Low Cost Camping | Chasing Trains | Country Pubs

So what’s it really like towing with a V8 across regional Australia right now? In this episode, we continue our journey through the Riverina and Central West of New South Wales, putting our RAM 1500 to the test as we tow through changing terrain, headwinds, and long country roads. We roll into Cootamundra and set up at the showgrounds—an easy, budget-friendly stop. After missing a steam train by minutes (painful timing), we explore the town, including the Captain’s Walk and its connection to the legend of Don Bradman. Despite taking it easy behind the wheel, one long climb quickly changes the fuel economy numbers—and it’s a good reminder of how much conditions can impact fuel use when you’re towing a full setup. From there, we head to Ariah Park, a small farming town packed with history—from Australia’s first bulk wheat transport to one of the most unique main streets we’ve come across. We settle into camp, check out the iconic Ariah Park Hotel, and wrap up the day with a simple camp cook-up. This is real touring in 2026—balancing rising fuel costs, big distances, and the freedom of the open road. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Locations featured: • Cootamundra Showgrounds • Captain’s Walk & Bradman sites • Ariah Park Camping Area • Ariah Park main street & historic pub --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode: • Towing with a V8 in rising fuel cost conditions • Real-world fuel economy while touring • Budget country camping • Small town NSW travel • Camp cooking on the road --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👍 If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment—would rising fuel prices change how you travel? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Ram1500 #FuelPrices #TowingAustralia #Australia #Riverina #CentralWestNSW #RoadTripAustralia #VanLifeAustralia #CampingAustralia #SmallTownAustralia #austrack Thanks so much for the recent support - promo codes for some of the gear we use is below: • https://starlink.com/residential?refe... - One Free Month of Starlink • https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affi... - If you like the music in our videos, use our code to SAVE70 to get 70% off your first year of a pro subsciption to Audiio. Connect with us on socials:    / @robandannie     / rob.and.annie     / rob.and.annie.aus