The versatile campervan
With Byron Bay’s visitor numbers eclipsing its permanent population, the local community has found itself at a crossroads, struggling to reconcile the “free-living” #vanlife ethos with the inexorable costs of tourism.
Is it still worth travelling there?
Nissan has released its concept for sustainable off-road adventures, with its all-electric e-NV200 winter camper.
Based on the e-NV200 Combi available in Europe, the new e-NV200 has a 40kWh battery – providing 300km worth of exploration at a time – and can reportedly be recharged back to 80 per cent capacity in under an hour, using a CHAdeMO charging point.
(Updated September 2022)
After a couple of years of border restrictions preventing interstate travel due to COVID-19, most travel restrictions affecting Campervan, Motorhome and caravan travellers have now been lifted. Widespread vaccination regimes have assisted in making chronic infection at least manageable.
States and territories can still apply their own entry and travel restrictions if they consider such measures necessary.
Some states may require registration (optional) when entering hospitality and retail outlets, and this is usually done through a QR code app. Download the relevant app before entering each state.
Social distancing is still respected in all states and territories. Face masks may be required on public transport in some states. Restrictions may apply in health care and aged care facilities.
Most importantly, travellers should respect the needs, sensitivities and vulnerabilities of regional communities.
So, you have purchased your new Campervan or Motorhome, fitted out with a bathroom, comfy bed and all the latest appliances – or you have fitted it out yourself with bespoke storage cabinets and all the mod cons.
What’s next?
Before you hit the road for your first big trip, there are plenty of ‘essential’ accessories that you can add to your setup, to streamline and personalise your travel experience.
Wow – what a great idea!
Now you can add TWO child beds into any swivel seat campervan or motorhome!
It is Winter here in Australia, and we have just returned from a trip through southern NSW and the Snowy Mountains region.
Night-time temperatures at or below 0ºC gave us a great opportunity to evaluate our RV air heating facilities.
Three air heating options are available in our van:
So, which heating option is best?
The Big Red sand dune (Simpson Desert) is a renowned track where drivers test their vehicle’s off-road capabilities.
How good is VW’s 4Motion? …..
A really great fit-out of the Fiat Ducato van, providing seating and sleeping for four, bathroom and kitchen facilities, along with loads of storage, all in a 6 metre van. Details of the 2018 version at the Westfalia site. Take a quick tour in the video….
Check out the gallery of layout options for Campervans Australia’s Safari Edition Motorhomes – all built on the versatile Mercedes Sprinter van.
And now for something completely different….