We prefer to Bush camp and usually only stay briefly in Caravan Parks to get the washing done, top up the battery, and stock the Larder.

There are two 9kg Gas bottles, a 12v Deep cycle battery, and a top opening Pole Container (for 240v power cords & sullage hoses) on the draw bar.

We have found the "bed fly's" invaluable in the wet weather, particularly when packing up in the rain. We can completely fold in the end beds, then wind the roof down without getting a drop of water on the canvas that covers the beds. Plus you can stay relatively dry throughout the procedure.

The drop down "picnic table" on the side is excellent for those road side morning tea/lunch stops.

On the rear bumper are two 20 litre jerry cans of fuel, and two 20 litre jerry cans of water. Often my mountain bike is attached to the spare wheel with one of those bike carriers more often seen on the back window of normal sedans. The sign on the back says "Ron & Shirl 18 uhf".

It's all up weight when travelling is around 1.4 tonne, and the ball weight is just over 100kg.  

It has a Treg hitch, and we tow "on road" with Hayman Reece Levellers and Truck mud flaps hanging from a bar on the tow bar to reduce stone damage.  (also see photo GU Patrol Accessories ).

Lighting system is all 12v and we carry both a flexible Solar panel (Uni-Solar USF-32) and a small Honda 350ex generator for extended stays in National Parks and the bush respectively.  A fridge fan to circulate air behind, and another inside, the 3-way Electrolux fridge, a Flojet pump connected to the water tank, a car radio/tape/CD player, plus a TV and Video, all use 12v. 

We always take our Coleman Duel fuel light particularly when out in the bush on those cold nights.  Besides providing light it heats the camper whilst saving some of the battery charge. We ensure that the campers door and roof vents are open for air circulation, then 10 minutes before turning in, resort to 12v lighting and take the Coleman outside to switch off and disperse the fumes from the light. When on 240v we use a small Kambrook Thermo Guard fan heater to combat the cold, which also serves as a fan to circulate the air in the hot weather.

Although the Camper is equipped with a four burner gas stove with griller we prefer to cook outdoors. We always carry a Billabong single grill flip over BBQ plate (folding legs) and Campoven (7.5 litre) for the open fire, but we are finding that the number of times you cannot have a fire, due to fire bans or lack of wood, is increasing. Also not many Caravan Parks will allow you to have an open fire on their manicured lawns. So we also have a Cobb Cooker  for cooking a variety of meals including roasts, muffins, and the like.

We also carry a Thetford 365 Porta Potti for those Bush camps, and a Smart Shade Change Shelter which also serves as the shower tent.  Washing when water is in short supply is usually a daily "sponge bath".  Every 2-3 days we have a good rinse using one of those 12v power pump shower systems , and once a week a thorough, nearly like home, shower with the Glind car shower system .

From arriving at our destination, for more than an overnight stay, we are completely set-up well within the hour (bed flys and Loo takes the longest).  Similarly pack-up takes about an hour before we hit the road.   But then who is in a hurry.

Needless to say the two of us are more than comfortable in the bush. 

After 8 years and many many enjoyable trips we have "upgraded" to another Goldstream. 
It's an "age thing", LOL.

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