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[@HilltopFarmHomestead]

Your children are so polite and well behaved. They're a credit to you.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@colinl9018]

Tip for sealing the air vent in bottom of door. We use a piece of rubber backed carpet underlay in the slot between the flyscreen and outer door. Because it's flexible when the door is closed/locked it squeezes tight and works like a bought one. 👍 Great vid again, stay safe.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you, we do need to do this!

[@mickmurphy4772]

Your maths is spot on 😂. Maybe just chuck a fake smoke alarm or an indoor speaker to cover up the original smoke alarm hole .

[@nowornever_aus]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@gavinhowie8189]

Thanks for another interesting vid. Just a couple of handy tips from us. With respect to the shower head falling off. We wrap ours in a soft cloth and lay it on the shower floor. No problems with it potentially falling and cracking the shower floor. With respect to dust getting in the door vent. Bunnings sell a black rubber checker plate. Also heavy duty Velcro. Place the Velcro right around the outside edges of the door vent. Cut the rubber checker plate to match the edges of the velcro. Stick the fluffy side of velcro onto the rubber checker plate and fix over vent. We have never had any dust intrusion and we don’t have a dust pressure system in our van. Good luck.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you very much!

[@Sabumnim666]

Glad to see you gave a report on the simplicity axles suspension, we are changing our suspension to the simplicity axles thanks to Richard the reviews are really good.

[@stuartkcalvin]

01:00 corrugations are always different on "up and back". The killer is always wrong tyre pressures either way, but also wind and amount of traffic, primarily going in one direction. 02:25 probably a sullage pond from minor mining works or a dump point for road works, either way I wouldn't' dip my little toe into it.. 02:50 place a cam buckle strap around the tyre, over the straps. 33:10 take the shower off the mount and wrap in a towel on the floor. 36:15 you seem to have a couple of squirrels on your chests - good upgrade! The AC is also good for cold weather to stop a lot of condensation in the evening; get the gas heater going overnight and run the AC in the morning to 'dry out' the interior. Can't wait for you to be featured on 10 questions from ADU!

[@nowornever_aus]

Some very handy tips there! Thanks mate!

[@rodreeves6789]

Thanks for this, key point is that shit will break, it’s just the cost of the experience. I saw a post on a FB page where a guy in a brand new van broke a cupboard door and had a lose microwave in Bamiga and was trashing the hell out of his manufacturer saying they were crap. Buy a tent if that’s your pain threshold.

[@nowornever_aus]

Yeah so true, doesn’t matter how good the build is corrugations will rattle things loose! Cheers 👍🏼

[@robertarmbruster5650]

Thanks for sharing another great video. Cooktown is a great place, we loved it. Happy birthday Kiddo, at least you're celebrating in a fantastic spot in Australia. The museum is quite special, we really enjoyed it and the building history as well. Also Cooktown may have the best tackle store in Australia.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you mate!!

[@danielpountney8259]

Great video guys! Brings back great memories. Love that nothing’s a big deal, just take everything in your stride, it’s so refreshing. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@alanjohnston243]

Cracking video guys, looking forward to the next one……..safe travels 🍺🥂

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks!

[@griffoandkezbiglap9364]

another great story on your family journey in life guys such a pleaser to watch thanks again for sharing cheers love and respect from Queensland south

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@rollyb5061]

awesome vid guys, the van handled it very well

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@andynewton1205]

Great video again. Love history tours you find around the towns you visit. I'm looking forward to seeing where you go next. Cheers. 👍

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@kimyusof6780]

Great ep guys. That is what really enjoy about u guys. u keep it real and its not about the next best and expensive thing, i find u guys very relatable and just about get out their and enjoy it cheers keep up the good work

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!!

[@chasingtheglow]

Awesome, we’re headed that way now! So excited!

[@nowornever_aus]

So good!

[@Stephfitzi72]

Thanx guys loved watching the Cape episodes ❤We are days from doing it ourselves can’t wait thanx for the info and inspiration 🤙🤙

[@nowornever_aus]

Enjoy your time up there!

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Good debrief. Very informnative, many thanks. Some good tips here.

[@nowornever_aus]

Cheers!

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Awesome Ep guys and love your attitude, I love the Cape been up 20 times and been going for 41 years,

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! We hope that’s the first of many for us!

[@johnnyclark4548]

Wow this was some epic spots you showed us. Thanx guys Cheers Johnny&Rene

[@nowornever_aus]

Cheers!

[@Kicknback-BeaLaurie]

Thanks for another entertaining episode. Loved the content, great mix. Considering where you've been, the dust could've been way worse. Look forward to next adventure. 🍻

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@chasintheroads9456]

I cross my staps over and with the clips, Clip them together then put a cable tie to hold clips together stop people unclipping it and stealing them aswell lol

[@nowornever_aus]

Ooh that’s a great idea!

[@diannehavelberg5875]

One lucky little girl thats going to keep her very busy happy birthday bella

[@nowornever_aus]

💚

[@claybell3430]

Another enjoyable episode! I think next time we're up there I'll be signing myself up for the paranormal tour! How cool! Happy birthday to your daughter!

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@judithtaylor6916]

Cut a piece of Rangehood filter, and put behind the exterior fridge vent cover. Might help reduce the dust. Bad charging kids when you have an unpowered site. Sending Happy birthday wishes.

[@nowornever_aus]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@jonsey300]

Love the vids guys been following your adventures from the start, we are booked to take our van to the cape next year can’t wait just from get inspired from your vids. Just a tip with those bin bags with straps if you can, cross the straps behind the spare should stop it slipping around 👍👍

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you so much! 🙌🏼

[@steveeccles]

Well done guys, looks like you had a great trip & the van held up well. We have a dirty gear bag from rv storage solutions & never moves. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Morning 😊Awesome and epic video 👏🏼 Thanks for sharing your adventures with me 👍🏼 Greetings From S.A 🇿🇦

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you mate!

[@michaelcameron8904]

Hi folks really enjoyed the trip. Been up there a few times. Going up again this time next year. Enjoyed the series. Your van did very well. Bravo from Victoria Australia

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks mate!

[@judithtaylor6916]

Another tip. The cooktop lid- I put a larger square of the rubberised drawer liner under the lid to buffer the vibrations. Dont leave any baking dishes in the oven. Will damage the element and break the oven door. Put the shower rose in a Enjo mit and put down on the shower floor. Some cable cable tie to the rail. You will be finding red dust forever. ❤

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! Love the red dust 🤣

[@lindahudspeth7780]

Howdy! Just wanted to say hello and we love watching your videos 😊 we are Steve and Linda We made the trip to Cooks Town in 2021 the winds were so strong they nearly took us off our feet! Happy Birthday to your little girl. We didn’t get to the tip but maybe one day. Every thing is expensive up there my one piece of advice is try and stock up on things you use the most…if you can. It would be lovely to meet you guys. We are in Aramac Qld it’s a lovely little town. I just wanted to say hello and y’all be careful ❤

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you so much!! 🙌🏼😁

[@livingtotravel4290]

My Pa was involved in the recovery of the anchor and cannon. The museum is on my bucket list. Can’t wait until we get up there. My OCD would be terrible with all that dust 😅 Another great episode guys. 👍 Ps - pop your shower head in an old pillow slip and place on the ground. If it comes off it can chip your shower floor. 😉

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@DavidNG1809]

We use & recommend the Oakwood brand of leather care products (cleaners, hydrating cream etc). Can be used on synthetics as well as leather. Available from supermarkets

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! Will look into them!

[@dustyroadtherapy]

What a trip guys! Was great to follow along! Tip for the dirty gear bag: if you don't already try crossing the straps at the back of the tyre (clip top left to bottom right and vice versa) helped to keep mine on my rear wheel a bit better, still slid a bit but managed to hang on 👍 Can't wait to see what is next for you lot! And a big Happy Birthday! 🎁🎈⭐️🥳

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you so much!

[@katrinaolive2505]

This!! And we add a couple zip ties around the straps and a spoke on rim as high as you can Helps with the sliding down

[@Romeo-kp8tc]

Grat content, Never doubted the Simplicity, They were designed for farm , off-road use , That's why a had trouble registering my home built trailer 1985, Because they were so noisy when empty, because metal to metal where spring went through, Ideal when loaded , handle heavy loads, Happy safe travels, Cheers Bevan 🤠❤️🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks mate! Yep so impressed with the simplicity!

[@simonarmstrong517]

Enjoying the videos. With protection for under van . I have placed truck mud flaps across the front of van ( first cross member on van) and mud flaps in front of suspension on van works a treat. The mud flaps are not quite hitting the ground. See how you go if you decide, not as expensive as the rock tamer set up.

[@nowornever_aus]

That’s a great idea! This might be the way to go for us 👍🏼

[@fleurneumann8430]

Well done on the Cape trip . One suggestion re your shower head , remove it and put in a bucket or on the shower floor . We always remove it , just habit now regardless of where we go . And yes cover your door vent be it with tape or whatever you choose , makes a huge difference to dust levels . All in all you’ve done so well with your Cape trip , congratulations .

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you so much!

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

Awesome episode guys, love it! We can’t to go back on our lap!🤙🏽 Hey what DCDC charger do you have for your dual battery and caravan?

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!! We have victron gear in the caravan fitted by the custom lithium guys which is faultless. We aren’t happy with the charger in the car so I won’t mention the brand so that we aren’t bad mouthing the company 👍🏼

[@mitchellharrison5492]

Wow ! U do love a beer mate .😮😮

[@nowornever_aus]

Sure do!

[@takingwandaoutyonda]

Great episode, we did the cape in 2017 and took our Coromal all the way. Can’t wait to get back there!!Happy belated birthday to Bella 🎉 Erin just wondering where you got your photo decals from that you have on the walls of Bertha?

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! They are from wondermade decals

[@Relaxingkiwi]

Yay u guys got the mics 😅😍

[@nowornever_aus]

They are great!

[@peterdickinson9800]

Try a cable tie around shower head to stop it falling down. Worked for us. Previously we put it in a bag on shower floor.

[@nowornever_aus]

Fantastic idea! Thanks 👍🏼

[@sharronjames2803]

Love it! I’m thinking of getting the same in the near future! Did you guys order the diesel heater or sirocco fans as well?

[@nowornever_aus]

Diesel heater was in the van already and we added the sirocco fans ourselves 👍🏼

[@clivesaunders6926]

In always occy strap my spare tyre bag on at the back and it never moves. 👍

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks!

[@janinemengis3161]

Great watching you every week. How is your new t.v. aerial going & what was it called please. Keep having fun

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! The aerial is by Cowfish technologies and it is fantastic! Discount code nowornever if you make a purchase to save some $$

[@twocoddiwompletravellers]

The only place we found that got us out of the wind in Cooktown was the beautiful Botanic gardens.....spoke to a Local and they said they only get about 3 non windy days there and then everyone is out in their boats fishing.

[@nowornever_aus]

Haha wow! I can understand!

[@nzmarkb8713]

Other than the holes you’ve talked about how are you finding the Mountain Air System 👍 Hope you had a great birthday Bella🎂🎂

[@nowornever_aus]

Really good! On par with the carafan but also has the standard fan feature that we use a lot 👍🏼

[@nzmarkb8713]

@@nowornever_aus Cheers mate, I also really like the fact that you can buy a replacement filter anywhere with it being a standard Landcruiser size👍👍

[@Foolish_Paul_Australia]

Great vid. So glad to hear how well your rig handled the conditions. You didn't mention the gas bottles, so can I assume there were no issues with them as well?

[@nowornever_aus]

Correct, no issues and got roughly a month out of each bottle so being a touch smaller isn’t an issue for us

[@Foolish_Paul_Australia]

@@nowornever_aus Coool. Thanks for that. I'll have to check them out. 🙂

[@dancotter7050]

Get onto PM canvas for a bin bag. Designed with no clips. 20,000km and still looks new.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks! Will look into them when we replace this one 👍🏼

[@zoezoe610]

We got some rubber from Bunnings and extended our mudflaps on our 200 and stops everything. About 100mm clearance from the ground.

[@nowornever_aus]

Good idea! Might have to do this 👍🏼

[@zoezoe610]

@@nowornever_aus You can buy 1 meter square rubber like you see in kids playgrounds for about $30 and I made a couple of spares as well. It works a treat and we don't like the tamers or Stompers either.

[@peterb8453]

Another great vid. Where do your dogs sleep in the van?

[@nowornever_aus]

On the floor, under the table mainly but sometime they squeeze themselves up beside our bed!

[@peterb8453]

@@nowornever_aus Thank you for letting me know. Im about to pick up my caravan and will be traveling with two dogs as well. be interesting to see where we can go with the dogs.

[@Livedaybyday71]

Have you ever thought of doing a video setting up I mean when you've got to a site could you do a video of when you unhitch the caravan and setting up your awning because for a first timer I like me which I hope to get my new ranger and caravan next year and head off on my own to Hervey Bay and then after a few months head further north so would just like to see how you guys set up camp

[@nowornever_aus]

Might be something we look at eventually, some good ones on KZbin already for you as I used them myself when setting off!

[@Livedaybyday71]

Thanks mate I appreciate it as for hopefully a first timer next year I plan to get my new car well almost new car and caravan and very slowly head back up to Queensland as I am in Geelong right now so any help advice and tips will go a big way thanks again I really appreciate it

[@theadmiral7726]

Hi guys great video content. Are you aware of the road rules re number plate height 1.32cm is max height from top of number plate to ground on your van. This isdueto number plate recognition technology. You as the owner are responsible itsover $400 fine.. keep travelling and the videos

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@lawriehalls9003]

Mate as for a cheap fix to the window latches try some baby latches.

[@nowornever_aus]

Great idea! Thanks 👍🏼

[@glennw1576]

Hey guys. Love your videos. Did you tow your caravan from cairns to Kuranda via the Kennedy highway? If so did the Ranger cope ok?

[@nowornever_aus]

Yes we did mate, did it perfectly, didn’t think the range was as bad as some people make out to be honest

[@glennw1576]

@@nowornever_aus Thanks. Heading from cairns to Cooktown next Wednesday

[@glennw1576]

Drive up this morning. You were right it was easy. Thanks for your help and by the way I love your old van. I have 2006 majestic knight

[@nowornever_aus]

Glad it went well for you! Cheers mate!

[@squidslayers3931]

For some reason you popped up on my feed…….seems I get a lot of stuff from guys travelling round this great country who have a “ channel”……anyways…….my question is….with all the gear you have on the car, kids,dog and a tinny on top plus a caravan hooked on……what’s your weights like fully loaded ?

[@nowornever_aus]

We are right on our 6t gcm, we were lucky in finding this van that is big but not all that heavy, always looking at ways to shed weight though to keep us legal 👍🏼 Thanks for watching!

[@Joshhatch83]

Where did you get your Weber Q full hot plate from, looks good

[@nowornever_aus]

Yeah it’s real good! Ezyq.com.au

[@Joshhatch83]

Thanks

[@ianbailey4114]

Those ARB bags are a PITA.

[@nowornever_aus]

What does PITA stand for? Shrug 🤷🏽‍♂️ 😂

[@ianbailey4114]

@@nowornever_aus Pain in the arse

[@user-ek4xt7nu3w]

Do you still have a diesel heater and how did the codfish tv antenna go?

[@nowornever_aus]

We have a diesel heater but it’s not working properly, Cowfish antenna is great!

[@melaniewilson2557]

Excellent episode🎉 go the big girl Bertha. I pop our shower head in a sock & place on the floor.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

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