Hi TJ, Digger has just about healed up, thanks. Should be ready to get back out next week 👍

Thanks Louis…don’t know why my view count isn’t growing though. It’s a roller coaster ride! lol

lol, it’s small but sturdy…aircraft aluminium 😎 …it’s actually quite comfortable

Thanks Inga! yeah, he’s a good boy…most of the time! lol Digger loves that tent, it’s like a little cave. He was trying to get in before I’d finished setting it up! lol

TJ, That’s too kind! You sent me the same last week…are you sure??

@@4X4CA absolutely my friend

Thank you 😊

He is a very lovably boy!! And that campsite is a special place…hopefully I’ll get better weather next time I go there. I chose that place for many reasons but mainly for the stunning sunrises but it was too cloudy…and I was scared to send the drone over the edge of the cliff in those strong winds. I’ll build up confidence as I learn how to operate it better. Thank you, again for the money you sent. It’s very much appreciated. I’ll use it to get an electric blanket for the camper trailer…Digger does like to snuggle in a warm bed!

@@4X4CA I love that !!!!

G'day! welcome to the channel. That place is about 2hrs north of Sydney in Pokolbin State Forest.

Cheers Chris, yep, what a view! Even Digger was admiring it. He sat there for quite some time…I wonder what was going through his mind…usually it’s just, “I’m starving, I’m sleepy or let’s play” but in that moment something else was going on lol

Thanks Suzanne, that really is a great spot…I just wish others would respect it as much as they enjoy it…I removed a bag of rubbish and what is it with campers throwing glass bottles into the campfire🤷 One can only get there by driving, yet they throw glass around the place. Is this common in the states too? That stuff takes eons to break down😞

@@4X4CA Sorry to hear that some people aren’t respecting camp sites. It makes it harder for everyone. It can also end up restricting access by land management officials when people don’t take care of nature. It happens here in the states. We tend to stick to state campgrounds and they are well maintained so we don’t have issues where we camp. Some people just don’t care and I will never understand that. We can enjoy nature and take care of it at the same time. 🙂

Hola, tocayo! Gracias mi amigo I love how having a channel connects me to people from all around the world. Glad you’re enjoying the videos.

Next time I'll wait for 'perfect' weather...too exposed to chance it otherwise.

Hi Melissa, I got it from Temu. it was only $60, it's plenty warm enough for a cold windy camp!

I was watching the weather all week, it was forecast sunny. 2 hr drive up...sunny. I pulled off the main track and as soon as I touched the mountain track it started raining. On the way back down the sun came out at the same place! gotta roll with the punches when camping!

Thanks Margaret, Lol..it was nice of them to stand by the sign though! yeah, that's one of the best spots, if you time the weather right. Digger is on my lap as I type. He keeps edging over more and more and leaning on the key boarddddddd

Hi Darill, I'm too far south. The crocs are north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Its the snakes you have to keep an eye out for by the water down this way. 👍

@@4X4CA Ahh okay my bad. lol! I was just worrying about the dog being in that swamp water not knowing what's underneath him.

No worries, Darill, thanks for looking out for him!

Hey Paul, that’s ok. I had a few things to take care of and time just got away from me.

Lol thanks, Louis. I’m recharged and ready to grow the channel to the next level!

Thanks! more coming soon, about to head out again tomorrow

Hi Robyn, The short answer is, yes. They do take a bit of a push as the bed reaches the apex of the lift but the campers come with a hand winch if you find it too heavy to do by hand. So if its a FF you really want, you'll have no problems setting it up. My two cents- If I had my time again, I would stick with a regular tent until I could afford to get a hybrid, hard walled camper. The FF campers are a big upgrade from a regular tent but it is still a tent and has all the tent problems. 1. Canvas easily gets mouldy...so you can't just store it away and forget about it. 2. Canvas flaps in the wind, making noise while trying to sleep 3. In strong winds it feels like its going to collapse on top of you. 4. zero insulation from heat, cold and noise 5. big gaps between the tent and the body of the camper (mozzie, spiders etc. some gaps are big enough for a snake to get through!) on my camper anyway, maybe other brands have fixed that problem...its something I've never seen anyone mention in reviews on tent trailers. My choice would be a 2nd hand hybrid camper...even those with a canvas extension like a Tvan etc. would be great. The bed area is hard walled with a canvas 'living room' area and even a hard floor. MDC just brought out a model called Forte9+ good price, weight, size etc. It really depends on your budget and type of camping you like to do. There is a lot to consider when buying a camper. the market is huge (in Australia...are you in Australia?) so many options that you will be able to find something tailored to your particular needs. Let me know if you want anymore help 👍

@4X4CA thanks so much for the advice. I'm Australian. I'm also needing to get a prado to tow. I've tented for a while and consided a RRT but im abit old for that now. I'll take a look at hybrids but I noticed they were quiet heavy. Thanks again

@@robynrobyn7070 Prado is a great vehicle…have u considered removing the back seats and sleeping in the back? Gives u a feeling of more security as a solo traveller, plus it has a/c, heater, lights, music! With a roof mounted awning you’ll have weather protection to sit under, cook etc Jayco outback jpod? Jayco crosstrak? Check out your next ‘Caravan & Camping Expo👍

@4X4CA there are sooo many options. Your really inspiring me. Australia is so beautiful. I've not tower before so I'll have to think carefully. I have a dog as well. But I'll keep watching you in the meantime as a new subscriber. X

Thank you, it’s great to be back!

Thanks! Yes, I’m a little late Lol…back for good now 👍

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Malaga looks like a beautiful place to live…and much warmer than Oz atm👍

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

Yeah, that’s a great spot to camp. I’ve been checking the weather, it’s regularly below zero in the early hours…I’ll wait a few more months before I go there again! lol

That’s very kind of you, TJ. Thank you.

Thank you very much! I was away for quite awhile! lol...time got away from me and life got in the way. I'm back for good now and keen as ever to learn how to make better videos. Are there any picturesque camping spots in Bulahdelah SF? I'm planning on heading up the coast for a mini road trip at some point.

@@4X4CA For your channel content I would recommend swans crossing campground in Kerewong state forest, Coopernook is nice this time of year with extra rain and tracks to explore. Bulahdelah state forest is an overnight stop and accessed off The Lake's Way. I'd definitely recommend whoota whoota lookout inside Wallingat Nat park (it's opposite the Wallingat state forest and we just leave the dog in the car as everyone else does)... superb views of all the towns surrounding Wallis Lake

Thanks for that! 👍 ...I'll check them out (Swans Crossing, rings a bell) It's a shame dogs are not allowed in NP's, they are so much more beautiful...whereas SF's can be a bit same, same. SF's do have nice spots if you know where to go...usually somewhere that has a decent amount of elevation to take in the views or access to water, even if it's just a little stream. Cheers!

Thank you! it's good to be back. I won't go away that long again. 😀

Thanks, TJ...glad you could join us! I'm getting ready to head off again tomorrow...once the electric blanket I just ordered arrives! Lol

Thank you, Louis, thats very kind. This season I am moving from 'just for fun' to try to make a living out of this...do what you love they say!

@4X4CA absolutely, good luck, really enjoy yours and Diggers adventures

Thanks, Jill!

Cheers Chris! Lol, Since he was a puppy he has always gone for the biggest stick!

Thanks Margaret, we’re both very happy to be back. I love seeing Digger roam free and come and go as he pleases…he likes it too! Neither of us are meant for the suburbs! It is very cold atm…that small 12v electric blanket that Digger hogged wasn’t enough…I’m going to the shops today to upgrade to a large 240v blanket…that Digger will probably end up covered in while I shiver in the corner! lol

Hey! Very happy to be back in our natural environment! There’s a long ‘to do’ list for the camper. I put the mozzie net up because these campers have a major flaw…big gaps between the tent and the body of the camper! 🤷 The indoor kitchen is ideal for cooking out of the weather…especially first thing in the morning when it’s cold and all I want is a hot coffee. But next week I’m planning a ‘back to basics’ camp as the site I hope to get to is up a ‘goat track’ and impassable towing a trailer. But the views will be worth it!

@@4X4CA I look forward to seeing your camper upgrades and for next weeks video! Have a great week!!

Hey Steve, I was always coming back, just a matter of when! Yep, a diesel heater is on the to do list. The wind flapping the tent made me think I should have built a hard walled camper! lol …maybe I could convert the tent trailer??🤔 Do you reckon it would be best to extent the current hard wall up or build walls on the inside? fridge panels or diy ply panels? Lots to think about!

@@4X4CA Personally, I would not be inclined to mod the camper, for the length of winters we get here it's not really worth it. If your going to get a diesel heater, I have one of the standalone units and just run it into the awning on mine, kept me plenty warm enough even though the temp dropped to -2 on Monday night. You could take one of your jerry cans out and stand the unit on there and just vent it into the camper. We did a similar thing the other week when demonstrating it to a mate in his caravan, involved a table, a milk crate and some towels to block around the toilet window to get the hot air in there but that was half the fun!

@@stevepratley Whats the standalone unit your using? The main reason for a hard walled camper is not so much the insulation but rather the speed of set up and access inside while on the road or at home...its a pain to set it up just to get at something. insulation from heat, cold and noise would be a luxury bonus. I've had my eye on a Tvan for ages but at $30k plus for used one, there out of range atm...maybe I can grow the channel to the point where hybrid camper companies want me to show case their units!...in the meantime, I'll do it tough! Lol Cheers, Steve

@@4X4CA sent you an email with a link to a similar unit to mine mate..

@@stevepratley Thanks fore that! I didn't even know there was such a thing. much easier than wiring into the camper and its portable. Those repairable write-offs might be a better idea than modding mine. might be easier and possibly cheaper to repair one and end up with a better camper...I'll have a look around. Your an ideas man! Cheers!

Hi Inga, we’re glad to be back! I had some things that needed sorting out…where back for good now👍

Cheers Steve, its good to be back!

Thanks Fiona, Walking Digger on a lead is not his favourite thing!..he's a free spirit Lol

Cheers, Grant! Didn't plan on being away that long Lol

thanks, mate!

Thanks Amanda, glad to be back!