How to Plan YOUR TRIP around Australia - A Different Approach - 3/3

How to Plan YOUR TRIP around Australia - what we would do differently - 3/3
Family Travel Road Trip Australia Ep 135
Ultimate Road Trip Series Australia
Season 5
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0:00 Welcome to The Feel Good Family Ultimate Road Trip Series Australia
1:00 Explore More, Discover More, Live more
1:57 Our Road-Trip Ready E-Guide + Lesson from Lap Year Audio Book
3:01 Part 3/3 Lessons from a Lap Year Series - How to Plan YOUR TRIP around Australia
5:00 Tips for Lessons while Traveling
10:46 Stop Every Couple of Hours - Stop Revive Survive - Fatigue - Staying safe
11:30 Vehicle Checks
13:00 Toiletry Preparation
14:10 Bio-security Zones
15:43 Talk to your Neighbours
17:00 Vehicle Maintenance
17:45 Hiking with the Family
21:00 Just go where you plan to go - Don't Regret.
23:00 Pack appropriate clothes
24:24 Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
24:38 Reversing the Caravan
25:30 Hidden Gems
26:31 Giving up luxuries - Definitely NOT!
27:45 Movies for Rainy Day
29:40 Put you awning in
30:45 Bring your shovel
32:50 Would we use a different van?
33:45 Buying Vehicles
34:40 Free Camping
36:10 Partner Driving
37:49 Let go of fear earlier
38:27 Get out of your comfort zone
39:00 Emergency Go Bag
39:45 Pack Light
41:48 Meal Planning
42:48 4 Wheel Drive Training Course
43:50 Ask more Questions
45:30 Thank you
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Welcome to the big one, our final episode of our Lessons from a Lap Year mini-series where we are sharing the things we wished we had known before we hit the road, what we would do differently and the lessons we’ve learnt during our 2.5 years full time travelling Australia.
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[@cherylrayes8015]

With the fruit fly issue, you can cook it and/or freeze it instead of having to binge eat or throw it. 😉 also with emergency lists write out your medications. Have a lovely break, Happy Easter. 🙂

[@herway100]

Speaking of levelling your van If you change to gas while free camping if you’re not level you can wreck your fridge by burning through the heat tube At the back of the fridge

[@UFO-35]

Completely agree about the correct vehicle, i wish i could go back in time, the problem is their are very few vehicles available that the average person can afford which can actually tow these vans without expensive upgrades.

[@user-nk7cd5sc1y]

Waltzing matilda for the win. ❤

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Love it 😍

[@remoteflyboy]

Loved the video and all the tips and advice you gave, I can see a musical 🎤🥁future for young Jasper, take care, drive carefully 👍😀

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you! Oh yes, it’s definitely in his genes 🤩

[@peterjames8714]

Thank you for an awsum 3 video set. Time to download the e-book. Cheers

[@kerrimeier6573]

Thank you guys some great information enjoy your holiday😎😎 we've just spent a week with our granddaughter (8) & those morning cuddles are the best things I will remember when she is older & always hearing I'm the best Nanny in the world 💗💗💗💗 it goes way too quickly.

[@davekerr8133]

Ha. I just went back & watched your first two episodes from two years ago. You have certainly come a long way. I've watched many episodes and watched you guys develop over that time. The three of you have certainly taken to this lifestyle. Woooohoo.

[@carladalton6220]

Have just watched all three episodes and really enjoyed them. Will be buying the e-book. Have to say the absolute highlight of all three was Jasper playing the 'drums' singing Waltzing Matilda!!!

[@anitaneat1010]

Love this, really enjoying your videos - so helpful and inspiring. Enjoy your short break and we're looking forward to what you have in store when you come back 😁

[@markedwards8788]

Really inspiring trip planning series guys. Enjoy your well deserved break and, as always, I'm really looking forward to following your travels when you get back on the road!

[@ronhughes1805]

You have put together such an excellent resource. All one has to do is take the plunge and go as we did in the 80s. Safe travels.

[@vincenzopaterno2292]

Hi guys unbelievable on the information you gave us very well explained iam going to watch it again and again

[@ouroz_adventures]

Gr8 info -thank you so much for sharing 👍

[@davekerr8133]

Another very helpful episode team. We know what you mean about "unloading" gear that you don't need and we're not traveling full time. It can become a trap. Enjoy your two weeks off. I look forward to the next part of "our" journey when you return. Have fun guys. 😀😀

[@trevorbennion1979]

Great video guys .

[@lindabuckman9196]

Enjoy your time with family

[@Journey_and_Destination]

Enjoy your break, well deserved.

[@vickiepascoe2852]

Paul you might like to know that Aldi now sell a bag of 50 snack size kit Kats for $10, you're welcome😁

[@cathbp4089]

Great content guys!

[@glmaguire]

Epic episode- I’ve loved your vids

[@julieannhawley2955]

“your sticker came off straight away” omg that’s funny!!! Love watching you guys… thanks for sharing your amazing adventure.

[@ambientsensations]

And this one too, great series watched all 3 videos

[@lynettematthews4084]

Great video!

[@grjh58]

Thanks for these 3 and all your videos, we are 2 months in to our 18 month Lap and just came out of Kakadu where we stayed on the same site you were on, was all you said it was 👍. We are still learning as have never done anything like this before but every day is a blast and have picked up a few more tips form you 👍. Have a great 2 weeks off with your family

[@davebrown1641]

Great end to the latest info lots of good tip and tricks. Thanks Guys.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers Dave!

[@robertarmbruster5650]

Thank you, Jasper, Katie and Paul for another fantastic episode. I loved all the good pratical advice through the three part series. My wonderful wife Helen loved the one about anticlockwise travel around Australia, Helen is at this caper every time we travel, "come on Robbie take the shorter inside lane". I also learned the other day on a Simpson Desert video about using metho to burn your toilet paper before covering in the hole.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Robert, thank you - yes, we love the anti-clockwise travel tip too 😅 we’d never heard of the metho/toilet paper so cheers for that tip too - safe travels and see you down the road somewhere 😊👍

[@davidnicolemcleod5664]

Thank you 🥰

[@johnsutton233]

We watch your show every week. Great series and lots of useful information. We're heading off on our own adventure tomorrow morning around Queensland but will be checking in for your videos. As it turns out, we did a towing safety course last year and the instructor was Wayne. He mentioned do the course with you guys but never said anything about sticking the dots on everything you pack. LOL.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Haha! It’s a great tip - maybe he ran of dots. 😂

[@lynschostakowski8819]

Great video. Many good tips there. What size van would you look at for doing the lap? If you had your time over?.

[@david-reason]

I have just found you. and feel I've missed out on your adventures! I'm a Pom who lives to Thailand having lived in Kazakhstan and China before that. I want SO MUCH to visit (and possibly trek across) Australia. It's HUGE, which makes planning, a real nightmare. My Thai girlfriend as little interest in travelling which is an added problem. We will have to see . . . Best wishes from Bangkok. (Subscribed)

[@Sparkles1111]

Great episode. With making your van not as big, what would you change to make it a smaller size?

[@ladysusanjane2682]

“You only get 18 summers with your kids”…..but our daughter is 22 and still wanting to come along!🤔 I think we’re lucky 🍀

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

That is so awesome… we are hoping for the same with Jasper 💙😊

[@jorichards325]

Once again great info you spoke about your Hilux what would you change yours to. Also what size is your van as we are still at planning stage 🤗🤗🤗

[@laurenvarley7476]

Still having summers with our 31,28,27 year olds 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

We love this! Just beautiful and such a gift to be spending time all together (must be good parenting) 😊 💙🌴☀️

[@davidbreen3287]

Paul - you have on several occasions indicated you would probably opt for an alternative tow vehicle, without elaborating on pros and cons for choosing otherwise which may assist decision making for viewers.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi David! The model Hilux we have is awesome but only has a 3.2t towing capacity - we’d look at a different capacity next time round - having a smaller van will help this as well. Hope this helps 😊 cheers!

[@davidbreen3287]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily Thanks-so it is more about marrying the tow vehicle and van in respect to weight and power ratio and not so much the style (dual cab versus wagon )or comfort specs of vehicle.

[@katkatw]

I love how there’s a right answer to what way to go around Australia - I’m gonna use it in a quiz 🤩

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Love this!! 😀👍💙

[@mattthwaites3924]

Hello FGF, Thanks for all the great vids. To follow on from the tow question, would you stick with the Ute or go an SUV equivalent (e.g. an Everest or Ranger?) We are struggling with this choice. Ute’s seem to be more practical with GVM and payload - but maybe a trade off when on the freeway for comfort? Look forward to getting into the ebook! Thanks Matt

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Heh.. I'd love to see KYD have a go in the Aussie outback!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Now that would be fantastic!

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily Their trip around NZ was hilarious. ...well their motorhome "upgrades"... lolz.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

We loved that KYD NZ series

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily That's how we got started - wanted to do a motorhome trip around South Island so searched on KZbin... found KYD among others, did trip... (postponed from 2020 to 2021.. because covid) decided we liked that sort of thing... came home and bought a small UK caravan (start small, start now).. and 18 months later we have been back to South Island, down to Wellington, top of North Island, around East Cape... we did 2500 km just at Christmas/New year! Back to work now though - holiday account needs topping up again.

[@AseanNomad]

Nice video, thank-you for sharing. I'm all set up now with tow vehicle and caravan ready to leave from Tasmania in December this year. Im 55 years old, do you see many solo travelers in caravans in my age range?

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Asean, yes we do! I just had a look and there are some groups on Facebook ‘single caravanners’ that you could check out as well - safe travels 😊🌴

[@waynemarion8837]

Hi Kate, Paul & Jasper, we love watching your vids every Sunday night. You're always so positive & inspiring. Paul, can you please explain what you believe are the shortcomings of your current tow vehicle and what you believe would be more suitable (together with a smaller van)? We've just purchased a Ranger and would have thought that your Hilux is more than adequate for the job. Enjoy your break and time with the family.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Wayne & Marion 😊 thanks for getting in touch - the model Hilux we have has a 3.2t towing capacity. So hopefully we will look at a higher towing capacity and smaller van (hopefully a little less weight) in a future set-up ☀️🌴

[@waynemarion8837]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily Ah, fair enough. It'll be interesting to see what you end up doing. Hope to meet you on our travels one day, all the best.

[@mattthwaites3924]

Hello, Thanks for all the great vids. To follow on from this question, would you stick with the Ute or go an SUV equivalent (e.g. an Everest or Ranger?) We are struggling with this choice. Ute’s seem to be more practical with GVM and payload - but maybe a trade off when on the freeway for comfort? Thanks Matt

[@ange1812]

Can we print and laminate the ebook if we buy it?

[@dollythornton9997]

What sorts if Ute or car to get to tow such big caravan? N for 2 adult and 2 kids under 6, how big should the caravan should be?

[@whitedog7897]

Great series. Do you know where John is now?.........I could use a beer or two. 😂

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Haha! We need to track him down 😂🍻

[@caroltaylor741]

Hi guys ,where do i find your new ebook to purchase??

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Carol, on our website - thefeelgoodfamily.com/shop/ Thank you 🙏 😊

[@chriswilliams8497]

Hi Paul, another great episode, thanks guys. However i have a question, you mentioned the option of GCM upgrade pre-registration in QLD. In all the research i have done i am not aware of an option to increase the GCM of any vehicle in Queensland whether it be pre or post registration. Are you able to share the info you have about this? The only upgrade option i am aware of is a GVM upgrade however this does not change the overall GCM.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Chris, I may be unaware of a change to the rules here but this is the information I believe to be correct. Here is an article that supports this. I will speak with my contacts at caravanning qld to get up to date advice as well and let you know once I hear back. Thank you so much for the question 😊👍 www.truckfriendly.com.au/gvm-and-gcm-vehicle-upgrades-the-facts-as-at-01-03-2021/

[@Tony-dc2xg]

G'day guys, been enjoying your lap vids and i also have a couple of questions. Firstly your fridge, is it a 3 way or compressor fridge and next thing is your opinion on the need for an oven .I am in the process of having a 18ft6 van built and would be interested in your opinion. Thanks Tony

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

@@Tony-dc2xg we have a 3-way fridge in the van and it works very well. We do not have an oven, and do not have a microwave either and mostly cook on the weber baby q outside or the stove top/grill set-up. I guess we can only comment on not having an oven and we do not miss at all! The weber can act as an oven and does the job perfectly! Hope this helps and so excited for you in this build up! Enjoy every minute 👍😊🌴

[@Tony-dc2xg]

@@TheFeelGoodFamilythankyou so much for quick reply. 🤜🤛👋

[@ringo2202]

Hey P,K &J just watched your last 3 eps. You have just hit our top 3 tubers. Kate and I are heading off in September (subject to our van being delivered). Very impressed and great content. Great work. We are Grey, nomadic, but very young at heart. Look forward to meeting you on the happy trails in this beautiful island. 🫶🏻👍🏻

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hey Steve, great to hear from you and thank you for the comments and encouragement! Fingers crossed on your van Ðelivery - such an exciting time building up to the moment you roll out the driveway - safe travels 👍🌴☀️P,K&J

[@missjane7516]

Hi guys, you say in this episode you would go for a smaller set up but you've gone to a bigger one, is there something we should know as to why? Happy to be corrected if I'm wrong. Starting to plan our trip and curious.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hey Miss Jane, we have dropped approx 2 foot on length off our new van from our previous van so that was really what we are referencing 🙏😊 still comparable weight however 😅

[@missjane7516]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily Oh ok cool, maybe it looks bigger due to the size of the Cruiser van combo, the 79 is a beast!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

That’s so true - we are doing a weigh in next month…. A little nervous 😬 👍👍

[@peterbakker4240]

What 2 weeks

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

We’ll be back in no time 😊🌴☀️🍻

[@treeman3663]

Anti clockwise less head winds you bang on all the time about people should have the van and car that suits them so when are you selling the van and car??

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Less headwind, great advice. Not sure when we’ll change vehicles…. but I’m sure we’ll do a video if that happens 😅👍

[@kerrylogan3953]

Hi just wondering how long it takes for you to send the ebook?

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Kerry, it’s an instant download upon purchase. And so is the audiobook 😊👍

[@kerrylogan3953]

That’s funny because I haven’t received it and I purchased it on 18th April.

[@kerrylogan3953]

Order number 2364 on 18th April

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

@@kerrylogan3953 Try checking your junk mail folder for the confirmation email. It also displays online after purchase so you can download straight away. No stress at all if you can't find it, just shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we'll send you a link to download. Thanks so much for your awesome support!

[@kerrylogan3953]

Thank you I have emailed

[@paultabone2010]

Thank you for your content 🦋🇦🇺🦘🦘 I am new to your channel and now looking forward to seeing your wonderful family adventure, Just wondering what car would you get if you replaced the Hilux. Take care on the road.🦘🦘🦋🇦🇺