as they last longer in the fridge between towns. Hope you are well and warm amd enjoying sunny SA ! Always appreciate your comments and feedback! And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
Thanks good info.
Thanks so much Zoe, always appreciate your feedback and support 😊
@@suelandolt6840 Always enjoy your journey.
Definitely want your last tip! Do you have any working on the road tips?
aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them. For working on the road, make sure you ha e a comfortable seat to sit on, starlink is a game changer as you can travel just about anywhere, and plan your move times carefully. It's really tricky Mo ING during g the week if you are in a caravan park as ha e to leave by 10am but can't check in until 2pm! You can park up in a pit or open parking between but need to plan. Make sure your inverter is big enough to power starlink and your laptop,. And that's about it! Otherwise great to be able to work and travel!
@@suelandolt6840 thank you!
Hi guys my husband and l love watching you both and bobby of course 😊 sue l just made your banana 🍌 bread today and wow it turned out great and taste good too nice and moist even hubby likes it, l was a bit upset because we didn’t get to see you cut it and tell us how yours went but all good it just made me make one to try hehe, have a great day guys look forward to seeing you soon 😊 we are fellow grey nomads and try and take trips when we can cheers from Victoria
Thanks Sandy, so pleased you enjoy the content 😊 yes I am addicted to the banana bread. I am such a terrible Baker, I don't think 2 loaves have ever been the same 😂 I actually made another one tonight! Thats great that you get away on trips. It's such a great lifestyle!
Another great video guys !!!
Thanks Jeff… Enjoy the rest of the week 🙌🏻
Sue, that ball weight joke went straight over his head! Well I think you meant it as a joke! And I read below me where Anthony wants Deryck to eat more veg and less meat. Whereas I would like to see you both to eat more meat and no sugar or carbs so you both loose a heap of weight. You both would feel a heap better. But it's your life. I lost 30kg in 3mths without blinking or exercising. I feel 10x better now. Will get back to loose some more soon. Got to take it slow. 😊 And yes, what was your last point, Sue?
Thanks Clissa, really appreciate that! Ahaha yes the ball weight went straight over his head 😂 yes the more meat low carb works well. For me I can't have the meat as I have PCOS and don't break it down well but plant protein and low carbon works. Pretty much a vegetarian or piscatorial dirt. A few weeks in and I'm 8.5kgs down and determined to keep going. Thanks so much for the comment and advice! Oh and the final learning is travel changes how we shopnfor food! So very appropriate to the topic! I have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
Yes please. What’s your last tip sue?
@@suelandolt6840 Congrats on the weight loss. 8.5kg is not to be sneezed at! I thought you were looking a bit thinner in the videos. Can you eat eggs? Some people eat heaps of eggs. I wonder about eggs and living in a caravan though. They take up a lot of space. I am taking caravaning notes furiously. My turn comes next year! I'm not sure I can do it as I can't sleep unless I shower first. A lot of standing water like in dams and still rivers don't have very nice water so no point bathing there. Still looking into options like using those sponge towels. Other than that I think I am getting it sorted.
Yes last lesson learnt please
Hey Cathy 🖐 aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
Awesome couple
Thanks so much, really appreciate it!
Brilliant timing as im looking for a water bladder... Did you find you could drink from these? Some have a reputation of a horrid taste.
Hi Andrew, yes absolutely, we drank from ours and didn't taste difference but we use an inline filter and a filter on our sink. We didn't drink straight from the bag!
@@suelandolt6840 thanks sue....
No worries at all. We did drink from them as they are good grade I believe 🙌🏻
Sue, we've followed you and Derek for yonks and know you've done sessions on the internet and Nighthawk etc etc, but as a 3 1/2 day online worker, I would be interested in having Derek film you whilst you're working (allowing for confidentiality of course), so we can see your actual work set up. I find I take over the whole table. How do you manage? Thanks.
Hey lovely to hear from you! Aaah another fellow worker on the road! Good to know I am not alone 😂 yes I take up most of the table. I sit on the end of the Lshaped couch the narrow bit that way I don't take up too much!
Sue, yes I want to know what your last point was. 😊
Hey Lynette 🖐 aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
lol,you guys are so funny
We would love to know your last point Sue !
With the CGear mats do u find the. Slippery etc ?
Hello guys, we pick up our new van on 14/6 and we’re wondering what you have or suggest for an under-awning ground covering? Great vids thanks guys. Brian&Jeni
The ground sheet ?
@@justvanningityes, what type of ground sheet is better?
Thanks for sharing! Lots of good things to think about 😊 and whats your last learning?!
Thank you 🙏
Thanks guys appreciate the feedback! Aaah the last learning is travel changes how we shop for food! I have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables pumpkin, carrots, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, beetroot, apples etc as they last longer in the fridge between towns. And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
@@suelandolt6840 brilliant! That is a top tip 👍🥰
Bob's chewing your van!!😅
Ahaha I did see that in the editing. Checked it and no damage luckily. I think more of a sniff-nibble!
@@suelandolt6840 Bob is a little champ. I love his eyes! We love watching you guys as well. Enjoy the rest of the West 🙂
Thanks guys, he is a little rascal, have to obviously keep a closer eye on him 😂
Yes please Sue?
Hi Mandi, aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them!
@@suelandolt6840 oh thank you Sue. That certainly makes sense 🙏👍
Do you have wine glasses as I hate the plastic ones. If so how do you pack for travelling
We don’t carry any glasses. We use the yeti brand cups and tumblers
What's the dust like in the caravan after traveling on the back roads?
Thick! 😂😂😂 there is a fair bit of it! Managed to find a car and caravan wash in Carnarvon, she looks alot better now!
What’s Sue’s last tip??
Hi Beth, aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them
hey Sue!! what was your last comment??
Hey Marni, great to hear from, aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them
Sue - sorry autocorrect hmm - should have been “ ball “ not all .
😂 all good 👍
What is your last point Sue?
Hey Katherine, aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them
What was your 3rd tip sue 😂
Hey Joanne, aaah the final tip! It's about food of course 😂 have had to learn to buy vegetables and fruit that have a longer shelf life, like root vegetables, capsicums, pumpkin, Carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, beetroot, lasts longer too! And storing them correctly to get the most out them
@@suelandolt6840 that was the best tip of them all! Lol 😝 typical husbands ! Always cutting us off when we have something important to add hehe ❤️
LOL
Sue looks like you ar3 lighter is this vid❤
😊 thanks Anne! You have made my day!!! Yes I am. Have been dietingnfor 3 months now and feeling better but still a way to go!