If you’re travelling around Australia (or any country) in a motor home or caravan it’s important to only pack the things you need. Peter “Spida” and Sheree Everitt give us few tips before you start your journey. The Great Australian Doorstep – For all the information you need when travelling Australia. WWW.GREATAUSTRALIANDOORSTEP.COM
Camping is not all about roughing it anymore. Merilee from the Caravan Industry Australia explains to Cox’y how easy it is to set up camp. It’s all about camping in style & theres a lot of little things to make life easier. You can take your hair straightener or anything you want such as a cat carrier or hot water system. Everything is conventional to a pop up tent which takes minutes to se up. Camping has come a long way & this video shows the revolution of the camping world. For more information visit www.ciavic.com.au or www.welovethiscountry.com.au
www.ukcampsitefinder.co.uk would like to introduce you campers to Cheston Caravan and Camping Park it is a quiet family run, immaculately maintained, with all facilities, including electric hook-ups, toilets and showers. Tents are welcome. A european camping park in the UK http
The BCF Camper Trailer is a home away from home, featuring a queen size mattress, single side wall and full front wall set included, is constructed from quality materials and includes heaps of great features as standard. Available at selected sites.
This video was converted from VHS and posted to share with the Airstream community. The video highlights the Airstream Trailer production process for the 1980′s Excella and Sovereign travel trailers. Please make sure you view my other videos and share with friends and family. We would also like to hear your comments.
Have you ever thought about taking the family on a camping holiday in france, well its not just the warmer weather you can enjoy, you have got to try the French cuisine along with a glass or two of the local wine! – www.placesinfrance.com
We absolutely love camping in our motorhome. The opportunity to travel and explore different areas of our country is a blessing. We take pleasure in communing with nature and appreciate the simple things in life.
As much as we enjoy camping, we have found a number of must-have “luxury” items. Though these are not absolutely necessary to have an enjoyable time, they enhance our camping experience very comfortably.
Patio mats come in very handy at a campsite which doesn’t have a concrete patio. They help prevent dirt from being tracked into your clean motorhome. They also are a means to keep your feet dry in wet, dewy grassy areas. They are made of a special mesh material which dries quickly, doesn’t mold or mildew, and doesn’t kill the grass. They come in a variety of colorful patterns to fit your personal style.
Outdoor chairs are essential for comfortable camping. They range from fold-out canvas types to the director-style with attached tray to simple webbed folding chairs. The most comfortable is the zero-gravity recliner which has a built-in headrest pillow and conforms to your body shape. This chair is so relaxing that we have actually fallen asleep in it.
Outdoor lighting gives a comfortable glow to your campsite after dark. Patio lights which connect to your awning are very festive and colorful. Track/rope lighting used to outline the ground of your patio area gives enough illumination to prevent you from tripping over obstacles. Solar garden lanterns provide ample light during the darkest of nights when they are placed strategically around your RV. For more direct lighting, a gas lantern or rechargeable spotlight is beneficial.
No camping excursion is complete without the ability to cook your meals outdoors. A portable grill is perfect for this. Portable grills can be placed on top of a picnic table, be free-standing with built-in cart, or simply be placed on the ground. They can be fueled by charcoal or propane, depending on your preference. Whichever type of portable grill you choose, rest assured the meal will taste delicious, as nothing stimulates the appetite more than food being grilled outdoors.
These are just a few of the “tried and true” luxuries we enjoy on our camping trips. Each excursion, we add to these items in order to make our experience as comfortable as we want it to be.
We do quite a lot of traveling in our RV, staying at all kinds of campgrounds. We’ve camped in state parks, national parks, private parks, and campground chains. We’ve found ourselves in elite RV Resorts as well as the bare minimum, no-frills site…and everything in between. When asked what campground amenities we typically look for, we came up with the following list.
1. Free WiFi. Internet service is important for us while we are traveling because it is our way of staying in touch with all of our children at the same time. We like to check in with them on a daily basis, if possible, to let them know we’ve arrived at our destination safely and to tell them about our travels. We enjoy receiving emails from them, as well, to help with our issues of homesickness. The internet is also extremely important to us in routing and planning our trip. With a few simple clicks, we can access the weather forecast, explore road construction details, and make reservations at different campgrounds along the way. We can also investigate different points of interest along our routes; their hours, fees, and highlights. Online banking and shopping are also frequent activities of ours, so having access to the internet via WiFi from my own laptop computer is very important to us when we’re “on the road”.
2. Cable/Satellite TV. Even though we have the HDTV converter box connected, local television is not always available in some of the areas in which we travel. Television entertainment is especially important if we’re camping on a weekend when sporting events are broadcast. We also enjoy viewing favorite television shows each week…especially the reality-type shows for which there are no re-runs to watch if we miss a show.
3. Pets Welcome. Because we travel with our little dog, we look for campgrounds that are “pet friendly”. In order for us to have an enjoyable trip, RV travel and camping needs to be enjoyable and stress-free for her. It is important to have an area for her in which she feels comfortable; a grassy area nearby, if not an actual grassy site. It’s also nice to meet other pet-owners while on one of our many walks throughout the campground. We can share stories about experiences we have had while traveling with our pets; getting and giving much-needed advice.
4. Campground Activities. For extended stays, or if we have guests, it’s nice to have different activities in which to participate. These can range from swimming and walking to hiking and biking; painting and crafts to poker and bingo; potluck meals to community campfires. Meeting fellow-RVers and participating in fun activities with them can only enhance your camping experience.
Though everyone’s camping experiences and expectations differ, I believe that the amenities offered are very important in choosing a campground that’s right for you.
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