Our Toughest Day Yet! Stuff Starts to Break On The Jayco | Family Caravan Australia

[@katlamb4392]

Honesty, your videos always make me tear up. Just breathtaking scenery and wow, the kids having such an epic adventure.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

It means so much to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@ShawElliott]

I love your astro time lapse.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks legend! I really appreciate that! Takes alot of effort but really enjoying doing them

[@SueLee-f4p]

Loved this one Ben, especially the amazing scenery you are allowing everyone to get to see. Keep up the good work!

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks mum!! 😊

[@chrisdaniels4420]

You got some fantastic footage. Looking forward to the next video.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Mate thanks so much for that and taking the time to watch! Appreciate it a lot

[@Outback-Bound]

Great video, we were there a few weeks ago, so many beautiful spots. Yes you are right about the adventures and repairs on the road, but they also make it all part of the trip, as long as no one gets hurt or major damage. Keep up the great videos.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks so much for watching guys! And 100% agree, it’s frustrating at the time, but when you come out the other side with them sorted it feels pretty bloody good!

[@Outback-Bound]

@@RoamingCoastlines a trick that we do for extra water, is we have a 55ltr water tank in the back of the ranger and fill that up when we are out and then pump it back into the van, or just carry another 55ltr if know we will be off grid for a longer period. The second toilet cartridge is the way to go. We have been caravanning for 10 years (holidays) and have just retired early to do long months away trips, and we are still learning, and stuff changes, so don’t be too hard on yourself, just enjoy the memories.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

@ thanks guys! I have a 50L tank in the troopy so planning to do what you said when we need the extra water for more remote places. 100% agree, it’s such a learning curve but really enjoyable

[@TheCruisingClarkes]

A few challenges there but there’s always a positive in there 👍 Another awesome vid with those pictures - in awe 😮 I need to learn how to shoot these

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Definitely a few, but nothing crazy and a good experience! Loving it all. Thanks so much! Loving doing them. Haven’t had as much opportunity the past few weeks due to clouds, so hoping for some good conditions 🤞🏻

[@paulhardie9450]

It’s always good to see things through fresh eyes 👀 and a different visual view . Remember that caravan aframe will have plenty of inertia built into it when backing on a skew under tension so be wary of the kickback . All in all your making memories and having fun nice episode

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks so much mate, appreciate it! Yeah the kick back shocked us the first time it happened. I think we have got our head around it now. So many little things to learn when towing a van. Enjoying the experience but!

[@TalkingWithMyselfAgain]

Has anyone tried leaving a note? Something like: Livestream Timelapse In Progress - Do Not Touch.... just a thought. I cannot imagine leaving $ in a cave on trust... proud of you. Beautiful shot for your trouble!

[@RoamingCoastlines]

It’s definitely a little scary, but in places like this we are so remote and there is barely anyone around. So a lot less riskier than leaving in populated areas. Thanks for watching and stoked you enjoyed it 😊

[@stevebeer7691]

Great video really nice part of australia

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it. It’s a ripper hey

[@rogerbarr1149]

When using silicone…spray with Windex after applying and then smooth off with finger…you’ll get a smooth finish and no silicone on fingers etc.😮

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Great tip mate! Thanks for watching the video

[@highvibe4839]

I’m a novice at this off road caravanning, hopefully not for much longer, from what I’ve watched over the last year or more, is the owners of vans will stop on the corrugated roads and lay under the van to check for any loose nuts, bolts, etc including there cars. Some tape down cupboards and fridge for extra care. Can you carry extra water in either a bladder in the back of the car at kids feet or better a suitable water container. When I had a motor home with a cassette I would place cassette into plastic container with a lid, keeping it secure for carrying until I could empty the thing if there was no was no dump point around me. I now have caravan with compost loo. Your videography is beautiful, worth the effort you put in. I could have watched that night sky for 30 mins..

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Mate thanks so much for watching and the comment. Stoked you loved the night sky, I’m loving shooting them at the moment. So glad people appreciate it! It’s crazy how quickly you start to learn all the little tricks with caravans when you’re on the road full time, really enjoying the experience of it. We ended up getting a second cassette. Figured it was worth the outlay. Would love a compositing one but! They definitely seem the best option. Hopefully see you on the road mate!!

[@kathrynreed683]

HAng In there guys😊 loving your video's x

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks for watching them Kath 😊

[@vagabond_vanner]

On your electrical issues, sounds similar to what we had back in 18/19. I decided it was a connectivity issue and just spread the pins, you will notice the male pins are split in two in the 12 pin, gently and ever so slightly with a small screw driver. Fixed the problem. The intermittent ones are the hardest to find.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks guys! Thats kinda the conclusion we came too as well. Apparently wriggling them side to side to take the plug out does it. I had never heard that before, so was a good one to learn!

[@Mick_4591]

Any room for a water bladder in the troopie?

[@RoamingCoastlines]

We have a 45L under body tank in the troopy. We used to use a bladder inside as well when doing trips without the caravan, didn’t bring it away with us but. Been using the underbody one a hell of a lot more now we are in the warm weather of WA

[@MAD-HATTER-1996]

crazy good spots on this one we cant wait till we take off , heading off pre xmas doing a mad dash to tassi in Januray , quick question we are keen to get a drone and camra that will help catch our memories any recomendations on min requirements on quality ect cheers, we are also taking 2 small dogs so will keep watching yous to get some idears for some nice camp spots ect

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Thanks so much for watching mate and taking the time to leave a comment! That must be bloody exciting that you’re leaving soon! With a drone, definitely get a DJI of some form. Any one of the mini line will do a great job for what you want. The camera one is a bit harder. Depends on your experience with cameras/ how much effort you want to put in to learn. The easy option is a GoPro or iPhone. If you want something a bit more legit, I’d look into something like the Sony a6700 (or any of the 6000 line) and something like the 16-50mm kit lens would get you started. Camera questions are always a tricky one to answer. Most of my footage is shot with a DJI Mavic 3, Sony a7iv and a 24-70 2.8 lens

[@MAD-HATTER-1996]

@@RoamingCoastlines sweet thanks for the information I will look into it basically after something that will get some 1/2 decent quality photos/videos and a decent drone that can handle the wind so we can put it up over the ocean ect , have never had a good camera but thinking it could be a great idea as a hobby on the road , will google what you have suggested and see how scary the $ is as originally wanted to keep setup around 150k but unfortunately 165/170 is more realistic budget for camera/drone/gopro ect would be 3/5k 😅hopefully achievable otherwise reading books and fishing it will be😂

[@RoamingCoastlines]

@@MAD-HATTER-1996 it all adds up to quickly hey! The DJI mini will do the job 95% of the time and they are a pretty sick price. Definitely get a fly more combo so you have multiple batteries. You go through them like crazy. If you check my first video from the trip around Aus from about 5 weeks ago, that was filmed with 95% GoPro and drone. Give you an idea of what you can achieve with those things. I’ve only recently started using my big camera for the videos. Was trying to keep it more simple at the start

[@MAD-HATTER-1996]

@@RoamingCoastlines your not wrong ,cheers will check that out tonight

[@RoamingCoastlines]

@ no worries mate, any questions just hit me up!

[@DamianCollisson]

Hi. Are you lowering tyre pressures on your car and van while travelling on corrugations?

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Hey mate, yep definitely if doing a decent distance. Not worrying about it when only 5-10mins worth

[@jimmyp164]

plenty off blocks for sale there strict off what you build on same off them as in no transportable home are not a load on same blocks

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Yeah we saw there was a few restrictions!

[@gravelrashadventures5051]

do what we did in the old days buy a shovel dig a hole and shit in it and cover it over and pee behide a bush l only pee in my toilet late at night cause l'am a old fart

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Haha I hear ya mate! Definitely makes life easier doing it this way!

[@Mick_4591]

Way to go 😅

[@galacticnemesis366]

Fix the roof issue sell the Jayco and go for an Urban.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Haha mate that would be great!! Big difference in budget but

[@Hapi2bpba]

Watch the roof - seals go and once you have water ingress the ceiling coating will start to crack and peel off. Big issue with Jaycos unfortunately. Gibb will really test it out. Have you rescrewed everything and applied liquid nails?

[@RoamingCoastlines]

@@Hapi2bpba thanks mate, yeah we had read that was an issue. It had all be fully resealed when we bought it. We also chucked alot more up there after that incident. Had rain a few times now and seems to be good, so fingers crossed! Thanks for watching mate!

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Fabulous videoing. Your footage is so different from many others. Well done! We have subscribed.

[@RoamingCoastlines]

@@dotwillcoxson5352 thanks so much, really appreciate you guys watching and the nice words

[@bubbleox8631]

DBJ DON’t BUY YUKO OOOOPS MEAN JACyco

[@RoamingCoastlines]

Haha not a fan mate?