Club News

Want to rent a campervan, motorhome, 4wd or car (or perhaps one of each?) in Australia or New Zealand?  Would you like to get a good deal?   Australian Campervan, Motorhome, 4WD & Car Rentals has just renewed its Logo Links in the Motorhome Rentals – Australia as well as the Motorhome Rentals - New Zealand categories of our Marketplace.  They invite you to “check out our Super Specials page for the best offers.  This is updated daily as specials come-on-line!”

Adelaide 5th Wheel and RV of Adelaide has renewed its Logo Link in the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales category of our Marketplace.  On offer is the Sierra range of Fifth Wheelers by Forest River Inc, one of the largest manufacturers of fifth wheelers in the USA.  Factory built for Australian conditions – left hand door, right hand electric slide – and a wide range of options – 24 to 33 feet.  Visit this website – then fire up your ute and visit the dealership!

Murray Bridge Truck and Tractor of Murray Bridge in South Australia has renewed its Logo Link in the Repairs and Service to Motorhomes category of our Marketplace.  The team has the qualifications, expertise, equipment and interest in motorhomes to ensure a good job.  Many other relevant trades on the estate.  Visit this website – and circle Murray Bridge on your map and calendar!

Murray Valley Motor Homes of Strathmerton, near the Murray River in the Albury, Echuca and Shepparton triangle, has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace.  They say, “If you want a quality built motorhome, good re-sale value, great after-sales service 24/7, problem solving and advice - you need to contact us”  - and they offer “try before you buy” (with some conditions!).  Visit this website – and then visit this mighty Murray River area.

So, you are going to purchase a Fifth Wheeler – and now you need a tow vehicle.  How about a Hummer, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge or Cadillac?  Victorian American Imports, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Chassis, 4WDs and Fifth Wheeler Tow Vehicles category of our Marketplace, has over ten years importing and converting American vehicles.  Visit this website – but not before you practice your “wow” reaction!

Define “luxury on wheels”.  You might include, “triple slide-out, u shaped kitchen and queen size bed” – and you’d be describing the Escape Fifth Wheeler!  Some of the other standard features include a lightweight all-aluminium construction and a seamless one-piece roof and filon fibre glass exterior.  Victorian 5th Wheelers, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales category of our Marketplace, tell us they are affordable.  Visit this website – and prepare to depart for Traralgon in Victoria.

SelfdriveShop.com is the latest advertiser in the Premium Table of both the Motorhome Rentals: Australia category and the Motorhome Rentals: New Zealand category of our Marketplace.  They invite you to visit their website and compare campervans and prices for Apollo, Cheapa, Backpacker, Britz, Hippie, Maui and Kea for your trip in Australia or New Zealand.   Instant quotes and bookings – tick off the campervan and concentrate on your itinerary!

The results are in for CMCA’s Board Election. Visit the Noticeboard or Board Election page for the results.

What’s preventing you 'going full-time' or at least spending more time in your motorhome?  The answer is probably money or 'lack of income' when you travel.   Living Purple, the latest advertiser in the Work, Farm Stays and House Minding category of our Marketplace, promotes a lucrative portable business opportunity for people with leadership skills and entrepreneurial flair who appreciate independence and flexibility.  Visit this website – Living Purple offers the opportunity to earn a CEO income while you travel!

SLR Caravans, on the Gold Coast, has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace. They manufacture a large range of motorhomes – 'utilising SLR's ultra strong galvanised steel superstructure, fully insulated and surfaced with extremely strong and lightweight fibreglass composite panels'. They also manufacture Fifth Wheelers - 26, 28 and 30 footers - with and without slide-outs. Visit this website – and then head for the Gold Coast!

Award RV Superstore has renewed its Logo Links in the Motorhome Accessories, Generators, TV, Satellite TV, TV Aerials, Audio & Video, Solar Power & Accessories, Toilet Products, Repairs and Service to Motorhomes categories of our Marketplace. That’s a lot of categories – but then they have over 14,000 individual items in stock.   And great news - you don’t have to buy one of each to get a good price!  Visit this website – but make sure you have plenty of coffee, pencils and paper handy!

Spot an ideal camping place beside the river, handbrake pulled on in the motorhome, awning out, kettle on and laptop fired up!  But no internet or phone coverage!  That was so last year!  Australian Nomad Technologies, the latest advertiser in the Communications, Internet, Computers & GPS category of our Marketplace, has launched its truly Portable 2 Way Satellite Internet solution.  It’s compact, folds away, easy to store, quick to set up and requires no tools. Visit this website – from your riverside camping spot!

Sydney Energy Cooperative is the latest advertiser in the Solar Power & Accessories category of our Marketplace.  Founded in 2007 by students of the Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering program at the University of New South Wales, they want to add their technical knowledge to the resources of the general community to carry out effective energy activities.  They say they are passionate about solar and the environment – with relevant experience and expertise - from Grid connected to RV solar panels.  Visit this website – and enjoy your time in the sun!

The November Members Market is now available online.

Jacana Motorhomes, of Taree, NSW, has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome Sales category of our Marketplace.  Jacana tells us they have nearly 25 years of interior fitout experience in both the marine and motorhome industries.  They further tell us that their construction techniques using no MDF, chipboard or staples has been proven to provide years of trouble free living and appreciated luxury.  So whether you’d like a fitout of a new or re manufactured vehicle, visit this website - and be “converted!”

Need solar panels, regulators, chargers, batteries and other RV power solutions?  Solar RV of Logan City in Brisbane has renewed its Logo Link in the Solar Power & Accessories category of our Marketplace. The Eldred family not only sell and install the products but use them when they get time away from their large factory and showroom. Visit this website – and see why the Eldreds get a charge from what they do!

Even those of us who aren’t very technical know that vehicle suspension is critical for safety and comfort.  Airbag Man of Brisbane, the latest advertiser in the Mechanical Parts and Products category of our Marketplace, has been designing and manufacturing air suspension kits for over 12 years.  Airbag Man kits provide extra support for suspensions in light trucks, vans, utes, 4wd’s, SUV’s and motorhomes.  Kits are easy to install and enable vehicles to “level up” when carrying heavy, uneven loads and when towing fifth wheelers, boats and trailers.  Don’t keep yourself in suspense – visit the website and get the good news.

Registrations for Whyalla Rally are now open

German engineering has a first class reputation and so the arrival in Australia of the German engineered Geist range of motorhomes was well received.  Geist has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhomes & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace. A national dealer network represents Geist. Full parts and service back-up Australia wide including a 5-year warranty on water leaks comes with each motorhome.  Visit this website – you’ll soon get the gist of Geist!

The October edition of The Wanderer is now available online.

Where is the Heart of NSW?  Answer: in the centre of NSW.  Name the six towns.  Answer: Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, Tottenham, Tullibigeal, Burcher and Fifield.  Who should go there?  Answer: motorhomers, water enthusiasts, campers, bushwalkers, anglers and birdwatchers.  By now you’ll be guessing the features are unspoiled inland lakes, bird sanctuaries and the poetic inspiration of the Lachlan River.  Lachlan Shire Tourism has renewed its Logo Link in the Regions and Shires:  Motorhome Friendlies category of our Marketplace.

An owner was chatting about the luxury of his Wirraway Motorhome built on 413 Mercedes chassis.  Another motorhomer said, "Never 'eard of 'em".  The Wirraway owner patiently responded that Wirraway was based on 18 years motorhome experience.  The other motorhomer replied, "Yeah, yeah, know the Wirraway, but can't recall that Mercedes mob".  Wirraway has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace.   Visit the website and review the Wirraway … and that Mercedes! 

The CMCA Fellowship List has been updated

Spectrum RV, from the Gold Coast in Queensland, has renewed its Logo Link in the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales category of our Marketplace.  They invite website visitors to, “Choose from hundreds of new 5th Wheelers from the USA on our extensive website”. In fact their website further extends the invitation, “Don't see the brand you want? Ask us to quote the one you want”.

Converting a vehicle to a motorhome or upgrading an existing motorhome requires the right products. We often hear someone say, “Geez, I wished I had known about that product before my conversion”?  The people at Northcoach Equipment Pty Ltd, who have renewed the Logo Link in the Accessories category of our Marketplace, are knowledgeable, friendly and have an “if we haven’t got it, we’ll try to get it” attitude. So if you feel a conversion or upgrade coming on, grab a coffee and visit their website – you’ll be converted!

Custom Motorhomes of Clontarf in Queensland, has renewed its Logo Link in the Conversions category and Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our  Marketplace.  Peter tells us that years of experience living on the road is the basis of the practical design assistance provided to their customers.  Visit this website - and you may see your dream coming true.

You’ve decided on a Fifth Wheeler, but there is a hitch!  D'Angelo Engineering Pty Ltd, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales category and the Conversions category of our Marketplace, produce Australian made fifth wheel hitches and kingpins. They tell us the MiniMax is the toughest - and also greaseless with jaw adjustment so it lasts longer. Visit this website – you and your partner could be hitched in the near future.

Advanced Power has renewed its Logo Link in the Generators category of our Marketplace.  Run your battery charger and keep those house batteries topped up.  Operate equipment - including appliances with the need for clean, stable and reliable mains power.  Australian made.  Visit this website – it’s sure to 'generate' interest!

Haze Gel Batteries has renewed its Logo Link in the Batteries, Battery Chargers and Battery Accessories category of our Marketplace.  Reliable start batteries for the vehicle and deep cycle batteries for the home part of the motorhome.  Visit the website – for 'current advice'.

Activ RV Pty Ltd (5th Wheels-R-Us) has renewed its Logo Links in both the Motorhome & Campervan Sales and the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales categories of our Marketplace.  They tell us that they specialise in “individual choice” as they are not locked into any one brand.  The "Rolling Mansions" are attracting great interest.  Visit this website – it could well be the first step in the next big adventure in your life!

Ultimate AGM Batteries has renewed its Logo Link in the Batteries - Battery Chargers, Battery Accessories category of our Marketplace.  The Ultimate AGM (Absorbed Glass Matt) batteries are designed specifically for the repeated charge and discharge deep-cycle usage required by motorhomes.  Visit the website – it could be a powerful experience!

Battery World has renewed its Logo Link in the Batteries, Battery Charges and Battery Accessories category of our Marketplace.  No prizes for guessing they sell batteries - starting, deep cycle, rechargeable and primary cell batteries nor a prize for guessing they also sell accessories like solar panels, chargers and inverters.  Not even a prize for guessing they have more than 80 stores throughout Australia.  Perhaps a prize if you can recite the locations of the stores – and the middle names of the Managers!  Visit this website – and add the store nearest to you to your book.

Brisbane RVs, with two big display centres (north and south of Brisbane), has renewed its Logo Links in our Marketplace in two categories, Motorhome & Campervan Sales as well as Repairs and Service to Motorhomes.  Great selection of new and pre-owned motorhomes, campervans and Fifth Wheelers, including Winnebago, Sunliner, Suncamper, Maui Britz and Ulysses.  Fully equipped workshops.  Visit this website – and whether you live in Brisbane or just passing through – visit one, or both, these centres.

Sea-Go International Pty Ltd has renewed its Logo Link in the Importing: Freight, LH to RH Conversion category of our Marketplace.  Sea-Go International is a freight forwarder with over ten years experience and specialises in the movement of motorhomes and 5th wheel units from the USA and Europe to Australia.  If you aren’t an expert in matters such as Vehicle Import Approval, Air Conditioning Import Regulations, Import Duty, GST, Luxury Car Tax and Quarantine (no, I’m not making them up as I go!), visit this website – important for importing!

Trailblazers RV of Braeside in Melbourne, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace, has a range of Ultralite Slide-on Campers and Fifth Wheelers custom built for the smaller single and twin cab one tonners through to "F" Trucks.  The lightweight bodies are built in Canada to Australian specifications - the chassis and final fit out, using local appliances, are completed in its Melbourne factory.  Visit this website – and your ute might start to lead a double life!

One of the great joys of motorhoming is the adventures along the way.  Boating is always a great adventure - if you get the right boat!  Zodiac Marine, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Boats (portable) category of our Marketplace, says the recreation page of their website will give you some great ideas on which boat to choose.  And remember, it is not mandatory to wear a life jacket when you “leap aboard” their website.

Click here for the new special from Aspen Parks.

One of the first decisions about building a motorhome from scratch is the material for the walls, roof and floor. Ideally, it would be stronger and weigh less than aluminium, timber or single-skin fibreglass. DIAB Australia Pty Ltd, with its DIAB foam sandwich technology, has renewed its Logo Link in the Construction Products category of our Marketplace. Visit this website – and learn how this technology features two high strength composite skins separated by lightweight, structural foam core material. 

Dryden Trailers has renewed its Logo Links in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category and the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales category of our Marketplace. The Dryden team manufactures Fifth Wheelers in their huge, modern factory just south of Brisbane. They still manufacture those big Fifth Wheelers which carry horses in the rear. As well, they undertake motorhome repairs and fit additional equipment to motorhomes. Visit their website – you might see your new Fifth Wheeler!

Adria Mobil has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace.  Adria Mobil advises that its motorhomes are up to 20 per cent cheaper than competing brands and the lightweight construction will also save money on fuel.  For a taste of European elegance, visit this website.