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Benefits of Camping Solar Panels | Best Caravan & Camping NSW

Benefits of Camping Solar Panels

Thinking of ways to travel green? When the sun’s out, connecting a solar panel to a camping battery is an efficient way to charge and power appliances and devices. They can be mounted to your roof rack on top of your caravan, camper trailer, 4WD or boat or even positioned on the ground. Apart from being environmentally friendly, using solar panels has many benefits: Travel to remote and unpowered locations for extended periods of time without sacrificing essential appliances like LED camping...

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Nominate a Bonafied Legend!

Avida has teamed up with Triple M Radio to give back to some of the communities that need it most, and in particular, the essential workers. If you know somebody that deserves to be pampered because of their hard work, nominate them here. They could win an Avida Motorhome 10 day holiday with $1,000 spending money, along with other prizes from Manshake and NatureBee. Promotion ends 12.00 AEDT, 2 December 2020. Find out more

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New State of the Art Accessible Cabins in Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie Holiday Parks have opened new fully accessible cabins at its Swansea Lakeside, Blacksmiths Beachside and Belmont Lakeside sites, each featuring technology that far exceeds Australian standards for people with a disability. Cabin features include ramps to each cabin, fully automatic doors and blinds, motorised adjustable shelves and benchtops and accessible bathrooms. Other new accessible features included a wheelchair pool ramp at Blacksmiths Beachside, a wheelchair pool hoist at Belmont Lakeside, an aquatic wheelchair and accessible playground carousel at Swansea...

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Levelling Your RV - Caravan Camping NSW

Levelling your RV

Every RV owner should know that levelling your RV is an important first step when setting up your campsite. If your RV is stationary at an angle or unlevelled, the following risks can occur: Loose items rolling off benches. RV fridge not operating properly or may stop prematurely.This occurs because the refrigerant (i.e. propane or ammonia) will not circulate properly within the fridge. In fact, an RV fridge does not pump coolant like a standard electric fridge at home. It relies on...

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Walking Poles 101 – What to Consider

Other than stability, walking poles aid the human body to stay upright for improving posture and fitness workout by encouraging different muscle movements while travelling over difficult terrains. It also helps reduce the stress load and impact on your back, knees, ankles, and other sensitive joints making your long-distance bushwalks enjoyable. Most walking poles are compact, foldable, and lightweight to be easily strapped to your backpacking gear. Read below on what to consider when choosing the right walking poles: Adjustable Height Check...

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Why Renting an RV is a Great Idea

For all the travel-lovers, taking an RV road trip is where you can create valuable memories, discover the hidden spots, and get closer to nature. Renting an RV enables you to have the flexibility and freedom of being mobile for the short-term as well as having the comforts of home. Why rent an RV? Flexible RV Options You can pick the perfect RV type of any shape, model and size that suit your travel requirements ranging from caravans, campervans, camper trailers, and...

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Camping Essentials to Maximise your Car Boot Storage

Packing your car boot storage is like playing a game of Tetris before driving off on a camping trip. It's always best to prepare and plan a camping checklist before packing. The factors you need to consider for your plan are: Climate and weather conditionsNumber of camping daysNumber of people to feedSize of your car boot storageBasic needs such as shelter, bedding, lighting, health, food and water Here is a rundown of the camping essentials for up to a family of 4...

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Why Caravan/RV Insurance

In an event of a Caravan/RV incident, the cost of potential loss can be huge and leave a dent in your finances. Caravan/RV Insurance is a way of managing the risks involved with travelling on the open road, and having ‘peace of mind’. If you are planning to purchase your first RV OR is an existing RV owner, it is important to have adequate insurance protection. Depending on your policy level, RV insurance often covers, but not limited to the following: Storm,...

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Powering Up your Campsite

When it comes to lighting up or using appliances on your campsite, you need to be efficient with your power sources while travelling off-grid. Some power sources for camping include: Generators Generators are powered with a fuel system and can operate all night for around 8 to 10 hours on a full tank. They are generally portable, compact, lightweight and quiet. With limited space in your vehicle, generators are a lot smaller compared to larger utility generators and can weigh between 15kg and...

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Get your RV Serviced

Our members businesses provide specialist repairs and servicing for your caravan, motorhomes and camper trailers. They can also supply and fit a full range of accessories and spare parts. The work undertaken as part of the RV servicing includes: Air ConditioningBBQs, Fridges & CookersRV AccessoriesLPG Servicing or SuppliesRV Servicing & RepairsAnnexes & AwningsGeneratorsSolarRefrigeration ServicesSpare PartsWarranty Repairs & Servicing brakes, magnets, suspension, chassis work, slide outs, electrical controls aluminium damage, wall ply damage, water leaks, electrical faults, renovations, valuations Find a NSW RV...

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