Vehicle Packing

Not a lot. We have the same setup and carry in the car: Fridge, Recovery gear,First aid kit, a basic tool kit, generally an esky or something else to put lunch gear in. Hope this helps

extra beer in case the beer in the fridge runs out.would be nothing worse than running out of beer and having to go to the camper and get more so it also saves lots of time.and if theres room left over the wife usually puts in the back baby bag change of clothes pillows and doonas—~‘¬‘¥•s’B

Hi john,
The way I see it, is if you and the trailer had to part company,ie trailer was to break down and had to be left behind in order to get repairs or whatever scenario you want to add, then what will you need to take with you? My list would be:
vehicle recovery gear, including any tools/spares you take
food, water for a few days
enough clothing for the same
beer/grog and any other valuebles
whatever else can fit after the essentials are covered

Thats what I do now that I have to tow an off road trailer when we go bush.
Happy travels...
Cheers

John, I have the same setup and would agree with Stuart. To that we just add the next change of clothes, "toilet" bag and the usual "keep the kids occupied" things.

We also alter the way we pack depending on whether we are doing only long-ish base-camping, or some over-nighters. For the overnighters, we also ensure the kitchen/cooking gear is easily accessible - either in the back of the truck or the first thing you see when you open the trailer tailgate.

And, if you plan/need to separate vehicles, don't forget a good supply of drinking water in the truck.Smile, you're on ExplorOz
Rohan (Sydney - on the QLD side of the Harbour Bridge)

Just to be different, I have everything packed in the 4by and carry only extra water, fuel, soft furnishings, porta-p, genset and beds in the trailer.

Willie
Never a dull moment

Hi John,

We too tow a campertrailer. In the car behind the cargo barrier we have our fridge (tied down), 1 or 2 crates of food items (which is most of our food supplies), pram, recovery gear, beverages, basic toolkit, 12V work light and a few other bits 'n pieces. Stuffed between cargo barrier and rear seats we keep our jackets, jumpers and a change of clothes for the young'n. On back seat or floor we have our sons pillow and a toy box, camera, video camera, lap top, first aid kit and our "snack-bag" (a cooler type bag containing bikky tin and other travelling foods). On the floor we have a 55L water bladder. Everything else goes in the trailer but basically, we have all the essentials with us so that if we leave the trailer behind to go off sightseeing etc, we don't have to rearrange things.

:o) MelissaPetrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper

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