Caravanning
Clean your caravan’s exterior
Posted on January 13, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
When it comes to domestic responsibilities associated with owning or renting a caravan, sometimes cleaning duties can be focused on the van’s interior space. It’s equally as important to pay special attention to the outside of your caravan.
A thorough clean of your caravan’s exterior before you leave and after you return from a…
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Rid your caravan of unwanted odours
Posted on January 13, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
When you are travelling on the road, your caravan is your home away from home, a compact place for lounging, sleeping, cooking and relaxing. At home, you can throw the windows and doors open, turn up ceiling fans to circulate air, and burn refreshing candles to keep the interior air fresh. In your caravan,…
Check the air pressure of your caravan tyres
Posted on January 13, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Regularly checking the air pressure of both your caravan and tow vehicle tyres is an essential element of maintaining responsible road safety. Correct air pressure helps to extend the life of your tyres, decreases the chances of tyre blowouts, and helps improve braking and vehicle handling.
When determining the ideal air pressure…
5 easy breakfast meals in your caravan
Posted on January 13, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Travelling in a caravan provides you with the opportunity to start each day with the great outdoors as your neighbour, perhaps with the beach at your doorstep, or a national park nearby. Make the most of your home away from home, and put a creative twist on breakfast in your caravan.
Here are five easy breakfast ideas to add to your caravanning…
Organise your caravan’s pantry
Posted on January 13, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
Achieving a sense of order and ‘zen’ in your caravan will hopefully help you make the most of your trip, whilst utilising a limited amount of space to the best of your ability. Feeling up to the challenge? A good place to start when de-cluttering your caravan is the pantry.
Like your pantry at home, your caravan’s pantry can accumulate a mass of…
Repel ants from your caravan
Posted on January 13, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
When your eye catches a small trail of ants crawling in a uniform line across a surface in your caravan, your heart might sink with dread at the eventual hassle of removing them. Aim to take the stress out of removing ants from your motorhome or caravan, and try a few simple tricks to repel ants.
Follow this brief guide to help repel…
Caravanning in Bundaberg
Posted on December 16, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
With tropical rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, Bundaberg offers visitors some of the best elements of rural and coastal Queensland. Located approximately 4.5 hours’ drive north of Brisbane, Bundaberg’s coastline marks the southern start of the Great Barrier Reef. Many caravanners, tourists and roadtrippers will incorporate trips to nearby Lady…
Packing medical supplies for your caravanning trip
Posted on December 16, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Being prepared and organised during a caravanning trip will put you in a good position in case something goes amiss during your holiday. Whilst it’s important not to fear the worst or worry that you might fall ill mid-holiday, it’s also a good idea to pack necessary medical supplies in case you need…
Questions to ask before buying a used caravan
Posted on December 16, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
It’s a good idea to approach buying a pre-loved caravan with an inquisitive nature and a solid collection of questions up your sleeve. When talking to dealers or private sellers, here is a brief list of questions to keep on hand before purchasing a second-hand caravan:
- Always ask to view the registration
Teaching someone to drive with a caravan
Posted on December 16, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Learning to drive is generally part of the passage to adulthood, when a new driver achieves a sense of freedom and self-sufficiency. However, mastering the art of driving a vehicle with a caravan attached is not a regular part of driver training.
When you are instructing someone who is learning to tow…
Which cars are best for towing?
Posted on January 16, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
When it comes to compiling an efficient caravanning kit, a great deal of emphasis is placed on finding the perfect caravan to suit your needs. Equally as important, and not to be forgotten, a reliable car to tow your caravan will enhance your holiday and improve the overall comfort of your road travel. This is…
Win a $38,000 6-berth camper trailer
Posted on May 13, 2011 | COMMENTS (5)
For anyone who likes to indulge their passion for the open road by exploring it in a well-equipped camper, the Kratzmann Goldstream Storm RL berth Camper Trailer is an enviable specimen – and here's your chance to win one. Fitted with an off-road pack, the Goldstream Storm RL possesses a host of impressive features including:
- Spacious living and kitchen area
- Quality plush upholstery
- Front queen-size bed
- Easy rolling
WiFi for caravans
Posted on July 14, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
As you pull into an unfamiliar town or city, your mind might begin to race with questions and concerns. Where is the nearest accommodation? What are your best options for evening meals? Where can you find a good coffee? By jumping online to search for relevant information, you can…
Where can you park your caravan?
Posted on October 15, 2010 | COMMENT (1)
When travelling by car you can pull into virtually any parking space available, but driving with a caravan falls into the category of heavy long vehicle parking, which is strictly monitored by local council regulations. To avoid fines and to ensure that both your caravan and other vehicles remain safe, aim to limit stopping your van outside of designated caravan park areas.
Plan out an…
Repel ants from your caravan
Posted on January 13, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
When your eye catches a small trail of ants crawling in a uniform line across a surface in your caravan, your heart might sink with dread at the eventual hassle of removing them. Aim to take the stress out of removing ants from your motorhome or caravan, and try a few simple tricks to repel ants.
Follow this brief guide to help repel…
TV antennas for your caravan
Posted on July 17, 2010 | COMMENTS (3)
The freedom of travelling on the road can provide an ideal opportunity to escape from everyday life, forget hectic schedules and switch off. Whilst a caravanning trip gives you the chance to switch off and relax, sometimes television access can also provide relaxation. Installing a TV antenna will hopefully allow you to unwind…
Weight distribution devices
Posted on November 8, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
Probably the most misunderstood towing equipment on the market are stabiliser bars. Call them level-riders, load equalisers, stabiliser bars, anti-sway bars, weight distribution hitches and the like, many people do not understand what they do and how they work.
When towing a…
Fuss free meals to cook inside your caravan
Posted on September 17, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
One of the pleasures of caravanning is the ability to prepare meals in the comfort of your in-built kitchenette, unlike camping where you are generally limited to a small gas cooker and an open fire. Planning ahead is the key to making the most of cooking in your van.
Here are three recipe suggestions that will hopefully help to inspire you when planning your meals…
Around The World – In Uncharted Ways
Posted on June 10, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
By Kerry Brunton Michael and Sarah Whyte set off from Brisbane last year on the journey of a lifetime, an adventure with a difference across some of the most remote, uncharted and inaccessible…
Keeping your caravan warm at night
Posted on August 12, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
While winter is almost over for another year, the winter chill still lingers in the night air. Late winter and early spring can be a great time to go caravanning as there aren’t too many people on the road, and the weather is starting to improve. While…
