Episodes
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Garry Gardner from the Weight and Towing Masterclass talks about the all importance safety device for your vehicle and caravan - brake controllers.
It is one of the hottest topics raised by listeners with Host Scott Hillier and Garry provides some great advise on why you need them on your vehicle.
Garry highly recommends you get your brake controller fitted and adjusted properly by a professional.
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Weight and Towing Masterclass Dave Lewis from Weight Check discusses caravan pay load and how easy you can blow out your caravan weight.
Dave discusses with Host Scott Hillier how easily some caravan owners can over pack their vans causing weight compliance issues.
Adding two full water tanks, gas bottles, barbecue, food, beer and wine, and tools can easily send the weight of your caravan into the red.
Dave's advise be frugal with what you pack into your van.
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Weight and Towing Masterclass – Total Towing Set-ups Garry Gardner joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about sway controllers and how they are often the last line of defense in stopping your van swaying all over the road.
Garry talks about the significant development in recent years in improving both mechanical and electronic sway controllers.
Garry explains the different circumstances that can cause caravan sway, and how the sway controllers work for your benefit.
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Host Scott Hillier catches up with Weight and Towing Masterclass and Weight Check expert Dave Lewis to talk about the importance of Tow Ball Mass and how to reduce caravan sway.
Dave said experts will check tow ball mass as it is one of six compliances they look for when setting up your caravan for travel and compliance.
He warns if you don't get it right it can cause your vehicle to sway.
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Total Towing Set-ups Garry Gardner joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about the importance of weight distrbution hitches, or load levelling devices.
Weight distribution hitches stabilise your car and van by sharing the tow ball weight across your vehicles.
Garry says while they are easy to install, it is best that caravan owners choose the right one for their vehicle, and they should have them professional fitted.
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Mobile Caravan Weighing's Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to take out the confusion and simplify what the acronyms around caravan weight and towing means.
Dave covers the four main raitings – tare weight, tow ball mass, gross trailer massand agregrate trailer mass.
Dave says once you understand this and comply with your caravan, you are then better educated to what you can and can't add to the caravan on your next trip.
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Host Scott Hillier catches up with Weight and Towing Masterclass - Garry Gardner - who provides some invaluable safety tips and tricks for caravanners before they hit the road.
Garry talks about tow bar ratings, and simple safety tips to stop your caravan from detatching and ruining your holiday plans.
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Tradies wanting to get home on a Friday and hit the road at the drop of a hat for a weekend getaway can now do it with the Q-Box.
Everything Caravan & Camping product expert Charlie Graham joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about how tradies can simply drop their tools at home on a Friday afternoon and pack the Q-Box into their van and hit the road within minutes.
The Q-Box https://www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au/a/caravan-rv-portable-campers/q-box/q-box-portable-camper-box/100032359?variant_id=85528 comes with:
Cooking compartmentWind protection2x 10L Canisters with 1x outlet top2x Plastic tubsRemovable fold-out bed (carries 180kg) with fold-out legs and size adaptersHigh density foam mattress, 1340mm x 1950mm, 100mm thickMattress cover removable and made from 100% cotton500 daN lashing strapModule weight 50kg, bed and mattress 25kg plus furnishingsWeight capacity of fridge slide 45kgFolded W 1150mm, H 480mm, D 760mmBed Extended W 1150mm, H 480mm, D 1950mmThe Q-Box fits in over 60 different vans and transporters.
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When it comes to van life, thermal and blockout blinds are essential.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Everything Caravan & Camping product expert Charlie Graham to talk about the Voos range of thermal and blockout blinds, which are quick and easy to install.
For the full range available head over to https://www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au/s/caravan-rv/voos
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Your caravan or camper trailer is a significant investment, and Everything Caravan & Camping product expert Charlie Graham has some great tech tips to keep your investment safe and secure.
Milenco has a huge range of security products to keep your investment safe, from security cables through to caravan alarms and hitchlocks.
You can checkout the full range of Milenco safety and security products https://www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au/s?query=Milenco
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On Episode 24 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we tackle the issue of overweight caravans and vehicles, are towing courses a necessity? New myCOOLMAN Recreational Series fridge range, another ripper recipe from Harry Fisher, and not one but four holiday parks you should put on your bucket list.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis to talk about his involvement in the Queensland Government supported program, VanSafe, and some recent figures from tests which showed both vans and vehicles tested were overweight, and some tips on basic caravan and tow ball safety.
Dave also tackles the issue of towing courses for caravanners.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott to talk about the new myCOOLMAN Recreational Series fridge range which Charlie a gamechanger.
Taking portable fridges to the next level, the new myCOOLMAN 15 and 20 Recreational Series fridges with PowerPack can change the way you catch up with friends and family or on your next camping adventure.
Scott catches up with good friends and influencers Paul and Katie from The Feel Good Family.
Paul and Katie went from working life, to a light bulb moment that saw them ditch the 9-5 to full time travel with no caravanning experience under their belts.
Four years later they are filming a TV show and loving life on the road full-time.
Chef extraordinaire, Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork, talks about camping with his young son in a hybrid caravan and delivers yet another mouthwatering recipe.
Harry turns a pretty ordinary steak into a chicken fried steak, with essential ingredients butter milk, lemon juice, vinegar, self-raising flower, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and eggs.
This recipe left Scott wanting to leave the studio and head home and cook, and we are sure you will want to give this recipe a shot on your next adventure.
ECCParks Jason Filippini drops in to talk about the caravan and park industry and why it is booming.
Jason also talks about 4 ECCParks – two in New Zealand and two in Australia that you will want to add to your bucket list.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 23 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk about the real weight of what you put in your caravan, new Vitrifrigo fridge range arriving in Australia, the oldest caravan park in Queensland, that has just had a makeover, and an easy to cook Thai Fried Rice recipe from super chef Harry Fisher.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis, to talk about the Weight and Towing Masterclass hot topic – how much everything weighs when you load it into the caravan.
Dave said often families underestimate what the total weight is they have put in their vans, making them at risk of being overweight. He provides handy advice to ensure you are safe before you leave home.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott to talk about Vitrifrigo upright fridges joining the Leisure-Tec Australia stable of quality brands for 4WD, camper trailer and caravanners.
The new range available in April, includes a new draw fridge, 4WD upright fridges through to camper trailer and caravan upright fridges.
Scott catches up with an old friend Mark Carson from Your Caravan Man, who he travelled to Cape York with.
Mark talks about travelling with his kids, and provides some great advice to caravanners on how to protect and keep their caravans safe and roadworthy.
Chef extraordinaire, Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork, talks about working on his second book.
He delivers another mouthwatering campsite recipe, Thai Fried Rice, which he suggests tastes even better when re-heated through the pan.
With a wok, grab a few garlic clothes, half an onion, spring onion, 250 grams of prawns or other protein and eggs with oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil and rice. You will have a meal that will fill the bellies of the entire family and friends.
ECCParks Jason Filippini talks about the busy Christmas season, and discusses the ultimate caravan park – Cotton Tree Holiday Park, the oldest caravan park in Queensland.
Family generations have called Cotton Tree home for their annual holidays and Jason describes why it is such an iconic park you must put on your holiday schedule.
With 170 sites, right on the water, it is a massive park with cabins, beach house, five amenity blocks, camp kitchen, and a new outdoor entertainment space has just been completed.
The outdoor space allows for movies to be shown, with a family friendly beer garden atmosphere, creating Queensland’s best caravan park.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 22 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk about the importance of tow ball weight, first aid kits, MDC and solo travelling, mouth-watering Mango Creamy Rice recipe, and a holiday destination surrounded by small islands you can take advantage of.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis about the importance of tow ball weight, how to reduce caravan swaying, as well as the importance of what items you need to properly consider adds weight to your caravan and vehicle.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott in the studio to talk about the importance of first aid kits.
ECC provides campers and caravan with a wide selection of first aid kits, to suit every family’s needs.
Scott catches up with MDC Community Manager Melissa Scott, who talks about the history of the company and its strong connection and association with Truma and myCOOLMAN quality brands.
Melissa talks about caravanning trips she has done over the years with her own family, MDC off grid positioning, and how that is now more than ever.
She talks about some of her amazing trips, including flying solo on the road completing a 12,000km trip to some of Australia’s best camping spots, and has some great advice for caravanners.
Master bush chef Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork drops in to deliver the ultimate summer campsite desert – Mango Creamy Rice.
If you want to blow your family away, you must grab this recipe from the podcast.
ECCParks Jason Filippini provides another great holiday destination - Trinity Islands Holiday Park.
The park offers a wide range of powered and unpowered sites where you can call home for your holiday, and you can pick which island to stay on.
If water activities are your thing, then this is the camping spot for you, in one of the most stunning regions in Queensland - the Fraser Coast.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 21 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss caravan weight safety, and security, Harry Fisher delivers another sensational campsite recipe and we visit Coolum Beach Holiday Park.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis about cars and caravans that are overweight.
Dave talks about the most common weight problems, and how you can ensure you are safe when you hit the road next.
Dave provides plenty of tips to lighten your caravan load.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott to talk about brake controllers, and the amazing new Witi Brake Controller available at www.everythingaravancamping.com.au and Witi caravan security alarm lock.
Gone are the days of ripping your dashboard apart with this new remote brake controller.
Scott catches up with Krisi Murphy from Caravanning Queensland to talk about trade shows and industry events.
Krisi talks about benefits of attending industry shows to get a first-hand look at the latest products and services.
Krisi also talks about the latest information on VanSafe and the Weight and Towing Masterclasses.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork drops in to talk about how to get two meals out of one recipe, steak and mushroom sauce, with onion and garlic, and a few cups of mushrooms, to provide you with a mouth watering dinner over two nights.
ECCParks Jason Filippini provides holidaymakers with the perfect holiday destination - Coolum Beach Holiday Park – with 238 multi-purpose sites, 6 cabins, right on the water with patrolled surf beach, and is a pet friendly park.
The park has a pavilion, BBQ areas, and always has something happening at the park to entertain guests.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 20 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk essential pre-checks on your caravan/camper trailer before you hit the road, VanSafe, one pan cooking, and a spectacular ECCPark in New Zealand.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis about the Weight and Towing Masterclass and the VanSafe project to help caravanners ensure they are safe before hitting the road. The VanSafe program will continue in 2024.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott to talk about a recent adventure with the family in swags, and what made it possible in windy conditions was the use of tie down pegs, from Outback Tracks available at www.everythingaravancamping.com.au.
Adam Twist from Suncoast Caravan Service joins Scott to talk about his service on the Sunshine Coast.
Twist joined us on the What’s Up Downunder Trip Of A Lifetime in 2022 and provides plenty of tips around maintaining your caravan at home before your next trip, as ongoing maintenance required.
Twist also talks about his families own adventures, with regular trips once a month to get away.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork will have your taste buds doing summersaults with his latest dish, a one pan wonder, sizzling beef which you can eat straight out of the pan and save on dish washing.
Grab yourself a scotch fillet, honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, onion, ginger, garlic, a tin of corn and a pan.
Get your pan super hot and cook away.
ECCParks Jason Filippini takes listeners to the North Island of New Zealand and Miranda Holiday Park, surrounded by spectacular hot springs.
The park features cabins, camping options, right near the ocean, and plenty of activities to entertain yourself in the local area.
Take advantage of being within walking distance of the beach, surf club, and local eateries.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 19 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk essential pre-checks on your caravan/camper trailer before you hit the road, essential roll up hose reals, great advice from a caravanning veteran, Fire to Fork shellfish recipe bonanza, and the perfect ECCPark to start your Queensland adventure.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about pre-checks on your caravan, essential safety tips for any caravanner or camper trailer owner.
Dave provides plenty of tips to help you before you leave home, or your favourite destination.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott in the studio to talk about Flat Out International hose reels which make your life so much easier on the road and are available on ECC.
Well known Sunseeker and Vision RV caravanner Chris Michelle drops in to talk about his recent trip with the family to Sawtell and Sydney.
Chris has noticed a huge shift in the industry with family caravans and with four kids of his own he knows what he is talking about.
Chris talks about essential storage, trip destinations, short stays versus long stays, and what is needed.
He also tells the story of an amazing adventure to the Cape via the tele track, with a few suggestions you should consider to keep safe on the road and off track.
Chris also reveals a new surprise caravan release for listeners, which is sure to tempt adventurers.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork will have you salivating with his latest dish, your favourite shell fish, with a unique marinade.
It is a simple easy recipe you can do at home or your favourite camping destination.
ECCParks Jason Filippini takes listeners to the Sunshine Coast, and Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park, with a fantastic atmosphere, on the water, plenty of powered and unpowered sites, tent sites, cabins and plenty of activities to do at the park or in the local area.
Take advantage of being within walking distance of the beach, surf club, and local eateries.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 18 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk about correctly loading your caravan, 4 Boys And A Caravan provide us with an update on their adventures, new opportunities and future travel plans, Fire to Fork delicious jalapeno poppers recipe and the perfect ECCPark to start your Great Ocean Road Adventure.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to talk loading your vehicle and caravan the correct way to ensure you are safe and don’t exceed weight limits.
Dave provides plenty of tips to help you be safe.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott in the studio to talk about UHF radios and the importance of them when travelling on the road and especially going off-grid.
Charlie provides advice on aerials and how UHF radios can assist with passing trucks.
Tom from 4 Boys And A Caravan returns to the Podcast to talk about all things caravan and camping and his passion for it.
Tom’s family travels in a Leader 25foot caravan, and he describes how the family functions together on the road and provides you with tips on how to enjoy your journey.
He also unveils his new business opportunity, future travel plans, and will be attending next weeks Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork has returned home and delivers a delicious Jalapeno Popper recipe that spicy and non spicy lovers with salivate over, including a kids cheat version.
ECCParks Jason Filippini joins Scott to talk about the benefits ECCParks membership and its rewards program delivers.
He also discusses the perfect park to stay in to start your Great Ocean Road trip - Geelong Surf Coast Holiday Park, which is only a short ten minute drive to the centre of Geelong or the amazing Surf Coast coast line.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 17 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss the importance of caravanners having a UHF radio, essential caravan cleaning products, we catch up with our good mates The Lifestyle Pioneers, discover a magnificent park in opal mining territory, and Harry Fisher cooks up the ultimate Bush Schetta.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about the importance of UHF radios and why every caravanner should have one.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham drops in to talk about caravan cleaning products including Microguard, and how you can keep your van mould free.
Scott catches up with ECC good friends and hosts of the ECC Off-Grid Travel Series Simon and Liz from The Lifestyle Pioneers, who are in the middle of the Nullarbor Plain travelling to Western Australia.
Simon and Liz discuss their new Toyota Landcruiser build with plenty of custom features.
They also talk about their 19foot Titanium Hardcore caravan and a few luxury items including a desalination plant in their van to help them stay off-grid even longer and provide some tips to help you get out and enjoy your next camping experience.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork pops in to help you cook the ultimate Bush Schetta with pork snags, tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar. Harry also provides a delicious kids option as well to keep the family well fed.
ECCParks Jason Filippini provides the perfect holiday destination in the opal mining town of Coober Pedy, South Australia.
The park provides powered and unpowered sites, cabins, ensuites, outdoor and indoor pools, as well as underground accommodation for a unique experience.
The park also provides tours of the mining town and you can even do some fossicking yourself.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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On Episode 16 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss how easy it is to weigh your caravan to keep you safe on the road, the ultimate off-road recovery gear, mouth-watering easy to cook pork belly, and we discovery a spectacular park right on the Murray River.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis drops in to chat to host Scott Hillier how easy is it to get your caravan weighed to ensure you are compliant with the law and safe on the road.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham drops in to talk about CAOS recovery gear, which is essential if you are venturing onto the beach this summer or heading into muddy bush settings. CAOS recovery gear is available at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au.
Scott catches up with podcast listener and friend Todd McArthur from AllBrand Caravan Services.
Todd’s family has been involved in the caravan industry for 50 years and talks about the progress of the industry as well as some of his favourite Queensland holiday destinations that you may want to add to your bucket list.
Todd provides tips on servicing your caravan, not just wheel bearings and brake servicing.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork pops in to talk about how you can cook up the ultimate pork belly while camping.
Harry has discovered a Chinese restaurant secret to ensure your campsite pork belly will have your fellow campers raving about your creation which is easy to cook in less than half an hour with minimal utensils and ingredients guaranteed to please.
ECCParks Jason Filippini provides a great destination park you should add to your list, Victoria’s Apex River Beach Holiday Park in Mildura.
This unique park is situated on 25 acres right on the Murray River, and has more than 300 campsites including powered and unpowered sites, beautiful cabins and is in close proximity to walking trails, amazing wineries and distilleries, access to a boat ramp, and the sandy beach on the river.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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It’s our Birthday week and on Episode 15 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss why towing mirrors are mandatory, off-road tow hitches, the ultimate roast potato salad recipe from Harry Fisher, and we discover an oasis in the desert.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis drops in to chat to host Scott Hillier about the legal requirement in Australia to have extension towing mirrors, which are available on www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au.
Dave also provides advice and tips on how to correctly fit your mirrors to your vehicle.
Charlie Graham drops in to talk caravan shows and the benefits of the Cruisemaster towing hitch - DO35 and the benefits of its use particularly in rough off road conditions.
Scott catches up with podcast listener, caravanner, and Caravanning Queensland’s Krisi Murphy who helps operate VanSafe.
VanSafe is collaboration between Caravaning Queensland and the Queensland Government with the team from the Weight and Towing Masterclass, and is about helping and educating caravanners before they head off on an adventure.
Chrissi is an avid caravanner and together with her husband and three dogs they travel Australia in a Jayco J-Pod outback when they have the chance.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork pops in to talk about making friends with the perfect salad.
Harry gets your tastes salivating with an amazing easy to do potato salad with roast potatoes, Japanese mayonnaise, mustard, and spring onion.
ECCParks Jason Filippini talks about his visit to Germany for the biggest caravan show in the world, and the latest products hitting the market.
Jason also talks about the amazing Alice Springs Tourist Park, which is family owned and operated, within easy walking distance to tourist attractions including the museum and arts centre and is considered an oasis in the desert.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
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