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Avoid Danger While Travelling on Your Caravan Holiday
Australia is a very safe and friendly country. However, it doesn’t matter where you go in the world there are things – of both a criminal and environmental nature – that can threaten your safety if you are not aware and do not employ some basic precautions. PERSONAL SAFETY When you are travelling around this magnificent country of ours, have a friend or relative at home who you keep in touch... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Australia is a very safe and friendly country. However, it doesn’t matter where you go in the world there are things – of both a criminal and environmental nature – that can threaten your safety if you are not aware and do not employ some basic precautions. PERSONAL SAFETY When you are travelling around this magnificent country of ours, have a friend or relative at home who you keep in touch... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Camping Etiquette for Caravan and Campers
Life is a lot different when you are camping with fair less privacy. At caravan parks, roadside stops and in the bush you will find yourself living in very close proximity to all sorts of fellow travellers. You can generally avoid most of the difficulties than can arise by observing the following basic points of camping etiquette: Do not set up too close to your neighbour without asking. Park your car on... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Life is a lot different when you are camping with fair less privacy. At caravan parks, roadside stops and in the bush you will find yourself living in very close proximity to all sorts of fellow travellers. You can generally avoid most of the difficulties than can arise by observing the following basic points of camping etiquette: Do not set up too close to your neighbour without asking. Park your car on... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Safe Driving and Road Rules for Australia
Safe driving is essential at all times, but when towing a caravan your driving conditions change. Take some time before you travel to re-acquaint yourself with road safety rules. AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES Road rules are consistent right across Australia, but some rules vary to suit local conditions. For example, in the Northern Territory there are a lot of out back roads that have no speed limit. In Melbourne... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Safe driving is essential at all times, but when towing a caravan your driving conditions change. Take some time before you travel to re-acquaint yourself with road safety rules. AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES Road rules are consistent right across Australia, but some rules vary to suit local conditions. For example, in the Northern Territory there are a lot of out back roads that have no speed limit. In Melbourne... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Safe Towing Skills - Including Reversing a Caravan-Trailer
SAFE TOWING ON THE ROAD Hopefully, by the time you commence your tour, much of the hard work of getting ready for your trip is behind you. Having said that, there are still plenty of things to attend to as you travel. You will have daily, weekly and ongoing checking to make sure your rig is well maintained. You understand and have practiced driver safe towing techniques needed for a safe trip.... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
SAFE TOWING ON THE ROAD Hopefully, by the time you commence your tour, much of the hard work of getting ready for your trip is behind you. Having said that, there are still plenty of things to attend to as you travel. You will have daily, weekly and ongoing checking to make sure your rig is well maintained. You understand and have practiced driver safe towing techniques needed for a safe trip.... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Understanding Your Caravan and Equipping Your Caravan
Caravans and camper-trailers have to be registered separately to your vehicle, and serviced regularly. Before you set off on your trip, it is worthwhile spending some time understanding your caravan workings and all its components. Although many features are now standard, particularly in new vans, there will still be some equipping of your caravan to do. SERVICING Similarly to your car, caravans... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Caravans and camper-trailers have to be registered separately to your vehicle, and serviced regularly. Before you set off on your trip, it is worthwhile spending some time understanding your caravan workings and all its components. Although many features are now standard, particularly in new vans, there will still be some equipping of your caravan to do. SERVICING Similarly to your car, caravans... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Having the Right Towing Vehicle for Your Caravan
Ensure that your towing vehicle is capable of towing your caravan. Check the manufacturer’s book on the maximum weight that is recommended and ensure you stay within this limit. It is an essential part of planning a caravan holiday to make sure your towing vehicle is safe, well maintained and well equipped. Size and Towing Capacity The majority of travellers do not have the luxury of choosing a... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
Ensure that your towing vehicle is capable of towing your caravan. Check the manufacturer’s book on the maximum weight that is recommended and ensure you stay within this limit. It is an essential part of planning a caravan holiday to make sure your towing vehicle is safe, well maintained and well equipped. Size and Towing Capacity The majority of travellers do not have the luxury of choosing a... (posted by Ian 4 years 211 days ago.)
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