Special Offers & Information

Motorhomes Queensland:  New Website Launched

A very impressive – read “visitor friendly” – website has been launched by Motorhomes Queensland.  The Home page sets the scene: links to the various state dealerships, types of motorhomes, new and used motorhomes, new listings and featured listings. 

The list of various state dealerships include Matilda Motorhomes, Talvor Motorhomes, Northstar Slide-on Campers, Travelhome 5th Wheelers, Playmor 5th Wheelers and King of the Road 5th Wheelers.

The website is easy to navigate and the information on the end of each link is substantial.

Visit:  www.motorhomesqueensland.com.au  Phone:  07 5437 6399

National Harvest Labour Information Service: Work while You Travel

Established in 2003 to help growers and jobseekers find each other, The National Harvest Labour Information Service (NHLIS) offers a way for eligible workers in Australia to finance travel around the country.

A typical day on the Harvest Trail could see you picking fruit and vegetables, packing, pruning and trimming, thinning flowers and performing other odd jobs around a farm.  Work could include climbing ladders, standing, kneeling or sitting while moving around the crop. 

There is not just one Harvest Trail but many.  Harvest workers can choose to circle the continent or follow the sun.  They can go south from the wet tropics of far north Queensland to Tasmania’s Huon Valley or east from Western Australia’s Margaret River to the Riverina in NSW.

Placement of jobseekers into work is easiest for those that have their own transport and accommodation. 

Visit:  www.harvesttrail.gov.au.  Phone:  1800 062 332

Todae:  Energy and Water Saving Products

Todae offers a range of products to make life easier for motorhomers.  Previously we’ve announced products such as:

“The 240 Volt GU10 Downlight Converter Kit is perfect if your current halogen globes are using too much energy and blowing too often”.

“A 3.5 Amp Solar Power Converter can convert power from your solar panel or car to 15/16/18/19/20/22 or 24V DC”.

“Aerators restrict the flow of water from your tap without reducing water pressure. An aerator can reduce the amount of water you use by more than 50%”.

The website provides information on “reducing, recycling and re-using”:

* 84% of all household waste can be recycled.

* Garbage in landfill remains there for about 30 years.

* It takes 90% less energy to recycle aluminium cans than to make new ones

Visit:  www.todae.com.au  Phone:  1300 138 483

KEA Campers:  New Timber-style Flooring

Dark oak timber-styled veneer flooring is an alternative to carpets in the enhancements to KEA’s four-berth Dreamtime and six-berth Endeavour models.

KEA is upgrading its in-vehicle entertainment systems with the installation of larger, HD compatible flat screen televisions with built-in DVD player and digital set top box.

In both the Dreamtime and Endeavour motorhomes, the dining and sitting area can be quickly configured as a large double bed – and in the four berth Dreamtime, as two full-size single beds.  The Dreamtime has the option of a standard double bed plus table in the rear – a popular alternative as it means travellers do not have to make the bed up each night.

The new design features are being retrofitted to KEA’s current rental fleets across Australia and New Zealand. 

KEA operates the youngest fleet of rental campervans and motorhomes in Australia and New Zealand.  KEA builds its own vehicles in Sydney and Auckland, using marine construction techniques and heavy-duty, sustainable materials to ensure a highly durable, premium quality product and driving experience.

KEA motorhomes can be purchased from the KEA factory - the Dreamtime for $129,000.00 and the Endeavour at $134,000.00.  Ex-rentals of both models are available for sale.

Sales:    www.keasales.com.au   Phone: 1800 252 201

Rentals:   www.keacampers.com.au   Phone 1800 252 555

Elgas Swap’n’Go:  Don’t Hang Around Waiting

Getting your gas bottle refilled can be a bit of a challenge. Do you hang around or leave it and come back later?

Over two million gas bottles are swapped each year from the Elgas Swap’n’Go’s 6,000 locations – service stations, convenience stores, hardware stores and selected bottle shops. Simply take your empty gas bottle to the cashier for checking and payment, grab a filled replacement from the storage cage and you’re off.

All bottles are cleaned and refurbished id necessary.

Visit:  www.swapngo.com.au  Phone: 1300 652 003

Glenrowan Tourist Park:  Your Group – Exclusive Use Easter 2009

Can you assemble a group of 15 or more people for Easter 2009?  If so, you can still book the entire Glenrowan Tourist Park – have it for your exclusive use!

Exclusive use of the park, bus transport to country hotels for lunch, an open camp fire each night at the camp kitchen – and even an entertaining and educational talk on the life of Ned Kelly.

Glenrowan Tourist Park, at the base of Warby Range State Park – Ned Kelly territory – in North East Victoria, is set on 35 acres.  Two kilometres to Glenrowan via bush walking, bicycle and walking paths – detour to local orchards and Morrison Wines.  Pet friendly, conditions apply.  Dump point, Internet access and magnificent mountain range views.

As soon as you arrive and get the feel for the place - you’ll understand why Ned Kelly was reluctant to leave!

Visit:  www.glenrowanpark.com.au  Phone:  03 5766 2288

Australian Nomad Technologies: Affordable Portable Satellite Communication Service

Spot an ideal camping place beside a remote river, handbrake pulled on in the motorhome, awning out, kettle on, laptop fired up and you’re downloading emails.

We can guess it will be satellite based, easy to use and compact – but is membership of the millionaire’s club a part of the deal?  Read on for good news!

A wide range of plans starting from $19.00 per month means the average motorhomer can keep reading. There are also motorhome friendly options: “Vacation Hold”* means your service and charges will de-activated for a period of up to 6 months; “Vacation Pause”* means a reduced monthly fee but your email will still be available via Webmail; “At Home Option Roof and Ground Mounts” are available for your satellite dish at your home meaning no need for other internet services.

*Conditions apply.

Visit:  www.ausnomadtech.com.au  Phone:  1300 797 729

Generator Place:  New Store in Adelaide

The Generator Place, Australia's largest Honda dealer, has opened its 13th store in Somerton Park, Adelaide.  Generator Place is now a truly national business with outlets in all states of Australia.

Generator Place has also been appointed the Australian agent for Kohler gas powered generators, ideal for home/business back-up - available in four sizes, 8.5kva, 12.0kva, 17.0kva and 30.0kva

Visit:  www.hondagenerators.com.au  Phone:  Call 1800 442 447

Tyrecheckers™ Tyre Pressure Indicators:  Maintain Correct Tyre Pressure

Most of us know that correct tyre pressure results in the best possible fuel efficiency but haven’t linked that to the impact on the environment.

Department of Environment recently released a statement which advised to ensure your tyres have the maximum recommended air pressure so they roll more easily. Result - save up to 100 kilograms of greenhouse gases each year and extend tyre life.

US Senator Barack Obama also joined the debate: “I laid out my plans for investing $15 billion a year in energy efficient cars and a new electricity grid and somebody said, 'well, what can I do? what can individuals do?' Obama recalled. "So I told them something simple," Obama said. "I said, ‘You can inflate your tires to the proper levels and that if everybody in America inflated their tires to the proper level, we would actually probably save more oil than all the oil we'd get from John McCain drilling right below his feet there, or wherever he was going to drill.'"

Visit:  www.tyrecheckers.com.au  Phone 03 9386 9872

Trakka:  Trakkadu – a Real Steal

Trakka has always considered the Volksagen T5 LWB 1.9 TDi 5 Speed with a Trakkadu II Conversion to be great value – even a “real steal”.

Imagine their horror when a thief did exactly that – stole a demo model from one of their dealers. The thief visited the dealership three times in an Audi Quattro A6 – and left the Audi (you guessed it – stolen as well!) together with a fake driving licence.

In these situations when you are working with police to recover the stolen campervan, a little dark humour can relieve the tension. Some wag commented that police were looking for a thief with good taste – first the Audi and then the Trakkadu!

Visit:  www.trakka.com.au    Phone:  1800 Trakka (1800 872 552)

Majestic Motorhomes:  New Premises under Construction

The new workshop, situated on 20 acres of picturesque rural land, will be ready in November.  A vacuum spray booth and full repair facilities are features.

The 20 acres raises the obvious question for motorhomers – and the answer is “yes”.  Majestic Motorhomes is supplying a parking area for motorhomers while work is carried out on their motorhomes.  Overnight rates are good for motorhomers who “pop in!”

Located off the Princes Highway on the South Coast of NSW.

Visit:  www.majesticmotorhomes.com  Phone:  02 6492 3869

Talvor Motorhomes:  375% Increase in Motorhome Production

The company’s employees were recently certified through a Competitive Manufacturing training program as part of a “lean” approach to managing their business.

Changes made to manufacturing processes and workspace layout led to a 375% increase in vehicle production and a 35% decrease in vehicle assembly time.

Excellence coach Kevin Condon of The Improve Group coached Talvor staff in planning and business management strategies, embracing a “continuous improvement culture.”

Talvor Motorhomes was founded to manufacture quality vehicles for the Apollo Motorhome Holidays rental fleet. The brand’s popularity with Apollo clients lead to the development of a range of motorhomes with their retail partners. The company’s quality campervans and motorhomes are available for retail sale in Australia and New Zealand. Talvor offers a very popular and successful “try before you buy” option via the Apollo Motorhome Holidays rental fleet.

Visit:  www.talvor.com.au  Phone: 07 3265 9260

Redarc Electronics:  Don’t Forget the Hand Brake

Stepping out of the cab of your motorhome and watching it roll down a hill would be an awful feeling – we won’t even think about the possible crash!

REDARC has a solution to assist in preventing this from occurring - the REDARC HBA1224 Hand Brake Alarm.  The REDARC hand brake alarm is ideal for use in vehicles which are fully laden or towing large loads and at risk of a runaway situation when parked on an incline.

The REDARC HBA1224 Hand Brake Alarm has been designed for universal fitting and can be installed in 12v and 24v applications.  Its compact size (50x60x25mm) is perfect for dash mounting in most vehicles.  Like all REDARC products, the HBA1224 is 100% Australian made and comes with a two year warranty.

Visit:  www.redarc.com.au  Phone:  08 8186 5633

BioMagic:  Water Purifiers

Biomagic has released a new range of water purifiers which guarantee safe drinking water from almost any non-potable source. It has a new three stage filtration system in a single cartridge which removes all bacteria, cysts, viruses, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, smell, taste and sediment down to 0.1 of a micron.

The units come in several sizes and are portable or can be permanently attached. Ideal for anyone who does not want to carry large quantities of water. No energy needed, no water wasted, no chemicals used - all natural purification. Easy to use.

Visit:  www.biomagic.com.au  Phone 1800 888 205

Long Flat:  Great Review for Semillon Sauvignon Blanc in a B-Pak

Cheviot Bridge believes it became one of the top twenty wine companies in Australia through good quality wine at reasonable prices and through innovation.

Like any wine company, they enjoy a good review from a well respected wine reviewer.  So they toasted themselves with a Semillon Sauvignon Blanc when they read the following review from James Halliday in his James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009:

“Long Flat Semillon Sauvignon Blanc B-Pak 2007 - Pretty good effort for ‘07, anchored in Semillon and filled with a touch of sweetness. Value at this price.  Rating 87/100”.

Cheviot Bridge report the price for a B-Pak is normally under $10.00 - the same price as a 750ml bottle.  The long Flat B-Paks are available at Woolworths, BWS, First Choice, Dan Murphy, Safeway and most major independents. 

Visit: www.cheviotbridge.com.au   Phone: 03 8656 7000

Cruzy Campers Ltd: Special Rental Deals in NZ

Book a Cruzy Campers motorhome or campervan for 7 days but pay for 6, book for 14 days but pay for 12.

Cruzy Campers has just completed a comprehensive survey of the motorhome rental industry in New Zealand and are confident that their prices are the lowest.

Andrew and Jenny have a special offer for fellow CMCA members – mention your CMCA membership number and they’ll work out a “mate’s rate” deal for you!

Visit:  www.cruzycamper.co.nz 

Outback Now:  E-News

Looking for the perfect spring break? Here are just a few ideas:

Celebrate National Bilby Day - quiet, endearing, unimposing and most importantly, endangered.  Join us in the celebrations of this little Aussie and his friends at the National Bilby Day.

Beef, Bells & Bottle Tree Festival - encompasses cultural, heritage, fun, entertainment, education, sporting, agricultural and environmental appreciation.

Santos Food and Fire Fest - Roma is gearing up to celebrate the famous Big Fire of 1908 with the Santos Food and Fire Fest.  Celebrate the day with fire-related activities including a massive bonfire and fireworks.

Australian Camp Oven Festival - Millmerran - a homage to Australian Heritage, this Festival, is an opportunity to catch a snippet of a time gone by in rural Australia.

Visit:  www.outbacknow.com.au 

Dentist In a Box:  Dental Problems can spoil Motorhoming Lifestyle

'Australia's Health 2008', an annual national report compiled by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, estimates that 18% of Australians have difficulty eating foods due to dental problems and those problems increase with age.  Australians, particularly the older age group, have a history of dental decay which requires a filling (84%) or extraction (61%).

Obviously, existing problems require a visit to the dentist prior to setting out on a motorhoming trip.  Problems which occur during the trip can be treated with a dental first aid kit.

Dr John of Dentist In a Box recommends that people travelling well away from areas serviced by dentists or for extended periods away from areas serviced by dentists should carry a first aid kit for dental problems.   Dr John said that his first aid kit for dental problems is Australian made using the highest quality, hospital-grade materials. It provides temporary, immediate and effective relief from the inconvenience and suffering of unexpected dental problems. It's drug-free, acting locally to minimise side- effects. 

Visit:  www.dentistinabox.com.au  Phone:  03 9528 5388

Webasto Product Australia Pty Ltd:  Combined Hot Water and Motorhome Heater

Remember when not all cars had heaters?  And some cars had after-market heaters fitted?

Motorhomes started out without heating in the home part – well, without safe and legal heaters.  Some motorhomers used portable gas bottles with burners, others left the gas oven door open – options which robbed the home of oxygen and sometimes even the life of the occupants.

Next, the Webasto diesel furnace – the burning took place externally and all the motorhomers got was the safe, hot air.

Now the Dualtop - a combined hot water and motorhome heater.

Great idea!  The Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2008 agreed and awarded the product the “Caravanning Design Award 2008/2009 – Innovations for new mobility”.

Visit: www.webasto.com.au   Phone 1800 244 494

Australian Blues Music Festival:   Early Bird Rates Now Available

Weekend Passes are now on sale for the Australian Blues Music Festival to be held in Goulburn, NSW, from the 12th to 15th February 2009.  A special discounted early bird rate of $90 includes free entry to the Australian Blues Music 'Chain' Awards/Official Opening on the Thursday night as well as workshops with the artists.  This offer is for a limited time. 

Tickets are available online or via telephone with credit cards - 9am to 5pm daily.

The Australian Blues Music Festival plans to announce the preliminary line-up for 2009 before the October long weekend. The Official Ambassador for the 2009 Festival has been announced -the beautiful and talented Fiona Boyes.

Applications for Festival Volunteers are now being accepted (due by 31 Oct.).

Visit: www.australianbluesfestival.com.au  Phone 1800 353 646

Gregory’s:  New Map Series

Gregory’s has launched a brand new map series based on the 4WD travels.  Specifically created for 4WD travellers, the maps will include all the information you need to explore Australia’s best 4WD routes including:

• Detailed map coverage

• Route notes including waypoints for use with GPS

• Information on local towns

• Regional highlights and activities

• Visitor Information Centre details

• Important services information like campsites, hospitals and clinics

• Useful facts and tips for travelling by 4WD

Visit:  www.gregorys-online.com   Phone: 1800 021 987

RoadTrek Pty Ltd:  New Website Launched

A very impressive website featuring a very impressive heavy vehicle body works facility. 

Roof replacement, roof raising, repairs and painting are performed in a huge factory.  All vehicles stay indoors during their time at RoadTrek – they don’t sit outside.  Motorhome preparation is a specialty – new door, stairs, whatever you desire.

Here is a great idea!  You put your vehicle in for a job – and you wonder what progress is being made.  Each job (with the owner’s consent) will be photographed once a week and added to the website.  You don’t have to phone, you don’t have to visit – just get online and get the full picture.

Visit:  www.roadtrek.com.au  Phone:  03 9465 4511

KEA Campers:  Major Sponsorship Renewed

KEA continues to support the motorhoming lifestyle with the renewal of its sponsorship of the CMCA. 

The four year platinum sponsorship will allow the CMCA to continue to improve the benefits enjoyed by motorhomers.  Included is the expansion of the CMCA / KEA Dump Point Subsidy Scheme which provides the installation of Dump Points around Australia.

KEA Executive Director, Rudi Fuhrmann, said, “As a local manufacturer building vehicles specifically for Australian travellers, this sponsorship is our way of thanking Australian motorhomers for their support.  It’s also part of our KEAgreen initiative – to operate the most environmentally-friendly and fuel-efficient motorhomes and campervans on the market.”

In addition to the Dump Station programme, KEA’s environmental initiatives include solar panels on all vehicles, tinted windows to reduce the need for air conditioning and timber for the interior joinery from renewable plantations with environmentally friendly veneer.  Eco-friendly extras including solar powered torches and paper fibre shopping bags are supplied in the rental fleet.

Visit: www.keacampers.com.au  Phone: 1800 252 201 Sales and
1800 252 555 Rentals

Winnebago Industries:  Winnebago’s RV Fuel Economy Run

Cost of fuel is a now a usual topic when discussing travel.  Winnebago Industries say that motorhomes can save around 75% on a journey against the more traditional method of travelling i.e. a car, motel and eating out and that motorhomes are surprisingly (to many) economical on fuel, often using less than your average large car or SUV.

The Winnebago’s RV Fuel Economy Run from the Gold Coast in Queensland to Winton Raceway in Victoria was conducted using various size motorhomes, a caravan and a 5th Wheeler. All vehicles ranged in size and price.

The convoy drove along the Pacific Highway at a steady speed, led by the NRMA official vehicle which monitors fuel consumption to ensure an accurate figure is obtained at the end of the trip, arriving at Winton on August 1 for the V8 Supercars.

Visit:  www.winnebago.com.au   Phone 1800 102 201

Honda MPE Pty Ltd:  Innovative Corporate Stand

An innovative Honda Australia corporate stand showcasing automotive, motorcycles, advanced four-stroke power equipment and marine products has been well received at rural field days throughout the country this year.

Honda Power Equipment Manager, Ray Briffa, said, "The engineering know-how behind some of Honda's finest cars and motorcycles has been applied to the design of many of the company's advanced-four stroke power products.  Hosting corporate stands at Field Days across the country is an excellent opportunity to showcase these high quality products - we have had a very positive response”. 

Visit:  www.hondapowerequipment.com.au  Phone: 1800 241 173

Todae:   Laptop Solar Power Converter

Laptop computers are progressing being added to motorhoming equipment.  One challenge is battery charging!

Todae offers a 3.5 Amp Solar Power Converter. The unit can convert power from your solar panel or car to 15/16/18/19/20/22 or 24V DC.

Most notebooks on the market can be used with this converter. The unit has a brilliant design including storage for the cable inside the unit. The new design not only permits a neat and organised arrangement of cables, it is also space saving. The converter comes with seven output connectors for all major laptop brands including Apple, Dell, Compaq, IBM, Toshiba, Gateway, Sharp and Acer.

Cost is $39.95.

Visit:  www.todae.com.au  Phone:  1300 138 483

Spirit of Tasmania:  Save 40%* in Spring!

For a limited time, Spirit of Tasmania is offering 40%* off selected sailings in spring!

Travel in an Ocean View Recliner from $104* per person each way. Upgrade to a cabin from $50* extra per person each way.  Enjoy live entertainment on board when you travel on a selected sailing on Spirit of Tasmania.

Sale applies to travel between 1st September and 14th December 2008 - available only until sold out!

*Conditions apply.

Visit:  www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/deals  Phone 13 20 10

Caravan Refrigeration Service:  New Website

A new website has been launched, complete with an on-line store.

Caravan Refrigeration Service, with over 20 years experience in refrigeration (gas, 240v, 12v),  is authorised sales and service agents for Engel, Waeco, Coleman, Dometic, Air Command and Vitrifrigo.

A quote from the website, “We service what we sell. Therefore we are able to provide first hand advice on suitability, viability and sustainability of all products. We will provide honest and prompt advice on all enquiries”.

Visit:  www.caravanrefrigerationservice.com.au  Phone:  07 3205 1236

OZRVSALES:  “For Sale” Window Sticker

Options for selling and promoting on-line increase and expand almost daily.  Ozrvsales is celebrating its first birthday and now has over 22 million dollars worth of stock advertised on its website.  But it is not sitting back, just enjoying its success – it continues to innovate.

Ozrvsales has launched an Ozrvsales.com.au For Sale window sticker which sellers can have mailed to them.  The sellers write their advertisement ID and phone number in permanent marker on the sticker and adhere it to their RV window.  As the sticker is A4 size, it becomes a mobile selling aid.  Potential buyers can use the advertisement ID to visit the Ozrvsales website and obtain full details and internal photos.

So now Ozrvsales offers “offline” advertising to sellers at no extra cost to “online” advertising!

Visit: www.ozrvsales.com.au  Phone:  0407 202 064

Country Motor Company Winnebago:  Motorhome Market Expanding

Danny Brian of Country Motor Company Winnebago has completed his review of the current motorhoming market.

Danny was pleased to highlight the fact that many people new to motorhoming are purchasing   motorhomes.  The types of people and the reasons for purchase are many and varied.  People still working are purchasing motorhomes for weekends and holidays – in preference to purchasing a holiday house.  Retires are purchasing to complete their lifestyle change.  Some people purchase for that one, extended lap of Australia and intend to sell the motorhome on completion – well, that’s the initial plan.  Others are purchasing for a new lifestyle and have no timeframes in mind.

Danny also reported purchases across the entire range of motorhomes.    His senior management endorsed his recommendation to carry the entire range and to expand stock levels – a huge vote of confidence in the future of motorhoming is Australia.

Visit: www.countrymotor.com.au  Phone: 1800 048 810

Custom Motorhomes:  New V6 Mercedes Sprinter

A new V6 Mercedes Sprinter based motorhome will be released in the next two months.  Two have already been sold – basically “off the plan”. 

One purchaser examined the other motorhomes produced by Custom Motorhomes.  The other purchaser bought a smaller motorhome before Christmas last year, loved the motorhome and the motorhoming lifestyle – and decided to “go full time”.  Now they have ordered the new, larger V6 Mercedes Sprinter based motorhome.

Custom Motorhomes said this is their best testimonial – a happy customer who returns eight months later to purchase a larger version!

Visit:  www.custommotorhomes.com.au  Phone:  07 3283 6632

Energy Matters:  New Website

New website, new website address and new logo image have been launched by Energy Matters. 

The website is comprehensive – information on solar panels, regulators, batteries, generators and appliances.  Plenty of tips on solar power systems and how to choose solar panels.  You can get an online quote – and you can purchase online.

Visit:  www.energymatters.com.au  Phone:  03 9697 1900

BioMagic:  Miracle Wash Laundry Balls

These little blue balls are full of mineral pellets which slowly dissolve to provide a fresh, soft wash. They replace all washing products as no soap or softener is needed. They save water and money. Excellent for travelling as they are compact and light weight. Great for people with skin problems or allergies.

Starter package contains approx 240 washes.

www.biomagic.com.au

Motorhome Holidays – Worldwide:  Motorhoming in South Africa

Whether you enjoy spectacular scenery, wildlife watching, a diamond or ten, South Africa has it all.  Maybe visit the International Jazz Festival in March or tempt your taste buds during the Cape Gourmet Festival in May. Sports enthusiasts can double up with the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup or the British and Irish Lions tour both in June.

Motorhome Holidays – Worldwide offers RVs and motorhomes in 32 countries through an online multi currency reservation system. This operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Visit:  www.motorhomesworldwide.com   Phone:  1800 338 817

Made to Measure Mattresses:  Bendable Spring Mattress

Space is always at a premium in motorhomes.  Getting mattresses into tight spaces has often been a huge problem. Mattress can be made in two pieces but this approach will add to the cost.

Made To Measure Mattresses has responded to the limited space challenge with an innovative solution - a bendable spring mattress!  The mattress is bent in half width ways, making it much easier to get into the bed space.  Once in position the mattress fills the bed space.

Made To Measure Mattresses said the feel and comfort of the bendable spring mattress is not compromised.

Made To Measure Mattresses has made bendable mattresses for people with health problems or people who would like to raise the head of the bed for reading or viewing the scenery through the windows in the morning.  The mattress bends at the appropriate spot and a bolster is inserted beneath the mattress!  Innovation at an economical price!

Visit:  www.madetomeasuremattresses.com.au  Phone:  1300 307 304 or 07 3883 4511

Tourism Wellington – Central Gippsland:  24 hour Camp Spot

24 hour Camp Spot – great news!  24 hour camp spot in the centre of the historic seaside Port Albert village. – even better news!  24 hour Camp Spot in the middle of town right on the historic waterfront – motorhoming heaven!  And it gets even better - the historic village of Port Albert hosts the Gippsland Maritime Museum, cafe's, restaurants and arguably Victoria’s best fish and chips from the new Wharf fish n chippery.

Now the details - Port Albert is located near Yarram and is a terrific overnight stop on route from Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory or Phillip Island in Victoria.

Seven sites are available on a sealed surface, adjacent to clean toilets and in a spectacular waterfront location. 

The Wellington Shire, great supporters of motorhomers (attended many motorhome Shows over the last few years) offer these sites as a  Camp Spot for 24 hours.

Visit: www.tourismwellington.com.au  Phone: 1800 677 520

Cut Loose RV: 2009 Models on the Way

The 2009 Cut Loose range of 5th wheelers, designed specifically for smaller Australian utilities, will be available in October. The new CL 26ft (rear bathroom) and the CL 27ft (rear kitchen) models boast modern, spacious interiors, filled with light and come complete with luxurious fabrics and fittings. Specifications include larger windows and roof vents, larger slide-out, day-night blinds, low energy lighting, choice of Australian fabric and LED road lights.

Nick, from Cut Loose, reports the build quality is excellent. Cut Loose provide a national parts and service backup.

Bookings for the launch days in October and November are now being taken.

Visit: www.cutlooserv.com.au  Phone: 07 5520 7575

Coastline Trading:  Prices of LED Lights Down

Coastline’s managing director, Ian Menzies, reports a dramatic upswing in LED light sales.

Ian believes the trend to be self sufficient and less reliant on a 240 volt power source is one factor.  Better and brighter lights are another factors.  However, Ian believes the most significant factor is a reduction in price.  As the volume of production increases, the prices come down.  Ian reports prices down by 30%. 

As the range of LED lights expands, power used being as low as 0.4 s per hour – and well priced – Ian is increasing his stock holding in response to increased demand.

Visit:  www.coastlinetrading.com.au  Phone:  07 5500 6071

Seats R Us:  New Seats – New Style and Features

Seats R Us has made a scoop purchase of a new range of seats to suit motorhomes.  Completely new style with new features and extra comfort.  There are only a limited amount of the new seats at special prices - order now!

Visit:  www.motorhomeseats.com.au  Phone:  07 3274 4139

Apollo Motorhome Holidays:  Apollo Fleet Goes Green

Apollo CEO Luke Trouchet said, “As the Southern Hemisphere’s largest privately owned leisure vehicle operator, we have a responsibility to minimise our environmental impact wherever possible”.

Apollo Motorhome Holidays has become a member of New Zealand’s GreenFleet program.  As part of the GreenFleet membership, trees will be planted to offset carbon emissions from their fleet of quality motorhomes, campervans and car rentals in Auckland and Christchurch.

Apollo reduces carbon emissions by maintaining a modern, fuel efficient fleet of vehicles. All new vehicles are manufactured to the highest industry standards by leading manufacturer Talvor Motorhomes.

With a total of 13 branches throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA, Apollo’s GreenFleet membership is one of many planned environmental initiatives.

Visit:  www.apollocamper.com   Phone:  1800 777 779