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Comment on Exploring the Covi Motorhome, Caravan & Outdoor Supershow by Top 5 Teardrop Campers - tiny, towable & fun - Travelling K

Top 5 Teardrop Campers - tiny, towable & fun - Travelling K — Thu, 30 May 2019 03:35:36 +0000

[…] saw this teardrop caravan at the Covi Motorhome, Caravan and Outdoor Supershow and was able to talk to Lex, the RoadCHIEF enthusiast and importer. The interior felt well made […]

Comment on Top New Zealand Campsites in the South Island by Top 5 Teardrop Campers - tiny, towable & fun - Travelling K

Top 5 Teardrop Campers - tiny, towable & fun - Travelling K — Thu, 30 May 2019 03:35:17 +0000

[…] for campgrounds with access to bathroom facilities, but you’ll still be able to stay at some stunning locations. It wont get it’s self containment certificate in New Zealand because you now need to be […]

Comment on Interview with David and his Weinsberg 450 fu Caravan by alan

alan — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 02:58:24 +0000

really enjoyed reading this interview.

Comment on Paraparaumu Campground With Ensuite & Freedom Camping by alan

alan — Thu, 10 May 2018 04:33:22 +0000

Hi Karen, interested to read your freedom camping experience near Fielding. What are the projects you will be working on soon?

Comment on Caravan Fridge Errors & New Batteries by Alan

Alan — Sun, 06 May 2018 08:50:00 +0000

Karen, these area my type of articles. Just remember with deep cycle batteries that you have, that you should not run them below 50%, which means your 300ahr is really only 150 ahr. In fact for maximum life expectancy, you shouldn’t let them go below 75%, which is only 75. ahr.

All that nonsense you have been told about lithium ion batteries, by people who never used them i bet. The technology is not that new and they have been in cell phones for 15 years. The main advantage with them, is you can run them down to 10% and they keep the full charge. With ordinary deep cycle batteries, lights start dimming below 50%.

If you want reassurance about lithium batteries, look at all the youtube RVers that have them. Not one regret and you cant beat the 13kg light weight. However, they are expensive. Nevertheless, 300ahr deep cycle costs the same as 120ahr lithium ion and you get more usable amp hours from it than on a 300 ahr deep cycle setup.

Love your article, you are an excellent writer, very clear and easy to understand.

Comment on Flat caravan tyre while driving by alan

alan — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:16:29 +0000

Learning more about Patreon

This morning I’m learning more about Patreon and how to grow. Do you have any ideas on what I should try? What would you like to see on this page?

Watching a video that says I should change my setting from pay monthly to pay per creation. What do you think is better?

I’ve also learnt that I should add goals, improve my intro video to be more about Patreon and create a real community here. Always learning!
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I’ve made a little bit of a study about Patreon and the successful people on here. The one thing I don’t think you do enough of, is mention Patreon. I have looked at several successful Patreon RVers and they mention Patreon at the end of every youtube video. It’s important to keep this fresh in the minds of your youtube subscribers. In fact lessjunkmorejourney did a special youtube video just about Patreon and why it is SO important to them and how the patronage transfers into better youtube videos, concentrating on the benefits to the viewer, particularly, special skype chats with the Patreon subscribers only and that not all videos are on youtube, in this video, they state some of their most special and in depth videos are on Patreon alone. This is excellent marketing, because it forces people to join Patreon to see more personal and specialized videos. I think if you did a thorough, say at least 5 minute video, on youtube, about Patreon benefits to you and your caravan lifestyle and also for the youtube subscriber, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you doubled your patrons overnight. It can be difficult for NZers to talk about such things, but I’m confident you’ll find a way. Also, don’t be afraid to be a little bit emotional, like you were with the tyre video. I’ve seen all your video’s and I have never seen you so upset and stressed, it’s good, it puts the viewers on your side and more willing to help you. This year alone you have added about 500 subscribers on youtube in 4 months. These people are benefiting from your video, don’t be afraid to ask them for support, in your own way. Take a look at this guy he basically says the same things, I like his idea about linking your vlog to other sites, to get more views, the more often youtube subscribers watch you and hear “Patreon” the more likely they will support you. As he says, the viewers subscribe on youtube, because they feel a personal connection and want a better connection with the vlogger. (for myself, its a bit different, what convinced me was the video about how you make videos and how professional you are, along with the tyre blow out), it should increase your income on Patreon. Sorry, I know it seems impossible for me to write just 1 sentence on anything. haha. Let me know what you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsrwpwop9Bc

Comment on Flat caravan tyre while driving by alan

alan — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 03:04:45 +0000

did you fix your water leak?
you might want to attach a sheet of aluminium under your van, to cover key areas like water tanks (if any) and pipes, in case a tyre explodes again. It’s often the damage to the caravan that causes worse ongoing problems later. Wish I was there, I could fix that pipe for you. One thing that I did before buying my van was to study in depth how they are built. Then acquire all the necessary tools, to fix almost any problem. In addition placing aluminium sheeting to cover important exposed parts from damage on our rough roads and replace some plastic parts with stronger metal parts throughout the van. I’m actually considering setting up a mobile caravan mechanical repair business. So many people have mechanical issues and don’t have the right training or equipment to repair damage like yours. No matter where I go in NZ, somebody has a problem or other and I have the right equipment and knowledge, to fix things for them. Believe it not, there is no mobile caravan repairer in all of NZ. I can go to the UK and do a course to become certified in electrical repair. Do you think this would be a good idea?
Stay positive is the important thing, with all the repairs you have done to your van, it will only continue to improve. Also, trust your instinct, like getting both tyres changed together, would have been a good idea. Also, if there are cars behind you, they can wait, you must put your own safety and that of your caravan ahead of other drivers.

Comment on How to make caravan curtains by Violet Hay

Violet Hay — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:09:11 +0000

Hi K.enjoyed your cooking video,
I don’t have a full cooker in my van so I tend to cook on top hob but I do like a good stir fry so I use an electric wok it’s big enough to get all our favourites in it and have a good helping,
Look forward to seeing more videos.
Violet.

Comment on Caravan Fridge Errors & New Batteries by Pamella.

Pamella. — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:57:51 +0000

Admire you-and the way you’ve dealt with those tribulations!
Wish you Happy travelling and carefree days in future. P.

Comment on How much does living in a caravan cost? by alan

alan — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 02:22:21 +0000

I studied your other article about costs and the only three areas I will save on, are the accommodation at about $1000 because I’ll not stay at a motor camp. The other is maintenance, because I bought new, however, I paid a lot more upfront of course. The third was fuel and gas. Instead of bottle swap, if you refill your own gas bottles with Ongas, its, about $10 per visit cheaper and a more modern diesel engine that gets 7.8lt/100 kms, saves a lot. Your analysis is very comprehensive and I refer anyone thinking of doing this lifestyle, to look at your website for the cost analysis, it is much better than anything I can say. This website is very well thought out and you are so honest about everything, which in itself is very unusual. You are a real resource for the full time RV community, no other website out there comes close to yours in terms of information and practicality. I use it all the time and learn a lot. Thanks for your work on this.