While going through all the different options available for our new caravan, up popped the question on fridge type. Should we choose a Compressor Caravan Fridge or 3-way Caravan Fridge?? This article is our opinion only, … [Read more...]
What is Good Caravan Park and Camp Ground Etiquette?
Travelling Australia in a caravan is no longer just the domain of 'Grey Nomads'. There are a whole range of people travelling for a variety of reasons. Families with two, three, four kids or more, couples with their … [Read more...]
GVM and GCM Upgrade – What We Have Learnt.
An Update As Of 11 June 2018 As of the 1st of June, 2018, 1 day after my visit to Bam Garage, all GCM upgrades have been put on hold. This means that Pre and Post registration GCM upgrades are, at this stage, no … [Read more...]
Banana Bread in the Weber Baby Q
A few months ago we bought ourselves a Weber Baby Q. We have already used it lots when we have been away travelling. We have cooked some awesome roasts in it as well as using it for grilling things like steak and … [Read more...]
Weight Abbreviations and What They Mean When Towing
How many times have you heard abbreviations like; GCM, ATM, or GTM? These are all weight abbreviations. If you are driving a vehicle and towing a large trailer or caravan you need to know what these weight … [Read more...]
Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park – REVIEW
By the time we arrived in Mudgee we had spent a night in a low-cost ($5) camp at Wattle Flat and then a night in Hill End. It had been hot and we were in need of a decent shower, a recharge of some batteries and I had a … [Read more...]
Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park – REVIEW
If you want to visit Queen Mary Falls or drive the Condamine River 4WD track, then we think the best place to stay is the Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park. We discovered this little gem on a road trip a few years ago and … [Read more...]
Free Camping – 7 Tips for First Timers
There's no disputing the fact that we all love a bargain if we can find one. Perhaps this is the reason why Free Camping has become so popular. There are so many places now where free camping is available and this gives … [Read more...]
Gracemere Caravan Park, Rockhampton – REVIEW
On our recent visit to Rockhampton we didn't really have a fixed idea of where to stay. Checking our trusty Camps Australia Wide book we saw Gracemere Caravan Park and decided that was us. And for those of you travelling … [Read more...]
What We’ve Learnt in Our First Weeks of Caravanning
With a little bit of help from our friends at Green RV we are making the transition from being campers to caravanners. We have road tested a couple of different vans so far and we already know that we love 'van life'. So … [Read more...]
Emerald Cabin and Caravan Village – REVIEW
As we were heading into Emerald we had next to no phone reception so it wasn't until we were almost there that I could get onto Google and look for a caravan park. We wanted to stay in a park so as we could do some … [Read more...]
2012 Regal RSV Luxury Caravan – REVIEW
If you are looking to buy a second-hand caravan we understand how hard it can be to find one that will fulfill all your 'travelling home' requirements. With literally thousands on the market how do you know what to … [Read more...]
Sandstone Park, Carnarvon Gorge – REVIEW
Whenever we are planning a trip somewhere it is fairly rare for us to choose where we are going to stay before we go. But when we first started making plans for our trip to Carnarvon Gorge in early March I discovered a … [Read more...]
Bargara Beach Caravan Park – REVIEW
On our recent trip to Bundaberg, I took a bit of a stab in the dark and booked into the Bargara Beach Caravan Park. We really wanted to stay somewhere close to the beach. I had been to Bargara before and really loved the … [Read more...]
2009 Regent Cruiser Caravan – REVIEW
Being new to caravanning after many years of travelling with our camper trailer, we understand how daunting it can be when you start looking around for a second-hand van to buy. (We've looked at dozens over the last two … [Read more...]
What to Look for When Buying a Second Hand Caravan
Deciding that you are going to purchase a caravan as your travelling home, is a really big decision. There are so many factors to take into consideration. There are literally hundreds of different brands and styles of … [Read more...]
Tent Camper Trailer or Caravan? Which One Should You Choose?
When you first decide that you want to travel Australia the biggest decision you will have to make, after choosing a vehicle, is what your travelling home will be. There are so many options available and working out what … [Read more...]
