How to caravan around Australia
"I wish something like this had been available when we first started . . ." more customer feedback here.
If you get just one good idea from these DVDs, it will more than justify watching them. But you'll probably take away dozens of useful tips and advice, based on Sid and Sandie Whiting's real-life caravanning experience - and mistakes.
If you are after this kind of information yourself, or looking for a unique gift idea, please read on.
Brief Description of DVDs
Grey Nomad 101 - the original
How to go caravaning around Australia
- Things you should know before buying a rig
- How will you set up your rig?
- What do you take with you?
- Some of the problems you can meet on the road
- Heaps of tricks, traps, ideas and advice
- A wealth of technical info ranging from 12 volt wiring to communications to taking better photos and video
- Plus great footage of some of the places they went to on their journey, to whet your appetite . . . .
Grey Nomad 102 - the sequel
Grey Nomad 102, with all new topics, is based on feedback and requests from GN101 viewers. Grey Nomad 102 doesn't cover the same information as Grey Nomad 101. The topics are completely different, and to get the full story, you'll need both.
..... read "The West Australian" review
GN102 is a huge production, much bigger than GN101, with almost 6 hours spread over 2 DVDs.
Disc 1 menu items include reversing, hitching, fishing, thermal cooking, boatloading, TV on the road, electric towing mirrors, caravan safes, campground etiquette, house-sitting and a whole lot more.
Disc 2 is nearly 2 hours of "More Places We've Bin", and takes a look at 21 different great spots around the nation, sprinkled throughout with more tips, advice and information - guaranteed to get the juices flowing!
Longer Description
Grey Nomad 101 is about how to go long-haul caravanning in Australia, and it's packed with over 3 hours of tips and advice. Much more "user friendly" than a book, it's as entertaining as it is informative. A great watch whether you're just about to buy a caravan, or have already been towing one for years. As well as being a died-in-the-wool caravanner, Sid is a professional videographer, presenter and author. He brings it all together in this DVD.
And - it's also a computer disk with some bonus files, including a spreadsheet of everything they take with them, which you can modify and use for your own situation - many people say they find this extremely useful. (If you've got the DVD and don't know how to access the files, click here.)
Grey Nomad 102 addresses a much more diverse range of topics. Our intrepid duo have finally gotten tired of humping the dinghy up on the Landcruiser the hard way, and have installed the best boatloader in the business - it has its own menu item in the DVD.
The reversing item gives a unique and clear explanation of the principles involved using animated diagrams, a radio controlled model rig, and the full-sized version.
Sid's fishing lesson is very comprehensive, and even experienced fishers will learn a thing or two, while for newbies it's an absolute must.
In the hitching segment, Sid not only goes into hitching and unhitching with "standard" ball couplings, he also shows you the new hitch he fitted to his Kedron, along with some astute observations about weight distribution hitches and how they actually work, especially in emergency stopping situations. (Note: In GN103 you'll see an even more recent hitch in action.)
And once you've seen Sid's Cooking Show, you'll never let him anywhere near your kitchen . . . but you may have a different opinion of thermal cookware.
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If you're cautious with your dollars and like to be well informed, then these DVDs are for you.
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Sid's Notes
GN103 is coming - we have just finished filming at the top end and will be bringing you some really interesting footage of what it's like caravanning up there in "The Wet". Now the editing begins - stay tuned.
Caravan Cooking 101 is also coming - it was going to be by Christmas, but we've been too busy moving into our new house. It will still happen, just as soon as we find time to scratch ourselves!
Caravan shows coming up:
Newcastle 17-19 Feb
Adelaide 22-26 Feb
Melbourne (Caulfield) 8-13 Mar. Note that I'll be giving seminars on long haul caravanning again.
Extra Stuff:
New: TRIP NOTES 101 - Keep track of your fuel consumption, on-road costs, journal, contacts, and more. Designed in response to many requests. Free preview here
Or, an adventure story for you and your kids/grandkids . . . "The Lightning Transfer" - Sid's debut novel - DETAILS HERE