Sunseeker caravan auction to aid Daniel Morcombe Foundation

SUNSEEKER will be auctioning off a replica TIAV caravan with all proceeds above the reserve price going to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. The auction will take place on June 11 at Queensland’s biggest caravan show – the Let's Go Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow at Brisbane Showgrounds. The successful bidder will be able to take delivery of the RV this month. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s key role is educating all children about their personal safety. The 23ft three- bunk family caravan provides a generous living area and comes wirh a large kitchen with loads of bench space and a massive club lounge perfect for family meals, work or schooling whilst on the road. Have your say

  'Fee structure a debacle'

Clubs join ranks to take 'unfair'
toll system to government

CARAVAN and motorhome owners are continuing their battle with the road toll system in Sydney. Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia chief executive Richard Barwick and Australian Caravan Club chairman Ken Newton recently joined forces and, under the umbrella of RV Clubs of Australia, met with both sides of Government to discuss key issues. Changes to vehicle classifications brought height into the equation, which meant caravans were tolled at the same rate on two motorways as a B-double truck and trailer. CMCA chief executive described the fee structure as a "debacle".

Welcome for guests with disability

Upgrading underway at Lorne Foreshore caravan park

UPGRADING the family-friendly Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park’s Queens Park site on Victoria's Great Ocean Road is underway. Work will include a new enclosed kitchen and undercover BBQ area, improvements to the existing toilet and amenities and new water tanks. The kitchen and BBQ area will include new seating and features such as ramps to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act, welcoming more caravan park guests with a disability to enjoy the enhanced experience.

   Hands-on learning

Sandgroper caravanners prepare for medical emergencies

MEMBERS of the WA-based Sandgroper Caravanners group have prepared themselves for dealing with possible medical emergencies during their rallies. Formed in late 1999, the club caters mostly for retired or near to retirement people who own either a pop top or a full size caravan. They recently refreshed essential first aid skills through the Royal Life Saving WA’s newly-launched Heart Beat 45+ First Aid refresher course. Delivered by trainer Cathie Calleja, it covered CPR and first aid components including cardiac arrest, sunstroke, choking, hypothermia, shock, bleeding, and bites and stings.

BEWARE, SCAMMERS ARE ACTIVE

MORE and more would-be caravanners are being caught up in on-line caravan and RV sales scams. They are being robbed of tens of thousands of dollars as the unscrupulous crooks make off with their hard-earned cash. Northern Territory Consumer Affairs Commissioner Sandra Otto has warned them to do their homework and be very aware that scammers are out there trying to get their money. Fraudsters are advertising bargain-priced caravans online, then making excuses to convince buyers not to view the RV in person, encouraging them to make their purchase 'sight unseen'. Caravanning News posed as a potential buyer. Read more by clicking here.

More than 220 exhibitors

Let's go to one-stop show for caravans and other RVs

Queensland’s largest caravan, camping and outdoor event will throw open its gates at Brisbane Showgrounds on June 7. The six-day Let's Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow will offer a one-stop shop of outdoor fun where aspiring or experienced adventure-seekers can explore, plan and kit themselves out for the next big road trip – be it on or off the beaten track. More than 220 exhibitors will be showing off their latest models. Caravanning and camping has continued to be the preferred holiday option since COVID struck more than two years ago,

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