Club News

Where can you 'store' a motorhome while you go overseas for a few months, move house or any other of those interesting reasons?  Not many city motorhomers seem to have a large farm shed behind their town house! Queensland Caravan Storage (formerly Hi-way RV Storage), which has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome Storage category of our Marketplace, is located on the Bruce Highway between Gympie and Maryborough. It offers undercover and open security parking. Bus to Brisbane Airport from the front gate! Visit this website – and find out what’s in storage for you!

Whale watching! Very few of us could turn down an opportunity to see whales in their natural environment – a highlight of any trip.  From late July to early November the mighty humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of Hervey Bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers. The new fast Cat 'Spirit of Hervey Bay', which has renewed its Logo Link in the Attractions, Activities, Adventures and Tours category of our Marketplace, takes you cruising to view these friendly giants up close in their aquatic playground. Visit this website – you’ll have a whale of a time.

Keeping You Posted has renewed its Logo Link in the Mail Forwarding category of our Marketplace. Remember the old saying, “take everything except the kitchen sink” – well, motorhomers take the kitchen sink. But even motorhomers can’t take the mail box – well, they couldn’t until now!  The mail box you take is the one on your computer - Keeping You Posted receive, open and scan your mail onto their website to be viewed only by you with your secure member login.  Visit this website – could be the start of a good habit – save to Favorites!

Have you got the travel bug – the ones in your water tank?  Colin Hopgood of B.E.S.T. Water Filters, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Water Filters category of our Marketplace, says they “have the only Australian made water filter designed specifically for the RV market. It is the only unit which kills bacteria rather than merely traps it.”  Colin also says, “motorhome water tanks are installed very close to bitumen roads which can heat the tank water during summer months – and provide the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.”

Experience motorhoming overseas!  Harvey World Travel Menai, which has renewed its Logo Links in the Motorhome Rentals – Worldwide category and Travel Services category of our Marketplace, offers their North American Motorhome Convoy Tours, now in its eight year, running for twenty two days between Anchorage and Seattle.  Fancy Italy?  Italy Motorhome Convoy Tours run annually in May.  Fancy a DIY motorhome holiday?  Harvey World Travel Menai is a specialist in international motorhome hire. Visit this website – and see that the Australian coastline is not your motorhoming boundary!

Top Form Engineering of Hervey Bay in Queensland is the latest advertiser in the Slide-on Campers category of our Marketplace.  Each camper is custom manufactured to fit a specific vehicle and the customer’s individual requirement.  The campers are light, strong as well as water and dust proof.  The website shows a camper floating in the sea – the camper keeping the vehicle afloat!  The camper was opened to let the water in so the vehicle could settle on the seabed and be towed ashore! The vehicle was a write-off – the camper needed only a wash and dry.  Visit this website – see the first 'ocean going' camper.

Narrabri Shire Information Centre, in the heart of the North West, NSW has renewed its Logo Link in the Regions and Shires: Motorhome Friendlies category of our Marketplace. This rich agricultural district has no shortage of attractions – visit Mount Kaputar National Park, the Australian Cotton Centre and Pilliga’s Artesian Bore Baths. Visit this website – you’ll circle Narrabri on your map.

Prestige Jayco of Geelong in Victoria has renewed its Logo Link in the Premium Table - Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace.  They offer the full range of Jayco Motorhomes and a great selection of second hand units. Jayco, manufacturer of 44% of the RVs in Australia, has a complete range of motorhomes.  Visit this website – and see what 20 years experience in the industry can do!

After over 30 years of building fifth wheelers, Roadmaster Caravans of Adelaide is now concentrating on motorhome repairs, alterations, accessories and spare parts.   Roadmaster Caravans has renewed its Logo Link in the Repairs and Service to Motorhomes category of our Marketplace.  Motorhomers are invited to visit the new showroom display while Larry reviews your motorhome repairs and alteration challenge.  Visit this website – and see what 30 plus years experience of motorhome manufacturing can bring to motorhome repairs and alterations.

Most motorhomers believe a refrigerator is an essential component of a motorhome.  They would readily agree that the refrigerator should be properly installed and operating effectively and efficiently. Caravan Refrigeration Service, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Accessories category of our Marketplace, has spent 25 years responding to this challenge.  They sell most popular brands and repair all makes. Visit this website – you may well give your refrigeration problems 'the cold shoulder'.

Need some electrical gear for your motorhome – perhaps a battery charger, small or large inverter, solar panels, jump starters, dual battery systems, air compressors and battery maintenance products?  Projecta, which has renewed its Logo Links in the Batteries, Battery Charges and Battery Accessories category and the Solar Power and Accessories category of our Marketplace, has the lot. They specialise in mobile power. Visit this website – you could get a real 'charge' out of it!

What do custom made airlift systems to raise the roof of your pop-top and electrically operated garage doors on a home have in common?  Answer: once you have one you’ll never have another pop-top or garage without one!  RV Roof Air Lifter Systems of Murrumba Downs in Queensland is the latest advertiser in the Accessories – Products category of our Marketplace. Visit this website – and give yourself (and your pop-top) a real lift!

Parkland Winnebago, the WA Winnebago Dealer, has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome and Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace.  Parkland Winnebago occupy a state-of-the-art premises in Maddington.  If you live in WA, passing through Perth and reckon your current motorhome won’t make it back to the East Coast or you’d just like to complete your journey in style – visit this website and then visit Parkland Winnebago.  By the way, used motorhomes, repairs, maintenance, spare parts and accessories are all part of the service.

Balonne Shire, Queensland, has renewed its Logo Link in the Regions and Shires: Motorhome Friendlies category of our Marketplace. This western shire includes the towns of St George, Dirranbandi, Hebel, Thallon, Mungindi, Bollon and Nindigully.   The Balonne Shire promises warm hospitality, serene rural landscapes, historic pubs, and - the last thing you’d expect to find in this western shire - stunning water views.  Visit this website – and find out about the stunning views and the fishing!

Australian Caravan Co. of South Australia, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace, offers the full range of new Jayco Motorhomes and Frontline Campervans - as well as a good selection of pre-loved motorhomes and campervans. Visit this website – for a pleasant experience with Australian Caravan Co.

Saturn Manufacturing Pty Ltd has renewed its Logo Link in the Satellite TV & TV Aerials category of our Marketplace.  Saturn Omni 3000 television antenna, manufactured by Saturn Antennas, was designed by Saturn’s Peter Grant who has more than 35 years in the antenna business. Perhaps the best compliment is that the antenna is included as original equipment by motorhome manufacturers. Visit this website – and 'you’ll get the picture'.

A warm welcome to a new RV Friendly Town™ at Cobram in Victoria.Please be sure to visit and support this town  when next in this region.You will be made very welcome.

Operating the engine of your motorhome at the optimum temperature results in the most efficient use of fuel. At higher speeds, most vehicles don’t require extra cooling – a fan wastes fuel. Davies Craig Pty Ltd, an Australian company satisfying world markets in high airflow automotive cooling fans, 12 volt electric pumps, transmission oil coolers, thermal fans and thermal switches to name a few products, has renewed its Logo Link in the Mechanical Parts and Products category of our Marketplace. Visit this website – and you may become a fan of their fans!

Electric steps, room and cargo slides add to our motorhoming pleasure.  Norden Body Works representing the Power Gear / Kwikee range has renewed its Logo Link in the Accessories - Products category our Marketplace. They tell us that continuous refinement of multi-functional hardware and accessories for motorhomes and towables proves Kwikee is focused on serving the RV community. Kwikee delivers functional, affordable and weight reducing design solutions. Visit this website – a 'step' in the right direction.

Paradise Motor Homes has renewed its Logo Link in the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace. Visit this website and find out why Paradise Motor Homes continues to win industry awards. Clue – “It's quite unlike a motorhome inside and much more like a luxury studio apartment. Headroom is excellent at about 6 ft 5 inches, which adds to the feeling of spaciousness.” Also find out which Paradise motorhomes are specially designed to be driven on a car licence? Clue:  Three letters, begins with 'a' and ends in 'll'.

How good does this sound? – “picturesque park on the river banks, walking distance to town, camper kitchen, dump point, fresh water, internet access, CMCA discount outside peak holiday periods and larger rigs accommodated with prior booking!”  The river is the Murray, the town is Mannum – and the park is the Mannum Caravan Park, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Holiday Parks / Motorhome and Caravan Parks category of our Marketplace.  Visit this website – and make for magnificent Mannum!

One of the joys, and challenges, of motorhoming is getting away from crowds.  The challenges come when something goes wrong.  For example, changing a wheel – the challenge is lifting the spare wheel onto the wheel studs, especially as we get older.   Enter the Hahn Eezy Wheel Lift - which has renewed its Logo Link in the Mechanical Parts & Products category of our Marketplace.  Simply place the Eezy Wheel Lift under the spare wheel, inflate the Eezy Wheel Lift from the tyre – the spare wheel is lifted to stud height.  Visit this website – it should give you a real lift!

What has travelling around the world on a yacht for seven years and motorhoming away from home base got in common - apart from your 240 volt cord not being long enough?  Yup, the challenge of getting your mail when you want it.  Jan at Landbase Australia, long time advertiser with our website, has recently renewed her Logo Link in the Mail Forwarding category of our Marketplace, and has enjoyed the yachting experience and developed solutions for your mail challenge.

Cara Rest Caravan Supplies and Repairs of Adelaide is the latest advertiser in the Accessories - Major Stores category of our Marketplace. They stock all the well know brands and carry products ranging from awnings, air-conditioners and stoves down to a basic cupboard catch. They also do repairs and maintenance.  They can fit the accessories you purchase. Visit this website – and have a wander around the online store.

RV Homebase Fraser Coast is the latest advertiser in the Home Bases category of our Marketplace.  Some motorhomers are happy to sell the family home and live permanently in their motorhome.  Other motorhomers want a foot in both camps – but don’t won’t the hassle of gardens and security that come with a residential property.  The answer is a RV focused residential community.  Your neighbours are like-minded people and your home is designed with motorhome storage in mind.  Plus you get to enjoy $3million worth of RV flavoured community facilities!  Visit this website – see the earlybird incentives available.

A new Dump Point has been installed at Murray Bridge SA, to make your travelling a whole lot easier.

What do you like to drink with your water?  Perhaps a little chlorine, a dash of bacteria, salt and other nasties – or do you like your water straight?  Noble’s Pureau, the latest advertiser in the Cooking Accessories, Health, Food and Wine category of our Marketplace, tell us that Pureau is the only water in Australia that is 100% free of all impurities!  And it is available in five and ten litre cardboard casks – motorhome size!  Visit this website – and you’ll see that Pureau is available in Coles, Woolworths and IGA supermarkets around Australia.

Slide-ons have become more innovative.  Innovan Campers and Caravans of Toowoomba in Queensland, which has renewed its Logo Link in the Slide-On Campers category and the Motorhome & Campervan Sales category of our Marketplace, has a fascinating under 30 second set up – and that includes the awning! Once set up the permanent beds (queen or single), internal and external kitchens, dinette, fridge/freezer, shower, toilet, hot water, air conditioner, BBQ and plentiful storage make you comfortable. Visit this website – and perhaps slide on down to Toowoomba and get one!

Interested in converting, or having professionally converted, a bus or coach into a motorhome?  Or perhaps acquiring a bus or coach already converted?  Murphy’s Commercials of Newcastle has renewed its Logo Link in the Buses: ready-to-convert & converted category of our Marketplace.  Frank Murphy says, “If you don’t see the unit you desire on your first visit to the website, re-visit regularly as our inventory is always changing.” Visit this website today – or you could – wait for it - 'miss the bus'.

Power To Be Free has renewed its Logo Link in the Solar Power & Accessories category of our Marketplace. Glenn Broadhurst, with 20 years experience, offers low voltage sales, service, repairs and upgrades.  He is an authorised Webasto heating system installer – he’ll be busy installing heaters in Victoria at this time of year!  Mobile service, based in Melbourne, servicing Victoria – fully equipped mobile workshop!  No more worries about delivering your motorhome to the 'workshop' – or accommodation while the work is performed.  Visit this website – and Glenn could be on his way to visit you soon.

First aid, fire safety and rear vision products - which one of these products is not important to motorhomers?  Safety Dave is the latest advertiser in the Mechanical Parts and Products category of our Marketplace.  Safety Dave, a wholly Australian owned company, reports that its rear vision systems are used by many of Australia’s motorhome manufacturers.  Back to that question – whether or not you got the correct answer, 'none' – visit this website – safety is not an optional extra!

Driving a vehicle at night has more than one extra hazard – and falling asleep at the wheel is right at the top of the list. Of course, you run the risk of dozing off anytime you are tired – or the journey is long.  Driver Fatigue Alarm, the latest advertiser in the Accessories – Products category, Mechanical Parts & Products category and Security category of our Marketplace, can solve the problem for just $19.95 + $4.95 P&H.  Driver Fatigue Alarm is a micro sleep warning technology.  Visit this website – hopefully it will open your eyes!

You’ve selected your Fifth Wheeler – now you need something to tow it!  Perhaps a Dodge Ram, the legendary Cummins turbo diesel with 325 hp providing the ultimate in reliability?  A Ford F150?  Salstrip Ultimate Vehicles of Sydney has renewed its Logo Link in Chassis, 4WDs and Fifth Wheeler Tow Vehicles category of our Marketplace. Visit this website – and perhaps the 'front end' of your Fifth Wheeler will provide as much enjoyment as your Fifth Wheeler.

The July edition of The Wanderer is now available online.

Travelhome has renewed its Logo Link in the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales category of our Marketplace.  Travelhome, 100% designed and built in Australia by people who understand Australian conditions, is supported by a national dealer network.  Compact, light and towed by utes or one tonner single, extra and dual cabs, Travelhome Fifth Wheelers helped make this type of motorhome popular when they burst onto the market in 2000.  Visit this website – you may well see your new fifth wheeler.

Bikes and motorhomes are a great combination.  The bike provides transport and entertainment but storing two bikes in a motorhome can be a nightmare.  A folding bike negates much of the storage problem – lighter, smaller when folded, easy to encase in a cover and can often go in a bin. Ezy Commuter Pty Ltd, which offers the Ezytraveller, electric folding bicycle, is the latest advertiser in the Bikes (bicycles, motorbikes, scooters) category of our Marketplace.  Visit this website – check out the long range, “six modes” and the stowage bag!

On your next trip to Queensland be sure to visit our newest RV Friendly Towns, Chinchilla and Miles along with our newest RV Friendly Locations Jimbour, Morven and Warra.

Pass the Post Pty Ltd has renewed its Logo Link in the Mail Forwarding category of our Marketplace. You can take nearly everything with you when you head off on the big trip or go full time, but you can’t take that mailbox – or the 'post' person!  But that doesn’t mean you can’t get your mail delivered professionally – when and where you want it. Visit this website – and you’ll see why some motorhomers say this service is first 'Pass the Post'.

Cut Loose RV has renewed its Logo Link in the Fifth Wheel Motorhome Sales category of our Marketplace. Cut Loose RV has greatly enhanced their 23ft fifth wheeler design – including huge panoramic windows and lightweight aluminium frame which has a special gooseneck design and pinbox - ideal for dual cab vehicles. Visit this website – checkout all the new features and options!

Whyalla, 'where the outback meets the sea' (South Australia) has renewed its Logo Link in the Regions and Shires: Motorhome Friendlies category of our Marketplace.  Whyalla was, of course, the location of CMCA's 23rd Anniversary Rally. The sun shines on over 300+ days per year – no wonder the locals have a constant smile on their faces.  Visit this website – then circle Whyalla on your map and mark off a large slab of time on your trip planner!