Everything we use in Ron

We use it all the time with Apple CarPlay for navigating, and it makes Spotify incredibly easy.

It keeps the heat out of the cab and gives us privacy when we're parked up. Ours came with Ron and wasn't made for the van.

We always use these to level the van. They've gone over two years and are still great to use, and they live under the seats in the cab.

We don't have a tyre repair kit yet. Seasoned travellers have recommended one to us, so it's on our list.

We carry an extra 25-litre fuel jerry can for the long stretches.

You can pick one up at Bunnings.

We partnered with AUTO-VOX to test a wireless camera that attaches securely to your number plate, and it worked incredibly well. Ron already has a reversing camera, so for us that's enough. But if we didn't have one, this would be our pick for an easy setup.

Hard-wired and mounted on the roof, so there's no setup. We get signal wherever we go.

Two 120W panels feed the REDARC and keep everything topped up.

Paired with the Sirocco II, it keeps the van cool on warm nights.

Ron has a Winegard TV aerial on the roof, but with our smart monitor and the power setup, we just don't need to use it.

Our Thule Omnistor 6300 came already fitted to Ron, and thank goodness it did. It has the electric motor kit, so one press of a button and it's out. It's a lifesaver on hot days and makes the space we live in feel so much bigger.

It comes out every time the awning does. It folds so small it takes almost no space, and it's the perfect dining table for two, or a spot to play cards together.

We just use Kings camping chairs. We went for the first ones we saw when we got to Australia, and they've lasted, so we haven't replaced them.

They recharge, which is great, they store easily, they look great and they have different settings.

It's huge. A full weekly shop fits in just one half. Each side runs on its own, so you can have a fridge and a freezer, or do what we do: one fridge and one side for dry storage. We shop fresh, so we don't need a freezer, and only running one side saves power. It runs on 12V or mains, has a low power draw and protects your battery. In Ron it slides out from under the bed when we need it and takes up no space when we don't. You can see it in our van life essentials video.

The Bambino was an investment. We were buying so much coffee from cafés that a setup in the van became the sensible option. Now we save every time we make one, and it's just as good as the coffee shops. It takes a bit of practice, but the Bambino makes it easy. We use Aldi beans, and our go-to is a mocha. We also love making coffee for people we meet on the road.

We used this kettle and it was perfect, until we found the Bambino, which now does the kettle's job too. We also carry a camping gas kettle, just in case.

Bought in the UK, so we use it with an AU plug adapter. It does a great job. Next time we'd buy one locally with an Aussie plug.

Pizzas when we're off-grid, and proper meals at campsites without needing the camp kitchen.

Our go-to when we're on mains power, so the gas lasts longer.

Our everyday cooker off-grid.

It's so easy to mix up our van meals, and we can cook rice without it spoiling in a pan.

You put the washing-up liquid in the handle and it comes out as you scrub, so you don't get your hands wet doing the pots. You'll find one, or a similar brand, on the shelves at most supermarkets.

The little shelves in our kitchen are IKEA BEKVÄM spice racks (aspen). We use them as shelves, and they work really well. Next to them is an IKEA NEREBY rail (birch, 40 cm) with lots of hooks, so we can hang up all sorts of different things.

We bought it right at the start of our trip. Air-con eats battery, so we try to only run it on mains. Let's face it, on days that hot you want to be somewhere with a pool anyway! It was a lifesaver in the NT's Top End, and it's small enough to store under our seats until we really need it.

It helps keep us cool while having a really low power draw.

Ours came with the van, but there was one problem: no way to attach it. The previous owner had given up on it. Bunnings came to the rescue with stick-on magnetic tape (Permastik 12mm), and it's worked ever since.

Change the fuel filter every now and again. You can pick them up from places like Supercheap Auto.

They're bigger, the straw is really practical, and they keep our drinks cold when we need them to. They come on every long hike, so you'll spot them on our channel a lot.

It's small and compact, so it would be great for checking the quality of water when camping, but for us it gives us peace of mind about the water quality in the van's water tank.

You can pick one up at most camping shops in Australia. Alongside it we always carry 10L boxes of drinking water from the supermarket.

Don't cook near it, they don't like steam!

Pick one up at Bunnings or any camping store.

You can pick them up in Bunnings.

Space is tight in a van, so these keep our clothes separated and tidy in a small space. We used them backpacking too, going in and out of our packs.

We recommend them for van life. You won't believe how useful it is to have things stuck down.

It was a great starter kit, and we've added to it since. It's saved us more than once when things went wrong in the van.

It shares the battery from the Ryobi toolkit we recommend. One battery for the vacuum and drill saves space, which is at a premium in a van.

It's our emergency tool for a slow puncture, and we also use it to keep the tyres topped up on long trips away from a servo.

It's a smart monitor with an incredibly low power draw and all the apps we need. It hasn't let us down, even with all the bumps in Ron.

It saves us trekking to the campsite bathrooms every time we need a mirror, and it makes the van feel more like home.

It comes out far more than we ever expected. Dark trips to the campground toilets, surprise mechanical problems, or just finding something under the sink. It's super lightweight and practical, and it'll come with us everywhere we travel from now on.

Some campsites without their own toilets require you to have one, and it's saved us on the odd occasion. It's super easy to empty at a dump point.

Recommended by our electrician, and made by a local Aussie company. We keep an eye on them over Bluetooth as well as on the battery monitor in the van.

Our battery monitor in the van. Along with the batteries' own Bluetooth, it's how we keep an eye on the numbers.

Takes charge from our solar and from the alternator while we drive, and keeps the batteries full even with the fridge running 24/7.

Runs the Bambino, our mini oven and our hob with no issues.

Our backup for cloudy days, heavy editing days and long off-grid stints.

Our 240V cable is from Bunnings, and they're readily available there.

We use it when we're staying with friends or family, or, in our case, occasionally in shared houses when we're working. It has a built-in RCD safety switch that trips for peace of mind, and it keeps Ron charged when there isn't another power source for the van.

One place to plug in all our cables, with plenty of ports. We run it while we're working on our laptops, and sometimes use it instead of turning the inverter on. It also gives us mains power outside, so we can sit under the awning with power.

Foldable, so we store it in the front cab and forget about it, then pull it out when we're off-grid. Another way we stay off-grid longer.

It was one of the first things we changed in Ron. After plenty of research we went with the SEAFLO. It's whisper-quiet, and pretty darn powerful too!

We don't drink from the tank, though it's there if we need it. We use it mainly for washing up and washing ourselves, and buy boxed water from the supermarket for drinking.

Our 12V water pump pushes water out to a handheld shower head on a hose, with a shut-off valve at the head. It's a super simple system, and we got it all from Amazon.

Our drinking water hose is from Bunnings, and it's readily available there.

Every now and again we need to get up on the roof, and this makes cleaning the solar panels or the roof simple. We even helped out a stuck caravanner who'd taken part of a tree with him. He loved the ladder so much he wanted one.

We picked it up on sale and have paddled all over Australia. At Monkey Mia we were out on it every day, and compared with renting boards it's paid for itself time and time again.

They're our stylish wet-weather boots. Wet or muddy walks are no problem, and they still look good if we stop for an impromptu coffee or a beer at the pub.

We wore them all the time in Karijini National Park to protect our feet while wading through waist-deep water. On the paddle board they give us grip and protect our feet from rocks.

They carried all our gear around SE Asia for over four months, through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore, on multiple flights, treks and car rides.

They carried all our gear around SE Asia for over four months, through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore, on multiple flights, treks and car rides.

Finding free camps, water, dump points, public toilets and day-use areas. The user reviews help so much when you're somewhere you don't know.

Similar to WikiCamps, but it turns up extra spots and more user reviews to help us choose where to stay.

We check it every time we fill up Ron. You'd be surprised how much you save by knowing which station to head for.

We use it all the time, for navigation and for reviews of where to eat. We've been recommended Waze too, but Google is what we're used to.

We tried a few carriers, but the price and coverage on Optus have always been great in our experience. It costs more than some but covers better, and it isn't as pricey as others with similar coverage.

We tested it in a collab and it worked incredibly well for us.

Another collab, and it worked equally well.

Great for larger transfers. We've often found the rates better, but we'd still compare exchange rates first. We still use it to move money to and from the UK.

Easy to top up from our UK bank accounts, with instant exchange when we use the card.

We love the flexibility. We pay monthly, can cancel any time, and choose from different cover options to tailor it to us. It's set up for long-term travellers like us with no flight home booked.

We've booked loads through GetYourGuide. It's so convenient, and other people's reviews help us choose who to book with. You'll see lots of our trips in our videos, and whenever we've booked through the app, we'll link it.

We always compare flights on Skyscanner. It's a great comparison tool, and sometimes we just use it to see where the cheapest flights go. It's nice to be spontaneous, though that was a lot easier in Europe than in Australia!

We did a lot of camera research. It's one of the biggest investments you'll make in your gear. The A7C was the sweet spot between what we could afford and the features that mattered to us.

It's wide, so we don't have to hold our arms out to get everything in, and the stabilisation smooths out our footage when we're walking, which is a lot.

We filmed our early vlogs on it. If you want one camera that does it all, we'd recommend it. We moved on only because we wanted interchangeable lenses.

Our main camera and lens are big and obvious, and sometimes we don't want to carry them, like in busy places. The stabilisation is so good that we now take it on some hikes too.

It turns an incredibly capable device into an even more capable one. For vlogging, it captures more of what's around us than the Pocket 3 can on its own.

Our other gear can't go in the water, and this one's waterproof, so it's what we use for underwater shots.

Pairs with the Pocket 3 over Bluetooth, and with a camera adapter on the Sony we stay wireless there too.

The wireless mics focus on us, while the Rode picks up all the sound around us. It's perfect for quiet spots, filming inside the van, and capturing the atmosphere of a place.

We started on Final Cut Pro but moved over to DaVinci Resolve. It has the same features we were used to, but for free, with paid options if you need even more.

There's an amazing choice of music for whatever mood or tone we're going for. We didn't look anywhere else, it just worked for us.

It gives us a view of the places we visit that no other camera can, so we can show you what we're actually seeing with our own eyes. It's never given us an issue, holds its own in the wind, and in whale season it got us some incredible shots.