Australian Camping and Four Wheel Drives
Adventures in FNQ - Episode 4 (Josephine falls , Babinda Boulders, Lookout , Creek & Devils pool )
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Have seen some people asking about how to add one of these awnings to their roof top tent correctly. I show in this video the locations of the clips as well as how to use the parts that come with the awning to secure it to the ground. I also show the awning set up without the poles.
The Austrack Tanami X13 caravan is one little van that is packed with features. It is early days at the moment, so need to take it and use it some more before giving you feedback on the van. We go through some of the features of the van in this video.
On my last trip we had a go at cooking up a Fudge Brownie using the Travel Buddy oven. It worked perfectly. I do use a voltage booster on my oven. Always have. Works every time.
Love a good firepit? The CampQube is another fantastic product made here in Australia. If you are after quality firepit that will last , then this is a great option. Perfect for cooking with and also for making pizzas!
One thing I found when I started my camping adventures, was every so often I would get mould in places I never thought I would. In the fridge and camper trailer are prime locations as you don't always use them frequently and mould can grow in there when it warm and humid. I use these moisture absorbers and they work really well.
Petrina, a lady I work with, and I were talking one day and she showed me a cup holder she had come across while shopping at Ikea. It is a screw clamp design and it fits pretty much all the chairs I have ever owned. Thought I would share this with you all as it works really well.
This was a radio interview recorded at the Fraser Coast RV Park with Mr. Buckaroonie.
I got a new awning for the Drifta Offroad Tourer. In this video I explain the reason for changing, show the benefits and also show an LED Lighting Kit you can use with them. I also show the pack up of the awning to give the viewer an overview of how easy it is to pack away.
Ever wondered how to mount your ensuite to your camper, but wanted to do it with. swing arm to the ensuite was beside your trailer? Scotty Bruce from Exceed Campers makes a swing arm for people for this exact purpose.
Met up with Scotty Bruce while we were at the Fraser Coast RV Park. Scott took some time to go through his latest Camper trailer which was collected by the owner shortly after completing this video!
I met up with Jack while camping at the Mr.Buckaroonie Camping event and we went through his Ford Ranger. We were wanting to check out his Canopy as there are so many options available to people. Jack has done a lot of this himself and I admire the things he has set up!
After a neat clean setup for the back of your Hilux? Check out Anthony's setup from North West Sheet Metal in Gunnedah New South Wales just west of Tamworth. Really liked his setup. It was very clean and neat and it suited Anthony's needs perfectly!
We stayed at the Fraser Coast RV Park recently. What an awesome spot!!
We take a look at an inexpensive toilet you can take camping. Many products are either too heavy, or cost your first born in order to buy them. The Ridge Monkey product is different! It is a great portable toilet option that you can take with you on your trips camping!
Thought I would show you what I am using as a shovel these days. Done are the days of adding a shovel to the side the car just to end up replacing it when the sun and rain do their worst. These days I just keep this set with me in the car and they take up hardly any space. Well worth it!
We have been using the Winnerwell Nomad Medium Stove for around 2 years now. Great product. I have had one issue with the Air Flow Controller that I had to replace. It got to hot and snapped :-).. but I think that may have been my fault.
Otherwise I love this setup. It is something I have taken on many of our camping trips!
What an awesome spot to go camping. We found this location on HipCamp. It is out at South Nanango which os not far from Kingaroy. Lovely spot! The owners are fantasic as well!! They went out of their way to make the stay more enjoyable!! We loved it out here! Would highly recommend!!!
Be sure to check out Stephen's new roof top tent. Looks awesome. Very comfy. Perfect for camper trailers!
If you are looking for a great firepit you need to check out this one. It is one of the best I have ever used and I actually prefer to take it with me over my other firepits. I wasn't too sure at first, but wow! It is an awesome bit of kit!
I was talking with Luke and managed to get a hold of the prototype drifta Stockton ensuite. Kaito did a walk around some time ago and we never really heard any more about it. Luke sent it up to Brisbane for me to try out and suggest improvements. Looking forward to seeing the final product come up in the future!
Been working with Mark Beech from Drifta Drawers in Gloucester, New South Wales to design and build some new drawers in the back of the Ranger. This is what we came up with.
I particularly wanted not to have a drop down slide and we managed to fit this in.
The drawers were simple enough to install myself, as I imagine many similar setup to this would be. Part of the reason I purchased some Drifta drawers was because I could design them the way I wanted them, and not be forced into something that someone else thought was a good idea. I love how they fitted in exactly and make the back of the Ranger so much more useful.
Ever been camping and you go to bed, the wind picks up and stuff gets thrown around the campsite? Camping outdoors is new to some and you need to remember that you need to secure items before heading to bed or leaving your campsite. The Drifta Stockton Awning is great in most windy conditions, however it is always better to be safe than sorry. In this video I run through some of the things I do to secure my awning from strong winds.
Probably the most asked question I see around the Drifta Stockton Roof Top Tents is "What options do I have with the mattress?", Well in this video I who you some of the different ways you can configure your tent to when it comes to making the bed the way you prefer. Everyone prefers something different and there is not a one size fits all answer. Part of the beauty of the Drifta Stockton Roof top tent is that you can adjust it how you would like it. In this video I cover most questions I see asked regarding them.
Many of us forget when we go camping that the ground is not always level. Whilst it us generally not a problem form road side stops, it can be an issue when sleeping in your roof top tent overnight. The same way they use these with Trailers and Caravans, you can also use them on your vehicle to level it to get a good nights sleep. That's where the Tred Levels come in to play.
Working at Drifta has given me an insight into things which will make your camping experience even better. One of the products I love is the 270 Degree free standing awning. It is Light and quick to deploy.
The addition of the walls has made the awning work so well for me. It provides coverage in poor weather making the awning walls something everyone should have.
In this episode we look at a different way of mounting your Drifta Stockton Awning to your Wildlands Roof Top Tent. Here we are using a Product called Racks Brax. Specifically we are using their Tradesman II kit, which is available through Drifta Stockton.
Working at Drifta has given me an insight into the best way to get the most out of your Drifta Stockton 270 degree freestanding awning.
You can set up an LED Light kit on your awning which works great when you need light quick and don't need the hassle of searching for cables to get it all organised. This Kit is set up so you just plug them in and you are ready to go!
Working at Drifta has given me an insight into the best way to get the most out of your tent. So I thought I would share some tips and tricks on how I do things with my Wildlands Roof Top Tent to help others our there looking at these exact questions.
The Solar panels used here are some Enerdrive 150W panels. I believe they may be discontinued now, however they are sure to have some other panels in their range that would also suit.
Working at Drifta has given me an insight into the best way to get the most out of your tent. So I thought I would share some tips and tricks on how I do things with my Wildlands Roof Top Tent to help others our there looking at these exact questions.
I bought one of these power sockets (not sponsored):
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/154424462515
Spent some of the break out Camping on a Private property near Texas in Queensland.
We take a look at the awning walls and lights on a Drifta Stockton 270 degree awning.
We take a look at the X10 Model of the Adventureman teardrop campers. I have known Mark for a fair while now. He makes a great product and his service is excellent. Take a look.
We take a look at the RSI Canopy Kitchen. One of the best things I reckon for camping with, or even just a roadside stop.
Made a video explaining one method of attaching the new Drifta Stockton 270 degree Freestanding awning to the Wildlands Roof Top Tent.
This is the same for both the 1.2 and 1.4 Roof Top Tents.
The Australian Made Screw in Fuel Funnel - known as the Scrunnel has hit the marketplace and is the perfect gift for those who love Four wheel driving, remote touring, or just do jobs on the worksite with machinery.
scrunnel.com.au
We check out the Drifta Stockton range of Recovery Kits. Four kits in total. Two Snatch kits and two full recovery kits. *
* This is not a recommendation on how to recover your vehicle nor is it an endorsement on how to perform a recovery. It is a guide showing the two types of recovery kits available through Drifta Stockton only.
So have had a fair number of people asking about the Drifta Stockton Wildands Roof Top Tent and options in setting it up. Suppose I have an advantage working for Drifta, so I thought perhaps I might show you some of the things I have done to personalise the tent to suit me.
Hopefully this helps others out there!
We headed out to Lighting Ridge to check out some of the mining operations and go for a swim in the hot bore water baths.
Drifta Stockton Wildlands 1.2 Roof Top Tent Mattress and Sleeping setup.
Went out to Neurum Creek Bush retreat with Steve and Annie from FJ Camping and Touring.
Great place for a quick getaway of you are near Brisbane for sure.
https://www.ncbr.com.au/
Totally forgot to disengage traction control and almost came to a halt ;-)
Stopped out with the Mitsubishi 4WD club and checked out Illaroo campgrounds. What an awesome place to camp!!
Music: Ikson - Last Summer
Headed up to Bundaberg and stayed at Kinkuna beach for a couple of days. what a great way to relax!
Ford Ranger Canopy Rock Solid Industries
This install was completed by Rock Solid Industries Smart Canopy located at
12 Fremantle street,
Burleigh Heads
QLD 4220
Ph: 07 5593 5398
This was one of the last of the canopies that they are supplying colour matched to the vehicle unfortunaltey. Due to Covid it is taking too long to colour match paint, and so the decision was made to simply make the canopues in their standard matte black paint.
Stack of options on other things you can install with these canopies. Check out the details here: https://rsismartcanopy.com.au/
This canopy was paid for in full by myself and it was filmed so I could provide others with information on a product I like.
Canopy removal video:
youtube.com/watch?v=GdoGbHeZMhk&ab_channel=MarkThreadgold
- Rob
Live video starts at 12:00pm on Sunday the 10th from Drifta Stockton Slacks Creek. You can submit items you are interested in purchasing here: https://forms.gle/pEs7NYUMNbwmCDgg8


