7 Things WE Wish WE KNEW! | The Big Lap of Australia

We are now 6 months into our Big lap of Australia and we have learned so much about they way we travel.
Yes, we made a mistake with our set up, however, it can all be fixed.
We discuss the 7 things we WISH we knew before starting our travels to make the whole trip go a lot smoother.
Don't miss these tips on how we can make your trip better!!

[@petersaunders7535]

We put an extra basket in our fridge, so you take out the top basket and half the crap goes with it 😂😂, so much easier

[@360-Explorers]

Thank you for your comments. Yes, Sofia tried fridge dividers or something. Made it worse! The basket makes much more sense.

[@tashanash6358]

Greatly appreciate you sharing your pointers. I will take note of your suggestions.😂

[@jasonknox1926]

Great video Really appreciate the info on weights as we were very seriously considering this exact Mars caravan.

[@360-Explorers]

Glad it was helpful! The trade in was costly but worth it for us in the end.

[@offroadexcitement0211]

Can't wait to what comes next. As always entertaining. 🤙

[@360-Explorers]

Thank you very much. we appreciate your comments:)

[@icepix1982]

Great video guys!

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate your comment :)

[@studiousgirl71]

Alot of towns that have trucks passing through on the regular will have weigh stations alternately there's people that have mobile weigh devices as their business.

[@360-Explorers]

Yes, we have been told by our caravan manufacturer that the weight stations are completely off. We weighed our set to get an idea of towball weight, and it wasn't pretty 😅

[@robbychoucair]

Very insightful .

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks Rob

[@GeorgeSoan]

Great video guys, we are currently on our lap and can relate to some of these! (We have a slide on camper, not a caravan) :)

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks for the comment George. Appreciate it. Where are you guys at the moment? Bloody cold down south

[@GeorgeSoan]

@@360-Explorers no worries - we’re near Exmouth, warm up here!

[@360-Explorers]

@@GeorgeSoan awesome! We’re on our way

[@petersaunders7535]

Nice looking river there

[@360-Explorers]

The southern end of the Mary River. Beautiful and very clean.

[@larryfine4719]

A cool hobby (at least for me) which my wife puts up with is Photography/Astrophotography. There is soooo much subject matter out there! She just needs to find something that lights her fire.

[@360-Explorers]

That's a great idea. Astrophotography sounds amazing. There is a lot to learn about taking a great photo.

[@paulywalnutz5855]

you dont need the offroad capability till the one time you need it! then you will be glad you got it

[@360-Explorers]

That's true. But with offroad capability comes a heavy load. So we have recalculated our set up. Thank you for your comments

[@craigharrop2756]

Just wondering what tare weight your Mars actually was ( including the extra 240) that Mars had forgotten to mention? Another great video, by the way.👍

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks Craig. I can’t remember the exact figures mate but they were roughly 2550kg or 2570kg with the ATM at 2900kg.

[@craigharrop2756]

Just watched your Blue Mountains episode. Always disappointing when a few drunk bogans ruin it for everyone.🤔

[@user-ky4rz2sn8v]

Hi guys, we have a semi off road and it’s great wouldn’t change it. Also we have a big dog it’s a mastiff named buddy yes named after buddy the footballer 😂would never leave him behind he goes where we go and yes we can’t go to some places but it doesn’t bother us at all. So good luck you two, also what battery set up have you got for camping off grid? Jon

[@360-Explorers]

Hi Jon, We have made a big decision with our caravan. We do love the semi offroad vans. With the Mars caravan, we had the whole 270ah lithium and a 2000 watt inverter with a projecta management system. We're thinking a second dog 😬 We would just need a bigger caravan

[@paulywalnutz5855]

yeh irukandji is probably on the bottom of the list of things you want to be stung by. apparently its so bad it can give you ongoing psychological damage lol

[@360-Explorers]

Yes I have heard they're quite the pain. With the head up north, it is too tempting to get in for a swim at some of the beaches. That's how they'll get ya

[@studiousgirl71]

Not just a pain they can kill you ALWAYS travel with 2L of white vinegar take it to the beach with you as they don't know how to read calendars.@@360-Explorers

[@brettleonard8602]

Move the wardrobe to where your fridges are and get a proper fridge.

[@360-Explorers]

Having all of our clothes on the outside draws slides. Could be an interesting move. But making room for an upright fridge could be a game changer.

[@brettleonard8602]

@@360-Explorers surely there are sealed tubs that would fit in those draws?

[@360-Explorers]

It will also do wonders for the towball weight. Should the new fridge go above the axle. Great ideas mate@@brettleonard8602

[@robertwilson1827]

Shouldn't the manufacturers' engineers thought of this?? ​@360-Explorers

[@thelostphotographer1438]

Your biggest problem is leaving home with everything you had at home

[@360-Explorers]

Huge difference between what we left home with and what we have now. Naturally, you learn quickly how much we actually don't need.