Tow Vehicles and Best-Sellers
BOOKS I'VE WRITTEN
My wife, Vi, was in hospital at Esk, Qld, and I was at a loose end between visits to the hospital, so I started writing down all the things I could think...
Why We Love Our Caravan
People often ask why we chose an On The Move caravan, as there are so many vans to choose from these days. Most modern vans have great features and what appeals to one won't...
Caravan Industry Hits Back
Recent media commentary claiming the Australian caravanning industry has little or no regulation demonstrates ignorance and a lack of understanding surrounding how the industry is governed, claims Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart...
Caravan Trip Planning
1. PREPARATION!
Make sure both your car and caravan have been serviced, including wheel bearings on the van. Use reputable companies and tell them your plans so they can check that you are thoroughly prepared...
Traveller Caravan Obsession
Ken and Sylvia Pilkington, my next door neighbours at the Walkamin Central Van Park on the Atherton Tableland, Far North Queensland, are a long way from what used to be their home in Christies...
Advice: Kids and Caravanning
Children add a different, sometimes challenging dimension to caravanning. But there’s no better way to spend the school holidays than pulling up at a beachside camp. However, if that beachside spot is more than...
In Defence of Caravanners
If you’re anything like me, you’re sick of certain parts of the media bleating about ‘bloody caravanners’.
The star of one particular truck driver rose recently following his inflammatory comments on a website dedicated to...
Travelling with Dogs: 5 Simple Rules
They are your best friend at home, so why not when you’re on the road?
I am, of course, referring to dogs. Or a pet of any species. But when it comes to RVing with...
Happy Hour Etiquette
Anyone who travels will be familiar with the ritual of happy hour, whether it is in a caravan park or a camping spot in the bush.
It is the nature of people to gather and...
Reversing Lights: No Room For Logic
Why don’t all caravans have reversing lights? Caravans are large, visually obstructive objects. Therefore, anything that gives the driver an advantage when reversing, especially at night, should be welcome.
I, for one, have difficulty understanding...
