MOONLIGHT MOVIES
This is our number one hack to satisfy every member of the family. Break out the popcorn, grab the camp chairs and use your caravan as your movie screen. Alternatively, if you don’t have a blank canvas on the back or side of your van, or the weather is sketchy, you can also project straight onto the side wall of your awning.
After a lot of Googling and speaking with the in store expert, we found the Phillips Neo Projector was the best value, gave excellent performance and, just as importantly, only weighed 860g Streaming directly from your phone or tablet, with the ability to Bluetooth to speakers or headphones (if you don’t want to upset the neighbours), and coupled with a JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker, this really is the perfect combo.
Check out our video for a full overview of the products and how to easily install, set up and maximise your outdoor cinema experience. Products used: Phillips Neo Projector and JBL Charge 4 Speaker, purchased at JB HiFi.
OUTDOOR SHOWER
We recently enjoyed some spectacular Gold Coast weather and beachside camping at the Miami and Burleigh Heads Gold Coast Tourist Parks, and Jasper certainly found a way to bring as much of the beach back with him to the van (as all four-year-olds do!).
This inexpensive hack, for those who don’t already have an outdoor shower installed, is the perfect solution for keeping the sand, soil and salt out of the van, and best of all, it costs less than $30! A quick trip to Bunnings and only five minutes to install on the van, makes this an absolute ripper of a hack!
Products used: Coil Hose Set and Multi- Function Watering Wand, purchased at Bunnings Warehouse.
BUNGEE CLOTHES LINE
This genius Aussie-made product has quickly become one of Katie’s favourite outdoor accessories. A mesh peg bag and bungee cord combo featuring cleverly designed fixing tabs that slide perfectly through your awning runner, make this clothesline a must have product that is simple, strong and consistently does the job every time.
With a carabiner style attachment on either end, it’s easy to use without the awning by stringing it between a couple of trees or even between your vehicle and van.
Products used: Clothes Line and Bag, purchased from Crazy Dog Canvas. Our mates at Crazy Dog Canvas are offering a ‘Feel Good’ 10 per cent discount on this awesome product, exclusive to GoRV readers!
The Feel Good Family – Katie, Paul and Jasper Guerin – hit the road in 2019 for full time travel around Australia. Tune in to their weekly travel podcast and YouTube videos by visiting www.thefeelgoodfamily.com.au
