Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:
https://www.snowys.com.au/blog
From slick family sedans to more rugged rigs, Ben and Lauren discuss how to choose your camping chariot…
From Lauren’s efficient car setup to wicked 4WD configurations, our gear gurus explore how different vehicles suit different camping approaches. It’s the practical stuff that matters – payload limits, towing capacity, hidden costs, and listener feedback on everything from wagons to dual-cabs. The conversation includes clever solutions like sedan camping setups and how lightweight rooftop tents are expanding options for smaller vehicles.
Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride’s role in camping adventures – and if it can handle your outdoor ambitions!
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Hardcore Vehicle Setups
03:40 – Lauren’s Car Camping Setup
07:52 – Considering Your Camping Setup and Style
08:47 – Feedback From Others: Covering 4WDs, Vans, Wagons, Utes, and SUVs
12:01 – Towing a Trailer
13:21 – Considering Payload
18:49 – Katrina’s Grand Sedan Setup!
20:39 – Setups for Efficiency and Accessibility
22:17 – Considering Hidden Costs
24:50 – Ben’s Suggested Starting Point
27:58 – Lightweight Rooftop Tents in SUV Setups
29:12 – 4WD, Wagon, and Dual-Cab Setups
31:40 – Enhancing a Sedan Setup
35:11 – Camping Options for Compact Setups
39:54 – Considering Extension Cords and Power Plugs
41:40 – Summary
Join the conversation over on our Facebook group:
facebook.com/groups/snowys
Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:
https://www.snowys.com.au
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:
https://www.snowys.com.au/blog
From slick family sedans to more rugged rigs, Ben and Lauren discuss how to choose your camping chariot…
From Lauren’s efficient car setup to wicked 4WD configurations, our gear gurus explore how different vehicles suit different camping approaches. It’s the practical stuff that matters – payload limits, towing capacity, hidden costs, and listener feedback on everything from wagons to dual-cabs. The conversation includes clever solutions like sedan camping setups and how lightweight rooftop tents are expanding options for smaller vehicles.
Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride’s role in camping adventures – and if it can handle your outdoor ambitions!
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Hardcore Vehicle Setups
03:40 – Lauren’s Car Camping Setup
07:52 – Considering Your Camping Setup and Style
08:47 – Feedback From Others: Covering 4WDs, Vans, Wagons, Utes, and SUVs
12:01 – Towing a Trailer
13:21 – Considering Payload
18:49 – Katrina’s Grand Sedan Setup!
20:39 – Setups for Efficiency and Accessibility
22:17 – Considering Hidden Costs
24:50 – Ben’s Suggested Starting Point
27:58 – Lightweight Rooftop Tents in SUV Setups
29:12 – 4WD, Wagon, and Dual-Cab Setups
31:40 – Enhancing a Sedan Setup
35:11 – Camping Options for Compact Setups
39:54 – Considering Extension Cords and Power Plugs
41:40 – Summary
Join the conversation over on our Facebook group:
facebook.com/groups/snowys
Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:
https://www.snowys.com.au
