BLACKTOP TO BLUEWATER - Episode 1 The Beachfront Ranch in Hervey Bay...

[@ianw3294]

Lived in the Bay for 30 years and glad you like the beachfront site at Burrum Heads. Its paradise here.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate happy Sunday

[@TasmanTravels]

Kia ora koutou! Watching this episode now enjoying a nice Wolf Blass in Wellington. Bec we are 100%%%, especially Tom it’s all about the window view!! 😊 Totally worth it

[@User91909]

Hey Justin 50yrs ago when I was Boy Scout we didn’t have fire starters, they weren’t invented then. If you pull some dead grass or leaves on the ground under the trees and then put small kindling sticks and light that, then start getting larger sticks you will have a fire every time. Keep up the entertaining videos thanks.

[@paulsmit8147]

7 Years on the road and you need fire lighters to start a fire.....mate 😂 Awesome little spot that was 🤙🕶

[@cooktowncampout]

❤ Looks like a corker of a hipcamp 👌

[@aussiemick2885]

Dorito chips make good makeshift fire lighters. Or melt the Misso's favourite candle and dip cotton wool buds in the melted wax.

[@trackstic85]

A tip for fire lighters - take the lint from the cloths dryer and in small silicone ice cube tray, melt old candles into lint and wait to set. They burn for around 7-10 minutes. Keep up your safe travels 🚍

[@TripInAVan]

Great tip Thankyou

[@rodneyking5157]

What an epic spot! Hot tip, Samba fire wool are the bomb. You will never go back!

[@TripInAVan]

They work good hey, and smell nice

[@supergran62]

Woo hoo. Hubby and I curled up in bed on a Sunday morning, drinking our coffee and travelling vicariously with the Lorrimers. 😁

[@TripInAVan]

Enjoy guys

[@ronaldwoodhouse7262]

I like to use a fire starter called "Fatwood" about $15 a bag from Bunnings. It is made from pine, the part that has a lot of resign. 1 or 2 in the with a bit of paper or dry grass work a treat. That is my hot tip.

[@willtekata1763]

Aw you two and you family are my favorites by far. I'll bet you Aussie family's and kiwi family can learn a thing or about how a husband should treat his wife and how a dad should look after his kids. Yes it is the dad's responsible not the State.

[@annnardi7892]

Love Yepoon and Emu Park will be spending a month in Emu Park in July.

[@roypowell3450]

Nice to see Hervey Bay again, we have stayed there a couple of times on our trip from Brisbane to Townsville. A lovely area, good to see you guys back on the road. Cheers from the UK.

[@TripInAVan]

cheers mate

[@mickp10]

Thanks for your video. Flathead, used tin foil scrunched in little ball when we forgot our bait, and it worked really well. We learnt this after forgetting our bait, and had our lunch wrapped in tin foil.

[@TripInAVan]

wow, thats crazy it worked.

[@jobarnes5683]

Great first episode! We save the fluff from the dryer in between camping trips. Even better, stuff empty toilet rolls with it, makes excellent fire starters! Also, collect dried teabags, and dab citronella oil in them. Scatter these in the fire too! No cost, weight, and easy to store!

[@TripInAVan]

Great ideas

[@Macka.]

Never a dull Sundy Thanks guys ... Was an epic spot

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers macka

[@mandymorgan8103]

🌺 Excellent, you guys take me away from the outside sham of a world, thank you - it looks amazing, you’re giving your children a fantastic life 🌺

[@TripInAVan]

thanks mate, glad you enjoy the vids

[@mandymorgan8103]

@@TripInAVan they are the best on KZbin!!

[@bmradventures1928]

You should have seen me trying to open musgrave roadhouse gate! 😅😅

[@TripInAVan]

😂

[@staceycree276]

Vaseline and cotton balls work's every time

[@TripInAVan]

Sounds the goods

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Another great episode.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@jase6827]

Hot Tip..... Alway keep Kero in the Caravan for Fires. Keep you tea bags dry them out and soak them with the Kero. Cheap Fire Starters for years

[@TripInAVan]

That’s a great tip hey

[@darrylearnshaw7102]

Last time the Misso was having a fluff was opening the difficult gate 🤣🤣. Love how you take the piss out of her 🤣

[@TripInAVan]

😂😂all good fun

[@davidmason2374]

M8 you got to soak the red head in lighter fluid for a couple of hours, lol,yep tried them too same thing,

[@TripInAVan]

Terrible hey,

[@peterwest5661]

11.30pm Sunday night. Loved the vid so chilled now will sleep with dreams of our next trip. Thanks guys

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers bud, nighty night

[@captainkipper86]

Hot tip- use corn chips for firefighters, and Aldi often have actual fire lighters for $3-4

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers for the tip

[@SGTPTI329034]

"Fishing with kids is like wiping ya bum with glad-wrap." 🤣🤣🤣!

[@TripInAVan]

So true but hey

[@99chicko]

So great to see you all back on road great spot I love what you and family bring to the table 😀

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@live_work_play]

Loved the look of the salad on night one. Please share...

[@TripInAVan]

So easy. Lettuce, tomato,avacado,cucumber, walnuts, and dried shallots

[@willa0704]

Jack, Jack, Jack, frustrating for ya, Dad yackin on while you fix ya rod up ready to fish. I thought you had it, haha, next time mate lay rod on your lap that's what i do. 🎣 🐠 Good to see you all out there. Thanks for sharing your life with me. xx

[@TripInAVan]

He was trying so hard to thread them through hwy

[@craigmartin3953]

Mate you need to make sure there's always a pack of domino's in the cupboard. Perfect fire lighters when stuck...

[@ianmatheson8066]

good to see you back - bad luck on the fishing and firelighters, although was a bit concerned about what look like long dry grass behind you

[@ab7406]

Yep , dry grass and wind and clearance , maybe different rules there

[@sambafireandbbqau8510]

A mesmerising view, a crackling fire - you've got it all!! Such a great video, love watching your travels. 💯

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers guys

[@brendanrust9275]

Yeah not sure I fully agree with these Hipcamp prices mate. $50 bucks for no power or water, well I think is so over priced. For you guys I get why you want to be alone… but most the interactions in a park for the kids is the best part of caravan life seeing them make friends and having a blast.

[@TripInAVan]

Ya just gotta pay it these days hey. To go to a van park it’s more like $85 a night and we don’t enjoy ourselves as much as sites like this. We find the kids interact more with other kids at these sort of sites than the van parks hey.

[@lizthomson348]

❤❤😮 is blacktop to blue water will b a good name for ur next book

[@TripInAVan]

Good idea

[@markhopkins9925]

Thanks Guys , enjoyed the video . What a great spot ,hope you watched out for the cow patties around the van . Looking forward to the new series . Stay Safe 👍🍻🍻

[@TripInAVan]

Plenty of cow poo in the tyres for sure

[@Fitzy6722]

magic spot

[@colinjames709]

Home made fire lighters - plastic Jar half filled with metho - add used tea bags. Tea bags will burn for 5 minutes - use as many as required.

[@TripInAVan]

I like it

[@scoot22]

I do the same, but use diesel in a glass screw top jar. Dry the used teabags first. Works a treat.

[@33diggity]

If you’re ever stuck in the bush without fire lighters, corn chips work a treat 👌🏽

[@leighgreenwood3331]

Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and cotton wool balls work a treat for fire lighters 👍🏼

[@TripInAVan]

definitely trying this

[@andrewpickering4120]

Yes! This is what it’s all about 💪🏼💪🏼 have missed seeing you guys hit spots like this

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@sharonstamatopoulos1813]

I second corn chips. Always have a bag on hand. The cheapest fire lighter out there.

[@beesncheese]

Good to see again guys

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@grahamsmyth2973]

Wow what a top spot you guys picked that well and Justin since when do you use sanitizer for a fire ha ha anyhow safe travels

[@TripInAVan]

Someone told me hand sanitiser is flammable 😂

[@tiltg3]

The brown paper bags you get from woolies are absolutely mint for lighting fires.

[@tiltg3]

Later in the vid you have a bag hahahahahaha, out of the firelighters you bought, I'd go the Samba Fire Wool. Low smell, work well.... Give me the 15c bag tho, 100% of the time. Always have them with shopping anyway so no extra money spent there!

[@TripInAVan]

your right, haha i had them all in the paperbag

[@tiltg3]

@@TripInAVan firelighters in a firelighter.. Give it a try, I use about 1/4 bag per fire.

[@sandragraham2485]

I enjoy watching your vids which I could travel like that.👌

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@zacknasa2375]

😂😂😂 “I made this salad mate!” 😂😂😂 Another awesome series guys. Love it.

[@TripInAVan]

😂😂

[@carlcurran5205]

Great to see you guys back on the road

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks mate

[@stuartooo6885]

Fire lighters, get a jar, fill with cotton wool balls, add diesel, cheap and easy.

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

Great To See Guys Back Out Camping 🇦🇺 Aussie On 🍻

[@TripInAVan]

cheers rossco

[@nealerichards2868]

Looks like good place to relax can’t wait for more episodes

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@mariamiskimmon5437]

We are in Hervey Bay at the moment. Lovely place ❤

[@TripInAVan]

Great town

[@noralleharper1756]

Great vid guy's. Keep them coming.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@stellaswancounselling]

awesome spot, brilliant to see you all back out travelling, didn't want it to end,

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks Stella

[@laceybattle4984]

Bec, where is your beautiful coffee mug from please? My Mum would love it!

[@hugonolan8749]

Thanks Guys. Welcome back to camping and Hervey Bay, love the drone shots Justin. Sent you an email last week when I saw you in town, but understand if you too busy to catch up.🤠

[@dutchyperon4407]

Thanks for the video. Love listening to your adventures 😊

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@thosebikepackers]

Great spot! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@peterdrage41]

If you can. Find fire gel. We use it alot when we go camping

[@TripInAVan]

I’ve heard this, but I haven’t seen it anywhere hey,

[@peterdrage41]

@Trip In A Van - RoadTrip Australia Series bunnings Do it I believe.

[@vivjessen7437]

Hey guys, after watching your video of this Harvey bay stay, we decided to book on Hipcamp and stay there next weekend for two nights! Booking was accepted, even paid my $6 for eggs… we were excited about our stay. Then yesterday we got a text messsge saying our booking was cancelled! No explanation why it was cancelled. When we tried to contact the host he would not reply . So I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone as the communication with the host of this property is not good. He took my money for 2 nights plus the cost of the eggs, but is only refunding me the cost I paid minus $10??? Again, no explanation why it was cancelled, why I’m not getting a full refund and no communication with me. Very disappointed. I won’t ever book this place!!! But we do love all the other places you recommend! Enjoy your travels! We love watching you guys 😁👍🏼

[@TripInAVan]

Sorry to hear about this mate. We have no affiliation with the campground so we can’t help out there. Sorry again, cheers for watching the vids👍

[@Beach2Bridle]

Awesome spot! It's so green and the water looks beautiful 😍

[@TripInAVan]

Great camp

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic episode, welcome to my backyard. Weather has been a little average lately. Painful about the waterpark, thought the kids would of frothed at the new skatepark too. Lucky you are not here this weekend has blown it's ass off since Thursday night.

[@TripInAVan]

Wind is crazy! Glad we got a good day

[@seanchristie7150]

@@TripInAVan yep, don't think it has been much below 25- 30knots since late Thursday night

[@ryanstewart8836]

Local fishos were telling me that you can get Barra on that stretch of beach at the right time of the year!

[@TripInAVan]

Be awesome to get one there hey

[@lesleymercieca6571]

Great to see you back on the road

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@lieslnew8247]

Beautiful spot. But unfortunately not dog friendly so it’s a no go for us. Good to see you guys back on your adventures. ❤

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@joking7081]

No fire lighters, no problem. An old bushman's trick. Break off a few dead twigs ffom the trees, which are much dryer than any twigs on the ground. Start with small match stick sized twigs, then finger size twigs etc.

[@TripInAVan]

Good tips

[@louiseforster4237]

There is that many twigs around haha

[@sleepyoz1]

Best firelighters going around - corn chips

[@natm2181]

Hot tip!! If you run out of fire lighters or don't wanna spend the $$$ - a packet of cheezels will do it too! Give it a try

[@TripInAVan]

Nice

[@cheryllgoodluck3561]

Love Ru's hair cheers

[@TripInAVan]

so long now

[@Off.Track4x4]

I saw you set up there when I was swimming laps🏊 but didn't want to come bother you, such a beautiful spot❗❗ You got out at just the right time, we have had a week of crazy wind💨

[@TripInAVan]

Swimming laps?? Out the front there

[@Off.Track4x4]

Yeah man, high tide take my surf ski, nipper board and goggles 🥽 Down to the beach there and have a splash. Need a 3m + high tide though. There has been 0 shark attacks on record in Hervey bay so I've got to be bloody unlucky to become lunch 🦈

[@TripInAVan]

@@Off.Track4x4 so nice on a big high

[@rachellekreuzer9927]

i live in wide bay area and water park also close for whole winter as well

[@BDavis.]

Love the little tiff over hand sanitiser, I'm sure all married couples can relate 😅 Any recommendations for lightweight camp chairs? Thanks 🙏

[@dalexdrone7573]

Wow, how magic to see that mob of friendly emu’s and then the bonus of dolphins from the drone. Thanks again for bringing us along. Did you get to swim with dolphins?

[@peidog]

As usual, looks like you guys had a blast!! Great up load thanks....Code Word, I made the Salad 😂😂

[@TripInAVan]

😂😂thanks mate

[@AdventuringPals]

Nice one guys. Looking forward to this series.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@michaelmcroberts4398]

Hey guys! Great video as always!!! Do you know whether this campsite is still active or did the own shut it down? Tried to find it on Hipcamp but the link no longer works?

[@TripInAVan]

I believe it has closed now yeah. Something to do with council regulations I think

[@CaravanHacks]

Great ep. Thanks

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@joeldale8657]

Going to be another great series My missus wants to know where bec got that big coffee cup from thanks

[@martinreardon9195]

Gday olkid, did you make the fire pit and swing in plate or is it off the shelf? Love the show! Thanks Martin 👍

[@TripInAVan]

Hey mate I made it from 2 different items. The tripod is one and the grill from another. Works unreal

[@lizthomson348]

Hi guys just wanted to know when you’re going to post another video. And will u post a video of ur cruise ❤❤😊

[@lynbutler4898]

Love your videos with your adventures. Just an idea....can you put up a map at the start to show us exactly where you are in OZ?

[@TripInAVan]

GREAT IDEA.. I'll start doing that again for ya's

[@anthonyexton7243]

corn chips are fire lighters too 😎

[@TripInAVan]

They work well for sure

[@sparkyfz1948]

Looks good but should probably check your fuel system

[@TripInAVan]

Why’s that?

[@andrewsaleh1431]

No fire lighters, Paper towel and dabb of olive oil, best fire lighters 🤙🏽

[@TripInAVan]

Oh really!!! I’ll try that

[@cjc6649]

Yeooow! That’s living barry

[@cjc6649]

Save 10 bucks on fuel lighters And try used paper towels to start fires. Works like a treat

[@cjc6649]

Save 10 bucks on fuel lighters And try used paper towels to start fires. Works like a treat

[@cjc6649]

Save 10 bucks on fuel lighters And try used paper towels to start fires. Works like a treat

[@cjc6649]

Save 10 bucks on fuel lighters And try used paper towels to start fires. Works like a treat

[@cjc6649]

Save 10 bucks on fuel lighters And try used paper towels to start fires. Works like a treat

[@sandythuel951]

Have you guys ditched the coffee machine from the van? Noticed a bit of extra bench space in your vid 😊

[@TripInAVan]

We have mate yeah, having a break from coffee for a bit

[@kellieflanagan8677]

Tried Doritos workwell great firelighters

[@Itsme-zq3et]

What’s the first place you stayed by the beach Justin? I just keep missing it 😅

[@TripInAVan]

Hervey Bay beach ranch

[@emmajones4800]

Bec what brand and style sunnies are you wearing? 😎 they are gorgeous! Love your videos guys ⛺️

[@stuartmorgan9876]

Gotta watch the cattle. My right rear door is caved in because my bull decided to scratch its head on it.

[@TripInAVan]

😂😂the worst! Good story though

[@mcnonnie013]

Can't go wrong what a sopt

[@TripInAVan]

Great camp

[@sherieblakiston5440]

Watch those cheeky cow's. We have them at work and they eat all my plastic bunting and fencing!!

[@TripInAVan]

😳oh how annoying

[@mandidittloff4500]

Where does Bec get her hats from? They are beautiful ❤

[@danielhill136]

Good vid,be careful staying in paddocks with cows they love chewing on wires and shit while your asleep,know this first hand ,was a costly adventure 😂😂

[@TripInAVan]

Oh dear

[@beckyoravec9907]

Love the chair Bec was sat in, large comfy round one, can I ask what brand is it?

[@TripInAVan]

Yeah for sure. It’s a navigator orbit chair

[@mgregory2430]

One match + one sheet of newspaper = one fire. 😂

[@TripInAVan]

Haven’t bought a newspaper in years😂

[@jerrybow8779]

Bro any deep fried chips or those pizza shapes make great fire starters

[@TripInAVan]

I’ve used corn chips before… I’ll have to try shapes

[@leannepowell8114]

Cottonballs coated with vaseline a good backup if you have no firelighters

[@TripInAVan]

Nice, I didn’t know Vaseline was flammable

[@leannepowell8114]

@@TripInAVan Vaseline isn’t flammable google it to explain why it works with cotton balls

[@geoffdrew5207]

Their listing says no camp fires are allowed. Prices seem excessive for what you get.

[@TripInAVan]

They supply the firewood and fire pits👍

[@geoffdrew5207]

@@TripInAVan Yes, I saw you mentioned that in the video, their listing contradicts that.

[@backtrackdadventure73]

Hi from Hervey Bay

[@stwi8845]

Don't forget to check the fuel system