RV Camping in Australia
Australia is an expansive country with dramatically varying scenery. If you want to experience Australia in a leisurely way, traveling in an RV will give you more flexibility to arrange your itinerary compared to other modes of travel. But before you start packing, there are a few things about RV camping in Australia that you should know.
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Types
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RVs come in many shapes and sizes. An RV may be known by different name in Australia, so you should familiarize yourself with the local RV lingo. A tent trailer usually comprises a box trailer with a tent that can be unfolded for sleeping. A slide-on camper fits on the back of a coupe utility vehicle known as the ute in Australia, so you can still tow an item behind the vehicle such as a boat, a motor bike or a go-kart trailer. The pop-top caravan has extra head room when the top section is raised. A campervan is a van with camping equipment. A motorhome is built on a truck. A fifth wheeler connects to the towing vehicle with a wheel that allows better movement.
Safety and Insurance
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Before you leave, check that all doors and windows in the RV are closed and there are no loose items. Connect the RV to the tow car securely, and release the RV handbrake. If you need insurance, shop around before you commit to one policy. The Caravan, RV and Accommodation Industry of Australia (CRVA) maintains a database of insurance providers and other RV businesses on the website We Love This Country.
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Destinations
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Australian seasons are different from the seasons in the northern hemisphere, so take this into consideration when making your travel plans. The northern areas of the continent are hot and have constant rain during the monsoon season and are cool the rest of the year. The southern areas are cold in the winter and nicely warm in the summer. To experience the best of the seasons, you should plan to visit the south between November to April during the summer and to visit the subtropical north between May to October.
Caravan Parks
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When Aussies travel in their RVs, they stay in caravan parks. The amenities they provide and the level of cleanliness of the parks may differ. Also, they may have different policies about staying with pets. The Badger's Australian Caravan Park Report website has ratings and reviews of caravan parks around Australia.
Events
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The businesses in the industry hold caravan shows in Australian cities, so visit them to find more information about traveling with an RV in Australia. The CRVA keeps a calendar of events that you can check for caravan show dates.
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