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Cape York to Cairns via Cargo Ship
We took a huge leap of faith during our past adventure to Cape York Peninsula when we loaded both our 4WD vehicle and Jayco camper trailer aboard a cargo ship for the trip from Seisia near ‘The Tip’, south to Cairns in Queensland. This added another adventurous component to our Cape York trip that’s for sure! It was a little heart stopping watching our vehicles swaying in the breeze as they made their way down…
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Our Jayco Hawk’s 12 Changes for the Better
Are you keen for some easy mods for your camper trailer? The list below shows the modifications we have undertaken on our own Jayco Hawk Outback camper trailer. These new additions and upgrades have worked well for us, making life on the road easier and more enjoyable. Here’s our list: Non-slip on Stairs Under Bed Insulation LED Lights Tap Pump Inverter and Outlets Direct 12V Power to Fridge from 4WD + Fridge Thermometer Fiamma Awning…
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Porta Potti on the Nose? Here’s How to Service Your Thetford 145/165
Does your older Thetford 145/165 have an offensive odour? You can fix this with a few spare parts. Joe will show you how to replace the Vent Seal and Lip Seal. Whilst doing these repairs, he also replaced the Bellows Pump, which had a tiny leak. Our Thetford Porta Potti has had lots of use over a six year period, however it is still is very good condition, so we were loathe to simply place…
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Camping at Jack’s Place, Toogoolawah Qld
We recently tried out a (new to us) campground called Jack’s Place at Toogoolawah, Queensland. What a find! We enjoyed four glorious nights here. There was serenity overload, stunning scenery and plenty of birdlife to enjoy. There is a lovely little creek winding its way through the property and campsites are located along the creek. Helpful information about Jack’s Place: Large flat campsites Firepits Firewood available for purchase Cassette toilet essential (dump point at Toogoolawah Showgrounds)…
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Clean Up and Store Your Jayco Camper Trailer Ready for the Next Adventure
These are all easy and straightforward tips that will ensure your camper is well-maintained and that you have stress free prep for your next adventure. This is helpful information for those who are new to owning a Jayco Camper Trailer. Plus, we’ll show you what camper trailer cover we use. We’ll give you some tips for packing up following a camping trip, both inside and outside, and storing your Jayco Camper Trailer so it’s ‘trip…
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Seven Super Simple Hacks for Your Jayco Camper + Bonus Tips
Keen for some super simple hacks and tips for your Jayco Camper Trailer? In this video, Joe shares some incredibly simple and cheap hacks and tips that he loves and has used often. You could do these hacks on your own camper quickly, and with not a lot of expense: Make a simple clothes line; Check the level of gas in your bottles – Joe will show you two simple methods; Quickly check the level of…
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The Speedy Stitcher – DIY Canvas & Vinyl Repairs
The Speedy Stitcher is one of Joe’s favourite camper tools. He has had the Speedy Stitcher for a number of years and has undertaken many a canvas repair to our Jayco Hawk Outback camper. He has also managed to do running repairs on camp chairs, which is fabulous when you are in the outback and there are no camping or repair stores nearby. The Speedy Stitcher AWL is not expensive, but is a valuable tool…
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Our Honest Jayco Hawk Outback Camper Review
We purchased ‘Hazel Hawk’ early in 2016 when she was already about eight years old. The camper was in very good condition at the time, and after another eight years in our care she is still in good condition even though she has seen lots of dust, red dirt and wet weather. We’ve taken this camper to some amazing outback and remote locations in Queensland including Cape York Peninsula, Mount Isa and Gregory River, Kooroorinya…
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Tasty Camp Roast in the Coleman Camp Oven
How do we do it? We cook a roast chicken dinner on the road. We don’t have an oven in our camper, don’t have a closed BBQ like a Weber or Ziggy, and this time we don’t even have a campfire! But we do own a Coleman Camp Oven which comes with us on every trip. It is the perfect solution for us in the event of windy weather, or if there are campfire bans…
