ECC Podcast

ECC Podcast Short - Weight Distribution Hitches

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.
 

ECC Podcast Shorts - Unscrambling Weight Confusion

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.
 

ECC Podcast Short - Essential Tow Bar Safety Tips

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.
 
 
 

ECC Podcast Short - From Tradie Van To Camping Van In A Flash

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-portable-campers/q-box/q-box-portable-camper-box/100032359?variant_id=85528 comes with:
Cooking compartment
Wind protection
2x 10L Canisters with 1x outlet top
2x Plastic tubs
Removable fold-out bed (carries 180kg) with fold-out legs and size adapters
High density foam mattress, 1340mm x 1950mm, 100mm thick
Mattress cover removable and made from 100% cotton
500 daN lashing strap
Module weight 50kg, bed and mattress 25kg plus furnishings
Weight capacity of fridge slide 45kg
Folded W 1150mm, H 480mm, D 760mm
Bed Extended W 1150mm, H 480mm, D 1950mm
The Q-Box fits in over 60 different vans and transporters.

ECC Podcast Short - Van Blinds

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
 

ECC Podcast Short - Caravan & Camper Trailer Security

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.everythingcaravancamping.com.au/s?query=Milenco
 
 
 

ECC Podcast Episode 24 - Caravan Towing Courses? - The Feel Good Family - New myCOOLMAN Fridge Range - Fire To Fork

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 Government supported program, VanSafe, and some recent figures from tests which showed both vans and vehicles tested were overweight, and some tips on basic caravan and tow ball safety.
Dave also tackles the issue of towing courses for caravanners.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott to talk about the new myCOOLMAN Recreational Series fridge range which Charlie a gamechanger.
Taking portable fridges to the next level, the new myCOOLMAN 15 and 20 Recreational Series fridges with PowerPack can change the way you catch up with friends and family or on your next camping adventure.
Scott catches up with good friends and influencers Paul and Katie from The Feel Good Family.
Paul and Katie went from working life, to a light bulb moment that saw them ditch the 9-5 to full time travel with no caravanning experience under their belts.
Four years later they are filming a TV show and loving life on the road full-time.
Chef extraordinaire, Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork, talks about camping with his young son in a hybrid caravan and delivers yet another mouthwatering recipe.
Harry turns a pretty ordinary steak into a chicken fried steak, with essential ingredients butter milk, lemon juice, vinegar, self-raising flower, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and eggs.
This recipe left Scott wanting to leave the studio and head home and cook, and we are sure you will want to give this recipe a shot on your next adventure.
ECCParks Jason Filippini drops in to talk about the caravan and park industry and why it is booming.
Jason also talks about 4 ECCParks – two in New Zealand and two in Australia that you will want to add to your bucket list.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au 
 

ECC Podcast Episode 23 - Check Your Caravan Weight - Vitrifrigo Fridges - Cotton Tree Holiday Park - Fire To Fork Recipe

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 Masterclass hot topic – how much everything weighs when you load it into the caravan.
Dave said often families underestimate what the total weight is they have put in their vans, making them at risk of being overweight. He provides handy advice to ensure you are safe before you leave home.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott to talk about Vitrifrigo upright fridges joining the Leisure-Tec Australia stable of quality brands for 4WD, camper trailer and caravanners.
The new range available in April, includes a new draw fridge, 4WD upright fridges through to camper trailer and caravan upright fridges.
Scott catches up with an old friend Mark Carson from Your Caravan Man, who he travelled to Cape York with.
Mark talks about travelling with his kids, and provides some great advice to caravanners on how to protect and keep their caravans safe and roadworthy.
Chef extraordinaire, Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork, talks about working on his second book.
He delivers another mouthwatering campsite recipe, Thai Fried Rice, which he suggests tastes even better when re-heated through the pan.
With a wok, grab a few garlic clothes, half an onion, spring onion, 250 grams of prawns or other protein and eggs with oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil and rice. You will have a meal that will fill the bellies of the entire family and friends.
ECCParks Jason Filippini talks about the busy Christmas season, and discusses the ultimate caravan park – Cotton Tree Holiday Park, the oldest caravan park in Queensland.
Family generations have called Cotton Tree home for their annual holidays and Jason describes why it is such an iconic park you must put on your holiday schedule.
With 170 sites, right on the water, it is a massive park with cabins, beach house, five amenity blocks, camp kitchen, and a new outdoor entertainment space has just been completed.
The outdoor space allows for movies to be shown, with a family friendly beer garden atmosphere, creating Queensland’s best caravan park.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au 
 

ECC Podcast Episode 22 - Tow Ball Weight Safety - Travelling Solo - First Aid Kits - Mango Creamy Rice

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 the importance of what items you need to properly consider adds weight to your caravan and vehicle.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott in the studio to talk about the importance of first aid kits.
ECC provides campers and caravan with a wide selection of first aid kits, to suit every family’s needs.
Scott catches up with MDC Community Manager Melissa Scott, who talks about the history of the company and its strong connection and association with Truma and myCOOLMAN quality brands.
Melissa talks about caravanning trips she has done over the years with her own family, MDC off grid positioning, and how that is now more than ever.
She talks about some of her amazing trips, including flying solo on the road completing a 12,000km trip to some of Australia’s best camping spots, and has some great advice for caravanners.
Master bush chef Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork drops in to deliver the ultimate summer campsite desert – Mango Creamy Rice.
If you want to blow your family away, you must grab this recipe from the podcast.
ECCParks Jason Filippini provides another great holiday destination - Trinity Islands Holiday Park.
The park offers a wide range of powered and unpowered sites where you can call home for your holiday, and you can pick which island to stay on.
If water activities are your thing, then this is the camping spot for you, in one of the most stunning regions in Queensland - the Fraser Coast.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au 

ECC Podcast Episode 21 - Caravan Weight Safety, Security & Safety Products, Steak & Mushroom Recipe, Coolum Beach Holiday Park

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 road next.
Dave provides plenty of tips to lighten your caravan load.
ECC product expert Charlie Graham joins Scott to talk about brake controllers, and the amazing new Witi Brake Controller available at www.everythingaravancamping.com.au and Witi caravan security alarm lock.
Gone are the days of ripping your dashboard apart with this new remote brake controller.
Scott catches up with Krisi Murphy from Caravanning Queensland to talk about trade shows and industry events.
 Krisi talks about benefits of attending industry shows to get a first-hand look at the latest products and services.
Krisi also talks about the latest information on VanSafe and the Weight and Towing Masterclasses.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork drops in to talk about how to get two meals out of one recipe, steak and mushroom sauce, with onion and garlic, and a few cups of mushrooms, to provide you with a mouth watering dinner over two nights.
ECCParks Jason Filippini provides holidaymakers with the perfect holiday destination -  Coolum Beach Holiday Park – with 238 multi-purpose sites, 6 cabins, right on the water with patrolled surf beach, and is a pet friendly park.
The park has a pavilion, BBQ areas, and always has something happening at the park to entertain guests.
Don't forget to sign up to the Everything Caravan & Camping newsletter and receive a special 10% off discount code when you shop at www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au