Australia On Track – Our Conversations
Regular podcasts, or as we like to call them ‘Our Conversations’ have been referred to as two blokes sitting around a campfire, chewing the fat. Our ‘fat’ will include industry professionals, seasoned travellers and experts from all fields, near and far.
Join us around that campfire, as we get Australia On Track!
Merry Christmas from Australia On Track
it’s Christmas here in Australia, good cheer, that’s what we will share.
The real ol’ Bourke.
Step back in time as you listen to Russell Shepherd tell you all about the real ol’ Bourke.
read moreWarrawong On The Darling – Wilcannia
Anything wrong with Warrawong? Not a bit really, in fact it’s all right!
read moreSolo Traveller – Meet Jo
Meet Jo … Travelling around Australia on her own has been an amazing experience explained in this short interview.
read morePodcast / Workshop – INSURANCE
Insurance? Natural disasters? Are you covered properly? Do you understand your policy?
Are you restricted in the areas that you can go, the surfaces you can travel on and the length away from home (permanent travel)?
Refrigerators – Compressor or 3 Way
Refrigerators – Compressor or 3 Way
Do you have adequate solar?
3 Way was in your van at time of purchase … why change?
Is gas more reliable?
What’s the cheapest to run?
Well … our preference is a compressor fridge, and in our podcast you’ll find out why.
Towing Mirrors
We spend heaps on a shiny new van, then often scrimp on the extras needed for towing it.
Let’s talk mirrors … strap on, magnetic or the big elephant ears, permanently mounted extendable style?
Defender 130 – The Victorian High Country
Camping and 4WDing in the Victorian High Country. Defender 130.
read moreBit of this … Bit of that!
We chat about Strathalbyn and other van parks near capital cities, we cover gas ‘stuff’ including portable heating and bayonet fittings.
Then Chris asks me to name the best thing about 3 items, a billy, a water filter and wait for it … a dunny.
Dual Batteries – Solar
Solar Power can get so confusing.
What do size do I need, what can I run, what about dual batteries, do I use a solid panel or a folding panel, the list goes on.
RV Insurance / Storms and Floods
Recent storms, blackouts and floods in South Australia made us think about RV Insurance …
Have you read your policy?
Do you know what is covered and for what?
Are you prepared?
Roof Racks
It might be towing your van to your favourite fishing spot for the weekend, or exploring and travel as many miles as possible, maybe heading off into the deep wilderness or far outback with a group of mates. Everyone is different, but common amongst each pursuit is where to pack all the ‘necessities’ of travel and camping.
Burns … Are you prepared?
Every experience is a learning opportunity, and in this case Chris has picked up a few tips on treating burns properly and added a little more knowledge to the memory bank for future travels. Read more for full story, burns treatments and first aid kit information.
Anthony Kittel – Redarc – Campfire Conversation
Anthony Kittel from Redarc … the man, the business and a passion to produce quality Australian made products.
4WD Weigh In
It’s time to weigh in on another subject!
A lot is discussed about caravans being overweight, but what about tow vehicles, particularly 4WD’s?
Please read on and listen to our podcast.
Gadgets & Apps getting Australia On Track
Chris, the Gadget guy for 4WDs and I sit down to discussed some gadgets, apps and bits and pieces, that could be useful on your travels … or not ☺. I also write about this ridiculous new craze Pokemon GO … or is it ridiculous?
Please press read more …
Campfire Conversation – Camp Hosts
Pour a glass, press play, sit back and enjoy the next 13 minutes, perhaps like me, it’ll remind you of what an amazing country we have.
Are Caravan & Camping Shows worth it?
Please read more for our opinion.
Service
A few adjustments, wheel bearings re-greased, a good look over and a pretty good report, we were happy. But it does raise the questions of what happens in a service, how often should we get it done and what is one of the most common faults detected?
Pre Trip Checks
Only one example … Check your wheel nuts before you go. Not to tighten them more, but that you can undo them.
Sometimes after a service the wheel nuts may be done up too tight using air tools such that you can’t undo them.
Bush Welding
Set yourself up with a bush welding kit using the list included, and you’ll never have to buy a beer again once your mates need some trackside repairs.
Podcasts – Time to get upbeat and download!
I can’t stand it when we’re listening intently and the fade and crackle starts, eventually losing the station and hoping to pick it up on another frequency … doesn’t always happen. It’s time to get upbeat and download all sorts of podcasts. Press read more for some more information.
Series 2 – Ep 5 – Aerials / UHF
Still working on my handle but … breaker, breaker … got your ears on? I’ll back it down and hope you copy, because I need some big ears as my chopped top isn’t doing it for me. Don’t want to go the big mama so I shot the breeze with DJ Cruise. He had some forty-fours before cutting loose.
Need the translation? … read more for that, plus some pics and handy channel information.
Series 2 – Ep 4 – Our Conversation with Jamie
Quality, safety and piece of mind, our conversations with real folks keep it real … as we get Australia On Track.
A new Patrol, new camper trailer, his wife and four kids (under eleven) on tow, this is Jamie and his story as he plans the trip of a lifetime!
Series 2 – Ep 3 – Aussie Made – Boss
Australia On Track was created not only to help 4WDers, campers and caravanners get on track, but to reinforce the importance of backing Australia Made. My wife is a bit worried at the moment … she’s calling it ‘man love’ but us blokes do have a passion, and when you listen to this interview, hopefully you’ll have a better understand of Chris Blakemore, his work ethic and his passion for Aussie made.
For more information, read more and go to the full podcast.
