Show us your camping set up

[Hendrik]

Hi all
I just spent a week on Fraser and camped in pretty good compfort. However theres always better ways of doing things and improving the way you camp. So go for it, show us the way you camp, be it offroad campers or caravans or just a simple set up, you can learn so much from others. You always see other people camping so easy and you wonder "Why can't we camp like that"
Ill post a pic of my camping set up soon, just need to all my Fraser photos all organised.
Cheers
Hendrik

[big guy]

A mate and I went in my old faithful 85RRC
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[Treads]

We keep it pretty basic :)

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[Reads90]

Well here is our camper trailer

When it was new and before our trip around Aus

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Has another 2 sides that go on the front to enclose the front

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In the car park at the top of the cape

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On a trip to a mountain bike race

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[Trakker]

2006 Trak Shak

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[vnx205]

Ours is simple, but not exactly basic.

Travelling mode.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/



Less than five minutes after arriving at Policeman's Waterhole, Davenport Range NP.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/



Ready to dine al fresco tonight.
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A quick cuppa ( before I got my Kelly Kettle) while we watch the sun set over Copper Hills.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/



Freestanding because I needed the Defender to travel around Alice Springs at the ASMG.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

We served our time in tents and at our age we think we deserve a little more luxury.

[solmanic]

Took about 10 years to get the tent up, but it was worth it...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Hendrik]

Haha good one solmanic.
Gee all these setups look great. The camper trailer makes it so easy, makes me want one.

[Chucaro]

I take my tent, gazebo/campers kitchen, chairs, tables and all the gear for long trips including 200 lts of water in my hard top trailer. One day I will get a second hand wind up trailer and adapt it for off road use.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/51.jpg

[Bushie]

Depends on what type of trip and where we are going

Or we might just swag it......with tent just in case of foul weather, and for stops in public places



We are pretty much the same, except no camper trailer.

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Over nighter when travelling.

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Established for a few days

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How it used to be.

Only just disposed of that blue tarp - after nearly 40 years it had a few holes :D


Martyn

[wardy1]

We like bit more comfort these days too
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[wardy1]

bugger..... i'll try that again later:mad:

[Binford]

Not a real good shot of the camp kitchen, but here's our first trip out with our new canvas tent last summer, about 9-1/2' x 10', plus covered porch area, which comes in quite handy when a rain comes in. Or for the shade.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/23.jpg

The 12'x12' cover is pretty handy too. That's my older son reading the comics with our family friend's son.

Another site later that week:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/24.jpg


And of course there's Scout camp:

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They put those tents up at the start of summer and leave them up until fall. They've seen better days, but stayed dry when it rained. In fact, all the water came right down the tent side and onto the wooden platform after the boys were screwing around and lifted the bottom of the canvas up onto the platform! It's okay, 'cause I was in my cot and stayed dry. ;)

[AndyRevill]

we tend to be pretty minimalist. We just use two bushwalking tents. we do have a mozzie dome for beating the daytime flies when required but everything else is in the car (which is off stage left) :)

[The ho har's]

Camping with the disco

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1182.jpg


and with the fender

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Mrs ho har:angel:

[Binford]

If you have some, I'd love to get an interior shot or two of that camper on the back of the Fender, Mrs. ho har. Looks interesting.

[Chucaro]

When I was younger, much younger than today that was our camping gear :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/517.jpg

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[Bundalene]

Mrs Ho Har...That beach photo... is that at Cape Leveque???

That looks very much like the place we camped way back in 1990 when we spent a couple of weeks fishing and exploring the area with some Bardi friends.

There weren't too many tourists there then, as they were just setting up the Kooljamin resort at that time and it was pretty basic. Just beach camps with the most awesome views.

We were lucky enough to be taken out to see the amazing tidal waterfalls in the Sunday Straits which exposed the rock ledges at dead low tide, and we collected crabs and crays on the rocks while our boat was anchored only a few meters away in really deep water.

I believe it has become a VERY popular tourist destination now.

So pleased we visited it when it was just getting started. It would be one of the nicest places we have ever been. We still keep in touch with friends who live at One Arm Point, but are a bit reluctant to return as it might spoil our good memories of the area.

Maybe we will go back there one day...

Mrs B

[McDisco]

We keep it pretty simple with the D2. Everything in the back and we sleep in our Oztent Rv-4. We like to travel light. The drawer system in the back is a Fourby Fitouts unit...very good.

This is how we camped out on Fraser when we were there....
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And this is us in the Simpson -
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[IceFyre]

I love the loo trip in the photo below :)




And this is us in the Simpson -
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[Bytemrk]

How it was...

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How it is:

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Mark

[awabbit6]

These were taken on our recent trip to Mon Repos near Bundaberg.

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The solar panels were a new addition for the trip. Next on the list is to add an electric water pump so I can throw away the manual pump taps on the trailer.


Paul

[Hendrik]

Gee McDisco, that is one organised rear disco. The draws really look like the make a big difference in keeping things organised.

[McDisco]

I love the loo trip in the photo below :)


LOL...I was wondering if anyone was going to notice that! Thats my fiance Tanya going for a moon walk. We called it a moon walk cause you go and moon the dune! :D


Gee McDisco, that is one organised rear disco. The draws really look like the make a big difference in keeping things organised.

Thanks mate. We thought about making our own setup, but the fourby fitout unit is really good value and well constructed/designed. We got ours even cheaper cause it was the demo model. We found it was the only one that made use of the high roof of the disco at the back. It had a crap rack (what we call it) in which we store out camp chairs and table. Keeps everything tucked up and out of the way. It only has the one draw but we use two tough tubs from Bunning to store tools and one as a bulky item pantry. We also have installed two plastic draws on the top shelf for pantries as well. The fridge slide is a piranha unit. We also have a 55L water tank that is strapped onto the cargo barrier on longer trips such as the Simpson. The hose is plumbed around to the back with a tap.

We are really happy with the setup. Everything is at hand, it doesnt move around at all and doesnt make a lot of sound either (eg squeeks). We did a week long high country trip and did some tough tracks and it was great having everything well secured.

Check out their website - FOURBY FITOUTS (http://www.fourbyfitouts.com.au/landrover-detail.html) They let you try the units before you buy also which I think is brilliant. Mark the guy that runs it is a good bloke too...

Angus

[The ho har's]

If you have some, I'd love to get an interior shot or two of that camper on the back of the Fender, Mrs. ho har. Looks interesting.

go here
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/61226-ho-hars-camper-build.html?highlight=ho+har%27s+camper+build
twas designed and built by ho har



Mrs Ho Har...That beach photo... is that at Cape Leveque???

I believe it has become a VERY popular tourist destination now.


It sure is .........still beautiful though


Maybe we will go back there one day...

Mrs B


I wish too too

added a few inside shots
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Mrs ho har:angel:

[roverrescue]

When its the end of November, there is no wind except by the water, and the lizards are looking for mates, this is the only way to go!!!!

Just chuck the dome up on the boat rack at bedtime and drive down to the waters edge! I do intend to manufacture a roof top tent but this seems to do the job for now.

Steve

[Narangga]

Guess what's inside?

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4824/memorial02.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/my.php?image=memorial02.jpg)

[Bundalene]

Guess what's inside?



........A Pool Table??:lol2::lol2:

[Narangga]

Guess what's inside?



........A Pool Table??:lol2::lol2:

Giving one away??????

Actually don't have a lot of our camper and of course that one has the awining walls in place. We actually just have the usaul stuff inside - including the fantastic kitchen in the Adventure.

[shorty disco]

they all look abit more fancy than our set up, but it gets us out. one day we'll get there.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0079r.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://g.imageshack.us/img27/img0079r.jpg/1/)

[Armadillo]

Our setup at Benarkin Forest earlier this year. About the only thing we might change is getting a slightly taller tent, but other than that, wouldn't change a thing. We can set and pack the whole setup quite quickly and it all fits well in the rangie. We have travelled up from Adelaide and then throughout NSW and Qld with this gear and has served us really well.:)


http://www.ibrutus.net/files/images/campsite.jpg

[Narangga]

they all look abit more fancy than our set up, but it gets us out. one day we'll get there.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6064/img0079r.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0079r.jpg)
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/img0079r.jpg/1/w320.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img27/img0079r.jpg/1/)

Where we all started out mate. I was going to post one like this but they are all prints and I was too slack to scan them!

[blue thunder]

Its not much but it works,well until the trailer is finished anyways.:burnrubber:

[kristen]

13944


nice and simple, with a oztent for when the back of the landy gets too crowded (or leaks!)

[clean32]

we started off sleeping in the country, just got the tent, should have done that first

[JamesH]

Some good set-ups here. I don't have any pics of my set up actually. I must take some but it is not different to what you see here already.

Way to go, Bushie. All you need is a Defender, an Engel, a sturdy table (for kneading the bread), chairs, a swag, a Versalite 12v, a Furphy camp oven and some firewood.

Good food, good booze, good mates, the stars, and the great brown land, apart from the Landrover all the rest is optional:D.

I've emailed pics of the setup on the back of the VNX's Defender trayback to some friends who have loved their swags for years but are getting to the age where a bed and some built in facilities is welcome.

PS, yes Cape Leveaque is more crowded but it is still a great place.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

After quite a few years of tents and airbeds,,
and many many many many discussions on what we wanted,
we then bought this,,
and then got the front annex made to suit.

Its a bit different to normal hard floor campers but it has everything we "discussed",, so I guess we did OK,,,;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/613.jpg

[Redback]

Here's us:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/Jelore09006.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Kitchen
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Hot water system for shower
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Outdoor Kitchen
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/Jellore08167.jpg

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Baz.

[Bundalene]

We have a range of camping set -ups but we travel lightly. Our "on the move" camp set up is a swag, on a plastic tarp, out in the bush somewhere. If it rains, out comes the tent (If there isn't a pub or motel around)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5403/garma3149.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=garma3149.jpg)

And who would think there is mobile coverage out here - Next G !!

Erich

[Bundalene]

....... AND this is where we go to escape the madness of the city - our handmade stone cottage at Elong Elong. BLISS


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=07easter030.jpg)


Erich

[Pedro_The_Swift]

What is it with land Rover owners and STONE dwellings???:o

[McDisco]

....... AND this is where we go to escape the madness of the city - our handmade stone cottage at Elong Elong. BLISS


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=07easter030.jpg)


Erich

Ok..NOW Im jealous!! Nice getaway mate. :D

[stevo68]

We started out with what we called the "Taj Mahal".....double room canvas tent...that once up....after a few hrs on your own.....was great if you were there for long enough. Probably easier with 2. Due to time and weight of it....hardly did any trips last year. So decided when I could to get an Oztent...would like a camper but that will be down the track. At least with the Oztent....I throw it on the roof racks and off I go. Set up is quick, easy and painless....and with camping with 3 out of 5 children....a lot more relaxing :D. I have been known to take to camp beds with a steak knife having put up the behometh.

The old Taj Mahal at Fraser

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/1445.jpg

The Oztent with full side and front panels attached...Mt Moffat

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Crystal Creek without front or side panels

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Taking it away again this weekend to LCMP....thats the joy of it....can pack up and go within an hr and be unpacked and ready with a coldy in less than an hour. Love my Oztent :D,

Regards

Stevo

[4wd4fun]

Two way I set up at Fraser Island
2-4 days
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2589/p1000153u.jpg

Week or more
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1729/img0552v.th.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0552v.jpg)

The D1 getting loaded
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
The wife likes the long term version

[Pedro_The_Swift]

The D1 getting loaded
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1530/p1000128.jpg
The wife likes the long term version


if you put in a cargo barrier, it gives you another wall to stack against,,,
seriously.

[Tank]

Bendethra -4C overnight, thawing out cover flap which was a sheet of ice, 9:00am and it was a sweltering 1C, nice and warm in the swag overnight though, I am building a camper similar (to fit on my w/shop trailer chassis) to The "Ho-Hars", getting too old to be climbing up off the ground, Regards Frank.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/1279.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9095)

[Tank]

....... AND this is where we go to escape the madness of the city - our handmade stone cottage at Elong Elong. BLISS


http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4651/07easter030.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=07easter030.jpg)


Erich
Your neighbours with JDNSW then, lifes good, Regards Frank.

[Graz]

Camped at Ningan Station approx three years ago. Mild but very dry and wild goats everywhere. The station actually exports them to the middle east.

[Shonky]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

In preparation for Corowa! :D

[Bundalene]

Your neighbours with JDNSW then, lifes good, Regards Frank.


Yes Frank, JD is just "over the back fence":D

...A bit too far to walk for a neighbourly visit.....

But great to know we have friends close at hand, even though we only get there a few times a year:p

Mrs B

[Bundalene]

What is it with land Rover owners and STONE dwellings???:o

They involve hard work - and a challenge.....just like Landrovers;););)


BUT.....the rewards are worth it:D


Mrs B

[pooky]

here are some pics of camper mk1 starting mk2 shortly for a mate, hopefully the boss will allow mk3 later in the year

[Hendrik]

Here's ours when we went to Fraser. Quite simple, but still comfortable.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/967.jpg

[stevepurvis]

This is my offerings from Uk...some of you may recognise the Eastnor Castle Grounds...home of Land Rover Experience

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[Tank]

Gee, it's great being out in the wilderness, just you, the disco (nice BTW), the solitude, LOL, Regards Frank.

[XSiV]

Gee, it's great being out in the wilderness, just you, the disco (nice BTW), the solitude, LOL, Regards Frank.

Yep, there's nothing quite like getting away from it all...:wasntme:

[bruggz351]

here's ours.. it's a bit overboard, but it means i get to go camping ;)

[jamesmoon007]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/jamesmoon007-albums-landy-picture151-landy-camping.jpg

easy camping on the beach north of noosa:)

[Mick-Kelly]

Thats what i like to see, a lightweight getting used :p:p:p

[Mulgo]

Some of you might have seen it in Cooma, but here is our setup.

Takes 2 minutes to put up and about 5 to pack away.

http://www.mulgo.com.au/pic/lr130/lr130-outside.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://www.mulgo.com.au/pic/lr130/big-in3.jpg


More pics here: http://www.mulgo.com.au (http://www.mulgo.com.au/)

Cheers,
Daniel

[bruggz351]

wow mulgo, thats a huge landy..:eek:

[Mulgo]

needed a 130 to sleep four comfortably.

Had the same set up on a 110 before the kids...

[jamesmoon007]

Thats what i like to see, a lightweight getting used :p:p:p

it is my friends lightweight.. with a 200tdi in it....power steering..etc its pretty cool......:cool:

[JohnF]

What is it with land Rover owners and STONE dwellings???:o

Our dwelling is only half stone, up to the window level, then western red ceder. We bought the 12 year old dwelling like that well before the Range Rover.
But when you build in the bush, transport cost for building materials comes to a very lot of filthy Lucre that you need to earn. But the bush provides very much free building material like rocks, and mud bricks [if you work hard] for you for no Filthy Lucre, just effort [assuming you own the block of land], that keeps you fit at the same time. Collecting rocks to build a house is a good excuse to drive the Landrover around the paddock, and who does not want to drive around a paddock in the Land Rover.

[Tank]

here's ours.. it's a bit overboard, but it means i get to go camping ;)
Geez! going a bit far taking your Hills Hoist clothesline camping with you, LOL, Regards Frank.

[bruggz351]

Geez! going a bit far taking your Hills Hoist clothesline camping with you, LOL, Regards Frank.


:D gotta have somewhere to hang the tea towel....

actually, it was a test camp at the inlaws farm, trying the setup out before we hit the parks....

[hoadie72]

Who said you need a roofrack for an Oztent?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/1415.jpg

[djam1]

Here you go

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8226/dscn1684y.th.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn1684y.jpg)

$30k Camper trailer with $3k Land Rover lol

[POD]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/DSCF2255.jpg

In preparation for Corowa! :D


Nice and vintage, but if you hit something (I was going to say 'if you brake hard' but then i remembered my old Landy's brakes) with that ammo box aimed squarely at your head, there won't be much that even a modern ambulance can do for you.:o

[rovercare]

You really need to see a pic of a swag, fridge, chainsaw and chair?:D

[dirtdawg]

well where's the pic?

[rovercare]

well where's the pic?

:DDon't think I've ever taken one:(

[dirtdawg]

not been in a capable state?

[rovercare]

not been in a capable state?

:angel::angel::angel:

[longreach]

:cool:set up at north straddie

[Jock The Rock]

:( Makes me want to go camping now, like right now. Instead of doing what I planned

Thinking of giving up rugby so that will free up my weekends once again :) then I'll be able to explore the North East of Tassie. Been wanting to do that for ages

[fraser130]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14766&stc=1&d=1239434217
Yes there is a Landy under there!

Cooma:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14767&stc=1&d=1239435555


Fraser

[Mick-Kelly]

Very nice Fraser, i especially like the solar / wind setup.

[fraser130]

Thanks Mick, the solar really is the winner, the panel is mounted on a little tracker, and follows the sun during the day, the wind generator I'm a little dissapointed in, it needs a strong wind to work in. Not 2 months after I bought it, the company (Air-X) released a low wind model! Same price as mine! :mad:
In nice weather my batteries are at float level by around 11am, and that's running the fridge abour 5 hours per day, and portable ipod stereo, and lighting till maybe midnight.

Cheers,
Fraser

[sschmez]

Well, it sorta depends ... who? how many? where? How long? How many Dogs (up to 3)

Just me ... (and one of the dogs ???)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1356.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/3431315772_db28d6f361.jpg?v=0)

Annette, Nick and I ... (yep, thats a pram)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1357.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3430501959_7e11b20672.jpg?v=0) One or two nights or more when travelling rough and on the move.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1358.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3430502265_167d03886e.jpg?v=0) base camp, couple of nights.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1359.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3431316536_13cb1efb33.jpg?v=0) base camp, week +


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1360.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3431316166_37f17c7ca1.jpg?v=0) Base camp, week +, with extended family and/or friends - Tarp Mahahl attached

The convoy, 3 GS dogs, Nick, Annette and I
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1361.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3338842869_ff8fcb925f_o.jpg)


Stevo

[td express]

first trip out today....got as far as the front yard and set up camp.
Looking forward to making it a bit further next time out, maybe the end of the street.

[cucinadio]

OK heres us at ceder creek Amamoor sf ......"ABSOLUTE TOP SPOT"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/313.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/314.jpg

and then me assuming the obligatory after dinner and a nice port position...SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/01/376.jpg


cheers

[smally4.6]

This is our set up ....camping in the Central Highlands for 5 days over Easter....
Had one Rough night, thunder lighting & high winds...and the next day Snow..(I Love Tassie) Then back to fine weather.........Here's a few photo's....(what can i say, i have a Pommy car why not a Pommy dog)
cheers brett..

[inside]

Here's ours.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5403/imga1451.jpg

[McDisco]

Thanks Mick, the solar really is the winner, the panel is mounted on a little tracker, and follows the sun during the day, the wind generator I'm a little dissapointed in, it needs a strong wind to work in. Not 2 months after I bought it, the company (Air-X) released a low wind model! Same price as mine! :mad:
In nice weather my batteries are at float level by around 11am, and that's running the fridge abour 5 hours per day, and portable ipod stereo, and lighting till maybe midnight.

Cheers,
Fraser

Hey Fraser

Can you tell me a bit more about this tracker unit on the panel? Would be interested as I find it a pain to have to be constantly moving the panel when your camping for a couple of days...

Angus

[Haddo2a]

After quite a few years of tents and airbeds,,
and many many many many discussions on what we wanted,
we then bought this,,
and then got the front annex made to suit.

Its a bit different to normal hard floor campers but it has everything we "discussed",, so I guess we did OK,,,;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/613.jpg

is that pic cooma 2008?


haddon

[kowari]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/clientscript/ieprompt.html?

[XSiV]

Thanks Mick, the solar really is the winner, the panel is mounted on a little tracker, and follows the sun during the day, the wind generator I'm a little dissapointed in, it needs a strong wind to work in. Not 2 months after I bought it, the company (Air-X) released a low wind model! Same price as mine! :mad:
In nice weather my batteries are at float level by around 11am, and that's running the fridge abour 5 hours per day, and portable ipod stereo, and lighting till maybe midnight.

Cheers,
Fraser
Your set up looks very similar to ours, though I don't have the solar tracker. Any chance you could share some details of your solar set up you have rigged up. I have an 80watt panel that just sits on a frame I have rigged up to my removable camping pod. I have been looking for some kind of arrangement similar to yours.

[fraser130]

There seems to be a little interest in the solar tracker setup I have, I think I'll do a thread in the next few days showing how I did it, and all the parts required. It will cost you about $150 and some mucking around to do, but the end result can be as much as 40% more power from any given panel over the whole day. It's also a good conversation starter whilst away camping. (although if everyone does one, then it will be a "oh, there is another one of those tracker things"!!!)

So if you are interested, PM me and I'll reply when I've started the new thread.

[PhilipA]

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2827/257jqb.th.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/%5BURL=http://img4.imageshack.us/my.php?image=257jqb.jpg%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2827/257jqb.th.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D%20%5BURL=http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=022qsq.jpg%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5063/022qsq.th.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D) http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5063/022qsq.th.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=022qsq.jpg)

First is at Blackdown Tableland and then near Litchfield NP.
Regards Philip A

[JohnR]

Our towing set up:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/77.jpg
Our messy camp:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/487.jpg

Cheers,

[beforethevision]

Here is my camping setup, this year for Easter at Inskip Pt.

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7847/11042009275.jpg

A hammock and all my gear.

Cheers!

[Binford]

Another hammock-camper! Good man!

I've got my Silnylon fabric (1.3oz silicone-impregnated ripstop nylon) finally on its way to my house (manufacturer's backorder has held it up for weeks). With it I'll be making a 10'x10' tarp. In the meantime, I've had to use a plastic tarp over my hammock.

Here's how I was set up last weekend with our Boy Scouts:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/329.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/452.jpg


Trees were way too close together, and quite huge! But it worked well. Perfectly comfortable down to a light frost the first night and 5*C the second night.

No need for my mozzie net this time of year (very early spring here), so that stayed home. It basically clips to the tarp guyline to hold if off me and dangles around the outside of the hammock using 4 little sacks in which I can put a few pebbles to weight it down a bit. Biting bugs have never been so bad I've needed a fully enclosed net like yours, but would certainly go to one if they were!

[Landy Lady]

This is our set up. It is a huge difference to the camper trailer we used to have. The disco doesnt mind towing it either:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/406.jpg

Jodie

[beforethevision]

Another hammock-camper! Good man!


No need for my mozzie net this time of year (very early spring here), so that stayed home. It basically clips to the tarp guyline to hold if off me and dangles around the outside of the hammock using 4 little sacks in which I can put a few pebbles to weight it down a bit. Biting bugs have never been so bad I've needed a fully enclosed net like yours, but would certainly go to one if they were!


Good man!

That setup looks good! I like the hammock drawn quite tight, and it tends to pull the trees together (not going to hapen in your case!!). I found that for the top rope, good quality 5mm dynamic climbing rope works well, as it is beautiful to use and has stretch to it.

The mosquito net is simply two pieces of 2mx4m rough fly mesh, and a half dozen clothes pegs. Damn cheap. If i didnt have it, I would have likely died of blood loss through the night. Inskip is a coastal area with alot of flying creatures.

Cheers!

[Bravefart]

Hi Guys,

Last weekends camping trip to "upper" Egypt, 330 kms due SOUTH of Cairo and 60 kms east in to the desert, great weekend with 7 cars but only one Disco, all the rest were Jap crap.

[cucinadio]

Hi Guys,

Last weekends camping trip to "upper" Egypt, 330 kms due SOUTH of Cairo and 60 kms east in to the desert, great weekend with 7 cars but only one Disco, all the rest were Jap crap.


mate, what on earth do you do in egypt?.....if you dont mind me asking

cheers

[cucinadio]

[QUOTE=Binford;962308]Another hammock-camper! Good man!

I've got my Silnylon fabric (1.3oz silicone-impregnated ripstop nylon) finally on its way to my house (manufacturer's backorder has held it up for weeks). With it I'll be making a 10'x10' tarp. In the meantime, I've had to use a plastic tarp over my hammock.

Here's how I was set up last weekend with our Boy Scouts:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/329.jpg


Hey mate

really nice mate ....but i don't see any landies there ?.....:eek:...:p.....:D

cheers

[Awest]

Here is our first try with the 130. Long way till we get it right!

[Pedro_The_Swift]

is that pic cooma 2008?


haddon


Yep!:cool:

[Mick-Kelly]

OK heres us at ceder creek Amamoor sf ......"ABSOLUTE TOP SPOT"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/313.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/314.jpg

and then me assuming the obligatory after dinner and a nice port position...SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/01/376.jpg


cheers

Can you let me know a bit more detail about where in the park this was and how did you find the crowds?

[WhiteD3]

Our first attempt.....last night:D

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8694/pict0032i.jpg

[Binford]

really nice mate ....but i don't see any landies there ?.....:eek:...:p.....:D

cheers

True, but this is the "Camping, Tucker and Bush Basics" forum asking to show your camping set up, which I did. However, there was a really nice old Series IIa parked a few hundred yards away if that helps! ;)

I saw the hammock beforethevision posted and had to pipe in. I am Land Roverless, though have my heart set on a IIa one of these days. Probably when I convince my wife we need another 4WD! :D

Let me show what I did with my new tarp yesterday. The "snake skin" concept might well be applicable to much of what many of you are doing.


My order of Silnylon (1.1oz silicone-impregnated ripstop nylon fabric) finally arrived and, with help from my mother and my wife, I joined two panels together with a flat-felled seam, hemmed all the edges and sewed on a bunch of 1" Grosgrain nylon loops for tie-outs. It is now a 10' x 10'+ tarp for my hammock. (They only helped with the seam. They made me fight through the rest of it, only helping untangle the stupid sewing machine when the thread got all bunched up!) I absolutely HATE sewing, I can now tell you that. Especially that super-thin, slippery Silnylon! Yuk!

Anyway, I then cut some of my no-see-um mosquito netting material and made a pair of "snake-skins." Rather than try to explain what they do, let me show you a series of three pictures I just took of the tarp with the skins.

Here's the tarp set up between two trees in my front yard. I use a really light-weight, 1/16" orange cord called Spectra "Pulse Line" (275-lb breaking strength!) to tie it to the trees and for tie-outs on all four corners. The black mozzie-netting skins are bunched up on the support lines on either side and the tarp is hanging free (not staked out):

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/470.jpg


Here I've pulled the skin from the left over half the tarp, enveloping it in the tube:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/471.jpg


Finally, with both sides pulled in, the tarp is completely enveloped:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/472.jpg


I can now untie it from the trees and wad it up into a ball. If I really work at it, I could get it down to the size of a large grapefruit. With little effort, it's about cantaloupe size. The whole thing (tarp, skins, and all six 10-foot guy lines) weigh in at 1 lb 3oz.

The beauty of this is in setup. I just unwad it and it's like a big, thick rope with the guy lines tied up on each end. Unhitch the guy lines and attach them to the trees, then pull the skins back and I'm ready to stake it out!

The skins are made of mosquito netting so it can be packed up wet if need be and it would be able to dry. Just lay it over the backpack and let it air out.

The skins would work on any light tarp material. I don't think the results would be good with canvas, even a light one. But it really makes set up and stowage of your lighter tarps an absolute snap!

[Bravefart]

I've got my own company renting certified cargo baskets and containers to the offshore oil business. We came here 14 years ago with a service company and started this one 6. 1/2 years ago.
It's a great place, if i said we were leaving i'd have to drag my wife and kids kicking & screaming to the airport:D

[1104bd1michio]

hey im wondering how tent pegs work in soft sand such as fraser or morteon island. Any tips would be appreciated as i havent done much beach camping and im keen to do a trip to ones the islands.
thanks.

[hoadie72]

I haven't tried them but pegs like this are supposed to work ok with sand

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://store.bcf.com.au/ProductDetails.aspx?PLU=114406

[Bushie]

I haven't tried them but pegs like this are supposed to work ok with sand

https://store.bcf.com.au/Images/Common/114406.jpg

https://store.bcf.com.au/ProductDetails.aspx?PLU=114406


I was looking at them the other day - I think the 490 refers to the length, they are a bloody big peg.


Martyn

[Bushwanderer]

It depends on the sand, but generally longer pegs with a flattened or star-shaped shaft are best.

Where a lot of people go wrong is that they don't place the peg so that the guy rope is pulling at a 90deg angle to the shaft of the peg.

[stevo68]

hey im wondering how tent pegs work in soft sand such as fraser or morteon island. Any tips would be appreciated as i havent done much beach camping and im keen to do a trip to ones the islands.
thanks. Hey mate...as per the pic Hoadie has put up....most camping stores will have them. I have used them on Fraser and Bribie Island without a problem. I used them for the tent and also ensuite as opposed to the normal pegs. Make sure you used a rubber mallet though ;),

Regards

Stevo

[The Fish]

Those plastic sand pegs work really well and there are some big orange ones that are actually rated for cyclonic winds. I use the orange ones and have had them in really windy conditions without any problems.

Another trick to get the best out of them is to scrap the top layer of soft dry sand away down to the hard wet sand. This gives the best result and if you spread the dry stuff back on top after the peg is in I find they are impossible to pullout on the angle.

[revor]

This is our setup, pretty quick and easy. Compact for the tougher trails but enough storage for a week away. Mines the red truck or friend Graham drives the white one.
We also have the tent on the trailer for the kids.

With any luck you guy might spot us in Australia in 2010 (if the economy improves)

[fraser130]

Where a lot of people go wrong is that they don't place the peg so that the guy rope is pulling at a 90deg angle to the shaft of the peg.

I know! That is one of my pet hates, people with pegs driven half in and vertical, eith the ropes hooked on the top!!!!
Really gives me the irits!!!

(I got in trouble for not spelling it!;))

Then if there is a wind, they wake me up at night banging the pegs in again:(

Fraser

[Bushwanderer]

Well, I guess that at least two of us do it correctly. :BigThumb:

[XSiV]

This is our set up. It's still a work in progress but it is already very comfortable and practical. The pod can be lifted off with jacks to allow me to go exploring once we have set up.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/55.jpg

All I need now is to get my hands on that solar panel sun tracker and we'll be set. I also intend on extending the awning on the side to run the full length to meet up with the awning at the rear.

[1104bd1michio]

Thanks for the help guys. Id better get some of those pegs before i go, the pegs i got with my new tent are about 100mm long with a diameter of about 3mm lol.
Thanks Michio

[Grumpy]

Those plastic sand pegs work really well and there are some big orange ones that are actually rated for cyclonic winds. I use the orange ones and have had them in really windy conditions without any problems.

Another trick to get the best out of them is to scrap the top layer of soft dry sand away down to the hard wet sand. This gives the best result and if you spread the dry stuff back on top after the peg is in I find they are impossible to pullout on the angle.


There is in WA made one made by Polyplastics that will bend about 60 degrees without breaking and return to its original position. There are three sizes the longest being obout 450mm.
No bull been in a gale situation and watched it working.


:wheelchair:

[waz]

Just the easy option.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/526.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/13991)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/527.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/13992)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/528.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/13990)

W

[Binford]

A couple pictures of my hammock from our Boy Scout campout last weekend, this time sporting my new silicone-nylon tarp. No, still no Land Rover (we hiked in anyway), but there's my Akubra on my backpack! ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/500.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/501.jpg

Total weight of the setup, including tarp, hammock, tree straps, mozzie net, stakes, etc., is just 1.5 kg. All home-made. Quite a bit more comfortable than sleeping on the ground!

[disco_mitch]

i want some opinons it used to just me the nissus and i and all we took was the swag space case and fridge chainy ect now we have our lil girl(2 months old) we hired a jayco camper for the weekend and it was great the weather was ordanary and it was good having the indoor kitchen but i liked still being able to go outside, the 300 tdi did certanly knw it was there and thats why im thinking about getting a flight which is a very compact model what has everyone else done as far as camping with kids i am normally only in one place fora night at a time

[Bushie]

Tent with the kids.

When they were really young we used to take a portable cot with a foam mattress.

Bath time for the littlies
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/211.jpg
Dalhousie 1989 - Should be one for her 21st in a few months :D


Martyn

[vnx205]

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

Nothing quite like the sight of a classic Rangie crossing the Simpson with 270 disposable nappies on the roof rack :D:D:D:D
Are the nappies new ones at the start of the trip or .........?

[The ho har's]

Are the nappies new ones at the start of the trip or .........?

hhhmmmm
I'm thinking the latter......you have to take all rubbish out with you..ppppwwwwweeeee


Mrs ho har:angel:

[cucinadio]

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

Nothing quite like the sight of a classic Rangie crossing the Simpson with 270 disposable nappies on the roof rack :D:D:D:D

Bath time for the littlies
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/211.jpg



lol you should put that into tuperware for used in a retro tuperware add....lol

cheers

[sanbar]

OK, our set-up all packed up after a very wet night beachside at Port Campbell in which the camper trailer floor was floating in a pool of water. It's about the only photo I have with our Disco in the background -- I never think to put it in the frame.
Yes, that power cord *is* submersed and hooked up to a Fiat camper that towed in a couple of bikes on a trailer heading out to the World Superbikes GP. Wusses.
The other pic? Yeah, Black Saturday at Glen Chromie wasn't much fun. We'd packed up by then.

[Landy Lady]

i want some opinons it used to just me the nissus and i and all we took was the swag space case and fridge chainy ect now we have our lil girl(2 months old) we hired a jayco camper for the weekend and it was great the weather was ordanary and it was good having the indoor kitchen but i liked still being able to go outside, the 300 tdi did certanly knw it was there and thats why im thinking about getting a flight which is a very compact model what has everyone else done as far as camping with kids i am normally only in one place fora night at a time

We have a Jayco Swan which we tow with my 300tdi and it goes really well. We have just done a trip out to Dysart and back it and it was getting 10lt to the 100. Tips on bathing your little one in the camper is to get a little blow up pool boat (or similiar) that will hold water and you can bath her in that, and when your finished you just deflate and put it away! Happy camping.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/200.jpg

Jodie

[Craig]

Well we keep it pretty simple... Just a tent, a table, a few chairs and a Defender.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/1316.jpg
And a couple of dogs
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/1317.jpg

I must say that it would be nice to get a flash trailer set up, but the dollars are a bit tight now. Maybe in a few years.

Craig

BTW the old red 300tdi is gone now, but I haven't got any shots with the Puma in.

[dungarover]

This is mine. Simple but not practical enough for me so I'll be doing a camping gear sell-off soon and get the right gear, rather be spend less time setting up and more time having a beer :beer:

Trav

[stevo68]

This is mine. Simple but not practical enough for me so I'll be doing a camping gear sell-off soon and get the right gear, rather be spend less time setting up and more time having a beer :beer:

Trav You forgot the picture of your "possum" :whistling:

Regards

Stevo

[dungarover]

You forgot the picture of your "possum" :whistling:

Regards

Stevo


:2up::2up::2up::2up: Vey funny :D:D

Trav

[pop058]

This is our camp from the Bundy swim-in. S2A workshop (Johnny) towing kitchen and esky with RV3 as main accom.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/803.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/804.jpg

and the community campfire/s

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/805.jpg

Paul

[The ho har's]

This is our camp from the Bundy swim-in. S2A workshop (Johnny) towing kitchen and esky with RV3 as main accom.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/803.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/804.jpg

and the community campfire/s

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/805.jpg

Paul

here is the group

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/457.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/806.jpg


Mrs ho har:angel:

[Rosscoe68]

how to delete a post ?

[Rosscoe68]

not quite so go anywhere as some of the other rigs, but here 'tis

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/SjS2fEPp_WI/AAAAAAAACzU/wywHHUpa15E/s640/DSCF0800.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/SjS2lxeqVnI/AAAAAAAACzY/Xa7uLtqmnq8/s640/PA300005.JPG

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/801.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/802.jpg

and for those times we get too rough for the van, we sleep in the back of the truck on a full queen size mattress that is cut only a little at the sides

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/469.jpg

[Grumpy]

Hu wot happened!!

Try again later

[Grumpy]

Got out of canvas covered campers after a trip down the Gibb River Rd. about 5 years ago when it did nothing but rain [unseasonal weather ]. Continually putting wet canvas up and down is no joke. As those with campers know.
The beast as it is called is a 1996 16ft Windsor off road weighing nearly 2 tonne. Front kitchen with plenty of work space to keep the chief cook happy, single beds which gives more cupboard space, up graded axles and 10ply tyres etc.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/651.jpg

Helps not to have two HTTP.//s

[jamesmoon007]

does any one have any pics of a camper/bed set up in the back of a 110 defender....had a basic one in my old series 111.. but was a nightmare to take down...... also just got a front center seat..so now i have no storage.....mmm.......:)

[Mulgo]

does any one have any pics of a camper/bed set up in the back of a 110 defender....had a basic one in my old series 111.. but was a nightmare to take down...... also just got a front center seat..so now i have no storage.....mmm.......:)

Nothing is wrong with sleeping in the Landy - I believe it is THE way to go! Why using valuable storage space for tent and stuff when you can sleep in the Landy.

If you have no rear bench, you could do something similar to my setup:

Defender 130 - www.mulgo.com.au - a land rover enthusiast - Sydney - Australia (http://www.mulgo.com.au/defender-130-interior.html)

it should give you about 2 meters length for the bed (in a 110")

Alternatively, how about a pop top! :wasntme:

Cheers,
Daniel

[hoadie72]

and for those times we get too rough for the van, we sleep in the back of the truck on a full queen size mattress that is cut only a little at the sides

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/469.jpg

How do you fit a 2m long mattress in the back of a D2 which is what 1.6 or 1.7m long??

[slt]

Here's mine, 130 with a Trayon ... only recently took delivery of the camper, so can't wait to get out there...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/648.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/872.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/649.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/645.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/646.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/647.jpg

[Sith]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1805.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1806.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1807.jpg

[weeds]

a little late as i just sold the caravan this afternoon.......couldn't believe how much they were willing to pay

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/745.jpg

umm, thought i had a pic of it set up

have borrowed my sisters softfloor for the short term

[numpty]

Here's mine, 130 with a Trayon ... only recently took delivery of the camper, so can't wait to get out there...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/648.jpg



:BigThumb::BigThumb: That is my ideal setup. May never happen though.:(

[rrturboD]

We have a couple of setups, here is our 'overnight 2 people', minimalist with a tent, using awning from vehicle.
And our 'base camp, daily touring' with camper, kitchen etc ... I try to position the camper so that we can back the RR in under the awning, not possible this time at Murray Sunset NP.

[slt]

:BigThumb::BigThumb: That is my ideal setup. May never happen though.:(

Well, I sold my house late last year and decided to bugger the GFC ... I'll take a couple of years off and go camping instead :). Wanted something that could get me to most places in Oz in reasonable comfort. It makes for a pretty long tray on the 130, but these people (http://www.tsongololo.com/) convinced me that it would work. Ken at Trayon also mentioned that there were a handful of others out there with a similar setup.

slt

[vnx205]

Here's mine, 130 with a Trayon ... only recently took delivery of the camper, so can't wait to get out there...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/648.jpg


That's interesting, you have a dual cab Defender with the single cab model Trayon.
I have a single cab Defender with the dual cab model Trayon.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/16/2005444/Trayon%20creek.jpg

I bought mine second hand three years ago, so didn't have much choice, but the dual cab actually suits me. There are only two of us so we have enough space and storage and the setup allows me to keep a spare tyre or two against the headboard.
They are a great design and well made.

I'm curious to know haw many they have built now. Mine was built in September 2003 and is number 247. What number is yours? It is stamped into the aluminium angle at each corner.

[slt]

I'm curious to know haw many they have built now. Mine was built in September 2003 and is number 247. What number is yours? It is stamped into the aluminium angle at each corner.

They made another 400 since then! (as of last week) Not too many available on the 2nd hand market either when I started looking around, which is a pretty good endorsement I think.

slt

[fraser130]

It makes for a pretty long tray on the 130, but these people (http://www.tsongololo.com/) convinced me that it would work. Ken at Trayon also mentioned that there were a handful of others out there with a similar setup.

slt

Slt, how long is your tray?
I've been thinking of doing the same thing after we sell our boat this summer.

Fraser

[slt]

Slt, how long is your tray?

2250 mm

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

Heres our setup.
This was Busselton January this year.

And everything packs into the back of the Series trailer!

Setting up

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/841.jpg


My fav part of camping, the kitchen!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/842.jpg

#1 daughter in her usual energetic mode........

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/843.jpg


Me in my weightlifting mode....
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/844.jpg


The Taj Mahal, for a tent, its huge!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/845.jpg

My other fav part of camping, making the kids do the washing up!!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/846.jpg

An early morning visitor...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/847.jpg

Catching up on the action...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/848.jpg

[Hendrik]

That's an awesome tent!!!!
Looking at this thread again, makes me want to go camping again so badly...gotta love the great outdoors :D

Cheers
Hendrik

[Yorkie]

here's our new addition and very well received aswell on a recent trip and much more pleasant than the tent.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/51.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/52.jpg

just need to set it up a few times to get the right tension throughout but survived heavy rain shower so waterproof at least. :)

cheers
yorkie

[XSiV]

Nice one yorkie, we'll have to catch up with you guys again in the not too distant future.

[flagg]

We are pretty much the same, except no camper trailer.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1464.jpg

Martyn

Martyn,

What tyres are you running in this picture? :)

Cheers,
Dec

[German Grüner]

Hi all,
i enjoy looking at all posted camping setups! Very well equiped!
Our family style by camping is totally ascetic: just only our tent:
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/2613/1000817z.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/1000817z.jpg/)

And in order to reduce our setup time, all family integrants are trained, just without speeking, to his own task:

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1724/1005341.jpg (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/1005341.jpg/)

I post a photo from each kid in order not to have trouble with them here:p
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6071/1005342t.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/1005342t.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3646/1005724.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/1005724.jpg/)


Regards

[Bushie]

Martyn,

What tyres are you running in this picture? :)

Cheers,
Dec


Sorry mate didn't see your post.

235-85R16 BFG-MTs on disco rims.



Martyn

[rafiki]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z29/rafikiphoto/G9_IMG_01200.jpg


http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z29/rafikiphoto/G9_IMG_01209.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z29/rafikiphoto/G9_IMG_01198.jpg

[Mick-Kelly]

I bet you were a popular man for taking that last photo.

[rafiki]

:twisted: she hasn't seen it yet..... thought I'd better change it before she does...

[alien]

:twisted: she hasn't seen it yet..... thought I'd better change it before she does...

Come on it's only depth that realy counts:twisted::p:D

Cheers.

[fraser130]

....Soft!

[fraser130]

On further thought, I'd have done the exact same thing!

[mojo]

If I could afford one of those maggiolina's I'd get one for sure ... :(

[clean32]

:twisted: she hasn't seen it yet..... thought I'd better change it before she does...

doint forget to mention that the diet is working well and that she hasn't got much more to lose??

[El Duderino]

I keep my setup pretty simple because of the very limited storage space in the Jeep. I've got a 6-person canvas touring tent (as seen in the background), and furniture consists of a small table, 2 chairs, esky, sleeping stretcher, and depending if I'm away for a while I'll take the kitchenette. There's the usual stuff like a 20lt water container, Trangia and a cheapo Gasmate stove, food, normal cooking and eating gear, toolkit and basic recovery gear, blah blah.

Excuse the lack of Landy's in the pics btw, I'll be getting a Disco very soon, and my mate's getting one for his wife! :P

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/12/903.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/1393.jpg

[101 Ron]

Travelling Solo and light.
Sleep in the back using the gap betwween the front seats for my head.
I could fit canvass doors and drop the sides down all nice and snug.
On this trip I tied the swag to the side of the Jeep which can been seen just to the left of the vehicle.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/1380.jpg

On this trip I up graded to sleeping in the back of the Jeep trailer and cooked on the tail board of the Defender.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/794.jpg
This trip was the first time camping with the missus before I was silly enough to marry her.
She drove the defender and I drove the Jeep.
We slept together in the rear of the Defender.......nice and friendly like
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/14.jpg

[101 Ron]

The night in the back of the defender lead to marrage and kids which in turn lead to this
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/1378.jpg
and this
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/1379.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/780.jpg

[101 Ron]

and this
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/414.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/1377.jpg

when I get a chance ( without family ) I still like to rough it and kept it simple.
I normally sleep in the back of the 101 with the sides rolled down and just use the tail gate to cook on.





https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/834.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/1229.jpg
If I take my Studebaker I can throw in a vinyl lounge and set up a three man tent inside under the rear body canvass(plenty of room)like if I was camping on the ground.
If it rains I sit on the lounge in the back under the 12 volt light in front of the primas:):):)
Note the small crane with electric winch to lift 200litre drums and motor bikes in the back...plenty of room and it is hard to beat sleeping next to your favorite Two wheel machine whisle in your favorite Ten wheel machine.

[Barra1]

And as the man said.............

"Beat that!"

Ron, I reckon you've just about killed that thread, because the big truck tops it all.:eek::eek::eek:

[Binford]

Interesting article done by a Portland, Oregon, television news company on a German couple touring North America in their Defender:

German couple takes a trip of a lifetime in unique Land Rover | KATU.com - News - Portland, Oregon | Outdoors Featured (http://www.katu.com/outdoors/featured/28328674.html)

Defenders are pretty scarce around here, with or without the rooftop tents!

[Jock The Rock]

Simple but what more do you need :p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/579.jpg

[dungarover]

A fridge full of beer :twobeers::twobeers::twobeers::twobeers:

Trav

[zuno555]

Great thread, good to look at camp set ups as well as different scenery around oz!

Tent
3 Chairs
Table
Gas Cooker
Fridge
1 Box Food / 1 Box Pot/FryPan/Plates/etc
20lt Jerry Water
Toolkit / Chainsaw
Also took tarp and poles in case of wet weather

and

2 Kids

Tried to keep it pretty minimalist, but the boot of disco was pretty damn chockas!! If wife and little girl came then would need to have used rack.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/551.jpg

[robzilla]

my latest setup.

Have switched to tarps over tents for wet weather. Much prefer dealing with a wet tarp than a wet tent or swag!

If I dont need to drive, i attach the tarp off the side of the car.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3559/p1000870small.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3559/p1000870small.jpg)

[juddy]

Heres ours getting better, all the time.....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1210.jpg

[Rosscoe68]

that is absolutely awesome.

[The ho har's]

Heres ours getting better, all the time.....

http://gi354.photobucket.com/groups/r429/P2R1W1ZFPM/uscamping.jpg

So juddy after your trip on the OBHD have you perfected your camping setup:D....it is looking good;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

[juddy]

So juddy after your trip on the OBHD have you perfected your camping setup:D....it is looking good;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

I think perfected is nearly correct, set up time is a alot quicker, however, theres still some mods to do, the major one is a camelbac box for the rear tub, with a drawer/shelf system. the backs great but theres no real place to store things properly, we have a drawer system that works very well, but need more, storage space, plus the canvas did let in some red dust, not as much as we thought but some non the least, if i can get the camelbac in the same container as the 2b, then we will save on shipping..... so it will be worth the investment, and will also be better security wise.

You going to castlehill this year>>>>>>

hows your little collection coming along.....

[Rosscoe68]

How do you fit a 2m long mattress in the back of a D2 which is what 1.6 or 1.7m long??

sorry, missed this post.

i made a fold down support for the front of the mattress. seats slide all the way forward and then tilt forward as far as possible. then the fold down support lays down around the center console cubby box and the mattress pretty much comes up to the front of the cubby box.
i am 6'3" and its a little cramped but for a normal height person would be ok.
heres a pic of the fold down board. i have cut it down since as i dont sleep in the back anymore. but you can get the idea of where it originally went.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/SYfiDr_raLI/AAAAAAAACi8/HoWHpNtrVJg/s640/P2031237.JPG
will dig around, might have a pic of it prior to cutting it down.

found a pic of construction stages. you can see in this pic how far forward the front seats are.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/TDZ1sOgcHCI/AAAAAAAAF8E/xCYb_Z0J-eM/s512/P1201786.JPG

[The ho har's]

You going to castlehill this year>>>>>>

hows your little collection coming along.....


No we are not because of our little collection:(:D....We want to get "bessie" restored before Corowa next March;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[juddy]

No we are not because of our little collection:(:D....We want to get "bessie" restored before Corowa next March;)

Mrs hh:angel:

Whats. wheres, Corowa????

[pop058]

Whats. wheres, Corowa????

FYI

Homepage of the Corowa Annual Military Vehicle Rally (http://corowaswim-in.org/aboutus.html)

[The ho har's]

Whats. wheres, Corowa????

Yeah see pop's post you would probably love it down there and the camp ground is tops;):D


Mrs hh:angel:

[juddy]

Yeah see pop's post you would probably love it down there and the camp ground is tops;):D


Mrs hh:angel:

Yes had alook, a fair way from here, but you never know, if the Firefly gets here, might be worth it......

[Rosscoe68]

finally a worthy addition to this thread from me :)
picking this baby up tomorrow
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1382.jpg

[Cannon]

Got several setups depending on what we're doing.

Few nights the whole family:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/731.jpg

Couple of nights, me & both kids (preferrably without the storms;) ):

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/732.jpg

One or 2 nights me & 1 kid:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/733.jpg

[Hamish71]

finally a worthy addition to this thread from me :)
picking this baby up tomorrow
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1382.jpg

Nice, What is it, who makes them?

[Rosscoe68]

Its a Jurgens Crossbow also known as a Jurgens Xcape in the later/higher specced version. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
bed folds out at the side
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1307.jpg

nf on the new version (Xcape) here at Xcape - Jurgens Safari, Off RoadTrailers, Xcape, Oryx, South africa (http://www.jurgenssafari.co.za/3.Xcape.htm)

[Hamish71]

I did actually, after many guesses, finally decipher the two stickers on the back. However, there are precisely zero hits for jurgens crossbow, so thanks for the link to Xcape....

Jurgens in Australia obviously dont do it.

I like it a lot.....that with a bed forward like the stargazer would be perfect.

[tastrax]

I hope your van survives longer than the one in this thread...

Overland With Kids | In L’viv and Caravan has Died a Death - RIP (Rest in Peace) (http://www.overlandwithkids.com/2010/06/in-lviv-and-caravan-has-died-a-death-rip-rest-in-peace/)

[SimonM]

Looks good mate, although bit of worry when you look at Tastrax's post. Guess it depends on where you plan on taking it.


Its a Jurgens Crossbow also known as a Jurgens Xcape in the later/higher specced version. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/TD5Lh7FsNXI/AAAAAAAAF_E/AyTCozC-vtU/s720/DSCF6276.JPG
bed folds out at the side
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1307.jpg

nf on the new version (Xcape) here at Xcape - Jurgens Safari, Off RoadTrailers, Xcape, Oryx, South africa (http://www.jurgenssafari.co.za/3.Xcape.htm)

[Rosscoe68]

i think there is a lot about the history of that jurgens that fell apart, also there's is different types of harsh offroad.
i wont hijack this thread, see here for some pics of a landy/jurgens well crossed up
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/queensland-reports/111116-cooktown-starcke-cape-melville-aug-2010-a.html#post1310740

lots of corrugations and high speed will break any vehicle. carefull offroad driving like i do wont :)

[LieutenantRover]

Old one and new one

[Tank]

Myles reckons your Perentie is Purple, I (his Dad) reckon he's colour blind, looks green and beige to me (camo), who's right Brian, Regards Frank.

[LieutenantRover]

Was silver I think. Bit faded now. Its heading to the top of the list for restoring after I get the XLH FFR on the road again. I don't go back to work until November so should get a lot of work done. Where's Myles these days?

[Offender90]

My recently completed camping setup is a Trayon dual cab on the back of a LR 120 4BD1 which has been turbocharged and intercooled. It spent nearly 2 years in my garage to emerge from this,

http://a.imageshack.us/img98/5200/30102008250lg8.jpg

and this:

http://a.imageshack.us/img370/7410/30102008249ra1.jpg

into this,

http://a.imageshack.us/img571/2186/img1083c.jpg

this,

http://a.imageshack.us/img28/2963/04072010157.jpg

and this

http://a.imageshack.us/img412/9489/04072010156.jpg

We recently did a ~10,000 km NW WA trip via Exmouth, Broome and Kunurra. Overall, the setup was great - few lessons about packing for a long trip learned along the way, but no major issues.

Here are several camping setups from the trip:

Geraldton
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Kununurra
http://a.imageshack.us/img90/1903/14072010165.jpg

Gibb River Rd
http://a.imageshack.us/img267/74/img1354o.jpg

and some sights on the way:

http://a.imageshack.us/img375/343/img1271l.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img90/2225/img1402h.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img413/2637/img1250i.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img248/2279/img1691d.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img340/1843/img1279o.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img256/3961/img1246m.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img842/7464/img1677k.jpg
apologies for the slight thread hijack
Cheers

Bojan

[Tank]

Was silver I think. Bit faded now. Its heading to the top of the list for restoring after I get the XLH FFR on the road again. I don't go back to work until November so should get a lot of work done. Where's Myles these days?
Brian, he's working as a mechanic in the ACT, trying to talk him into getting back over West, so it's not Purple then?, Regards Frank.

[BMKal]

Brian, he's working as a mechanic in the ACT, trying to talk him into getting back over West, so it's not Purple then?, Regards Frank.

Looked purple last time I saw it (about a week ago on the footpath outside Brian's place).

[Tank]

Looked purple last time I saw it (about a week ago on the footpath outside Brian's place).
Gee Brian I was hoping Myles was wrong, as you would know Myles is NEVER wrong, I thought I had him, Regards Frank.

[LieutenantRover]

The cadets want to paint it cam but the missus has to many sharp knives and I've got to sleep sometime.
when are you dropping in BM. Pool table down the back is setup. Looking at some of these photos of camping setups and trips has me getting itchy feet. Time to get this sixby rolling I think. Tell Myles he owes you a beer, silver, just looks purple. Appearances can be deceiving.

[Tank]

The cadets want to paint it cam but the missus has to many sharp knives and I've got to sleep sometime.
when are you dropping in BM. Pool table down the back is setup. Looking at some of these photos of camping setups and trips has me getting itchy feet. Time to get this sixby rolling I think. Tell Myles he owes you a beer, silver, just looks purple. Appearances can be deceiving.
If you and BM are ever over this side you are most welcome at my house, would love to show you some of the high country just the other side of my back fence, good fishing here as well, get them itchy feet moving, Regards Frank.

[reubsrover]

So no one has a setup like this??

I'm hoping to add something very similar to my SIII SWB over the Summer break and was wondering if anyone has tips. At the moment I have a custom made stretcher bed that sits on the dash and a plank of wood in the back. Just long enough. :cool:

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/G_ExpidRovers.htm

[Jukebox]

He's mine
The landy and the Jayco.28741

Jukebox
Discovery 1997 TDI

[Rosco]

We started out in my current lile in a very minimalist fashion with a home made box trailer and typical small tent .. no piccies unfortunately, but it was somewhat aptly named the "Pleasure Dome" .. :angel:

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3160/48742437.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/48742437.jpg/)


This was followed by a Camel soft floor camper trailer that served us faithfully for about 7 years

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3100/48422775.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/i/48422775.jpg/)

And of course the obligatory swag for trips where towing a trailer was not really an option

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7914/83450933.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/83450933.jpg/)

Over the years we have been away on extended work trips to remote areas so decided we deserved a bit of 5 STAR as it was our mobile site office. So along came our latest acquisition ....

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9360/13369714.jpg (http://img814.imageshack.us/i/13369714.jpg/)


Fully setup

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1448/21879627.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/i/21879627.jpg/)

The bar for a spot of libation and adjacent pantry

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/4714/92328673.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/92328673.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us/)

The kitchen area

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/593/87759018.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/87759018.jpg/)


If the weather's a tad inclement

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8482/99668607.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/99668607.jpg/)

A nice hot shower courtesy of the little you beaut diesel hw system

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1742/18616300.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/18616300.jpg/)

The other part of the ensuite area

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6500/49481043.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/i/49481043.jpg/)


Happy little campers indeed
__________________

[Tank]

WOW! Regards Frank.

[Hamish71]

I LIKE the Conqueror 490.....but i have my heart set on the 440!

[Rosco]

I LIKE the Conqueror 490.....but i have my heart set on the 440!

Both are top setups. We (She .. :angel:) decided the 490 was what we were after. It was a seriously expensive exercise, but should suit us down to the ground for longer runs. 3 months in the old Camel soft floor got a tad wearing towards the end.

[El Duderino]

Here's a bit of an update to show how I travelled from Vic to NT. I had to compromise a bit on the camping gear (cos the beast was also doing house-moving duties on the same mission), but you get the general idea. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/918.jpg

This was the setup at an Alice Springs caravan park...decided to enjoy a night of comfort and have a hot shower! :p
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/919.jpg

[Franz]

here's my setup with recently acquired awning.

Cheers,

Franz

[Fluids]

This is currently a work in progress, but after about 18yrs camping with a 12' x 9' Cabin tent, it was time to streamline & update (loosing the two older kids makes it easy to do!)

Behold, the Foxwing & Oztent RV-5 .... many other additions to follow.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/203.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/204.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/205.jpg

[rwlse]

This is our latest camping set-up, seen at The Springs recently. So compact, comfortable and convenient for people who like to travel light.

[Owl]

This is how we camp most of the time.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1449.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18674/title/with-camper-2/cat/1094)

The camper had its 20th birthday this year. It's been around the block a few times too! Initially, mum and dad used it for 6 months of the year in an annual round Australia jaunt. We'd get it back in time for a Melbourne Cup weekend trip with 3 girls and use it every 2nd weekend or so to hand it back immediately after Easter.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1450.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18908/title/at-camp/cat/1103)

Of recent times, the camper has been in our care 12 months and the girls have mostly gone their own way


Then at other times it's much more simple. You can tell SWMBO is not in this picture
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1451.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18904/title/should-keep-us-warm-for-the-night-21/cat/1102)





Ian

(http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18908/title/at-camp/cat/1103)

[reubsrover]

Nice setup...that middle picture looks rather Grampians like?

Boreang campsite?

[Mick-Kelly]

This is how we camp most of the time.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1449.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18674/title/with-camper-2/cat/1094)

The camper had its 20th birthday this year. It's been around the block a few times too! Initially, mum and dad used it for 6 months of the year in an annual round Australia jaunt. We'd get it back in time for a Melbourne Cup weekend trip with 3 girls and use it every 2nd weekend or so to hand it back immediately after Easter.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1450.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18908/title/at-camp/cat/1103)

Of recent times, the camper has been in our care 12 months and the girls have mostly gone their own way


Then at other times it's much more simple. You can tell SWMBO is not in this picture
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1451.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18904/title/should-keep-us-warm-for-the-night-21/cat/1102)





Ian

(http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18908/title/at-camp/cat/1103)

Nice camper,could you give us any more info on it, brand etc. I like the streamlined look of it.

[Franz]

Track Trailer (last models were named Desert Eagle) and have been out of production for a few years now. T Van is what they make now.

[VladTepes]

Wopw amazing what you can find googling but I'll post in the campertrailer forum...

[Owl]

Nice setup...that middle picture looks rather Grampians like?

Boreang campsite?

Got it in 1! Melbourne Cup weekend it was wet - did you note the mud that "plopped" of the front of the trailer?




Nice camper,could you give us any more info on it, brand etc. I like the streamlined look of it.


Track Trailer (last models were named Desert Eagle) and have been out of production for a few years now. T Van is what they make now.

Framz got it in 1 also. This is the original Track Trailer - the trailer is all steel, hot dip galvanised, leaf spring, solid axel and made by Guiding Star Trailers with Track Trailer camper pack. The second iteration Track Trailer made their own aluminium trailer with SugarGlider independent suspension followed by the next version with their asymmetric independent suspension.

[reubsrover]

I hadn't...it does look like you took half the road to the campsite though.

[sschmez]

Well, I guess it's time for an update
my last post in this thread was, #80 - 11th April 2009, 08:46 PM (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/camping-tucker-bush-basics/74256-show-us-your-camping-set-up-8.html#post953816)

Things haven't really changed all that much ....
Only two Shepherds now, Nick is 2 1/2 yo so the pram stays home,
the "Speedy tent" has grown a size and the Discovery has a "Foxwing Awning" fitted.
... like the Discovery, we've all covered a few miles in the meanwhile:(.

anyway, here's a pic from a very wet last weekend.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1355.jpg

Stevo




Well, it sorta depends ... who? how many? where? How long? How many Dogs (up to 3)

Just me ... (and one of the dogs ???)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1356.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/3431315772_db28d6f361.jpg?v=0)

Annette, Nick and I ... (yep, thats a pram)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1357.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3430501959_7e11b20672.jpg?v=0) One or two nights or more when travelling rough and on the move.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1358.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3430502265_167d03886e.jpg?v=0) base camp, couple of nights.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1359.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3431316536_13cb1efb33.jpg?v=0) base camp, week +


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1360.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3431316166_37f17c7ca1.jpg?v=0) Base camp, week +, with extended family and/or friends - Tarp Mahahl attached

The convoy, 3 GS dogs, Nick, Annette and I
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1361.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3338842869_ff8fcb925f_o.jpg)


Stevo

mostly the rest has stayed the same:(

[kenleyfred]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/816.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/817.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/818.jpg

Our Hannibal set up. Taken on our first trip. Going away this weekend, will add more later.

[SloMoBro]

Very nice Kenleyfred.

[CJT]

Here is mine for quick weekend trips.

And a bit bigger for the family weekends.

[reubsrover]

Hi CJT,

Last photo on Fraser? Lake Boomanjin?

Nice photos

[CJT]

Hi CJT,

Last photo on Fraser? Lake Boomanjin?

Nice photos

Thanks,

First 1st pic is Jimna (it was cold in winter), 2nd & 3rd are Somerset Dam on skiing weekends and 4th is actually just North of Rockhampton, great spot seperated by 100km of corrugated dirt roads from everything else.

I have a few different setups depending on how long and how many people are there and the type of weekend.

Soon for those quick trips it will be just me, my swag and a new awning on the disco. 5 minute setup and all done.

[rar110]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/816.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/817.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/818.jpg

Our Hannibal set up. Taken on our first trip. Going away this weekend, will add more later.

Looks good. Is that the 1.8m tent?

[kenleyfred]

Yes it is, soon to be a 2m tent.

[Hoges]

Thought I'd introduce yet another DIY camper setup... Nissan Navara tub, ARB canopy, HD roof bars mounted through canopy. Austrack Rooftop tent...opens over rear of trailer. Record time for stopping, setting up tent (without annexe) and crawling into sleeping bag during a cold snap (8degC)late one night was 6 minutes... very comfortable...

Std Rangie/D2 wheels all around. Trailer axle 45mm, Alko springs (3 leaf) with shock absorbers and electric brakes wired through 12 pin Narva trailer plug to controller mounted in RR.
Camper tub contains 2 x Supercharge 105AH Allrounder batteries wired in parallel, 150W and 500W pure sine wave inverters, 90L water tank with pump, spares box (large ;)), lubricants, tool kit, spare coolant, rooftop tent annexe, tarps, chairs, table, dual fuel stove, cooking pots etc. Food and fridge in Rangie. Batteries charged via SC80 controller mounted in spare compartment space behind main battery under the bonnet of the Rangie

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1680.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/19075/title/camper-setup/cat/500)


The box on the drawbar houses recovery gear, collapsible toilet (Jimmy's Thunderbox), 2 cartons of wood scraps and potbelly stove made from a 9kg gas cylinder plus ...250 Freightliner fuel tank...220L useable... pressure fed to main tank through 3/8" line with ball valve tap using "gentle" pressure from ARB compressor attached to Schrader valve threaded into brass screw in vent plug.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1681.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/19074/title/inside-the-box-21/cat/500)


At Lake Awoonga ...home made self-supporting 6'x8'- 2minute- $100 awning attaches to 8' slotted angle retained on roof basket by 3 jubilee clips...
(2 x twist/lock aluminium tent poles (270cm), 1 x twist/lock spreader (270cm), 6'x8' tarp, 2 small right angled brackets attached to Sportzbar retention screws, 2 x 30mm plastic boots ($2 pkt of 4 from Bunnings) screwed to right brackets to receive pole bases, 3 snap rings to connect tarp to slotted angle, elastic cord and tent peg to stop awning lifting in breeze. If too breezy, simply remove poles from roof rack base and stand upright and fix with ropes/pegs. Adjust height/slope of awning by inc/decrease length of poles

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1682.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/19073/title/lake-awoonga/cat/500)



Battle scarred ...at Archer River on way home from the Cape... nothing fell off..:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1683.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/19071/title/archer-river/cat/500)

[XSiV]

Love your awning setup, simple, cheap and effective. Thanks even more for sharing what bits you've used and where to get them.

[Duke4]

True, but this is the "Camping, Tucker and Bush Basics" forum asking to show your camping set up, which I did. However, there was a really nice old Series IIa parked a few hundred yards away if that helps! ;)

I saw the hammock beforethevision posted and had to pipe in. I am Land Roverless, though have my heart set on a IIa one of these days. Probably when I convince my wife we need another 4WD! :D

Let me show what I did with my new tarp yesterday. The "snake skin" concept might well be applicable to much of what many of you are doing.


My order of Silnylon (1.1oz silicone-impregnated ripstop nylon fabric) finally arrived and, with help from my mother and my wife, I joined two panels together with a flat-felled seam, hemmed all the edges and sewed on a bunch of 1" Grosgrain nylon loops for tie-outs. It is now a 10' x 10'+ tarp for my hammock. (They only helped with the seam. They made me fight through the rest of it, only helping untangle the stupid sewing machine when the thread got all bunched up!) I absolutely HATE sewing, I can now tell you that. Especially that super-thin, slippery Silnylon! Yuk!

Anyway, I then cut some of my no-see-um mosquito netting material and made a pair of "snake-skins." Rather than try to explain what they do, let me show you a series of three pictures I just took of the tarp with the skins.

Here's the tarp set up between two trees in my front yard. I use a really light-weight, 1/16" orange cord called Spectra "Pulse Line" (275-lb breaking strength!) to tie it to the trees and for tie-outs on all four corners. The black mozzie-netting skins are bunched up on the support lines on either side and the tarp is hanging free (not staked out):

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/470.jpg


Here I've pulled the skin from the left over half the tarp, enveloping it in the tube:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/471.jpg


Finally, with both sides pulled in, the tarp is completely enveloped:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/472.jpg


I can now untie it from the trees and wad it up into a ball. If I really work at it, I could get it down to the size of a large grapefruit. With little effort, it's about cantaloupe size. The whole thing (tarp, skins, and all six 10-foot guy lines) weigh in at 1 lb 3oz.

The beauty of this is in setup. I just unwad it and it's like a big, thick rope with the guy lines tied up on each end. Unhitch the guy lines and attach them to the trees, then pull the skins back and I'm ready to stake it out!

The skins are made of mosquito netting so it can be packed up wet if need be and it would be able to dry. Just lay it over the backpack and let it air out.

The skins would work on any light tarp material. I don't think the results would be good with canvas, even a light one. But it really makes set up and stowage of your lighter tarps an absolute snap!

That's great Binford, how do you pack the trees up?

[Binford]

I'm afraid you'd have to bring your own trees! ;)

With two vehicles, you could park them about 10 feet apart and tie on to them with both tarp and hammock. Or roll out a swag under it.

Or stick two long stakes or poles in the ground and hang the tarp between them to roll a swag out below if it looks like you might get rained on.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

after selling our beloved camper,,
we decided on one of these,,
http://www.greatescapecamping.com.au/images/cooper.jpg

Its over 3m sq at the base and way tall enough for the pair of our shortarses:p
It goes up in 4 pegs, one pole and two minutes.
its not meant for long stays and we did buy the "wings" that hang off the awning so there is some outside shelter.

its depressing how much we have to pack in the back of the Disco now though--:(

[isuzutoo-eh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1.jpg

That's the extent of mine really, also have a cheap table and another chair for when I have company. I have much more gear just find it redundant.

[justinc]

At Stonehenge Sth QLD.
Cape York Full body trailer; galv, Stainless and ally. Alco heavy duty hubs, 1500kg Leaf (Hilux) suspension with shocks, 60l water tank, tauilgate kitchen, AT35 hitch a very well made and strong simple unit.

Nice quiet place, no one for miles...


JC

[VladTepes]

This is our "long stay" set up from Easter (say a week or so)

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/45737/2084674540100403462S600x600Q85.jpg

Black Wolf Turbo 300
Large Tarp
Dunny/Shower Tent.

and all the "stuff" that go's with it. Fills up the back of a 130 nicely !

[Hoges]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1.jpg

That's the extent of mine really, also have a cheap table and another chair for when I have company. I have much more gear just find it redundant.

Hmmm I've got one of those tents which I've never used camping...but the base has done emergency service on the lounge room floor.. tent cover removed... as a spare double bed... from all reports it was quite comfy...

Been wondering about the effectiveness of the travelling cover for keeping the dust out...

Have you used it in the rain... ?

I must say it's a damned side easier to handle (17kg) than the 60kg monster I have on the camper at the moment..
cheers

[isuzutoo-eh]

Hi Hoges,
Had some howling gales and pretty major downpours, no problems at all. The flaps on the end do flap around in the winds, they won't sit down flat so always catch the breeze. It also kept mozzies out really well, see my latest post in my County's thread for a pic.
I have driven a fair few dirt roads in the dry, and still more in the wet, and the tent is still clean and dry.
The only trouble with moisture ingress was when I was packing up at 7am before the dew had dried, got a few moisture spots on the cotton inner where it all folded up. It all dried quickly when I set up again 12 hours later.
Also, the mattress might be okay for summer but it has almost no thermal insulation, so I had to use a thermarest in it to keep me warm. Would only need the lightweight hike (~15mm?) thermarests as its only for insulation, it is comfortable enough as is.
Takes 3 minutes between engine off and putting bags in tent, slightly longer to pack up, and half the time is taken un/strapping the ladder. I used the roof as a porch so a doormat was necessary to stop from scuffing the roof too.



Hmmm I've got one of those tents which I've never used camping...but the base has done emergency service on the lounge room floor.. tent cover removed... as a spare double bed... from all reports it was quite comfy...

Been wondering about the effectiveness of the travelling cover for keeping the dust out...

Have you used it in the rain... ?

I must say it's a damned side easier to handle (17kg) than the 60kg monster I have on the camper at the moment..
cheers

[kenleyfred]

Today's set up. First trip for 2m tent. Still a classic fly as the ordered jumbo fly didn't arrive. First time up with two kids helping,16 minutes from stopping to awning, table, tent, bedding and food/BBQ all completely set up.
35489
35490

They must have had a fair bit of rain here, the ground is very boggy. Glad we're camped above it.

[Pilbara130]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1805.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1806.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1807.jpg
That is one nice 110.

[rar110]

Today's set up. First trip for 2m tent. Still a classic fly as the ordered jumbo fly didn't arrive. First time up with two kids helping,16 minutes from stopping to awning, table, tent, bedding and food/BBQ all completely set up.
35489
35490

They must have had a fair bit of rain here, the ground is very boggy. Glad we're camped above it.

How did you like the 2m Hannibal?

Nice set up. Just about to fit the brackets for a table myself.

[kenleyfred]

How did you like the 2m Hannibal?

Nice set up. Just about to fit the brackets for a table myself.

Really impressed. Takes no longer to set up than the last one. As yet the wife has been working every weekend so it's only been me and two kids. Obviously heaps of room, but can see that there will be enough space for the four of us.
An issue with the 2m is that the bed bases don't line up when opening. But now that I know that it's easy to remedy while opening.

That table is very handy. How are you storing it in the vehicle.
Kenley.

[weeds]

no sure how often this tent will be on the defender, it will spend most of its time on the camper trailer

some mods happening at the moment

the ground floor room/walls is being 'frogged' i think thats the upholstery term so that we can use the tent at two different heights.

and we are getting a zip installed across the roof line so that a awning can be attached to cover the kitchen when its on the camper trailer

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1357.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1356.jpg

[rar110]

Really impressed. Takes no longer to set up than the last one. As yet the wife has been working every weekend so it's only been me and two kids. Obviously heaps of room, but can see that there will be enough space for the four of us.
An issue with the 2m is that the bed bases don't line up when opening. But now that I know that it's easy to remedy while opening.

That table is very handy. How are you storing it in the vehicle.
Kenley.

Fitted the table up and took it camping on the weekend. It was very quick to set up and very handy having bench space. We put it upright on it's side in the back of the 110. I might fit some channel brackets under the roof rack and store it there. Another option is to fit another floor with a 40mm space to take the bench and maybe another table.

[VladTepes]

weeds can you tell us more about that tent? Is it a custom made one or what?

[Rosscoe68]

new adition for short trips
note the custom made box that holds the RV4 tent and side panels and all bedding. made it myself out of ply in an afternoon. :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/589.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/590.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/591.jpg

[Xtreme]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/422.jpg

I'm a firm believer in the KISS principle Throw the bedroll on a groundsheet under the tarp and you're done.

I sometimes carry a Southern Cross centre pole touring tent (for privacy or in case the weather turns foul) but rarely use it. Most of our camping is in remote areas and outside pak times. The pictured set-up has been used all over Australia for decades, the $40 or $50 tarp has had critical eyelets reinforced and can be replaced when needed (no more than 5 yearly) and has served me well. Extra poles and guy ropes can be added in windy conditions and roof/side can be lowered for added protection.

Tarp can be disconnected from vehicle and with addition of one extra pole, left as free standing set-up if vehicle is required during the day. Set-up takes about five mins and pack up just a little longer.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/423.jpg

[DENLEE]

We usually swag it, fridge in the back, milk crate of cooking gear, hubby put a bench on rear door. But it gets cosy in a disco with two adults and two great danes so for longer trips hubby had this made about 4 years ago.

Slides onto our trailer (so we can use it as a trailer the rest of the time), take the double bed from the spare room, and side lifts up for access to the gear underneath. Small permanent tarp over kitchen and a can attach a longer one down the side too.

Only pics I have is when it was brand new so it's not so shiny now. Was suprised how few pics I have of the camper seeing as it gets a bit of use. We've changed a few things since then. Takes 10 mins to set up. I love it.

All packed up:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/279.jpg

First trip - about 30 mins after we paid for it, excuse the mess

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/280.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/281.jpg

Love this thread, lots of neat ideas!

[weeds]

weeds can you tell us more about that tent? Is it a custom made one or what?

she is an the shelf item aussie traveller deluxe Aussie Traveller Products (http://www.aussietraveller.com.au/pages/products/category/33/deluxe)

anything else you need to know?

[Naks]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


We are getting rid of the RTT & moving to a ground tent.

[TerryO]

What a great idea Denlee

cheers,
Terry



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/279.jpg[/img]

First trip - about 30 mins after we paid for it, excuse the mess

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/280.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/281.jpg

Love this thread, lots of neat ideas!

[malleefowl]

Fascinating roof lifting system!
Do you have any pics showing how it is set up?
Is it one end at a time?
Thanks.
Mary

[rar110]

she is an the shelf item aussie traveller deluxe Aussie Traveller Products (http://www.aussietraveller.com.au/pages/products/category/33/deluxe)

anything else you need to know?

G'day Weeds
Do you all sleep on the bed base or some on the ground level?
Pete