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Roamin' with the Rubes
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Join us as we roam and explore some interesting Aussie locations.
We particularly enjoy checking out quirky spots that we find off the beaten track. We're not full-time travellers, but love to hook up our Jayco Hawk Outback Camper whenever we can. In between our road trips, we like to check out interesting locations closer to home and do some bush walking. Both of us are enthusiastic amateur photographers and we're enjoying skilling up in the video arena. Joe likes to get the drone up when and where he can. We’ll even share some of our favourite camp meals, tips, hacks and mods that make our time on the road more enjoyable.
In 2024 our videos go live every second Friday at 6pm AEST.
If you enjoy our content, please support us by subscribing to our channel. Leave us a comment or give us a like. We would really love to hear from you.
Cheers, Joe and Lea
We particularly enjoy checking out quirky spots that we find off the beaten track. We're not full-time travellers, but love to hook up our Jayco Hawk Outback Camper whenever we can. In between our road trips, we like to check out interesting locations closer to home and do some bush walking. Both of us are enthusiastic amateur photographers and we're enjoying skilling up in the video arena. Joe likes to get the drone up when and where he can. We’ll even share some of our favourite camp meals, tips, hacks and mods that make our time on the road more enjoyable.
In 2024 our videos go live every second Friday at 6pm AEST.
If you enjoy our content, please support us by subscribing to our channel. Leave us a comment or give us a like. We would really love to hear from you.
Cheers, Joe and Lea
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 you 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 ready’ for the next time.
Visit our website - www.rubio.id.au, where you'll find a Checklist to use for packing up your camper.
Product Links:
Camec Cover:
camec.com.au/products/camec-camper-tr-cover-c14ctcv?_pos=2&_sid=fec276f7b&_ss=r#
Alko Universal Coupling Lock:
www.bunnings.com.au/al-ko-616950-anti-theft-universal-coupling-lock_p0597909?srsltid=AfmBOop21PXEiXyK_InRrBeQhHzQQzzELopGIIHRVxm4Bziv3S7BZXK536s
Disclaimer: We are not sponsored by either Camec or Alko, but have purchased these products ourselves, and are very happy with them.
Dirty Clothes Basket/Hamper:
We purchased ours from Ikea a good few years ago now, and they don’t seem to have this same one any longer. You will find a huge range at good prices from a number of retailers, both physical stores and online.
Check out our Playlist titled 'Jayco Camper Trailer - Tips & Hacks, Reviews and Maintenance' for more Jayco Camper Trailer related videos -ua-cam.com/play/PLxCxCtAb96faqpwaRC83eUeNP17OmyBDZ.html
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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 ready’ for the next time.
Visit our website - www.rubio.id.au, where you'll find a Checklist to use for packing up your camper.
Product Links:
Camec Cover:
camec.com.au/products/camec-camper-tr-cover-c14ctcv?_pos=2&_sid=fec276f7b&_ss=r#
Alko Universal Coupling Lock:
www.bunnings.com.au/al-ko-616950-anti-theft-universal-coupling-lock_p0597909?srsltid=AfmBOop21PXEiXyK_InRrBeQhHzQQzzELopGIIHRVxm4Bziv3S7BZXK536s
Disclaimer: We are not sponsored by either Camec or Alko, but have purchased these products ourselves, and are very happy with them.
Dirty Clothes Basket/Hamper:
We purchased ours from Ikea a good few years ago now, and they don’t seem to have this same one any longer. You will find a huge range at good prices from a number of retailers, both physical stores and online.
Check out our Playlist titled 'Jayco Camper Trailer - Tips & Hacks, Reviews and Maintenance' for more Jayco Camper Trailer related videos -ua-cam.com/play/PLxCxCtAb96faqpwaRC83eUeNP17OmyBDZ.html
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Thanks for the great video! We’ve used so many of your videos and hints for our Swift Touring. We pickup a new Journey Touring next week!
Thank you so much Tom, we're really pleased you found the videos useful. Fantastic on the new Journey Touring, enjoy being able to pull over and have a cuppa or a quick lunch inside on the run, I'm looking forward to be able to do that one day. Have you planned your first trip? Best wishes Joe and Lea.
@@RoaminWithTheRubesthanks guys! We’ve gotta drag it home from Port Macquarie to Canberra first. Then we have two trips planned, Kangaroo Valley and Jindabyne.
Awesome Tom, that should be a lovely trip. Enjoy getting out there. Joe and Lea.
Um, where should China throw a nuclear weapon at Brisbane before the next Olympics games?
Um, Ferney Grove and dayborra, is that the typain snake between your legs?
The Armstrong ( creek ) railway station was directly across ( Opposite )about 200-260 meters from the drive way into the Nethersole farm , , the post office was in the still standing farm house and the mail was picked up at the station morning and afternoon train service to Brisbane , than property owners would pick up the mail from the Nethersole farm , I spent much of my childhood school holidays on the farm and would walk with my uncle each day to pick up the mail until the line closed . I remember going on the little red rail motors to Brisbane with my mother, o so young . The rail bridge across the north pine river was used for many years as a road bridge as the road was washed out many times when I was a kid until a new road bridge was built
Hi Warren, thanks for sharing your insights. This branch line has so many fascinating tales, we've very much enjoyed reading yours. Best wishes, Joe and Lea
Great video Rubes I love the way you both present yourselves,the infomation is spot on cheers.😀
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes Joe & Lea :)
Thanks to you both for your practical hints and demos and for the useful products that you have found along the way 👍
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words Anne. We really appreciate your feedback. Cheers, Lea and Joe
Great video, makes me cringe that I am so slack after each trip. I vow to do better now Lea lol
I like to have everything squared away, much better for my headspace + I hate thought of little beasties travelling with us LOL. Hope you guys are well 😃 cheers, Lea.
Lea and Joe I have a book suggestion which is fiction but alot of it is true its a awesome book and was written by an ex- detective its called the ghost train & the scarlet moon! I love it you should defentily invest in it! Its written by jack roney!
Hi Ella, so lovely to hear from you. Moreton Bay Library has this book, so it’s now on my list to borrow. I love to read and this one sounds like a really good read, thank you for recommending. Cheers, Lea.
Belive me I live and have lived in samford and dayboro for at least 20 years most people you ask about it will go huh? rail crash when!? But I would suggest looking at the samford museum the lovely staff know alot and have a wall about it and the remade train
Thanks for the tip about the Samford Museum, it was closed the day we visited, so we’ll have to ensure we go to Samford and take a look. Sounds great. Joe remembers hearing about the rail disaster when he was younger, but I had heard nothing about it until we started putting together this video. Thanks so much for watching Ella, we appreciate it, and thanks also for getting in touch. Cheers, Lea and Joe
My bucket list is getting bigger!!
Yes, we are so lucky to live in a country with so much diversity in its landscapes. Our bucket list never gets smaller either, we’ve road tripped to some amazing places over the years. Thanks for watching this one, Lea and Joe.
Anda mi madre!! This video is dangerous!!! I just about jumped through the screen !! Camping, good food & company.......now THAT'S living !!!
Hi Richard, it makes me hungry just looking at the thumbnail. We love to cook this as often as we can, it's so good. I'm hoping to go somewhere where I can catch some freshwater yabbies or cherabin and do an Aussies take on paella con mariscos de agua dulce. Ole'
@RoaminWithTheRubes Well one day, when we run into each other on a remote campspot in the middle of wood wood, we can knock up one of these beauties. I'll supply the seafood, chorizo,garlic & red vino!
Should read "woop woop"
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Another great informative video. One big tip is to never unscrew the outlet cap over the dump point waste receiver. Never happened to me but ive seen a few drop the cap into the receiver
Thanks Richard, great tip! It doesn't bear thinking about, one to lock into memory. Thanks for watching, Joe and Lea.
Never heard of this gizmo. Would have come in handy when I had a camper trailer
It's super handy Richard, I've used mine for repairing camp chairs, canvas bags even my shoes. I always have it with me. Regards, Joe and Lea
Another great video. Soooo many great camping spots in Oz. Never heard of this one. Must go there one day
Glad you enjoyed it, it is a nice spot. Joe and Lea.
What awesome people. But then again it's no wonder. Typical Rubio! Glad to have found you & hope to catch up on the road one day
Aw shucks, thanks for watching Richard. Joe and Lea
hiii im a new subscribers i love yall!!😻😻🎉
Hello, and welcome to our channel 😃. Thanks so much for subscribing and we hope you enjoy our videos. Cheers, Lea and Joe.
Love the videos great channel guys
Thank you so very much, we really appreciate your feedback. Cheers, Lea and Joe 😃
Keep up the great work!
Thank you so very much, we really appreciate your feedback. Cheers, Joe and Lea.
Hi guys. Don’t know if you remember me Locky Stewart. Come across your videos researching Jayco hawks trying to find the ins and outs. We are new to these and bought our 2010 outback January 2022. Once we come across your videos it has been incredibly helpful showing us the ins and outs of our camper. Our kids are obsessed with our little getaways but thanks for your content, it has helped a lot and I’m happy that we get to enjoy our camper for fun family times
Hi Locky, yes of course we remember you, and it’s so very lovely to hear from you. So good to hear that you have a Hawk too and that you get out with the family. Our daughter Emily and her family also have a Hawk OB. We are stoked you have had some benefit from watching our videos, thanks so much for that feedback, we very much appreciate it. Feel free to hit us up with questions anytime, you are very welcome to PM via our Facebook page, always happy to help. Have the best time making family memories in your Jayco. Cheers, Lea and Joe 😃
Very helpfull thanks
Hi John, thanks for watching and we're so pleased that you found the video helpful. Best wishes, Joe and Lea
How do you cope with the bench’s being so low down? My back would be killing me trying to stand there and wash the dishes 😳😖
Great question! Occasionally I do wish the benchtops were a little higher, but generally don't have a problem. The fantastic aspects of travelling with a Jayco camper trailer certainly make up for this little inconvenience. Neither of us is overly tall, so that helps too. Our style of cooking (often one pan) means that we mostly don't have a lot of dishes, and there are just the two of us. Any cast iron - camp ovens and frypan - that we use, Joe washes outside as he likes to heat these on the Coleman gas stove. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Lea and Joe
As a young boy at school I was very interested in this story and I remember trying to find out information about the accident in the school library, on the 70 th anniversary of the accident a video was made with interviews of the survivors and local farmers that helped at the crash site from memory it took a few hours to get the injured to the RBH hospital by ambulance in those days. Great video I enjoyed it and just subscribed.
Hi Robert, thanks for your comment and your subscription. We're very glad you enjoyed the video, we had a lot of fun putting it together and learned a lot in the process. We're thinking about a follow up in the near future. I can highly recommend "A screeching across the paddocks" a video produced by QR and the Moreton Bay Library which goes into a lot of detail about the incident, here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/C2uRGANCgEg/v-deo.htmlsi=VqnGI6SUBydW_Sow . Best wishes, Joe and Lea
A lot of the downsides of the Hawk and others with the beds that extend out can be resolved by getting a Penguin. We travel a fair bit in ours, have camped in subzero temps and lousy weather but no problems with keeping warm, dry and no flapping canvas. Not that spacious but we’ve done a lot of mods recently and now have an indoor shower, much more comfy lounge area and plenty of little tweaks to improve our experience.
Hi Janet, thanks so much for watching. Aren't Jayco camper trailers just the best! Sounds like you really enjoy yours as well and have done great mods to suit your travels. Cheers, Lea and Joe
What a spectacular place. I really enjoy seeing your adventures around this beautiful country.
We really appreciate your feedback Daniel. Glad you enjoyed our video and thanks for watching. Cheers, Lea and Joe 😃
Good demo Joe
Thanks Anne, the Speedy Stitcher is such a handy thing to have. Thanks for watching, Joe and Lea.
Looks beautiful
It sure was Rick. Cheers for watching, Lea and Joe.
In the warm weather the local kids jump off the rocks into the water.
Yes, we did wonder that. It must be quite a deep waterhole. Cheers, Lea and Joe
Great video guys. I am picking up a 2003 Dove Outback soon to fit my wife and 3 young children. Looking forward to having experiences like you guys. Keep it up
Hi Alastair, thanks so much for watching and for your feedback, very much appreciated. We are sure you and your family will absolutely love your Dove OB, and we are hope you'll make some amazing family memories in fantastic locations. These little campers are just the best! Feel free to ask any questions along the way, we are always happy to answer them if we can. We do have a Playlist titled 'Jayco Camper Trailer - Tips & Hacks, Reviews and Maintenance', so you may find some helpful info in these videos too. Cheers, Lea and Joe
@@RoaminWithTheRubes Thanks guys, yes I was watching them with interest yesterday when I was getting my towbar and brake controller fitted. All the best, keep up the good work.
Interesting, thanks for taking the time to put it together. A permit is not needed, guidelines here: www.queenslandrail.com.au/about%20us/Documents/Rail%20Enthusiast%20and%20Amateur%20Photography%20and%20Filming%20guidelines.pdf Always worth carrying information like that since often the staff at these places have no clue about what is and is not permitted.
Enjoyable and interesting 🙂
Really appreciate your feedback Neil, thank you so much for watching. Cheers, Lea and Joe
Looks beautiful hope you enjoyed your stay xx
Yes we did thanks Rick. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for watching. Cheers, Lea and Joe
Loved the video. We have driven past here a lot but never called in. It is on our list now.
Thanks for watching Katrina and Cain. We love all that history. Stay by the creek if you can. We couldn’t as it was still a,little boggy following rain. Cheers Lea and Joe
In the late 60s my mum and dad ran the plumbing shop at jandowae.
Thanks so much for sharing that Chris. I’m sure the town has changed quite a lot since the 1960s. It’s a lovely area. Thank you for watching. Kind regards, Lea and Joe.
@@RoaminWithTheRubes yes a lovely area, they sold blocks of land for $1 back in the nineties I think it was. Our shop was opposite the exchange hotel I’m pretty sure, in high st. Next door to the hotel was a tractor dealership, they were red, I’m thinking Massey Ferguson, anyway I went across the road this day and climbed up the big ladder that allowed access to the cabin of one of the bigger tractors they had, I was going great and got into the cabin but stuffed up and pushed the starter somehow. I just started screaming above the roar of the engine and was quickly saved from the big red beast, lol. Just a memory I have as a 4 or 5 yo I thought I would share. Happy safe travels to you both.🙂🇦🇺
Your story gave us a little laugh Chris, but we do understand that you weren't laughing at the time! For a child of your age then it would have been very frightening. Such a temptation that tractor must have been for you, but we bet you thought twice before doing that again. Thanks so much for sharing this great story Chris.
Looks beautiful we will have to go there in the swan.
Yes, give it a try Rick, certainly a top spot to stay. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Lea and Joe.
Awesome set of videos. Thanks for the tips. Just curious, when lubricating the lifting arms, you went out of your way to keep the silicone off the canvas. But when lubricating the zippers, you weren't worried about getting some on the canvas. What is your overall conclusion of getting the silicone on the canvas?
Hi Jim, glad you enjoyed the video. Good spotting on the silicon spray, I'm on the fence wether it affects the canvas outside, my only concern was the waterproofing so I just played it safe with the ply shield. It really doesn't stain the canvass inside. Next time I do a canvas clean and I'll see what the spray does to the waterproofing before I start. My guess is it'll be ok. Safe travels and best wishes, Joe and Lea
Great tips and hacks! Just bought a Jayco Hawk (upgraded from the swags) Can’t wait to hit the road when the weather gets warmer! Will certainly be doing a few of these hacks. Thank you!
We're really pleased that you enjoyed the video Rob, it's great that you got a Hawk. We love ours, it certainly made our camping more enjoyable. Hope the hacks work well for you. Regards, Joe and Lea.
We have a 2001 hawk outback, how does your solar setup work? Is it factory or aftermarket?
Hi Daniel, it's aftermarket and I installed it myself. I have a 160W Adventure Kings solar panel and Kickass MPPT controller onto a 120AH AGM battery , as we're mainly charging devices and running lights we don't need much more. Something like this is a good low cost solution: www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/160w-fixed-panel-mppt-12m-lead-kit.html I used the glue on mounts like this (get the black ones they last a lot longer) to hold them onto the roof: www.ebay.com.au/itm/385744907319?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=FErOd1P3Tri&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=Ymg5UDFjTKa&var=653527082240&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY and used Sikaflex 252 to glue them on. I hope that helps, Joe and Lea
Just did a quick check of cables. So lucky I checked. They were twisted badly. This video saved me a bad start to a holiday. Thanks so much!
Glad it helped Wes, mine were like that the first time I opened up the access cover. Luckily it's an easy fix. Hope you have a great holiday, Joe and Lea.
Absolutely appreciate your investigations and revelations of the old railway. As a former resident of Samsonvale I sincerely appreciate the insights. Thank you!
Hi Gary, Lea and I are very pleased that you liked our little video. Thank you so much for your kind words. Joe and Lea.
Well done love it! Will follow all this next weekend with out flamingo outback.
Hi Karen, thanks for watching. we're so glad you liked the video. Happy servicing! Joe and Lea.
Hi Joe and Lea, just up from the Samford station the old railway line run adjacent to Station Street. My Mother and Father In-law lived (now my Sister In-law lives there), directly next to the line and there was a rail bridge across the creek. This is now a continuation of Station Street into the new estate. You can still some of the railway cuttings which go past what was the CSIRO. Thanks for sharing your wonderful information. TrickyTrev 👍🐝🍯
Hi Trevor, thanks for watching and thanks so much for all of that information. Lea and I are really happy that you enjoyed the video. We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this branch line. Looks like we'll have to go roamin' there again in the not too distant future. Best wishes, Joe and Lea
Nice job. Thsnks
Thanks so much for your feedback, we very much appreciate your comment. And thanks for watching. Cheers, Lea and Joe.
Thanks for sharing. I did an exploration about 10 years ago. There are a few bridge remains left, albeit not much. Timber posts at Terrors Creek, as well as in a farm paddock visible and east of Dayboro (at Briscoe Rd) (you can also see the embankment). Cut off posts in North Pine River, station platform as per Closeburn at Samsonvale still remains (hidden in the grass), cut off posts in South Pine River near Warwick Lane and more cut off posts in Dry Creek - which is visible along the McClean Rd bikeway. The original telegraph line poles are still in place along McClean Road and Lanita Road (some, not all). These carry comms lines and are distinctively shorter than modern power line poles and have metal domed tops. Finally, the line alignment between Lanita Rd and McClean Rd is now a bikeway through the bush. Some the drainage culverts are original. If you didn't know what you were looking for, you'd never know.
Thanks Brad for all of that information. We would never have imagined the rabbit hole we were entering on the subject of this branch line, it's absolutely fascinating and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. We're going to have a look based on your notes and see what we can find. Best wishes, Joe and Lea.
Amazing job! Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Kind regards, Joe and Lea
OK so now I want Toasties.... I can't believe you call them Jaffles... How un-Queenslander of you... They are toasties... Now to the fridge to see what i can put together... Love the channel by the way.
LOL, we love your feedback on the ‘toasties’. When we were kids…way back when they were called jaffles. Hope you found some tasty ingredients. The important question from us though is square or round? I have fond memories of my mum making round ones, and I still reckon they taste better - all in the head I think. Thanks heaps for watching and also for enjoying our channel. Cheers, Lea (and Joe) 😃
I like how you promote use of axle stands. I am impressed the scissor jack has survived more than one use. I think a hydraulic floor jack is the way to go or the caravan specific bottle jack.
Thanks for the great feedback, the camper's scissor jack is ok. It has the height to do the lift, I am hoping to find a hydraulic solution though. Always have jack stands, just makes sense. Thanks for watching and your comment. Best wishes, Joe and Lea.
Great video 👍🏻 thank you
Hi Justin, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, Joe and Lea.
Great video! I will be doing this in the coming weeks. 👍
Thanks for watching James, glad you liked the video and are going to give it a go. We have part 2 coming out Friday week which covers the rest of the service. Safe travels Joe and Lea.
Thanks for showing the wheel bearing maintenance. I've never done them before and considered it a bit intimidating. Your directions were clear and informative. Great vid!
Thanks so much for watching, we're glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. Safe travels, Joe and Lea.
Cool video. Easy to understand and very well explained. Love your commitment to looking after your camper. I dare say it would not get this much love from a dealer or mechanic.
Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback. We love this little camper and want it to be around for a good while yet so it's worth the effort. Thanks for watching and safe travels, Joe and Lea.