{"id":2299,"date":"2012-09-24T21:12:03","date_gmt":"2012-09-24T11:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/?p=2299"},"modified":"2020-06-20T01:42:17","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T15:42:17","slug":"have-caravan-will-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/home\/have-caravan-will-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Caravan, Will Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing the charming realm of a caravan holiday is hugely stress-reducing, and caravanning is a simple and easy way of going bush with a few of the extra creature comforts that can make the adventure that much more laid-back and comfortable. \u00a0If you\u2019ve ever had the chance to camp, most of you will agree that the relaxing times in tents and caravans, away from technology, can be one of the best ways to recharge your body batteries.\u00a0 Caravans offer much more comfort and shelter than a tent, and they can be kitted out with everything that you need for camping.\u00a0 So, when the time comes to head away, you just hook up the caravan and away you go.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/caravan_cartoon1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2301\" title=\"caravan_cartoon\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/caravan_cartoon1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Touring Australia by caravan is the best way, I reckon.\u00a0 Although, my love of motorcycling is hard to flick off.\u00a0 The right car for the job is a big must.\u00a0 Not just any vehicle is going to be happy towing a caravan, so you\u2019re advised to check what the vehicle manufacturer says your vehicle can tow.\u00a0 If you want to tackle some of the more remote areas, which will inevitably mean you\u2019ll travel Outback roads and tracks, then a 4&#215;4 like a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/nissan\/nissan-patrol-review\/\">Nissan Patrol<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/landrover\/land-rover-4-discovery-review\/\">Land Rover Discovery<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/toyota\/toyota-landcruiser-review\/\">Toyota Land Cruiser<\/a> will do the job, no probs.\u00a0 Your caravan will also need to be up to the task of travelling off the tarmac, and there are plenty of very good caravan designs which are suitable for off-road work.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roadstar.com.au\/\">Roadstar Caravans<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecaravans4u.com.au\/\">Creative Caravans<\/a> are two examples of Australian caravan manufacturers who make a super nice caravan that can withstand the rigours of off-road work.<\/p>\n<p>If the idea of getting lost in the Outback is not for you, then caravanning the coast of Australia is easy-as, and can be done in your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/holden\/holden-cruz-review\/\">Holden Cruze<\/a> or<a href=\"http:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/toyota\/toyota-corolla-review\/\"> Toyota Corolla<\/a> &#8211; even, as long as you stick with towing lightly designed caravans.\u00a0 Just think: cheap accommodation, your own bed, own food and you can even get up and leave when you want to.\u00a0 Now that sounds relaxing!<\/p>\n<p>What to do when nature calls?\u00a0 If your caravan doesn\u2019t have a built in bathroom and toilet, then the best way to cater for heading off to the loo is by using one of the vast array of portable toilets.\u00a0 These are very easy and cheap to buy at any outlet that sells camping gear.\u00a0 Even Kmart will have one. \u00a0A spade in the boot is the next best option.\u00a0 You can use this for digging a long drop &#8211; and when you get your vehicle stuck the spade is a must have.<\/p>\n<p>Having a good supply of fresh clean drinking water and plenty of easy-to-make meals is a good idea.\u00a0 Take some candles for lighting purposes, as thay are not only simple and easy to use, they create a romantic atmosphere to you caravan interior as you sit sipping wine and watching the red sun set.\u00a0 Sometimes Australia can get really cold, particularly overnight.\u00a0 Do make sure that you have a good supply of blankets and warm clothing. A good Australian atlas is a must, especially one that will show you where the caravan parks, camping areas and 4WD tracks are \u2013 not to mention fuel outlets.\u00a0 If the track you care to take will take you to the never-nevers, then it\u2019s wise to let someone know your whereabouts and your expected time of arrival.\u00a0 An emergency kit with anti-venom and a cell phone are other really important items.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the vehicle is that you are using for towing the caravan, make sure that you are up-to-date with its servicing.\u00a0 The last thing you want is a break down in the middle of nowhere.\u00a0 Checking the condition of the caravan is important, too.\u00a0 The chassis, wheel bearings and tyres are the key areas to keep in good nick.\u00a0 Carrying some tools and materials for emergency repairs is a wise idea \u2013 depending on how \u2018go bush\u2019 you will be going.<\/p>\n<p>Heading off in your favourite drive, be it the C-Class Estate, Landie or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/holden\/holden-sportwagon-review\/\">Sportwagon<\/a>, with a caravan towing behind, there are fewer more satisfying ways of exploring this great country of ours.\u00a0 And whether you have children or not, you are going to make for yourself some great long-lasting memories. <a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/avtokredit.html\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/avtokredit.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing the charming realm of a caravan holiday is hugely stress-reducing, and caravanning is a simple and easy way of going bush with a few of the extra creature comforts that can make the adventure that much more laid-back and comfortable. \u00a0If you\u2019ve ever had the chance to camp, most of you will agree that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2299"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12249,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299\/revisions\/12249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}