{"id":64848,"date":"2025-09-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=64848"},"modified":"2025-09-12T07:01:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T21:31:28","slug":"podcast-the-best-vehicles-to-camp-out-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-the-best-vehicles-to-camp-out-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep178 &#8211; The Best Vehicles to Camp Out Of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/khashjRkexw?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17804991\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/17804991.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17804991&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From slick family sedans to more rugged rigs, Ben and Lauren discuss how to choose your camping chariot&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Lauren&#8217;s efficient car setup to wicked 4WD configurations, our gear gurus explore how different vehicles suit different camping approaches. It&#8217;s the practical stuff that matters &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride&#8217;s role in camping adventures &#8211; and if it can handle your outdoor ambitions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Body-Image-32.jpg\" alt=\"A woman lies on her front in the back of her vehicle with the back lifted, on top of two Luno mattresses, smiling in the sunset on the mountaintop.\" class=\"wp-image-64853\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride's role in camping adventures\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Body-Image-32.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Body-Image-32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Body-Image-32-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Body-Image-32-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride&#8217;s role in camping adventures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:45 &#8211; Hardcore Vehicle Setups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:40 &#8211; Lauren&#8217;s Car Camping Setup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:52 &#8211; Considering Your Camping Setup and Style<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:47 &#8211; Feedback From Others: Covering 4WDs, Vans, Wagons, Utes, and SUVs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:01 &#8211; Towing a Trailer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:21 &#8211; Considering Payload<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:49 &#8211; Katrina&#8217;s Grand Sedan Setup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20:39 &#8211; Setups for Efficiency and Accessibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22:17 &#8211; Considering Hidden Costs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24:50 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Suggested Starting Point<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:58 &#8211; Lightweight Rooftop Tents in SUV Setups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:12 &#8211; 4WD, Wagon, and Dual-Cab Setups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:40 &#8211; Enhancing a Sedan Setup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35:11 &#8211; Camping Options for Compact Setups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39:54 &#8211; Considering Extension Cords and Power Plugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41:40 &#8211; Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/inspired-overland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inspired Overland rooftop tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camping tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gazebos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=RacksBrax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RacksBrax<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Zempire%20Aerospeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Aerospeed tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/helinox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helinox <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/table-four-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helinox Table 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Luno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luno<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/megamat-auto-moraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exped MegaMat Auto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/4-pack-dual-colour-universal-led-lanterns-with-rechargeable-lithium-batteries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hardkorr U-Lite Dual Colour LED Lanterns 4 Pack<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/loomie-line-string-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Loomie Line String Lights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Hardkorr%20LED%20Light%20bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hardkorr LED Light Bar systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/genesis-basecamp-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JetBoil Genesis Basecamp Stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/quickfire-portable-2000w-induction-cooktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KickAss QuickFire Portable 2000W Induction Cooktop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Westinghouse%20Induction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westinghouse Induction Cooktops<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/solar-12v-power#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=2100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Power Cables &amp; Accessories<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcasts and Blogs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-car-camping-without-cramming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep110 &#8211; Car Camping Without Cramming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/solar-formula-for-your-4wd-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding 12V Battery &amp; Solar Setups for Camping and 4WDing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\">YouTube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\">Amazon Music<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/3281467\">Podcast Addict<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\">Stitcher<\/a>&nbsp;so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-087cbd57-77e9-4533-b8fc-12f45f86e371\">If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\">Facebook group<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know as we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-78e4097f-2fbd-446d-a99b-9a3d09f52d17\">Catch you out there!<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-64848 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='64848' data-nonce='b40afe38c5' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-64848 lc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-64848 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From slick family sedans to more rugged rigs, Ben and Lauren discuss how to choose your camping chariot. 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Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride&#8217;s role in camping adventures &#8211; and if it can handle your outdoor ambitions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1638,"featured_media":64855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1570,1569,854],"tags":[551,2244,2243,2245,1856,2248,2247,2249,2238,2246],"class_list":["post-64848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcast-4wd","category-podcast-camping","category-podcast","tag-4wding","tag-4wding-and-camping","tag-best-vehicles-to-camp-out-of","tag-camping-out-of-a-car","tag-car-camping","tag-car-camping-tips","tag-compact-camping","tag-tips-for-camping-out-of-a-car","tag-what-is-a-blockout-tent","tag-whats-the-best-car-for-camping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64848","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64848"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64848\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64859,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64848\/revisions\/64859"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}