THIS WEEK: Caravan Sponsorships -- YBS Youngbloods, Just Vanning it, Lifestyle Pioneers, Lil & Jack

Hello Everyone,
This week's Charity Give away: Australian Royal Flying Doctors Services
Please Like Share and Comment to help raise funds!!!
Welcome back to another episode of Off Track Yarns, This week we are talking all things Caravan Sponsorships:
- ‪@TripInAVan‬ - Sunseeker / Lotus
- ‪@justvanningit‬ - Vacationer / Zone / Titanium
- ‪@SarahandKeelanTravels‬ - Urban
- ‪@lilandjake‬ - Titanium
- ‪@our.australia.trip.‬ - Zone
- ‪@TheLifestylePioneers‬ - Titanium
- ‪@AussieDestinationsUnknown‬ - Sunland
- ‪@TheFeelGoodFamily‬ - Feel Good Family - Zone
- ‪@CaravanAdventureAus‬ - Caravan HQ
Around the tube this week we take a look at:
‪@ArnoldsAroundOz‬
‪@nowornever_aus‬
‪@ybsyoungbloods‬
‪@SvedosTrippin‬
Please Like Share and Comment to help raise funds for Australian Royal Flying Doctors Services, Tune in next week to see how much we have raised.

[@CaralynP]

We like watching “happy campers Australia “.. the hubby takes beautiful bird photos which they will often put in the videos.

[@Off.Track4x4]

I haven't heard of them, I'll have to give them a watch and add them to next week's run sheet. 👍 Thank you for the comment 🙂

[@CooeeAdventures]

Shad Donaghue, A Guy and his Troopy, Scottys Gone Walkabout and The Silly Swagman are a few more channels of people just loving getting out there in nature/bush and enjoying Australia

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks for commenting again, I will add the channels to next week's run sheet. Thank you for the support 🙂

[@Mick_4591]

The Elnicks is one hell of a channel Overweight underpowered is another one to " review

[@Off.Track4x4]

Just checked them out, they are great viewing very funny and original 😄 Added to next week's run sheet 👍

[@Overweightandunderpowered]

Ha ha thanks Mick cheers mate 🍻👍🤙

[@Overweightandunderpowered]

​@Off.Track4x4 😂 Thanks heaps for checking us middle-aged muppets out . We're just two twin brothers that like to have a laugh and adventure, we are super new to the whole caravaning and 4wd thing ,first caravan and first 4wd but we are enjoying the he'll out of trying to learn it all and having fun along the way 😀 cheers from us two Turkey's

[@RodneyBird-z2i]

One US YT couple who I watch religiously is One Pack Wanderers. They have a real genuine approach and just finished there second Australian tour. A very good series.

[@Off.Track4x4]

I just watched them, woh they are really good! I will add them to next week's run sheet

[@shaneclifford9786]

Tripping in a van, I’m over watching them ego

[@Off.Track4x4]

It's funny every week we get people saying this. I still enjoy them, but I think you can see Justin is the only one wanting to continue with youtube.

[@scottspitty8283]

Who wears 2 inches of make-up and jewellery when they go caravanning 😅😅😅 Biggest con on youtube

[@tonymccosh5875]

Good to see Andy (Total Carnage) get a mention, been watching him for months and enjoy his laid back style. Me and the missus both enjoy the elnicks( we are in our early 60’s and currently travelling aus) for their down to earth nature and letting the kids go wild.

[@Off.Track4x4]

So many people are really loving Elnick adventures, I think they will become the next big thing hey. Thank you for commenting and supporting.

[@Off.Track4x4]

We are happy to give anyone a shout out. Thank you for watching and commenting, means alot hey.

[@OzSafe1]

I’ve just spent $100k (parts only) to build a state of the art caravan. I’m going to hit up my bank for sponsorship 🤣

[@markpanhuyzen6829]

Brody is a top bloke but living in Exmouth the changes due to the double wammy of ybs and then the whole covid thing with WA staying open are stark. House prices have doubled. Crazy amounts of illegal camping 200 plus bongo vans a night in Exmouth for the whole season. Town used to be full for 3 months Now 6 months. You have to book a year in advance to get in a van park during june july august. National park and south ningaloo/Warroora always full. DBCA enivironment department is flat dealing with the aftermath of ybs and influencers/youtubers . Take our turtles for example. One beach from a few hundred visitors a year and kept pretty secret to now to probably ten thousand or more.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Yeah mate, we are hearing crazy things about WA. I'd say East Coast is starting to return back to normal now, still have to book camp sites but instead of 3 months in advance, you can get in now a week out. Hopefully same thing starts to happen over there for you guys. Camping went crazy post covid. Would you mind if we use your comment next week?

[@WrongTurnAdventures]

You know you have to pay in nearly all NSW NPs? Yearly pass is 75 for 2 years. Excludes a couple of the big ones down south, Royal and Kosciusko

[@Off.Track4x4]

I thought it was only the big parks you paid to enter, The Royal national Park has a ticketing person as you drive in. I have no clue how you would know to pay in any of the others? It's good they aren't big on enforcing it or I'd be getting alot of fines 😂😂

[@ramsaysontheroad]

Hey guys. Just found your channel and enjoyed this one - interesting content. Lloyd - hope you remember us from your time at Scarness CP - Doug and Jeannie 😀

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks for the support Doug and Jeannie, was all Lloyds thinking. I passed your message onto him, he said he remembers you guys and to say hello 👋 🙂

[@BundyToo]

When it come to giveaway or sponsorship. Why not do the greater % as sponsorship and still do a smaller % as giveaways to help grow the channel. RFDS would be a standout for me as it is the only charity I have donated cash to since 1974, when they airlifted me from a remote location NT to Darwin at no cost to me and most likely saving my life.

[@Off.Track4x4]

We were think of just picking out random comments or subscribers each week and doing a small give away. No hoops people have to just through, just give back to the people that support off track. That's so good it was completely free! Amazing service they provide.

[@scottspitty8283]

All of the one flogging crap have zero credibility, all about a dollar

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hey Scott, I agree 100% but I can see why they cave and do it, youtube pays content creators nothing, to do this full-time you need money coming from somewhere. I wish I could do this full-time but I'm just not willing to sell out.

[@WayneMeacham-f4g]

It seems like some local and state authorities have put restrictions on influencers filming. How does this effect information

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hahahah 🤣 Your talking to one of them, Queensland National parks sent me a cease and desist for filming in National parks, said they were going to take me to court if I continued. I went public and blasted them and they went away 🤣😂 I understand them stopping people for doing the wrong thing but they shouldn't have the legal right shut everyone down.

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

Hey guys Great video have only just found you. Regarding National Parks we need to consider a few things. They are one of the least funded departments in Australia so they are always struggling to keep up even with basic maintenance. When you said more people at less is better doesn’t really work when you consider the additional strain put on services like toilets, roads and tracks. This also does not allow for the increase in vandalism. I personally happily pay the fees but this is because I have first hand knowledge of the challenges they face. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hey mate, really well written comment. Thank you for the insight. I agree they definitely aren't well funded, but there are options for help that they aren't willing to take. 4wd clubs have offered to help look after tracks and keep the parks clean, but get rejected. Aboriginal communities have also offered to partner with national parks but have been rejected. There is plenty of help out there, but the government unfortunately is very controlling with national parks. which I understand there are a lot of plans and animals that need protection. Would you mind if we use this comment next week? It's really well said.

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

@@Off.Track4x4 100% fine to use our comment. I also agree with your comments some very valid points. I know our local club has offered numerous times to help out with trails. Sadly NPWS exist in a legislatively and litigiously heavy space which can make it extremely challenging for them to accept support from external stakeholders.

[@Mick_4591]

Journey unknown is another channel who I belive are not truly honest in what they say on the channel and don't disclose any sponships they may or may not have

[@Off.Track4x4]

I thought I remember them saying they are a caravan dealer? I could be wrong but I thought they said that in a video. That would mean everything would be whole sale prices. Big difference if it is to average Jo paying retail

[@BeHereNow-fz6kc]

The feel good family, Elnick Adventures, Journey unknown. are good.

[@aussiewalkabout4x4]

Thats a good topic, Booking restrictions. So many National Parks are booked out but when you go there for a day trip you find half the sites empty because people are booking more days than they are needed because they are not sure when they can get there. Perhaps a satellite connected booth to confirm or book on site is needed.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Mate that is such a great topic!!! I 100% agree there are so many national park camp sites vacant when I stay even though online it's booked out. I reckon it's because they are so cheap people book multiple places and see where they end up. Because the national parks don't offer a refund they don't cancel. Which I understand, easy fix national parks should refund in full so people are more inclined to cancel.

[@boxheadmr]

4xoverland is loosing me, keep trying to push his courses and seems to be constantly changing content and sharing all his old videos. Is ASPW loosing the plot?

[@Off.Track4x4]

I was really looking forward to seeing the van build, something a bit different, but your right he seems to be all over the shop. It would be hard when you get to that side channel though, you would have alot of sponsors to keep happy.

[@davidporter2770]

Aspw thinks he pisses eau de cologne. He is so up himself.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Chat guys, I can not stand YBS so over the top. I love Total Carnage,

[@Off.Track4x4]

We are getting alot of people saying how good Total Carbage is! Sounds like he should definitely have more subscribers.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

@@Off.Track4x4 Yes Andy is great his channel is growing steady

[@BundyToo]

Sponsorship is obviously very good for content creators but very much ruins the info the viewers are feed. For example you never see a sponsors product break or fail on the big money channels like 4WD 24-7, then you get some of the less monetised channels that openly say they will call a spade a spade and will be totally honest with their viewers, who miraculously never have an issue with any of their sponsors products.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Mate this is very well said, I think if a channel has zero negative feedback reviews than that shows they can't be trusted, I'm currently in talking to a company in relation to a product I was sent that is not performing as it should. I'm carrying out test for them if it turns out it's not broken and just a bad product I will call it out as one. The companies should test products before putting them to market, unfortunately so many don't.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Also can we use this comment next week?

[@BundyToo]

@@Off.Track4x4 Sure

[@PG-ig4wv]

Very hard to trust anyone who is sponsored by the product to get a believable review. You see it with some shows like Pat Callinan / Mr 4x4, it’s like watching ads for an hour. IFISH, one week he’s saying this is the best outboard to buy and next week he’s switched brands and saying the same thing with that brand.

[@Off.Track4x4]

I find it amusing when companies do that! Swap brands for the exact same product. 4wd 24/7 are the worst for it I reckon. Would you rather see youtubers do a 15-20 second invideo commercial rather then push products and say they are the best through out the video?

[@PeterGibson-z8f]

@@Off.Track4x4 24/7 will say anything to make a dollar ... different canopy or 12v company on each week as an example. Different presenters pushing different brands on each of their cars, one has fulcrum, another tough dog, another efs, but each presenter says their said brand is the best. Also pretty easy to see as soon as the said company stops paying the bills that they get kicked straight to the curb, Wholesale autos and Reuben from DMW as two examples.

[@markpanhuyzen6829]

With regards to full time camp hosts. They are so necessary these days to keep camps in order. Shit can happen and these days violence can break out in an instance with these camps being full a lot of the time. They can instantly deal with issues that arise and have communication with authorities if a fire starts or someone is injured or police need to deal with conflict.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Mark that is a really good point we didn't think of, I have to admit both camp sites were alot more quite then ones I've been to lately with out rangers there. That's for the comment mate 👍

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hey mate, I forgot to ask is it okay if we use this comment in next week's episode?

[@markpanhuyzen6829]

@@Off.Track4x4 yeh all good.

[@GrahamWebb-pz4mt]

Another great episode guys,and the editing was awesome. If you get a chance check out this is livin episode where is Betty,would love to know the name of the company.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hahahah 🤣 Graham your a mind reader! It's all ready in the run sheet for next week. I'm trying to get the name and ABN I'm not scared to call people out.

[@gettingaroundaus]

Appreciate the shout out guys! 🍻

[@Off.Track4x4]

We are happy to give you a shout-out, you make some great content 👌 The stupid algorithm needs to help the smaller channels out. Thanks for commenting 🙂

[@bradcozens]

Impossible to hold credibility when your getting paid or a sponsorship deal . Conflict of interests !

[@Off.Track4x4]

Mate very well said, I agree 100% Thanks for the comment champion

[@NathanO-P]

Good chat guys.

[@krismezza]

With a lot of these influencer KZbinrs, they spout the same old shite "This is the best caravan in Oz!"... until they get a new sponsorship and say the same thing about another caravan. KZbinrs are becoming more and more like salesmen rather than entertainers. I have turned off a lot of them, because I just want to watch real people doing real stuff. Brodie at YBS does the same thing every video, very clickbait, and just seems to have a new boat every year. TIAV used to be good in their old mazda, before being gifted a newer one then going the chopped 200 route, the 300 series and selling that to a lottery mob. ADU are top salesmen, the build series must be great for their numbers becuase they do a new rig every year, get a new caravan which is always "the best in Oz!", Explore Life is way over the top, and SKT is too clickbait-y. They lose all credibility if they are just salesmen imo, and when their channel turns more into a showcase of those items, i turn off. Good ones for me is Wild Touring, Tyler Thompson (despite having some sponsorships he keeps it more real), and NXT Stop - Falzon family, they seem genuine enough. Also, with Cam and Now or Never, with the clickbait title, it was a little misleading. But the Ranger did pop a tyre off the bead on the rocks when the tide was coming in (so they say), but if you watch the video, they had time to set up the tripod, get the drone up and spotted... so really, how desperate were they to save the car from the tide?

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hahahah 🤣 🤣 I love the part about them having time to set up cameras! It's all ways the tell tail signs that it wasn't a stressful moment. Very well said about some of the channels selling out, I can tell you from my experience, you can make a good living if you accept the affiliate marketing it's normally 5-12% commission. I'd be sitting very comfortable right now and not having to return to work with a head injury if I'd accept it, but I just can't it feels so wrong when I started this channel it was to help and give advise. But each to their own some see it just as a business. As you mentioned there is some good channels out there just need to find them 😀

[@offcampnandy7727]

Awesome content Guys🍺🍺🍺, interesting topics giving the back side of other Tubers 🤔🤔🤔 Love the bucket hat and the RFDS is an awesome cause for donations, Sam the Travelling Jackeroo doesn't have a channel and he should, but has a F/B presence has been taking donations for years to help fund 👍👍👍 Keep the awesomeness coming 👍👍👍 Cheers Andy, - use these comments if fitting to your content -

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hey mate, Thanks for the ripper comment 👍 I've added it to the run sheet for next week. Thanks for the support 🙏

[@Mr4xl]

Use to watch ybs at 100k subs then he became too click bait and over the top (catch and cook etc etc). . . . . So gave it the flick

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hey mate, thanks for watching and commenting really appreciate it. He really has changed alot from where he started so don't blame ya. Any channels you would recommend?

[@rexmccartney9969]

Enjoying the frank and honest conversation. Keep it up.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks Rex, glad you're enjoying it 😀 Thanks for the support champ 👌

[@Mick_4591]

Pitty there's no Transparency on the T I V Channel

[@Off.Track4x4]

Mate, how good would it be to know what getting to that level means money and sponsorship wise.

[@stuartkcalvin]

Salty Davenport and Overland Travellers are pretty good.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hey mate, thanks for watching and commenting. Overland travellers are brilliant I really enjoy their content 👌 I've added Salty Davenport to the run sheet for next week 👍

[@stuartkcalvin]

@@Off.Track4x4 Salty is predominantly a reel fisher, spear fisher but does some great camping. His videography is first class as is his editing. He has done a collab with FtF.

[@sharynnollnoll5795]

Really enjoying your content. Lifestyle pioneers donate their YT money to a charity every month. We enjoy watching Around Nabout and Outback to See, (they both travel with real dogs 😊) as we travel with dogs we like to check out the places they camp and visit.

[@Off.Track4x4]

I give credit to anyone that travels with a dog, good on you guys not just dumping them. It must be hard travelling with dogs, so many places you can't go. Would you mind if we use this comment next week?

[@ChaseTheWeekend]

This is great, new to your channel. Sub'd and will be tuning in more regularly.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 👍 Thank you for the sub champion 😀

[@colleenoliver2673]

I like Perspective Australia real new only 300 subscribers mostly hiking and camping but looks like it will diversify .

[@Off.Track4x4]

There isn't many channels doing hiking, good on them! I've added them to next week's run sheet 👍

[@mrlittleoz]

Guy's another YT channel is donating to Little Wings Charity but there is a good cause in this have a look into them. Just my opinion the RFDS is heavily supported where little wings is not !!

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hey mate, we can definitely support them, we can put them down as next week's charity. Do you mind if we use your comment next week?

[@mrlittleoz]

@@Off.Track4x4 sure would be my pleasure !

[@davidlawler6522]

I did think it was disappointing that in the now and never / wild touring episode on Fraser they lit a fire at waddy camp ground in there own fire pit when the rules clearly say communal fire pit only it's not a great look when a influencer/utuber breaking rules on camera. maybe a chat on rules and expectations on influencer/utubers about doing the right thing and not breaking laws to getting content

[@Off.Track4x4]

Hello David, I can not agree more on this topic and its one we have discussed for the "hot topic" I reached out to a KZbinr that I was chatting to regularly as they did break a rule and just wanted to warn them they could get fined, and that it didn't send a good message. I got a pretty defensive message back and now get ignored. I think it's a very touchy subject as alot of KZbinrs don't see them self as influencers, but we are and that comes with a big responsibility to all ways do the right thing. Would you mind if we use your comment next week?

[@davidlawler6522]

@@Off.Track4x4 yeah your welcome to use It when your got 130k subs and 30k sub people could easy watch that episode and think it's OK. The ridiculous thing was there a communal fire pit literally 15m away from there camp 🤦‍♂️

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Another great ep gents, I'm enjoying the yarns and diversity of topics. Cheers Rich

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks for the support mate, we are just happy putting some entertainment put there for everyone 👍 Appreciate the comment 🙏

[@OffroadTouringLife]

​@Off.Track4x4 no worries guys, it can be a slow grind growing a channel but it's rewarding.

[@shaneclifford9786]

Killing it boys

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks mate really appreciate the kind words! Your a legend for commenting 👏 Help raise some more Money for Flying Doctors

[@Mick_4591]

Transparency is most important on these channels.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Mick could not agree more! If you do youtube you should be open and honest with the community you build.

[@rachelhazell6011]

100% agree on transparency. I don’t care if a product is given for free or at a discount, just be upfront and you have my respect. I’d still be interested in what is said. As for donating profits - great to see more people jumping on board. I think Brent and Molly from Lifestyle Hustlers may have been one of the first to start it. They spoke quite openly about the behind the scenes bullying they copped for it which is a shame as they opened the conversation on the topic. Great channel guys!

[@kathmorris3979]

One thing that is overlooked here is that, as I understand it, most of these channels end up as businesses. Therefore, all the vehicle mods etc can be written off or get tax concessions for as well as discounts for promotion on the channel. One tax concession being the luxury car tax. Happy for someone better informed to add to this. Love the bucket hat BTW.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks for the comment Kath, you are 100% correct any modes put on the car that are done for making content are tax deductions. But the youtuber needs to make at least 21K per year from youtube to claim them.

[@andytotalcarnage8763]

Awesome stuff guys thank you Tony OWGOODZAT..👏👏👍

[@Off.Track4x4]

Thanks mate, you got a few shout outs last week in the comments, so we included your channel in the last segment for people to find you 😉 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@PeterGibson-z8f]

Not a camping or 4x4 channel, but Beau Miles would be my hands down pick on KZbin. I thought from reading comments on different YBS videos and Brodie talking in them that he was having a rough time with his mental health and not enjoying getting out there filming at the moment this year, as a result the frequency of his videos being reduced heaps. Who knows, maybe he's taking more risks because of this too?

[@Off.Track4x4]

Mate that is a very bloody good point you make! Risk taking and mental health go hand in hand. It's funny he has more money then he would know what to do with at the moment, yet is still struggling from mental health. Shows money doesn't fix all things.