Camper Trailer Trip Across The Victorian High Country [ Maiden Trip ]

[@James_James01]

This reminds me of the old Batesy, all your earlier videos. Bloody fantastic mate, the editing, the music, those views, bloody ripper Timbo 🤙💪

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thats wicked, thanks mate, im glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers Tim

[@herbmarsh8519]

Beautiful, bloody beautiful.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@herbmarsh8519 that was a great trip across the high country over Easter. Cheers Tim.

[@retepd1e]

Best music, best part of the country and looks like the best camper too. Thanks mate. Always a treat to watch your unrushed, calm videos!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. That trip sure did have a lot of great things going on. Amazing trip across. Cheers Tim.

[@tennesseethompson5287]

Awesome short video Tim, you packed it all in mate - New Ultimate Trailer performance, The mighty GU running on song & those amazing views & great campsite. Best of all seeing you happy in your element, sunset, camp fire , Coldy in hand & those incredible sounds of birds & the hard to beat - “ Twist- pssst” relax & enjoy life…….Nailed it Tim! I’ve watched it 3 x times & looking forward to watching it again🤣

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Thanks heaps mate. The GU towed the camper trailer across that trip with no problems at all. At camper the weather was stunning, with no wind I could really take it all in and kick back with a coldie and the birds in the trees. Stunning mate on every level. Cheers Tim

[@waynedoeblin6801]

I had to go back and find this one,after hearing you talk about it on your live video.I’ve been away working,a bit of catching up to do.Camping doesn’t get any better mate,so glad you’re out there enjoying it all,best wishes always 🙂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Thanks for back tracking my videos to catch up. I hope work is going well for you mate. It’s a nice change to my camping gear. Cheers Tim

[@trevsbushlandadventures1523]

I love that life free in the mountains.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it’s pretty cool. Very relaxing. Cheers Tim.

[@ColtonRMagby]

Tim, you should get a Blue Heeler to have as a travel companion. Having them there can help with stress relief as well as knowing if a predator is in the area. Getting ambushed by an animal can go either poorly or deadly, depending on the animal and severity of the attack. The best wheels for overlanding are bead lock wheels because you can take the tire pressure really low and still have your tires seated properly on the rim, which is critical for getting up roads like the one you drove up. Bead lock wheels may be expensive, but they save you a lot of headaches involving tires on rough roads, especially in areas where the tires would otherwise come completely off the rim. Enjoy your camping trips, mate. Cheers, Colton

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Colton I’m not far off getting a dog to come on my travels. But, National Parks is the one and only reason I don’t have one already This video trip is in NP which makes it difficult. Great feedback mate on the wheels. Really appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@ColtonRMagby]

@@timbates4wdadventures My pleasure.

[@michaelhermans4753]

Blue healers are the best companions, loyal and intelligent Combined with an ultimate camper is a recipe made in heaven 😀

[@ColtonRMagby]

@@michaelhermans4753 If they could do things like people can, we'd have a real life Bluey situation somewhere.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@michaelhermans4753 haha lol. I’ll keep that in mind.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

It would be good to see you setup and pack-away your new camper.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I might do a separate video of that mate. I won’t do a full setup in a travel video. To much to film mate. Cheers Tim

[@maxv8442]

Fantastic Tim! It was great meeting up with you and the boys. Thanks again for having me along in the convoy up king billy. Looking forward to the next upload. Cheers Max.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Max, It was great meeting you mate. Catch you on another trip some day. Cheers Tim

[@christophersaul]

Nice video, Tim. Glad to see the new luxury suite on wheels is working out well :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. The camper trailer is a game changer for the longer trips I’m going. Cheers Tim.

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Living the dream. Well done mate. I'd like to do more with my camper out that way too one day.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a great trip. You should check it out some day. Cheers Tim.

[@TheWandererAUS]

thats some great clearance on that trailer mate! Good to see! Good variation in tyre pressures too mate, spot on. Not a bad sunset that one... good little clip mate, well done!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, the camper trailer is well designed for that kind of trip. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@stevegoodwin5841]

As much as the awesome camper trailer is great accommodation, I do feel it is a hindrance and the swag under canopy you normally use is the way to go Tim. I do get the comfort factor.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I’m hearing you for sure mate. But the longer trips the camper trailer will be great. I’m off to the Flinders Ranges later this year for at least three weeks There’s no way I’m doing a trip like that in my 85cm wide swag. Cheers Tim

[@berniebgf]

Fantastic location, have stayed there both in summer and winter with snow. You have to take the time to breath in these awesome spots, makes for great memories. We are so lucky.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It sure is a top location mate. It's a very relaxing spot to camp up for a few days. Seeing it with snow would be amazing. Cheers Tim

[@misdamagoo213]

Great stuff Tim! Looks like the ol' 'shaggin' waggon' is slowing you up a bit there but you must be enjoying the creature comforts after the swag life. 🤠

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah :-) Im looking forward to a lot more longer duration camping trips with the camper on the back. Lol Cheers Tim

[@jordan25031986]

Very nice. I can't wait to get my camping trailer on the road and travel to places like that. The only difference is that I'll have 1 or 2 sons with me to share the views. Keep the vids coming.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That would great mate taking your boys along to enjoy the trip with you. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@thearmchair4wder705]

This set up looks the ducks guts mate ! Can't wait to see more ! 🤠👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. Wicked setup. Cheers Tim.

[@louiskudlak2256]

Nicely done, can't complain about the view

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. The views are amazing. Cheers Tim.

[@waynehauser3611]

Gee wizz mate, your looking pretty comfortable in the new set up ! 😎👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It’s pretty good mate. lol. Cheers Tim.

[@damo.77]

Crackin spot that one, when im in that area i stay there or up at the top of king billy, cant beat high elevation camping in the snow gums. Glad your enjoying the camper mate, looks like it was made for those tracks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It’s a crackin spot alright. High elevation camping is wicked if you get the right conditions. I sure did have the right conditions. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@BEACHV8]

Great film Batesy. The lack of chat at that cracking destination said it all🤠👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Yeah spot on. The place where i camped did all the talking that was needed. Cheers Tim

[@tennesseethompson5287]

@@timbates4wdadventures ❤️

[@purebloodnordicroamer7955]

Soothing background guitar music, and video.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

A very relaxing spot. Cheers Tim

[@johnpiegzik1947]

Hi Tim. That looks very relaxing. I miss the cooking Tim. Cheers John from gold coast

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it’s a game changer for my longer trips. I’ll do a lot more cooking on the fire with future trips. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@markhopkins9925]

Tim , good to see you out camping and making videos . New camper looks easier to use than the swag . Keep ‘em coming ! 👍👍🍻🍻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. The camper doesn’t take much at all to set up. Very easy mate. Cheers Tim

[@VaughanMunro-js4nr]

Great Video Tim. Maybe add the setting up or packing down the Camper, to some of the videos. They are real, go anywhere trailer.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate I will do that in future trips. Just thought this first trip out, I’d just film it the way I have. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@Joshhatch83]

A cracking spot for a beer and campfire Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Totally was mate. Very relaxing. Cheers Tim

[@jarrahfitzgerald2752]

I know that rock on the LHS right at the very first river crossing. So does my sidestep.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahaha Yeah it was a decent size rock to get over. Hope your side step is ok. Cheers Tim

[@allieb1621]

Wonderful place to go for your maiden trip with the camper and the weather looked pretty perfect too for those gorgeous views. Looking forward to your next ones for sure! 👍👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It was a great trip for my first high country trip with the camper. Stunning weather. The next video, the weather turned big time over night. Cheers Tim

[@allieb1621]

😄 Can't wait!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@allieb1621 thanks mate.

[@ShannonBeal80]

Awesome video as usual Batesy! Camper looks good too mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. It’s a Crackn setup. Cheers Tim

[@nnoddy8161]

Best camp trailer on the market!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

They are pretty good mate. Cheers Tim

[@maso1279]

No meat pie this time, 😋 Looks like an amazing spot. Can't wait to get out and about

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Haha lol Actually, not sure if you noticed the red light on for my oven in the Incar talking. There’s two pies in the oven then. Lol. Really nice spot mate. Cheers Tim.

[@maso1279]

Must have missed it, Good to hear you still had pies on board safe travels. 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@maso1279 always have them mate. lol.

[@ianhirons7762]

Great video Tim loved the sunset shots nice to have the hole campsite to yourself.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Yeah, that is a great spot if you can have it with no one else around. Top spot. Cheers Tim

[@raynewman4904]

Great Tim, good to see you back. Looking forward to seeing you giving that camper a work out. Thanks mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. Really appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@adamcarroll8356]

Yeah nice mate ,took some of your advice & spent a week-down in the high country over Xmas , from Mansfield over to Bright & coming from NSW , gees Vic Parks does a good job …loved it 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. Glad you had a great trip over Christmas. My next video is in your back yard, the Kosciusko National Park. I didn’t stay long, the weather turned really bad. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@adamcarroll8356]

Awesome, can’t wait for that one !!! If you haven’t been before you have to visit the Yarrangobilly Caves & Thermal pools ??

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@adamcarroll8356 I’ll check that out mate. Thanks heaps for that location. Cheers Tim.

[@clarkey59]

How good mate, just sitting there watching the sunset

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It was so good mate. A very relaxing moment watching that stunning sunset. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@frednurk4342]

I’ve been looking forward to this one Tim as l and considering going down the same path. Very interesting and informative as ever. Top job.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Its a game changer having the camper now. So easy to tow behind my Patrol. Hope you get a camper trailer some day mate. Cheers Tim

[@frednurk4342]

@@timbates4wdadventures The only problem is Tim that you have now put a couple of grand on the second hand Ultimate camper price hahahaha. Love your work.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@frednurk4342 I don’t think that will happen. lol.

[@FirstLightAdv]

Beautiful skies

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thank you. It was a stunning camp spot. Cheers Tim

[@alanjohnston243]

Cracking episode mate literally, beautiful scenery as usual, safe travels Tim ….cheers 🍺🍺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks very much mate. It was a ripper trip Cheers Tim

[@Phil_McAvity]

Nice one Batesy! Great little setup you have now aye 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. Great setup and easy to setup. Cheers Tim

[@normrathmann]

Gods country mate,beautiful, and you can crack the ole whip,impressive Tim.Wish I could crack the whip around the house,(joke) hahahaha.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Absolutely stunning part of the High Country mate. It's great getting the whips out at elevation like that spot. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Lol Cheers Tim

[@simoncook8772]

Outstanding mate!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@markjones8704]

Nice spot mate. Loving the new setup too👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top spot mate, im really enjoying the camper trailer for my trips. Cheers Tim

[@ericchilver9113]

7:54 that would sting , Awesome a bit of solitude for awhile Tim, ..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats mate, the serenity was pretty good. Watch out for the wasps mate. Cheers Tim

[@asd67lkj]

Great views, as always... Thanks Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers Tim

[@SandyCrack69]

Another great video and well worth the wait. I luv the way you push the natural sounds and your story telling through the edit 👏👏👏 Any chance you can give a few more clues to the camps location ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks very much. Im glad you enjoyed the video. Ya cant beat the natural sounds of the bush when out camping. Absolutely i can. If you know where Lovicks Hut is, just keep going for about another 1or2ks. You cant miss it. Cheers Tim

[@SandyCrack69]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks , It will have to wait until next summer as work will keep me busy until may . I planned to go away 6 or so weeks ago the day after the big storm that brought down heaps of trees. I figured if Mansfield lost power for a day or 2 exploring the Howqua or buff area would have been impossible with fallen trees …

[@colinspratt9580]

Hi Tim, awesome video mate. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Tim

[@oldbloke204]

Very nice. Camper as good as you expected it to be? Sure looks like it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That camper trailer is everything i could have asked for. Its a great setup. Cheers Tim

[@oldbloke204]

@@timbates4wdadventures Good to here mate. Glad you like it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@oldbloke204 Thanks mate.

[@Lee-astrololee]

Stunning views up there especially at the end of the day. Hope you get back there when the snow flies, be interested to see if the camper can keep you warm, although lm guessing you have a diesel heater to go with the comfort of the camper Tim!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah its a great spot on so many levels. Ill be wanting to try out the camper in a few snow trips. There's no diesel heater in my camping gear, thats for sure. Lol Cheers Tim

[@Lee-astrololee]

@@timbates4wdadventures haha 😄

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Lee-astrololee haha lol

[@Lee-astrololee]

@@timbates4wdadventures Sending you a hot water bottle just in case lol 😆

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

Just subbed, nice set up and stunning scenery 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks heaps for your sub, i greatly appreciate it. I'll have a lot more videos with the camper trailer coming up this year. Cheers Tim

[@Bergo101]

Thanks for sharing, looks like a great trip. I’m so keen to do VHC for a few days trip, never been! but looks like it will be solo. Should not be an issue assuming proper recovery gear, and the weather is ok? Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Be very careful going to deep into the high country at this time of year , especially going solo and you’ve not been into the high country before. You will need to make sure if you do go, that you can handle any situation that may arise. Be careful of the weather, it can turn at any moment, as you will see in my next video. Cheers Tim

[@glennboy66]

Not a bad spot, I prefer camping beside a running creek or river myself.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I also like camping beside a mountain stream. Camping at elevation is unreal if the weather is ok. Cheers Tim

[@matthewharkness5021]

Nice one just sold an 2005 ulti last year .. in the high country at the moment .. how long ago was this trip. It a bit wet at the moment. Love ya content 👍🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Ahh righto. I hope you’re having a great time in the high country at the moment. The weather isn’t flash for you at the moment. My trip was filmed 3 days before Easter. Thanks a lot mate. Cheers Tim

[@spudhowley]

Stunning! Beautiful country, Tim. Looking forward to seeing more of the new setup on your adventures. I misread the caption initially and thought you were doing Billy Goats. How do you reckon the new setup would fair going up/down something like Billy Goats?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Stunning country mate. As for Billy Goat Bluff Track, there's no way i'll be towing up or down that track. It's so not a camper trailer track. Better off base camping up and head out with out the trailer for those tracks. Cheers Tim

[@Chook57]

Nice one Batesy, Oh and i noticed the Patrol's roof was empty, nothing to climb up to grab, good move.. The old farts swag on 2 wheels is grouse..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Yeah, i try and keep items on the roofrack to a min these days. That way i cant fall off it if there's not much up top on the roof. Lol Cheers Tim

[@glennhudson3420]

Great to see you taking some creature comforts with you mate. None of us are getting any younger and the camper definitely makes everything a bit easier. How rough a track do you think it would handle?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it's very comfortable. That camper trailer is well designed for some pretty challenging country. Thanks mate, its a top setup. Cheers Tim

[@jerryrubinek8905]

Hi Tim Great video Just following on from a similar question on a previous video How do you film from numerous angles Like the bonnet Wheels Crossing a creek Do you have fixed cameras outside the car filming the crossing Cameras on the wheel arches Cameras on the roof and bonnet Just curious

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate Just keep moving cameras around. Cheers Tim

[@chriscoyne4827]

Got the old double whip combo going there tim not many can crack them you done well. Ive got one myself im in the progress of teaching my son to crack it. How did the camper tow up the hills no dramas at all? Even better how was the night in it

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, the double whip crack sounds unreal as it echoes across the mountains. I hope your son gets the hang of the whip crack soon mate. The Patrol towed the camper along this trip without any worries at all. Haha, the sleep at night is next level, amazing. Lol Cheers Tim

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

That’s about as good as it gets.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a great trip with the camper trailer. Cheers Tim

[@steveformosa5191]

Fan bloody tastic mate Baresy👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Haha lol Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@ademarslanovski8958]

how comfortable is the mattress in the camper? is it almost as good as having a nights sleep in your bed at home?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It is very comfortable mate. Same size mattress that i have at home Lol Cheers Tim

[@Mrbullet1952]

So tell me, is that camper better than a swag Yes or No. If you say NO, I ain't watching anymore 😂😂😂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahaha Lol The camper sure does have a lot more room than my swag. Lol Cheers Tim

[@Gu_Gus]

All that's missing is man's best friend by your side.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, Im close to getting myself a dog for my travels. Only problem with this trip is the National Parks. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@mcake1234]

Just stunning.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@mcake1234 thanks mate. Crackn spot Cheers Tim

[@camsin1973]

Ripoa Video Batesy. Good to see you getting in amongst it with the camper trailer. Highly recommended a K9 travelling companion. They're the best. I was up at Craig's Hut a few weeks back. Mates asked me what I did while I was up there. My response was, relaxed, listened, watched and chilled with my pup. Best life ever 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@camsin1973 yeah mate, I’m totally hearing you on how good it would be to have a travel 4 legged mate. Craig’s Hut is a top spot to kick back with your dog. Thanks mate.

[@troutchaser7424]

I think you might have had a extra set of hands with the camera work as it was a bit arty ? but wast a great video as the norm.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. 100% filmed by me and only me. Cheers Tim

[@bobbyholden5389]

First to comment bloody beautiful there also tim what the weight rating on those ultimate campers on bed side cause im 160 and missus not well i better not say 😅 they look awesome also antthing to watch with em aka downsides

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate for your first reply. Im not sure of the weight rating mate. Might have to ask Ultimate. Cheers Tim

[@Jimmypocketknife85]

You didn’t do a cook up…

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I did a dinner cook up on the campfire. Cheers Tim