Camper Trailer Australia Issue 165

We are lucky in Australia in that we are blessed with so many fantastic free campsites spread across this great country of ours. They vary from those offering solitude to those where your neighbour is camped on your doorstep. Free camping gives you a sense of adventure, freedom of choice and the feeling of getting back to nature that you cannot find in most caravan parks around Australia. Thankfully, every point on the biggest star on our flag is a member of the Free Camp Community, bar the ACT, where nothing is free. Finding free camps along our magnificent coastline is getting harder, though. Its popularity as a destination has meant that councils are funnelling campers into expensive caravan parks and governments are taking over the land once managed by farmers.…

This 212-page Guide to Free Campsites is complete with comprehensive information on free campsites and facilities across Australia. Whether you’re an experienced traveller or new to the camper lifestyle, this guide will keep the most up-to-date info at your fingertips, so you’ll never be lost for a free place to stay while out on the road. With the last couple of years we’ve had, it’s evident that Australia is just waiting to be explored — you never know how much has changed since you were last out there. From amazing communities, both big and small, crowded and remote, fascinating people and unique attractions, to beautiful landscapes unlike any others on Earth, we think it’s time you started planning. With this guide close at hand, you’ll be sure to make the most…

How good is it when you discover an awesome free campsite, away from all the crowds and without a worry in the world? You don’t have to worry about running out of power or water, keeping clean and hygienic, eating poorly or sharing it with a cast of hundreds just because you found a great spot that is difficult to locate. Nope, we’ve come up with nine of the best mods for your camper, 4WD or Rooftop Tent that will make free camping awesome. BATTERY POWER If you want to spend two weeks relaxing in a free campsite without the stress of worrying if your battery is going to cope, upgrade those heavy, wasteful AGMs, with lightweight, hard-wearing lithium batteries. This goes for your camper as well as your 4WD auxiliary batteries.…

Being avid 4WDers and caravanners themselves, they have a deep understanding of the market and customers. In fact, co-owner and head of research and development, Steve Pasfield, often gets his product ideas during 4WDing and caravanning trips. Being active and passionate about the industry he is in, Steve can see voids and needs in the market and creates products to address those needs. RV Electronics’ passion is creating effortless, user-friendly, practical products that are durable enough to handle Australian conditions. Since starting out in 1995 with Breaksafe, RV Electronics continues to grow and develop as a family-owned and operated business. They have seen the caravan industry develop and change, and their products have continued to change with the industry. From developing the first Breaksafe to creating a new type of water…

Australia is a nation of campers. There’s nothing more we love to do than venture out and explore new places. This hobby can be expensive but there are steps you can go through to take out the sting. After all, the cheaper you can make camping, the more trips you can take, and that’s good news for us all. Budget camping can be fun; the satisfaction gained from setting a budget and sticking to it is priceless. And when you take out the option of paid entertainment, it’s amazing to see what kids and adults can do with just nature and their imaginations to guide them. SET YOUR BUDGET “THE CHEAPER YOU CAN MAKE CAMPING, THE MORE TRIPS YOU CAN TAKE, AND THAT'S GOOD NEWS FOR US ALL” It’s hard to stick to a…

WHAT3WORDS Next to each free campsite, you will see three words. These are the ‘three-word address’ created by what3words when they divided the whole world into 3m x 3m squares. While they may not make much sense to the average person, when inserted into the what3words app, the map will show you the location and how to get there. Even with no mobile phone signal, you can still view the location, but you will need a signal to share the location over the phone or via text, such as when in an emergency. The app can also connect with many other navigation apps. Check out what3words.com for more information. VICTORIA 1. Burrowye Bend – Murray River (///doorway. coefficient.devoid) A tranquil setting beside the crystal-clear waters of the Upper Murray River, this is a favoured…