Love your setup. We are doing 6 months in the van next year. Wishing I could take a rooftop tinny, but will put us overweight. Currently pulling a New Age Road Owl with our Pajero. Will be taking my Hobie kayak with me for our trip, which should get me out there at least.
Unreal isn’t it. I am copping those moments of awe for the place the whole time. Every night I think back to places and still can’t believe how damn amazing Australia is.
Great setup mate. That boat loader in particular is awesome. I love how it all revolves around having a capable tinny. I can’t fish without an electric motor anymore, or a good sounder. I’m impressed with the simplicity of your power supply for the vehicle and boat, just goes to show things don’t need to be too fancy. I’ll need to upgrade my small power system in our caravan when we want more off grid travelling, will definitely be giving your mates a call that fitted out your van when the time comes. Enjoy the rest of your journey, looking forward to future vids 👍
Cheers Anthony. The 100aH lithium with a 25amp BCDC charger is all we need in the back and it does a great job. Surprisingly covers all our needs and is so good for the reduced weight in the tinny too. I have learnt a tonne re. The power needs off road now and am so stoked with the quality gear we went with. It’s an expensive product compared to cheaper alternatives that I’ve had pushed at me through ads online but it’s been so reliable as we’ve travelled and with the high drawing use we’ve got from it, they’re a brilliant product that the company stands by. I’ve heard some of the frustrations of people buying their first lithium batteries and getting owned by the time they’ve finally hit some remote areas and it must suck, cause even the cheap makes are big bucks.
As usuall, absolutely Awesome Johnny,please thank Lauren for the extra camera work she has been doing for us all to enjoy,as I'm sure it can be a lot of work at times with one eye on the screen and the other on the kids.Lovely to see you on screen talking to us Lauren.Great content on the in depth set up you went into as I have been wondering how it all come together.
Nice one mate - living the dream! Would love to see more vids of daily activities w/living off grid, fishing and everything that comes in between with what you guys are doing. Well played
Cheers Paul. I’ll have to pull some of that stuff together. The second half of our trip has tended much more towards the varied family moments and not just the fishing which has been a nice surprise I wasn’t expecting to enjoy as much as I have. Hiking about with the kids and just walking through towns together has been brilliant.
Love the videos, your family seems to be having a great time. We have a small pop up caravan. Im very interested in your set up for being off grid. Could u please tell me how much it cost for the solar panels and battery set up. Thanks drive safe
Epic setup mate u are literally loving the dream to be off grid with all those comforts is amazing hope u enjoy the rest of the trip and covid doesn't affect it can't wait for future videos
Thanks Mitch. It’s been such a great trip and feel so fortunate to be able to share it as we’ve gone along. Thankful that we’ve made it this far without COVID effecting things too much. Fingers crossed for the way home
My dream life. Please tell us how you deal with the "Australian Native Birds", AKA "Louie the Fly", which is the only factor keeping me from doing those trips.
Good stuff, love your setup 👍 I have almost finished my power setup with 400w panels and a 200w blanket for backup 120Ah AGM and self made 105Ah lifepo4 batteries, pretty much set to join you on my roadtrip but just me my camper and kayak lol. Ha ha good stuff to see both kids and your wife totally enjoying the good life 😉
thx Johnny for the run through. interesting to know wat breakages n mechanical dramas u had, hopefully none. u dont need to spend 150 plus grand on a landcruiser n a fancy caravan with an ensuite to do a 12 month trip round this country. ur set up is light n easy to operate n goes to all the same places as do the fancy rigs. better still n really important is that Lauran can drive n handle this rig in case of emergency. keep safe the Costello Family.
Would love to get some honest feedback on how the jayco outback is handling the journey so far? I know they are not purpose built for off-road but would love to know how much you have tested it. Regards, Chad
Hi Wayne. It can be hooked up but isn’t. I’ve only charged it off the car and through a RedArc 25amp BCDC charger. It’s quick to charge and has never been run flat at that. ;) if we sat the car still for 5 days with the freezer going then that might do it, but it’s not yet been the case. Even a half hour driving pumps plenty in ;)
That rod holder idea is genius mate cheers for the tip
It’s saved plenty of space in the car and we haven’t had a drama with it
Sure are living the dream!
I can’t believe how big our country is. Now we’ve driven around, almost around… I’m constantly copping moments in awe with it all.
Awesome setup and you seem to be enjoying life!
Good onyas!!!
Livin the dream
John, luv this current trip, drone shots are amazing !
Great to hear you’re enjoying it with us Ian :)
Fantastic setup you’ve got there , loving the vids 👍
good set up mate good to see you guys enjoying the trip so far awesome video mate excited for the next video.
Cheers Bradley. It’s changed so much in the last few weeks. We are down the bottom of Aus. Now. No Jacks in sight. :) Maybe some. king George Whiting
Great video as always 👍
Good on ya mate this looks awesome! The set up is unreal. So mint enjoy. 💯💯👍🏼 Living the dream
Nice Johnny. I also did a GVM pedders..ona 09 SR hilux ad well lol...i carry a Trayon camper on ute back. V happy also. Well done enjoy!
Great work champion
Thanks mate. :) Hope you’re getting some time out on the water this week
Love your setup. We are doing 6 months in the van next year. Wishing I could take a rooftop tinny, but will put us overweight. Currently pulling a New Age Road Owl with our Pajero. Will be taking my Hobie kayak with me for our trip, which should get me out there at least.
Had to chuckle, Minister of Finance said "in the next van" and you said "maybe upgrade"
Hahahaa. Did you see my face when she dropped it! I was like, ‘what… hell yes! .. that’s right.. what she said… another van.’ Hahaaa
great battery set up going to put one in my 22foot pop up roof caravan going to do a 6 month tour starting in January.
So good mate! All the best for the trip eh! Lots to look forward to my friend ;)
Awesome rig and set up! Cheers mate!
Thanks mate. It’s been great for what we’ve done this year
Amazing setup guys! Thank u for putting in the effort it takes to film and post such quality content.
Awww mate. Thanks for watching. It’s a treat to know that others like you are enjoying our trip too. Cheers
Good stuff mate :) travelled around aus back in 2015. Its an amazing country ay!
Unreal isn’t it. I am copping those moments of awe for the place the whole time. Every night I think back to places and still can’t believe how damn amazing Australia is.
Great setup mate. That boat loader in particular is awesome. I love how it all revolves around having a capable tinny. I can’t fish without an electric motor anymore, or a good sounder. I’m impressed with the simplicity of your power supply for the vehicle and boat, just goes to show things don’t need to be too fancy. I’ll need to upgrade my small power system in our caravan when we want more off grid travelling, will definitely be giving your mates a call that fitted out your van when the time comes. Enjoy the rest of your journey, looking forward to future vids 👍
Cheers Anthony. The 100aH lithium with a 25amp BCDC charger is all we need in the back and it does a great job. Surprisingly covers all our needs and is so good for the reduced weight in the tinny too.
I have learnt a tonne re. The power needs off road now and am so stoked with the quality gear we went with. It’s an expensive product compared to cheaper alternatives that I’ve had pushed at me through ads online but it’s been so reliable as we’ve travelled and with the high drawing use we’ve got from it, they’re a brilliant product that the company stands by. I’ve heard some of the frustrations of people buying their first lithium batteries and getting owned by the time they’ve finally hit some remote areas and it must suck, cause even the cheap makes are big bucks.
As usuall, absolutely Awesome Johnny,please thank Lauren for the extra camera work she has been doing for us all to enjoy,as I'm sure it can be a lot of work at times with one eye on the screen and the other on the kids.Lovely to see you on screen talking to us Lauren.Great content on the in depth set up you went into as I have been wondering how it all come together.
Nice one mate - living the dream! Would love to see more vids of daily activities w/living off grid, fishing and everything that comes in between with what you guys are doing. Well played
Cheers Paul. I’ll have to pull some of that stuff together. The second half of our trip has tended much more towards the varied family moments and not just the fishing which has been a nice surprise I wasn’t expecting to enjoy as much as I have. Hiking about with the kids and just walking through towns together has been brilliant.
Great setup and run down, looks like you guys are having a lot of fun and welcome to WA.
Love the videos, your family seems to be having a great time. We have a small pop up caravan. Im very interested in your set up for being off grid. Could u please tell me how much it cost for the solar panels and battery set up. Thanks drive safe
Epic setup mate u are literally loving the dream to be off grid with all those comforts is amazing hope u enjoy the rest of the trip and covid doesn't affect it can't wait for future videos
Thanks Mitch. It’s been such a great trip and feel so fortunate to be able to share it as we’ve gone along. Thankful that we’ve made it this far without COVID effecting things too much. Fingers crossed for the way home
My dream life. Please tell us how you deal with the "Australian Native Birds", AKA "Louie the Fly", which is the only factor keeping me from doing those trips.
Unreal mate. Good stuff eh. Can't wait for the next vid where you get outfished by Tommy and the Girls again lol. cheers Johnny.
Hahaaa. It’s not far off mate. Humbling times I can tell ya ;)
Can maybe try crack a couple of big cod in the trip back up through the south. Looks amazing, definitely taking notes
Fingers crossed mate. Regardless of how it rolls, they’re on the list for the coming years eh.
Awesome setup dude; love the boat loader 👍 What’s the name of the farmstay, if you don’t mind me asking?
Good stuff, love your setup 👍 I have almost finished my power setup with 400w panels and a 200w blanket for backup 120Ah AGM and self made 105Ah lifepo4 batteries, pretty much set to join you on my roadtrip but just me my camper and kayak lol. Ha ha good stuff to see both kids and your wife totally enjoying the good life 😉
I've had the stress of worrying about power in a van, good batteries and a solid system are worth every cent.
I agree. I thought through it a lot before we left. A year is a long time when we’re living it so I feel like it was the right choice ;)
Another great video mate. How does the Hilux go with the GVM upgrade when you have no load on it? Without the van and boat on top?? Cheers mate.
thx Johnny for the run through. interesting to know wat breakages n mechanical dramas u had, hopefully none. u dont need to spend 150 plus grand on a landcruiser n a fancy caravan with an ensuite to do a 12 month trip round this country. ur set up is light n easy to operate n goes to all the same places as do the fancy rigs. better still n really important is that Lauran can drive n handle this rig in case of emergency. keep safe the Costello Family.
Would love to get some honest feedback on how the jayco outback is handling the journey so far? I know they are not purpose built for off-road but would love to know how much you have tested it. Regards, Chad
Awesome rig, mate! When do you think you'll get another long trip in in the future?
I’ll be due again in 4 or 5 years but I’m sure there’ll be plenty of roadies and holidays in between. Who knows mate
@@mylurebox hopefully your channel expands enough that you can make a career from this. Make life one big adventure.
Bud how do you charge the battery in the back of the ute? off the car or is it hooked up to the solar panels too?
Hi Wayne. It can be hooked up but isn’t. I’ve only charged it off the car and through a RedArc 25amp BCDC charger. It’s quick to charge and has never been run flat at that. ;) if we sat the car still for 5 days with the freezer going then that might do it, but it’s not yet been the case. Even a half hour driving pumps plenty in ;)
Hi do find the tinny on canopy very top heavy ? What's your thoughts after run that set up for while ? Cheers Ian
Mate with the GVM upgrade I was really happy with the way she rode. It definitely is something I’m mindful of whilst I’m driving but it was great 👍
hey. i know you have probs answered this qeustion before. but what brand is your boat?
you not living off grig mate you still buying fuel and using a card, so they still know where you are and what you doing