ECC Podcast

ECC Podcast Episode 14 - Off Road Hitches - Ultimate Cheese & Biscuit Recipe - NZ ECCPark Gem

On Episode 14 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, we talk about tow ball off road hitches, the ultimate cheese and biscuits recipe from Harry Fisher, and we discover a gem of a ECCPark in New Zealand.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis drops in to chat to host Scott Hillier about tow ball off road hitches, and how they are becoming the norm for on-road use as well.
Dave also provides advice for all caravanners to check the nut on the tow ball, as often when clients visit that is one area he discovers too often is not tight at all.
Charlie Graham drops in to talk about MukMat, an essential caravan and camping item if you want to keep dirt, mud or sand out of your caravan or tent.
Caravan Park Confessions with Jason Filippini, and it is Scott who provides the story, and the importance of shutting your blinds at night so you don’t scare the neighbours in the morning.
Scott catches up with podcast listener and caravanner Nick  Briggs, who has recently purchased Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork book and can’t wait to test out his cooking skills.
Nick has recently purchased a Vision Hybrid caravan and loves the Queensland Fraser Coast, particularly beach camping.
While only doing short trips to ensure his van is settled in, he has plans to travel to the Birdsville Races.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork who has just stepped off a plane provides the ultimate cheese and biscuit recipe.
With a wheel of brie, a pan on low to medium heat, some bruschetta, biscuits and you are in snack heaven. You will never have normal cheese and crackers again after listening to this recipe.
We discover a beautiful oasis in New Zealand ECCParks Dickson Holiday Park, only 90 minutes from Auckland.
You are literally only 500 metres from the ocean and some spectacular fishing, bush walks, cycling tracks and so much more.
The park features a pool, barbecues and camp kitchen, cabins, backpacker accommodation and plenty if sites for your caravan or motorhome.
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ECC Podcast Episode 13 - The Correct Tow Ball Weight - Milenco Door Blind - Karaage Squid - Second Valley Caravan Park

On Episode 13 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, we talk about tow ball weights and the importance of how you load your caravan, Milenco door blinds for added privacy and insulation, and master chef Harry Fisher delivers the perfect karaage squid recipe.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis drops in to talk ball weights and how packing your caravan the right way can help with the weight over your tow ball and reduce the risk of your van swaying as you adventure on your holidays.
Charlie Graham drops in to talk about Milenco Door Blinds, and how they can add privacy and increase insulation in your van.
Caravan Park Confessions with Jason Filippini, provides a funny story that is not for kids.
A park manager doing his routine daily inspections stumbles across a group of people in the disabled toilet having a good time. You will have to tune in for this funny tale.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with podcast listener and caravanner Andrew from Ipswich, who like many caravanners started out in tents and has progressed up to caravans.
Andrew has been caravanning for many years now, and thoroughly recommends the podcast weight and towing segments to educate new caravanners.
He is currently travelling the country in his Scout X Stoney Creek hybrid.
One of his favourite trips has been in his Isuzu MUX and caravan to Double Island with his wife and no kids.
He provides some handy tips about tackling beach driving with your caravan in tow, and some tips on packing the van, and talks about his love of the caravan community.
This week we discover a South Australian beauty – ECCParks Second Valley Caravan Park on the coastline, with the beach named one of Australia’s top ten beaches.
Second Valley Caravan Park is often used as a stopover before caravanners head to Kangaroo Island. The park operators, Brett and Joanne also run a shop where you can grab your ferry tickets.
The park features ample room for campers, caravanners, with numerous powered and unpowered sites and cabins to choose from.  
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork provides you with an easy to cook recipe – karaage squid.
You chop up squid tentacles, put them in a bowl of soy sauce with two cloves of garlic, ginger, and leave it in the fridge for a minimum 10 minutes but can do overnight. When you pull them out use a bit of corn flower to toss them, and then shallow fry.
Put them on a bed of rice, some cucumber, mayo and you have the prefect meal.
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ECC Podcast Episode 12 - VanSafe Initiative - Beat The Summer Heat Solution - Sausage Roll Recipe - Blacksmiths Beach Holiday Park

On Episode 12 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, we talk about VanSafe, a new initiative to help caravanners stay safe on the road, summer air conditioning solutions, the perfect sausage roll recipe, and a holiday park destination must visit in NSW.
Mobile Caravan Weighing Dave Lewis drops in to chat with Host Scott Hillier to talk about a new joint initiative between the Queensland Government and Caravanning Queensland - VanSafe - raising caravan road safety awareness.
VanSafe provide caravanners with the opportunity to have their car and caravan weighed.
Dave also has some handy hints on caravan tyres, from pressure settings to wear and tear and what you need to check to remain safe on the road.
Charlie Graham drops in to talk about beating the summer heat with the space saving Truma Saphir under bunk air conditioner, perfect for those looking to save space, or those retrofitting their vans and caravans.
Caravan Park Confessions uncovers a story about a mysterious dog with a thong fetish stealing from campers over the years. The local council are apparently still trying to track the dog who is believed to have taken inspiration from the teenage mutant ninja turtles and is believed to be in one of the local sewers.
Scott catches up with caravanner Will Clavarino, who has been full-time on the road for the past two years with his 9-year-old daughter and newborn son.
COVID cemented the decision for the family to remain on the road full-time in their Royal Flair caravan.
Will highlights some of his favourite destinations and provides caravanners with some great advice on how to stay on the road longer.
ECCParks Chairman Jason Filippini talks about the stunning ECCParks Blacksmiths Beach Holiday Park of which ECC staff have stayed and thoroughly recommend it.
A short stroll to the river or the beach is perfect for a picnic getaway.
With ample caravan and camping spaces for your family, or great sized cabins for you and your pet which is welcome at this pet friendly park.
The park features tennis courts a luxurious pool and an area for kids to play.
And if dining out is your thing Swansea has a great selection of restaurants and bars to suit your taste.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork while enjoying summer in his hometown of Perth, comes up with a spectacular easy to make sausage roll recipe that will have your family and friends raving about your campsite cooking.
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ECC Podcast Epsiode 11 - ECCParks NZ - Weight Compliance To Avoid Fines - Fridge Slides - Campsite Roast Chicken

On Episode 11 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, we talk about the impact on insurance with incorrect vehicle and caravan weights, cooking the perfect campsite roast chicken, and head to New Zealand to discover an ECCPark in Rotorua.
Host Scott Hillier, catches up with Weight and Towing Masterclass Dave Lewis, and discusses the importance of the correct vehicle and caravan weights to avoid being fined, and should an accident occur how that may impact on your insurance claim if you are found to be overweight.
Charlie Graham drops in to talk about vehicle and caravan fridge slides, the different types of slides and how they are becoming more and more popular with caravanners and 4WD owners.
Caravan Park Confessions sees a serious health related story in which a park guest thought it was crucial to call the park manager instead of triple zero when suffering a heart attack.
ECCParks Chairman Jason Filippini talks about how park managers are well trained and prepared for such situations.
Scott catches up with Brisbane base adventurer – Brig Dooley – who has downsized from a 23 foot caravan to get away on what she calls circuit breaker holidays to reset.
She travels with a dog and lists a number of her favourite spots and provides some tips on packing and unpacking a van that will save you time and weight.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork – who this week found out he has the best selling outdoor cook book in Australia, gives campers the perfect recipe for roast chicken ensuring your family and friends will come back for seconds.
We head to the stunning ECCParks New Zealand –All Seasons Holiday Park Rotorua, and discover what is magical about this park, and is definitely one you should put on your bucket list.
A stone’s throw away to the lake, with a heated enclosed pool, and the park is littered with life sized dinosaurs and is only a short distance away from all that Rotorua has to offer.
Accommodation covers everyone from large groups, cabins, caravanning and camping facilities, camp kitchen and laundry facilities.
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ECC Podcast Episode 10 - Importance Of A Level Caravan - Flinders Ranges Park Heaven - Campfire Pulled Pork

On Episode 10 of the Everything Caravan & Camping- ECC Podcast, we talk about the importance of a level caravan and how that can save wear and tear on your vehicle and van, cooking pulled pork at camp, discover a spectacular park in the Flinders Ranges, and so much more.
Host Scott Hillier, catches up with Total Towing Set-ups Garry Gardner who provides some important tips and tricks on ensuring you have a level caravan,  as well as some routine safety checks you should do before you hit the road.
Charlie Graham provides invaluable tips on driving lights, and why he drives at night in remote areas of Australia.
Charlie talks about Lightforce and Lightfox lights and the advantages of them when driving in remote areas. These are available on www.everythingcaravancamping.com.au
Caravan Park Confessions will have you chuckling with a story about a man mountain caravan park manager who encounters a carpet snake, and let’s just say his kids to this day don’t let him forget how he coped with the situation.
We catch up with Peter White on the road travelling from Brisbane to Albury to pick up his wife Tracey, before heading to the stunning Bright region of Victoria.
Peter travels the country with a Ford Ranger towing his Royal Flair caravan and provides some great tips for future travellers, as well as highlighting a few spots you may want to put on your travel itinerary.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork has some great tips on getting local fresh produce on your travels which also helps reduce weight in your car and van.
His mouth-watering recipe this week is a camp fire pulled pork recipe, with a few extra ingredients to give it that special treatment and have your fellow campers wanting more.
We head to the stunning ECCPark in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges – Spear Creek Holiday Park, with a park situated in a 21,000acre sheep station.
At the base of the Flinders Ranges, you can even stay in the shearer’s quarters, powered or unpowered sites are available, studios, camp fires allowed and the park is pet friendly.
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ECC Podcast Episode 9 - Off Road Adventures - Fixing An Overweight Caravan - Fire To Fork Biltong

On Episode 9 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, we go off road with Charlie Graham talking about his adventures with 4WDTV, and we answer the question of can you fix an overweight caravan.
Dave Lewis from the Weight and Towing Masterclass provides some essential tips and tricks on how you can be weight compliant.
Host Scott Hillier chats to Charlie Graham about a recent trip to the magnificent Flinders Rangers, with Simon Christie from 4WDTV and discovers a magnificent ECCPark on his trip, as well as provides some essentials to take on a trip to keep you and the family safe.
Caravan Park Confessions – kids block your ears, uncovers some laundry lovers.
Scott Hillier catches up with ECC Podcast listener, Queenslander Michael Bryant, who chats about his solo trip to Darwin, in his 20 foot sunseeker offroad caravan and RAM 3500.
Michael has a unique set up in his truck that is sure to provide listeners with some new ideas to have in their own vehicle including an ice machine!!
Master cook Harry Fisher from Fire to Fork answers listener questions on cooking items you must take on a short trip which won’t take up too much room in your vehicle or caravan.
Harry unveils a great rump recipe – Biltong – and some essential ingredients to guarantee the family taste buds will be salivating.
We head to Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park – the newest park on the Queensland Sunshine Coast, and discover why you need to book this ECCPark on your next adventure.
 
It has been completely rebuilt with new infrastructure, has 59 sites, and is situated right on the beach, and within an easy stroll to some of the most amazing restaurants and bars the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
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ECC Podcast Episode 8 - Vanlife Equipment - Brake Controller Safety - 4 Boys And A Caravan - Fire To Fork

On Episode 8 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, we take the mystery out of brake controllers and how they can keep you safe on the road, as well as catch up with Tom from 4 Boys And A Caravan.
We head to Queensland’s ECCParks/FamilyParks Cardwell Van Park, on the Cassowary Coast in far North Queensland near the magnificent Hinchinbrook Channel and Island.
Charlie Graham talks what is new in the Vanlife segment, and may be of interest to traders who have a van.
Charlie talks about the Q-Box, which provides vanlifers or tradies with a portable easy to use fold up bed, myCOOLMAN fridge and kitchenette area and storage to help you enjoy your holiday. The Q-Box is available on Everything Caravan & Canmping.
Caravan Park Confessions hears a story about an eager camper who didn’t quite make it past the entry gate of a local park. Make sure you tune in for this one.
Host Scott Hillier catches up with our friend Tom from 4 Boys and A Caravan.
Tom and his family have been on the road since 2018, after quitting their jobs and selling up the family home, and while it hasn’t been all smooth sailing, the family wouldn’t have it any other way than living on the road full time.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork gives campers some suggestions on essential sauces and oils to pack on your next trip and lets out the secret on his special Traffa recipe – one his Mum use to cook for him as a kid.
Harry explains how to cook the potatoes, bacon and cheese as well as a little extra that will add even more flavour to your dish.
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ECC Pocast Episode 7 - Fireman Ron & Di - Packing Your Caravan Correctly - Brazilian Inspired Steak Cut

On Episode 7 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, we talk about why you shouldn’t pack everything including the kitchen sink in your van for your own safety, and we catch up with Fireman Ron & Di about their amazing adventures.
Dave Lewis from Weight Check explains what new caravan shoppers need to look out for to ensure they can pack their caravan correctly.
We head to Queensland’s ECCParks/FamilyParks Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park, known as a park for those that want a proper camping experience close to the water and only a stones throw away from all the essential holiday experiences.
Charlie Graham drops in to talk about a very new exciting range of blinds to suit campers and vanlifers – Voos Blinds – which are set to revolutionize the Australian market.
Caravan Park Confessions turns it up a notch with an incident that takes place in a disabled toilet. Maybe best to ensure the kids aren’t around when listening to this yarn.
Fireman Ron & Di who joined us earlier this year on the What’s Up Downunder ECC Trip Of A Lifetime have some fabulous travel stories to tell which are sure to make you want to pack the caravan and head on the road as soon as possible.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork provides campers with a Brazilian influence steak cut that is sure to impress with a recipe guaranteed to have your family and friends wanting more.
According to Harry it can also be significantly cheaper that other steak cuts.
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ECC Podcast Episode 6 - Caravan Sway Controls - Motorcycle Camper - Campfire Dessert Treat

On Episode 6 of the Everything Caravan & Camping -ECC Podcast, host Scott Hillier, talks to Total Towing Set-ups Garry Gardner about mechanical and electronic sway controls, and what causes your caravan to sway.
We head to the stunning Lake Macquarie region in NSW and ECCParks Lake Mac Holiday Park at Swansea and discover what is spectacular about the park and the region itself.
Charlie Graham provides invaluable tips on how to keep your caravan, camper trailer and camping equipment safe and secure with a selection of Milenco safety and security products you should add to your shopping list.
Caravan Park Confessions will have you giggling with a story about some noisy tent lovers.
Scott catches up with good mate of Everything Caravan & Camping, motorcycle camper Rob from Throttle Downunder, who has some amazing stories to tell about his Australian and international camping adventures on two wheels.
Harry Fisher of Fire To Fork has some great tips on cooking seafood to perfection.
Harry provides a camping dessert treat – puff pastry apple pie with a little twist which is guaranteed to have you salivating.
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ECC Podcast Episode 5 - Caravan Towing Safety - Fire To Fork Mega Recipe - Wandering Panda Coffee Van

On Episode 5 of the ECC Podcast, The Weight and Towing Masterclass with Dave Lewis tackle the important issue of why caravans sway on the road and how to ensure you have the correct tow ball mass for your safety.
Host Scott Hillier discovers the beauty of a park in his own kneck of the woods -  ECCParks/Family Parks Maroochydore Beach Holiday Park run by Jason and Nicole Filippini.
Charlie Graham drops in to talk Milenco mirrors and the safety and legal aspect of why when towing a caravan you must have proper mirrors.
Caravan Park Confessions uncovers a funny story around a sunbaker who had an unusual technique in getting the great Australian suntan.
Scott catches up Vegas and Christen from the Wandering Panda Coffee Van, who you may remember joined us last year on the Trip Of A Lifetime with What's Up Downunder.
Apart from travelling the country selling coffee from their van they also provide campers with some of Australia's best art work. Listen in for more details. 
Fire To Fork masterchef Harry Fisher details his secrets to the perfect wood fire to ensure your camp oven cooks to perfection.
This week he unveils his secret Nando's peri saunce chicken and corn recipe guaranteed to put smiles on the families face.
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