ECC Podcast
Everything Caravan & Camping (ECC) Podcast will provide Australian campers, caravanners and 4WDers with the latest news, products and services to help them on their next adventure both here in Australia and New Zealand. Scott Hillier will delve into the major issues confronting campers, caravanners and 4WDers, as well as provide delectable recipes from Everything Caravan & Camping chef extraordinaire Harry Fisher – Fire To Fork, and speak to ECC influencers including ECC Off-Grid Travel Series hosts Simon and Liz Bailey from The Lifestyle Pioneers. There will be plenty of discussion around towing weights and safety, Tech Tips on products that help people stay on the road longer, as well as Caravan Park Confessions, a weekly segment that is sure you have campers rolling around the campsite laughing. The ECC Podcast will also see Scott Hillier on the ground chatting to ECCParks/Family Parks about their parks and facilities, and what is unique about their park and area that holidaymakers can take advantage of. Sign up to the www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au newsletter and save 10% on your first purchase.
Episodes
Garry Gardner from the Weight and Towing Masterclass talks about the all importance safety device for your vehicle and caravan - brake controllers.
It is one of the hottest topics raised by listeners with Host Scott Hillier and Garry provides some great advise on why you need them on your vehicle.
Garry highly recommends you get your brake controller fitted and adjusted properly by a professional.
Weight and Towing Masterclass Dave Lewis from Weight Check discusses caravan pay load and how easy you can blow out your caravan weight.
Dave discusses with Host Scott Hillier how easily some caravan owners can over pack their vans causing weight compliance issues.
Adding two full water tanks, gas bottles, barbecue, food, beer and wine, and tools can easily send the weight of your caravan into the red.
Dave's advise be frugal with ...
Weight and Towing Masterclass – Total Towing Set-ups Garry Gardner joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about sway controllers and how they are often the last line of defense in stopping your van swaying all over the road.
Garry talks about the significant development in recent years in improving both mechanical and electronic sway controllers.
Garry explains the different circumstances that can cause caravan sway, and how the sway con...
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Weight and Towing Masterclass and Weight Check expert Dave Lewis to talk about the importance of Tow Ball Mass and how to reduce caravan sway.
Dave said experts will check tow ball mass as it is one of six compliances they look for when setting up your caravan for travel and compliance.
He warns if you don't get it right it can cause your vehicle to sway.
Total Towing Set-ups Garry Gardner joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about the importance of weight distrbution hitches, or load levelling devices.
Weight distribution hitches stabilise your car and van by sharing the tow ball weight across your vehicles.
Garry says while they are easy to install, it is best that caravan owners choose the right one for their vehicle, and they should have them professional fitted.
Mobile Caravan Weighing's Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to take out the confusion and simplify what the acronyms around caravan weight and towing means.
Dave covers the four main raitings – tare weight, tow ball mass, gross trailer massand agregrate trailer mass.
Dave says once you understand this and comply with your caravan, you are then better educated to what you can and can't add to the caravan on your next trip.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Weight and Towing Masterclass - Garry Gardner - who provides some invaluable safety tips and tricks for caravanners before they hit the road.
Garry talks about tow bar ratings, and simple safety tips to stop your caravan from detatching and ruining your holiday plans.
Tradies wanting to get home on a Friday and hit the road at the drop of a hat for a weekend getaway can now do it with the Q-Box.
Everything Caravan & Camping product expert Charlie Graham joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about how tradies can simply drop their tools at home on a Friday afternoon and pack the Q-Box into their van and hit the road within minutes.
The Q-Box https://www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au/a/caravan-rv...
When it comes to van life, thermal and blockout blinds are essential.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Everything Caravan & Camping product expert Charlie Graham to talk about the Voos range of thermal and blockout blinds, which are quick and easy to install.
For the full range available head over to https://www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au/s/caravan-rv/voos
Your caravan or camper trailer is a significant investment, and Everything Caravan & Camping product expert Charlie Graham has some great tech tips to keep your investment safe and secure.
Milenco has a huge range of security products to keep your investment safe, from security cables through to caravan alarms and hitchlocks.
You can checkout the full range of Milenco safety and security products https://www.everythingcaravanca...
On Episode 24 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we tackle the issue of overweight caravans and vehicles, are towing courses a necessity? New myCOOLMAN Recreational Series fridge range, another ripper recipe from Harry Fisher, and not one but four holiday parks you should put on your bucket list.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis to talk about his involvement in the Queensland...
On Episode 23 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk about the real weight of what you put in your caravan, new Vitrifrigo fridge range arriving in Australia, the oldest caravan park in Queensland, that has just had a makeover, and an easy to cook Thai Fried Rice recipe from super chef Harry Fisher.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis, to talk about the Weight and Towing Mas...
On Episode 22 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk about the importance of tow ball weight, first aid kits, MDC and solo travelling, mouth-watering Mango Creamy Rice recipe, and a holiday destination surrounded by small islands you can take advantage of.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis about the importance of tow ball weight, how to reduce caravan swaying, as well as t...
On Episode 21 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss caravan weight safety, and security, Harry Fisher delivers another sensational campsite recipe and we visit Coolum Beach Holiday Park.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis about cars and caravans that are overweight.
Dave talks about the most common weight problems, and how you can ensure you are safe when you hit the ro...
On Episode 20 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk essential pre-checks on your caravan/camper trailer before you hit the road, VanSafe, one pan cooking, and a spectacular ECCPark in New Zealand.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis about the Weight and Towing Masterclass and the VanSafe project to help caravanners ensure they are safe before hitting the road. The VanSafe p...
On Episode 19 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk essential pre-checks on your caravan/camper trailer before you hit the road, essential roll up hose reals, great advice from a caravanning veteran, Fire to Fork shellfish recipe bonanza, and the perfect ECCPark to start your Queensland adventure.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about pre-checks on your caravan, essential...
On Episode 18 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we talk about correctly loading your caravan, 4 Boys And A Caravan provide us with an update on their adventures, new opportunities and future travel plans, Fire to Fork delicious jalapeno poppers recipe and the perfect ECCPark to start your Great Ocean Road Adventure.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to talk loading your vehicle and car...
On Episode 17 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss the importance of caravanners having a UHF radio, essential caravan cleaning products, we catch up with our good mates The Lifestyle Pioneers, discover a magnificent park in opal mining territory, and Harry Fisher cooks up the ultimate Bush Schetta.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis joins Host Scott Hillier to talk about the importance of UHF radios an...
On Episode 16 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss how easy it is to weigh your caravan to keep you safe on the road, the ultimate off-road recovery gear, mouth-watering easy to cook pork belly, and we discovery a spectacular park right on the Murray River.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis drops in to chat to host Scott Hillier how easy is it to get your caravan weighed to ensure you are compliant wit...
It’s our Birthday week and on Episode 15 of the Everything Caravan & Camping - ECC Podcast, we discuss why towing mirrors are mandatory, off-road tow hitches, the ultimate roast potato salad recipe from Harry Fisher, and we discover an oasis in the desert.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis drops in to chat to host Scott Hillier about the legal requirement in Australia to have extension towing mirrors, which are available on ww...
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