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From slick family sedans to more rugged rigs, Ben and Lauren discuss how to choose your camping chariot…
From Lauren’s efficient car setup to wicked 4WD configurations, our gear gurus explore how different vehicles suit different camping approaches. It’s the practical stuff that matters – payload limits, towing capacity, hidden costs, and listener feedback on everything from wagons to dual-cabs. The conversation includes clever solutions like sedan camping setups and how lightweight rooftop tents are expanding options for smaller vehicles.
Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride’s role in camping adventures – and if it can handle your outdoor ambitions!
Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride’s role in camping adventures.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Hardcore Vehicle Setups
03:40 – Lauren’s Car Camping Setup
07:52 – Considering Your Camping Setup and Style
08:47 – Feedback From Others: Covering 4WDs, Vans, Wagons, Utes, and SUVs
12:01 – Towing a Trailer
13:21 – Considering Payload
18:49 – Katrina’s Grand Sedan Setup!
20:39 – Setups for Efficiency and Accessibility
22:17 – Considering Hidden Costs
24:50 – Ben’s Suggested Starting Point
27:58 – Lightweight Rooftop Tents in SUV Setups
29:12 – 4WD, Wagon, and Dual-Cab Setups
31:40 – Enhancing a Sedan Setup
35:11 – Camping Options for Compact Setups
39:54 – Considering Extension Cords and Power Plugs
41:40 – Summary
Mentioned in this Episode:
Products:
Inspired Overland rooftop tents
Hardkorr U-Lite Dual Colour LED Lanterns 4 Pack
OZtrail Loomie Line String Lights
Hardkorr LED Light Bar systems
JetBoil Genesis Basecamp Stove
KickAss QuickFire Portable 2000W Induction Cooktop
Westinghouse Induction Cooktops
Podcasts and Blogs:
Ep110 – Car Camping Without Cramming
Understanding 12V Battery & Solar Setups for Camping and 4WDing
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From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!