Our Used Caravan Hunt: 5 Things We Wouldn’t Compromise On

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @GayandCarol
    @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +3

    What are your 2 must haves for a caravan? We would love to hear yours.

  • @lisawanderess
    @lisawanderess Місяць тому

    2 subs off 1,000 🎉 you deserve it all! Will be sure to share with my friends to get you to the monetization requirements so we get more of the most entertaining Aussie caravanning channel on UA-cam. Love you two! ❤

  • @jbjb3372
    @jbjb3372 Місяць тому +4

    The best thing about you 2 is you 2!

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +2

      Oh JbJb why thank you so much we are truly lucky to be able to build what we believe to be an awesome community in UA-cam land and we have fun doing it. Cheers Carol love that you commented too

  • @sherylyann7822
    @sherylyann7822 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing your trips, they are educational, Funny and most of all enjoyable to watch.
    Your Utube and has given us many opportunities to experience and bypass 🤪. Thanks ladies ❤

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Hahaha thanks. As you know it's not easy travelling with dogs. We loved following your journey also. Lots of places to add for future travels. ❤️

  • @Dave_1969
    @Dave_1969 Місяць тому +5

    Well ladies i must say you two are hilarious to watch. im getting into the caravan's checking out some for my self thats how i found you two. Keep it up, your great entertainment keep it up 👍

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Hey Dave thanks for the watch so glad you enjoyed it, hope you got something from it. It truly is a minefield of vans out there so good luck 🤞 thanks again for the watch and comment really appreciate it. Cheers Carol

  • @leannecmoo
    @leannecmoo Місяць тому

    Kula cloth❤ iykyk!! 😂
    Thanks girls, your posts just get better and better!! Keep it up 🌈

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      Hey Leanne thanks noticing 😜 and thanks so much for the comment. Cheers Carol

  • @robyn_MrsG
    @robyn_MrsG Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for sharing ladies ❤

  • @eds4wdcamping
    @eds4wdcamping Місяць тому

    Hi Carol, it's unusual to find another use for your cloth 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      There are many uses. But it's unlikely it will ever be used for it's actual purpose. 😂😂
      PS you are the second person to comment. IYKYK ❤

  • @suephillips4606
    @suephillips4606 Місяць тому

    You ladies are the best. So down to earth, funny Aussies. Love it. Have a blast.

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      😜 hahaha we like to have a laugh.

  • @shepherdsadventure
    @shepherdsadventure Місяць тому

    ATTN: NETWORK RV CARAVAN OWNERS
    Apologies for using this thread for my message, but I need to send out a clear and urgent message.
    I've had a Victory caravan made by Network RV for near on 12 months now.
    After 4 months, there was a fire with the electrics due to a bad connection and they had wires running everywhere. I had it repaired by a licensed auto-sparky who did a fantastic job and replaced the inline fuses too, as Network RV installed cheap ones.
    Network RV also installed a faulty sway controller and failed to test it prior to handover. I got this repaired at my 1st service.
    There's also issues with the electronic brakes, where the brakes periodically come on, but the rest of the time are off!! I had already gone through a set of pads on my new ute at 12k when I very rarely use the brakes themselves, as I use manual shift religiously.
    All the silicone from around the van began peeling off after a week or 2 and I could see into the van itself as the walls had began to bulge out!!!
    This further caused internal issues such as walls buckling, drawers getting stuck, cupboards bowing, walls bowing, windows vibrating and becoming loose, shower screen buckling etc
    The end resulted in my caravan requiring being striped to the chassis and everything being rebuilt as Network RV had used MDF as a cheap way out of constructing the van correctly to save on costs and build more profits.
    As a full-time wanderer myself, I was promised 2 weeks only for the repairs to next week be the 11th week since dropping the van off!!! No BS They are yet to even look at my brakes, although I've been told 2 weeks ago the van was ready to pick up!!!
    They've been sitting on my van and delaying the repairs so the warranty period expires, as they've already confirmed in writing to me, they are not extending my warranty under any circumstances
    Both the Dealer, Fair Dinkum Caravans and Network RV, have refused to assist with housing me for this amount of time, nor did they initially want to accept any liability prior to me just turning up on the Dealer's doorstep unannounced one morning as I was sick n tired of the games they were trying to play. My emails included the owner of the company and do you think he has had the decency to respond or apologise to me?
    I did contact NSW Fair Trading and ACCC who are powerless, as the mob have made attempts in repairing my caravan and there's not yet a Regulatory body to enforce any law upon them. My next move was to contact ANCAP.
    I'm writing this here for anyone who owns a Network RV caravan to CHECK your caravan BEFORE your warranty expires. Once expired, you're on your own and Network RV know this and are screwing their customers over, like me. As I understand, it's caravans built in the last 12-18 months.
    Please get the word out before it's too late.

  • @RustyCandyAdventures
    @RustyCandyAdventures Місяць тому

    Look at a stainless wire on your awning. For clothes line. Plenty of videos.

  • @cherylniemi553
    @cherylniemi553 Місяць тому +1

    Carol, I see you were using your pressie from Gay (the reusable cloth TP when you have no actual TP and must make a quick pee break out in the bush, or not in the bush). Glad to see it is useful, and reusable, from the fact it has been hung up to dry on the trailer (we call it a trailer here in B.C.--that is in Canada, eh?😂✝️🇨🇦

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      Ah Cheryl, Gay has given me the best pressie there, trust me it's highly unlikely it will ever be used for its actual purpose only for humour, but you never know. Thanks for the comment and it's nice to know where you are from cheers Carol

  • @suzannecollins8252
    @suzannecollins8252 Місяць тому +1

    Really look forward to seeing you guys , on UA-cam. Can you store gray water ?

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +2

      Hey Suzanne thank you for watching and commenting on our video, we love having a bit of a laugh and filming our journey. To answer your question no we cannot store grey water most places we travel we use just a bucket to catch our sink water and if we cannot leave our shower water on the ground we just don't shower, we always carry wipes for this reason. We carry a composting toilet if we need to use it. Cheers and again thanks for the watch Carol

  • @goeffburdon7351
    @goeffburdon7351 Місяць тому +1

    hi girl's so glad you enjoy your new caravan me and my partner Rod get our new caravan in mid November 21 foot cannot wait look forward to you next video😊

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Hey Geoff, exciting times ahead for you and not long left hope the hand over goes well and you are out and about on the road caravanning it in no time. Cheers Carol

  • @NielsSorensen-sh8tm
    @NielsSorensen-sh8tm Місяць тому

    Top job 🎉

  • @sharonpower8139
    @sharonpower8139 Місяць тому

    Hey girls, good vid. I checked out Amy Francis and I'm hooked 😄 she is just easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing 👍 😁 potholder out to dry on front of van?🤔😆

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Hey Sharon, if nothing else you have ever gotten from our videos Aimee Francis is the best she really is great. Thanks for the watch and comment 😀 cheers on Potholder 😂Carol

  • @lackatit
    @lackatit Місяць тому

    Hi Girls, maybe call the van Camilla. She ended up being a royal after many years of being the “other woman “ 😂😂. Thanks for the effort you put into explaining what works for you guys,and you must haves.

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      oh my thats so funny Camilla is gold. Thanks for the watch and comment we just have fun and film it. Lucky us people like us Cheers Carol

  • @sherylyann7822
    @sherylyann7822 Місяць тому

    Glad you ladies are enjoying your van. Yes I haven’t been getting notifications. So I will click on the bell 🛎️

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      Yeah thanks Shez you are the best ding-a-ling

    • @sherylyann7822
      @sherylyann7822 Місяць тому

      @@GayandCarol I got my first notification. 📢

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      @@sherylyann7822 yay 🥳

  • @filthyoffroadadventures
    @filthyoffroadadventures Місяць тому

    You guys crack us up 😂

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Hahahaha we like a good laugh 😀

    • @filthyoffroadadventures
      @filthyoffroadadventures Місяць тому

      @@GayandCarol maybe we might catch up at a campsite one day and partake in a cool beverage or two 🤣

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      @@filthyoffroadadventures That would be awesome.

  • @contributor7219
    @contributor7219 Місяць тому

    We don't have a van, as such, because our living space is mostly in the back of our Canter. We do have our little Poddie (Stockman Pod) camper trailer though so we have options with living space and supplies for longer trips. Priorities for us were light weight, low maintenance (we're high maintenance - we needed an offset) so that the trailer is ready to go if we decide we need more room than we have with just the truck. Flexibility was a must too (the trailer!) and Poddie is super modular. I think we researched our best fit for about a year before finally settling on the Stockman. # not sponsored, but little Poddie is a 10 out of 10 for us.

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Love that you are high maintenance and needed an offset that is pure gold 🙂🙂🙂, love what you have chosen and that it suits you. We think camping etc should be suitable to each person and everyone has different needs. Cheers Carol

    • @contributor7219
      @contributor7219 Місяць тому +1

      @@GayandCarol Hey, what can I say? Some gals are low maintenance, just not us 😂 Investing in our travel is a big decision, and purchasing a capable caravan or camper a big expense, so it just makes good sense to take your time and do your research. As you quite rightly pointed out - shelling out $200K on a van, only to get buyer's remorse six months later to the tune of $50K, would be a very unpleasant experience indeed. $50K pays for a lot of travel! Safe travels.

  • @kimhannan6162
    @kimhannan6162 Місяць тому

    Currently have a campervan, but debating changing to a van, must have a bed we both can get out from the sides, getting to old to be climbing over each other or shimmering down the bed,, and a toilet with a door.. love your humour ladies,,

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      Hey Kim, fully understand where you are coming from with space around the bed, the camper trailer was a shimmer down the bed deal and not too bad, however the step at time to the floor felt like I was jumping off a cliff. The van has ample space for me to get around, however Gays side is a bit tighter, it works and we adjust but its one thing if we looked at another van I think we would factor in.Our toilet sort of has door if you zip the tent up Cheers for the watch and compliment on our humour.🙄

  • @julieannesimms981
    @julieannesimms981 Місяць тому

    Hi girls my first trip away in my 24ft retro Millard jumped off the tow ball broke the chain rolled off the road and hit a tree 🌳 fortunately has been getting repaired and should have her back next week yahoo 😀

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      OMG that sounds horrible. Good luck with getting Millard fixed. We hope your future travels are much safer 💕

    • @julieannesimms981
      @julieannesimms981 Місяць тому

      @GayandCarol thankyou enjoying your videos

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 Місяць тому +1

    Lovely Ep and setup ladies, Just a couple questions, what's it Tare and the GVM, hows much water does it hold, Thank you,

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      We will get back to you.

    • @craigtomkinson2837
      @craigtomkinson2837 Місяць тому

      @@GayandCarol thank you

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      ​@@craigtomkinson2837 Hey Craig the tare on the van comes in at 1660, we think its a 80 litre tank. Our GTM is 1850. Car GVM is 3.5t again still learing stuff. We are going to organise a local guy down our way to come out and do a complete weigh of everything for our next travels. My biggest concern has been our load in the car. It so\mething I have researched and being completely honest I am still getting my head around it all. Cheers Carol

    • @craigtomkinson2837
      @craigtomkinson2837 Місяць тому

      @@GayandCarol Great stuff thank you, hope everything is sweet for you, it's great knowing everything is legal, loving your channel,

  • @tonylander3512
    @tonylander3512 Місяць тому +1

    What vehicle do you have ? Thats if you answer questions. .....

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      We have a Toyota Hilux 2016. It has been lifted and has a canopy. Would you like to know anything else?

    • @tonylander3512
      @tonylander3512 Місяць тому

      @@GayandCarol That sounds perfect, thanks G&C

  • @newyboys
    @newyboys Місяць тому

    Had to have mega lithium setup.....Come down to a 20ft van, never again..first thing is they take
    area straight out of the ensuite.😭😭😭

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      Mmm we have a very basic lithium set up in the van newy I would like to upgrade it however Gay is not as keen and is thinking more a portable power system. Not sure yet we have learnt a bit about travel and power with the van, the car has such a good system we haven't decided what to do. Cheers for the response to our question. Thanks for the watch Carol

  • @grahamwhittaker8844
    @grahamwhittaker8844 Місяць тому +1

    My two must haves would be my bride and my Charlie dog 👍👍previously Roxy dog 🥲🥲. As for the van itself single beds , purely because of different sleeping habits and I don’t know if you could imagine waking up next to my bride 😂😂. Separate shower and toilet,purely to keep the bride happy,I couldn’t care less either way. As for size and weight, I don’t think I should say anything on that subject because she may see this post, brave yes ,crazy not quiet. As for a name, what about Vanessa Vaniston 🤔. 👁️👁️😎😇🐕‍🦺❤️🙏🇦🇺

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Hahaha 🤣 thanks for watching 🙏❤️ Lots of people do single beds it's more common that not common 😜
      Yes if we were to get a shower and toilet they would be separate. We think new vans are trending that way now.
      Happy wife happy life 🎉

  • @colleenoliver2673
    @colleenoliver2673 Місяць тому

    A couple of smart ladies, leaders not followers 👍

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      Smart is not always how we are referred to but thank you. We just love enjoying life and having fun. Cheers Carol Thanks for commenting Colleen we love the interaction.

  • @jackturtle131
    @jackturtle131 Місяць тому

    No name ??? Royal Gay and Carol

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому

      Hey Jack....we still haven't got something that sort of jumps out and sticks, we are quite fussy it seems, well Gay is more than I am.

  • @MrFastFarmer
    @MrFastFarmer Місяць тому +2

    I never knew size was important to lesbians

    • @GayandCarol
      @GayandCarol  Місяць тому +1

      Hey there fast farmer my word size matters with lesbians let's be honest we a 2 chunky chicks and if it was too small it would just be a let down. Cheers Carol