Caravan and Camping Show

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Caravan and Camping Show
SPECIAL SHOW DEALS & $5000 DAILY PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
2014ÆPERTH
Caravan &
Camping
Show 2 0 – 2 4
È
MARCH
CLAREMONT
SHOWGROUND
INSIDE:
Ô Top show
attractions
Ô The latest
accessories
Ô Ultimate
WA road trips
Ô Fun for
the family
FREE ENTRY FOR
CHILDREN UNDER 16
NEW THIS YEAR:
Parcel pickup!
See Page 2 for details
WIN!
A COROMAL NAVIGATOR
CCAMPER PACKAGE
30,000
$
FOR DETAILS
SEE PAGE 4
WORTH OVER
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T
he Perth Caravan & Camping Show is the place to be for everything you
need to enjoy the great outdoors. This year the show will feature more
than 200 caravans and 250-plus exhibitors showcasing the latest in all
things camping, from the latest luxury motorhomes to new gadgets.
There’s also a tourism pavilion to help you plan your next break, demonstrations
by industry experts and TV celebrities on everything from camp cooking to 4WD
recovery, and plenty of free activities for children on the weekend. Plus there is the
chance for you to win great daily prizes valued at more than $5000.
WHEN
Ô The Perth Caravan &
Camping Show takes place
from Thursday, March 20
to Monday, March 24.
Ô Avoid the queues and buy
your ticket online for Fast
Track Entry and go in the
draw to win an Engel fridge.
Ô GO TO:
www.caravanandcampingshow.
com.au
OPENING HOURS
Ô Thursday – Sunday
9.30am – 5.30pm
Ô Monday
9.30am - 2.00pm
WHERE
The adventure begins
GETTING THERE
This year, there will be road work happening around the Showgrounds due to the
redevelopment of the Claremont Oval. Please take note of the following:
BY CAR
BY TRAIN
ACROD PARKING
Parking is available at the show
via Entrance Gate 8 off Ashton
Avenue. Parking will be run by
the Royal Agricultural Society
of Western Australia and will
be $5 a vehicle. Please be
aware of local parking signs
erected around Claremont
Showground. Town rangers
patrol the area for cars parked
illegally.
The Showground Train Station
on the Fremantle line will
operate throughout show
opening times. Express Trains
do not stop at the Showground
Station.
Acrod Parking will be available
through Gate 8 off Ashton
Avenue
PARCEL PICK-UP
Leave your purchases at our free parcel pick-up
near gate 12. Drive around to pick up your goods
when you have finished your day at the show.
Ô Claremont Showground,
1 Graylands Road, Claremont
ENTRY
Ô Children under 16: FREE
when accompanied by an
adult
Ô Adults: $18.50
Ô Concession: $12.50
DON’T
MISS
INSIDE
PAGE 31
Competitions
and prize
giveaways
PAGES
27-30
PAGES
32-33
Show map
& Exhibitor
listing
Show &
Product
Demos
This is a supplement of:
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WA, 6840
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Things
10
Top
TO DO Ó
1 See the latest caravan,
camper trailer, motorhome,
5th wheeler, pop-top and
camping equipment just in time
for the Easter Holidays!
2 3 4 5 Free Daily Seminars with
helpful hints and
information.
Take a spin in the latest
Fords and help raise money
for the National Breast
Cancer Foundation
Win a Coromal
Navigator valued over
$30,000.
Jump behind the wheel
and perfect your reversing
skills with expert help from
Eureka 4WD Drive at the Towing
Clinic on Site 304.
6 7 8 9 10 Cooking demonstrations
with Ken James from Skippy
at site 323.
Win a daily prize package
of $5000 by completing the
Passport to Freedom
competition..
Visit the Jim Webster
Pavilion to discover you
next Aussie holiday
destination!
Free Rides and Fun for the
whole Family on Saturday
and Sunday, don’t forget the
free entry for kids under 16.
Get the kids hooked on
fishing with the all-new
Kids’ Casting
Competition, at the kids’
amusement area on the weekend.
Show Activities
T HIS year we have free
family fun with rides
and activities, including
a huge bouncy castle,
mechanical surfboard –
and don’t forget to take a ride
on the tractor train at the kids’
entertainment area.
Other activities include mini
golf, face painting, and West
Aussie Reptiles will have some
snakes and lizards.
Enjoy some fairy floss for a
gold coin donation, with all
proceeds going to the National
Breast Cancer Foundation.
Special guest Constable Care
will be also be there.
Meanwhile, WA Police and SES
will show you how to save your
life and join forces to promote
the latest in safety devices.
These organisations regularly
see the distress and trauma
caused by lost or missing people
in remote areas.
They are usually the first
people on the scene and
witness the outcomes of lost
people in remote areas.
Last year, they carried out 33
searches for lost people. This is
a huge cost to the WA
community, with most searches
requiring aircraft and teams
travelling to remote areas.
Some people remain lost for as
long as 13 days – don’t let this
be you!
Experts from the WA Police
and SES will explain critical
lifesaving actions you can do if
you find yourself in these
situations. They will discuss:
Ô Planning for your travels
Ô Informing authorities
Ô Travelling safely
Ô Search and rescue methods
Ô How to stay positive
Come along and learn how to
manage yourself when travelling to remote areas of WA.
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WIN!
A COROMAL NAVIGATOR
CAMPER PACKAGE
WORTH MORE THAN
30,000
$
W
HAT better way to get
into caravanning and
camping than winning
your own caravan!
How good would this be then – at
the Perth Caravan & Camping Show,
everyone who attends has the chance
to win this fantastic Coromal Navigator Camper package worth more
than $30,000.
The package is a Coromal Navigator
Camper, a 60-litre Engel fridgefreezer and accessories, and holiday
vouchers from Aspen Parks and
Resorts – so you are ready to head off
for your holiday!
Entry is free to anyone who visits
the show and all you have to do is fill
in the entry form below and drop it
into the barrel at site 526, then cross
your fingers – and you could be having
a holiday in your own caravan, free!
The Coromal Navigator is designed
with adventure in mind and there is
no better way to get away and explore
our amazing
g state than in a camper
p
like this. The Coromal Navigator range
is built for endurance, with galvanised
steel reinforcing of the sandwich
panels and furniture to ensure
maximum strength and durability.
The one-piece roof construction
provides added strength and
functionality and the use of quality,
European-style furniture and fittings
delivers long-lasting comfort and
style.
Be confident in any situation when
you own a Coromal. Coromal Navigator’s galvanised steel chassis and
renowned, fully independent Knee®
suspension system combine to deliver
outstanding towing ability and greater
control, stability, predictability and
safety wherever you travel.
And best of all, it’s easy to set up
when you get to your destination!
Ô The draw will be held at 1pm,
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 with the
winner advised by phone and email.
So get
entry
g your
y
y in and good luck.
ENTRY FORM
Simply fill in your information here, drop it into
the entry barrel at site 526 and you could win!
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Postcode:
Entry details: Entries are only eligible that have been placed in the
entry barrel at site 526 during the hours of 9.30am Thursday March
20th to 2.00pm Monday March 24th 2014 using this official entry form.
Limited copies of the Show guide are also available at the entry gates
to the show.
The draw will be held at 1.00pm Tuesday 25th March 2014 with the
winner advised by phone and email. The winner being the first entry
drawn with full contact details as required on this form.
The winner will be contacted by phone and email.
Disclaimer: Product shown may differ from actual prize. Full terms and conditions
available at www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au
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Classics revamped
G
EORGE Day will display
an exciting array of
new-release caravans at
the Caravan & Camping
Show, including Supreme
Caravans Executive models with
new massive front and tunnel
boots, and huge clearance with
beefed-up chassis making the
van suitable for gravel, dirt or
mild corrugated roads.
The Supreme Classic comes in
two models: The Classic features
a full ensuite, a two-door fridge,
double-glazed windows and new
interior colours. The Classic Lite
has a tunnel boot, mid-door or
rear side door entry, it comes in
new exciting colours and can be
towed with a Prado.
In addition, the ever-popular
24-foot Base Camp will also be
on display along with Jurgen’s
new Wallaroo, a 13-foot pint-size
pop-top ideal for towing with
small to medium vehicles.
The Lunagazer will show off its
ther
Altoge 00
4
on site
new built-in washing machine
while the new Tooradin family
features a separate shower and
toilet.
The comprehensive display at
George Day Caravans will have
the six leading brands along with
Track Trailer’s fully Offroad Topaz
caravan and Tvan, as well as
Mate camper trailers all with the
unique MC2 suspension.
The George Day store, Cara
Spares, will also have Go Mats,
Sun Buster Solar Shades and
Easytune TV Antennas.
Ô Visit site 400
5
TOP 5 TIPS TO
PLAN A HOLIDAY
WITH KIDS
Camping with children can help
them appreciate the simplicity
of nature and set them on the
path to a lifetime of outdoor
adventures.
Plan the camping trip and
pack together.
Try a backyard campout before
you go for the first time.
Get kids familiar with the
outdoors and dark to eliminate
their fears before you go.
Create memories with a
camera and journals.
Plan alternative activities
for bad weather and to avoid
boredom while travelling.
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2
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4
5
Ô See Page 6 for top tips on
what to do with kids when
you arrive at the campsite.
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SCAVENGER
HUNTS
Flexi options
F
LEXIGLASS is Australia’s
market leader and
largest distributor of ute
canopies, alloy trays, ute
lids, ute liners and rubber mats.
And at the Caravan & Camping
Show you can find out how to put
together your dream vehicle by
selecting the best product from
the Flexiglass range to go with
your vehicle.
Flexiglass canopies, first made
in 1956, are renowned for their
extreme strength, durability and
light weight.
Today, Flexiglass offers the
most comprehensive range of ute
easysafe
.com.au
Absolutely Reliable
Housesitters
No sharp
edges ever
Opens any
food can
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Silver Jubilee
Pavilion
Ph 1800 191 015
Bob Bigger Proprietor
PO BOX 7229 SPEARWOOD WA 6163
P: 0414 786 956 E: [email protected]
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coded exterior. The Flexisport
is now also available for the
new PX Ranger, New BT50,
new RG Colorado, new DMax,
VW Amarok, D40 & D22 Nissan,
Triton and Great Wall utes.
Flexiglass also sells the
Worksmart canopy, WorkEzy
canopy, ute lids, alloy trays
and combo units (alloy tray
and canopy). A wide range of
accessories is available for you to
tailor your canopy to your needs,
including Flexiracks, side lift-up
doors, vents, interior head lining
and security mesh.
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canopies in Australia that can be
tailored to your individual needs.
Canopies come in a range of
finishes and sizes, and all are
designed to enhance the look of
your ute while providing security
and storage.
The top-of-the-range model
Flexisport canopy has features
such as a central locking rear
door, heated rear window
demister, side access lift-up
doors, tinted glass all round, large
LED brake light, LED interior light,
fully lined internally, drop down
front window, racks capable
and a smooth finished colour
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For camping families, scavenger
hunts provide opportunities for
active fun and learning.
Ô Have kids search for common
outdoor objects that won’t be
frustrating to find. Split up the
adults in the party, and assign
each one to a small group of
kids. Their job will be to provide
guidance, give a hint or two, and
to keep watch over them.
Ô A little friendly competition is
helpful. Incorporate a small prize
for the group that can find the
most items on the list.
Ô Use a disposal camera to take
pictures of the items on the
list. This is a great way to keep
memories in a photo journal.
Ô For more tips go to:
www.lovetheoutdoors.com
Caravanning Made Easy DVDs
_______ the Grey Nomad 101 Collection _______
Heaps of tricks, traps, advice & information about caravanning
. . . before you spend your money . . .
How to choose the right rig
Setting it all up for the road
Hitching, reversing, fishing, communications, security, cooking . . .
Lots of techo stuff included
Talk to Sid & Sandie Whiting at stand 340 (outside Jubilee)
See our display at Robinson Pavilion
Large.
Medium.
Small.
At Parkland RV, we have them all.
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Stay connected
I
TECHWORLD will unveil
a brand new product to
Australia at the Caravan &
Camping Show – the next
generation 100w Airflex Panel.
The Airflex Panel – a
lightweight solar product able
to power your fridge, TV, lights
and more – goes on display at the
Caravan & Camping Show.
To deliver maximum benefits
in caravanning and four-wheel
driving portability, the Airflex sits
on a thin sheet of aluminium and
is only 2.8kg and 2mm thin.
It is fully kitted with Mono-Si
A-Grade crystals, so you can
charge in partial shade, and it is
fully water-resistant so you can
also mount it on your boat.
Normally retailing at $999, the
Airflex Panel will be available for
the show-only special price of
$299.
ITechWorld will also showcase
the 2014 model of the Easy Base
Deluxe Kit, a state-of-the-art
Airflex Panel
satellite kit that comes with an
85cm satellite dish that ensures
you won’t miss your favourite
footy team or sitcom while on
holiday.
The whole portable kit weighs
less than 5kg, doesn’t require a
tripod and is set up in 30 seconds.
It is valued at $699, but
iTechWorld is offering the Easy
Base Deluxe Kit for only $199
and the first 30 customers will
receive a free satellite accessory
essential kit worth $150 that
includes a satellite finder, 20m
cable, compass, pegs for extra
stability, fly lead and full satellite
reference chart.
Ô Visit site 355
Easy Base Deluxe Kit
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Ultimate Road Trip
Yardie Creek
The “Ultimate Road Trip” winds its way from Perth to
Exmouth, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself
in all that Australia’s Coral Coast has to offer – from
trekking through the rugged gorges at Kalbarri, to
drifting weightlessly over coral reefs at Ningaloo.
DAY 1: PERTH TO
GERALDTON – ABOUT 420KM
Travel north along the Indian
Ocean Drive (continues north
from Wanneroo Road). Visit the
Pinnacles Desert near Cervantes
before continuing north via Jurien
Bay to Geraldton. On arriving in
Geraldton, treat yourself to some
of the freshest seafood in WA,
particularly the region’s famous
western rock lobster.
Overnight: Geraldton
DAY 2: GERALDTON TO
CARNARVON – ABOUT 480KM
Continue north to Carnarvon,
the food bowl of WA. Follow the
Gascoyne Food Trail to sample
the abundance of fresh produce
directly from the growers, or take
a detour out to the Blowholes,
Red Bluff and Gnaraloo Bay.
Overnight: Carnarvon or
Quobba Station
DAY 3: CARNARVON TO
EXMOUTH – ABOUT 370KM
Head north along the North West
Coastal Highway and arrive at
the top of the Ningaloo Reef and
its unspoiled beaches. If you visit
between late March and July,
you will also have the opportunity to swim with the whale
sharks – the world’s largest fish.
Overnight: Exmouth
DAY 4: EXMOUTH
Spend your day snorkelling among
the vibrant coral gardens of the
Ningaloo Marine Park. Nearby,
Cape Range National Park offers
rugged scenery of deep canyons,
limestone ranges and spectacular
gorges. Overnight: Exmouth
DAY 5: EXMOUTH TO
CORAL BAY – ABOUT 150KM
Coral Bay – a snorkeller’s paradise
with calm, protected waters
and hundreds of fish and coral
species, and the perfect place for
a swim with giant manta rays.
Overnight: Coral Bay
DAY 6: CORAL BAY TO
SHARK BAY – ABOUT 590KM
Head south on the Northwest
Coastal Highway to the Shark
Bay World Heritage Area. Follow
the interpretive signage along
the Shark Bay World Heritage
Drive that includes the ancient
stromatolites and Shell Beach.
Overnight: Denham
DAY 7: SHARK BAY
Get up early to spend some time
at the water’s edge meeting the
Coalseam Conservation Park
friendly bottlenose dolphins of
Monkey Mia. Unwind on a sunset
cruise aboard a magnificent catamaran before ending your day
wining and dining by the beach.
Overnight: Monkey Mia
DAY 8: SHARK BAY TO
KALBARRI – ABOUT 390KM
The popular coastal holiday town
of Kalbarri is at the mouth of the
Murchison River and is the last
town on your return journey.
Enjoy the rugged inland gorge
scenery in the national park as
you approach the Kalbarri township. Overnight: Kalbarri
DAY 9: KALBARRI
Wake up early and watch the
daily pelican feeding on the
foreshore about 8.45am. Spend
the day exploring the coastal
gorges in or enjoy a fishing tour,
river cruise or simply spend your
day relaxing and taking in the
sights of this unique area.
Overnight: Kalbarri
DAY 10: KALBARRI TO
PERTH – ABOUT 590KM
Get your cameras out as you
stop at the unusual Pink Lake
before arriving at charming
Northampton, declared a historic
town by the National Trust in
1993. Explore the sites around
town before continuing south
to Perth. Stop for lunch at the
Central Greenough Historic
Settlement or the beautiful twin
towns of Donagar-Dension.
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FOOD SAFETY
OUTDOORS
Ô Frozen meat can be stored
in a cooler with ice bricks for
up to two days and pre-cooked
meals, such as frozen stews,
for up to one day.
Ô Use disposable wipes or a
hand sanitiser if there is no
safe water.
Ô Avoid handling food in the
outdoors by cutting or preparing
it before you leave home.
Ô Use separate plates and
equipment to handle raw foods
– and pack enough to be able
to do this.
Ô Find out about cooking
demonstrations at the Caravan
& Camping Show on Pages
32-33. For more camping
cooking tips, go to Page 52
of this guide.
Get them outside
V
IDEO games, social
media and YouTube –
these are increasingly
the preferred pastimes
of our children instead of playing
outdoors.
The long-term impacts of this
change in the nature of childhood
are not yet fully understood.
But one thing is certain – we
are facing a bigger issue than the
“square eyes” our parents warned
us about.
There is a correlation between
the decrease in unstructured
outdoor play and increasing rates
of childhood obesity, childhood
depression, medical prolbems and
a greater general disconnection
from the outside world. We need
to understand the importance of
nature play or outdoor unstructured play to the development of
children’s imaginations and social
intelligence and their decision
making, conflict resolution and
risk assessment abilities.
Put simply, we need to get our
kids outside terrorising critters,
climbing trees, negotiating the
rules of a game with other kids
and letting themselves, and their
imaginations, run rampant.
Unstructured outdoor play is
the birthright of all children, but
we are now facing a situation
where it has become necessary
to develop special programs to
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actively engage families in this
style of play.
These include initiatives
developed by Nature Play WA,
such as the Passport to an
Amazing Childhood program,
Family Nature Clubs and Active
School Diaries.
These have been developed over
the past three years to help drive
awareness and provide simple
opportunities for children to
interact with the natural world.
These days, it seems the only
time families actively engage in
these activities is when they are
on holidays away from the home.
Nature Play WA is an unapologetic proponent of time spent
Karavan
outside engaged in nature.
National parks, caravan parks
and camping grounds are the
gold standard but we don’t mind
if you are pitching the tent in the
backyard or getting the swags
out on the back lawn.
Get them outside – they
definitely need it and you
probably don’t realise how much
you do, too.
PAUL JARVIS, NATUREPLAY
Ô Visit www.natureplaywa.org.
au for further information on
how to get your children more
involved in outdoor activities
in WA, including more than 120
missions, great prizes and more.
Kruiser Black Caviar
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Luc Longley, former professional
basketballer and NaturePlay
ambassador, with daughter Lily,
enjoy getting out in the bush.
Luc still a bush boy
H
E is one of Australia’s
greatest sporting
success stories and one
of a very small number
of people on the planet in possession of three NBA championship
rings.
For Luc Longley, that success
is due largely to a childhood
that was spent outdoors either
roaming around Fremantle with
his brothers or camping along the
Swan River or the South-West.
“When I went to college in
America, in New Mexico, I would
head off into the bush with a
backpack, a water purifier and a
dog and go for a couple of days,”
he says.
“For me, it was a crucial
connection back to the outdoors
lifestyle I grew up with as well
as being important to the development of the resilience, core
fitness and self-awareness that
you need in your late teens when
you are learning to be a man.”
Longley says some of his
strongest childhood memories
are of camping trips with his
family.
“Going camping to me was the
ultimate reward, everything else
was just marking time until you
headed off to the campground,”
he says. “And it was not just
camping, getting ready to go
was almost as good as the actual
camping trip.
“The days before you left,
getting ready with Dad, going
through all the gear in the shed,
the smell of the canvas, making
sure everything was good to go
and then packing it all into the
car or the trailer.”
He said camping represented
one of those rare times when the
rules were different, a magic time
when a kid could get as grubby
and wild as they liked and no one
was too bothered.
“In fact, you didn’t even have
to have a wash a lot of the time
so you could get pretty earthy
and there was the whole hunter
gatherer thing that you never got
to do in ‘real’ life,” he says.
“For me, camping was also the
place where you learned things,
valuable things – like how the
moon moves, the relationships
between wind, clouds and rain,
gathering and chopping wood,
building fires, how to dig a trench
around your tent to keep it dry
when the rain that you saw build
up actually hit.
“Camping as a kid was the only
time I didn’t have to be woken up
– I would get up and be out of bed
and dressed before anyone else
so I could get the fire going and
if I was really early, I could get
breakfast started before anyone
else got out of bed.
“Strangely enough, I still like
doing that.”
PAUL JARVIS, NATUREPLAY
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Contact George Williams 0 412 0 6 2 2 51 [email protected]
DL 12942
Tel (08) 9493 7933 1974 Albany Hwy Maddington WA 6109
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NEW SOLAR TECHNOLOGY RELEASE
AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW
F
OLDA Solar Direct is well
known and respected
for its range of compact,
lightweight solar panels
for caravanners and campers,
and will be offering its latest
technologically advanced
products at this year’s Caravan &
Camping Show.
Historically, solar panels for the
outdoors have converted sunlight
to power at eight to 14 per cent.
But the new Folda Solar Direct
ranges of the compact folding
canvas and semi-flexible panels
now have a conversion rating of
19-20 per cent or more.
Using the latest technology
from the US, these products
generate greater output per
square metre of cells than old
technology, making them smaller
and easier to store and carry.
There are panels and kits for all
outdoor applications, as well as
for the marine sector.
These hi-tech panels start at a
mere $129 and offer a range of
wattages starting from 30 Watts.
Folda Solar Direct is also wellrespected for its educational
stance about solar power and
company representative John
Brown will present “Tips on
Buying Solar Panels” at the
show seminar series each day.
This interactive presentation
will help you make the right
solar power decision. Look
out for the presentation in
the program to be sure you
know what you need, and
what to look out for, before
you buy.
Ô Folda Solar Direct will
have working displays on
site 315 at the show.
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Try a seachange
I
T has been two and a half
years since Haines decided
to adapt their skills for
building high-quality
fibreglass marine craft to
Australia’s burgeoning caravan
and motor home market.
Created by respected caravan
designer Peter Russell, the
Seachange caravan is a
premium off-road van for
caravan owners who appreciate
superior design, functionality
and luxury. It has been an
exciting 12 months for the
renowned premium off-road
caravan brand.
In August Seachange released
the revolutionary Tuffnut 420.
The Tuffnut – with its sandwich
panel construction, cafe-style
seating, rolled roof design,
off-road tyres, and lightweight
fibreglass exterior – is built for
serious travelling.
Seachange specialises in
customising layouts to suit
individual needs and in
September, Seachange
completed its first motorhome
commissioned by long-term
Haines Group customers, who
wanted something specific to
their needs.
The brand now boasts eight
models and the vans come
in three classes according to
off-road driving requirements:
Escape, Liberty and Elite.
The caravans have varied
layouts and central or rear
access.
In 2014, Seachange will
expand its line up to include
two rear-door models.
The caravans and most of
their components are made at
the company’s Brisbane factory,
and the company can deliver
custom vans within a few
months of ordering.
Ô Visit site 500
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Elite on move
W
ITH more than 35
years of dealership
experience and
honed retail service
skills, Ian Lewis is very excited
to be the new state distributor
for two Australian luxury brands
– Elite Caravans and Crusader
Caravans.
Ian and his team have a strong
reputation as an honest and reliable business, from the Wheatbelt into the city.
The Lewis family are very
proud of their long service to
regional WA as Holden and
Toyota dealers, and are looking
forward to welcoming many
new clients into Lewis RV to help
their holidaying dreams become
reality.
Elite Caravans have been
evolving as a bespoke manufacturer from Melbourne for several
years and have a wide range of
options for their range of luxury
caravans, with high-end model
options available in both on and
off-road versions.
Two new off-road models –
Ballistic and Dirty Harry – offer
all the luxuries you could want
being able to be towed away on
an off-road adventure.
Elite support their products
with outstanding warranty
throughout Australia.
Crusader Caravans also has
a diverse range of pop-tops
including 23-foot luxury off-road
and family vans, entry-level,
lightweight vans to tow behind
your car, and heavy-duty
off-road models with fully
self-sufficient capabilities.
Along with the new models
from Crusader and Elite, Lewis
RV’s site at the Caravan &
Camping Show will also feature
used caravans, pre-owned 4WDs
and accessories, and visitors can
find out about the services Lewis
RVs offer.
Ô Visit sites 522 & 523
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CHOOSE YOUR
ADVENTURE
Cut the risk of
speeding & crashes
W
I
T’S so easy to drift over
the speed limit in modern,
comfortable cars and
occupants can easily become
oblivious to the fact that the risk
of crashing doubles every 5km/h
over the limit.
Now there’s a product that can
help drivers reduce this risk and it
will be on display at the Caravan
& Camping Show.
Polaris will exhibit the benefits
of the Polaris HUD, a product
that helps reduce the likelihood
of speeding and accidents by
displaying your vehicle’s speed
on to the windscreen in a clear,
transparent digital format
directly in the driver’s line of
vision.
The driver can see clearly
what speed they are traveling
at without taking their eyes off
the road to check the speedo.
The Polaris retails at $129, but
compared with a speeding fine, it
may prove money well spent.
The Polaris HUD plugs into your
car’s cigarette lighter and the
speed is calculated via GPS satellites. It delivers two
over-speed alert warnings that
can be adjusted by the driver to
their desired audio level.
Ô Visit site 1
A’S national parks offer
great opportunities for a
wide variety of activities.
Opportunities range from easy
hikes and sheltered flat-water
kayak paddles to hard-core rock
climbs, black diamond mountain
bike trails and caving.
If you’re new to an activity,
want to build your skills, if you
don’t have access to the right
equipment or if you just want to
find others to enjoy the activity
with, follow the links to the
peak associations for many
activities from the Department
of Parks and Wildlife activities at
www.parks.dpaw.wa.gov.
au/activities
If you do take part in any
adventure activity, make sure
you’re familiar with all the
essential visitor information,
which can also be found on the
DPaW site.
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Make caravan a Kingdom
M
ELBOURNE-BASED
Kingdom Caravans
will debut three
new designs at the
Caravan & Camping Show that
are sizzling hot off the production
line.
The Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Association-accredited
company will roll into Perth eager
to unveil The Buckingham
Mark 2, a Kensington 19 centre
door and a Kensington Mini Pop
Top, which has a full ensuite.
Kingdom believes the Buckingham Mark 2 will be a real hit
with all the standard winning
features of the Buckingham –
such as a dishwasher, ironing
board and other modern
comforts. The ensuite is considerably larger and the rear ensuite
has wall-to-wall cupboards.
Meanwhile the ensuite in the
Kensington’s Mini Pop Top means
caravaners no longer have to
wander around a caravan park
looking for the toilet in the middle
of the night.
The focal point of the Kens-
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ington 19-foot centre door
caravan is the spacious living and
dining area.
Kingdom is proud of its wide
range of caravans, and different
layouts and sizes to suit the
single traveller, grey nomads,
family holidaymakers or outback
adventurers.
Pop along to the stand to find
out why Kingdom’s motto is: “If
your home is your castle, make
your caravan a Kingdom.”
Ô Visit site 500
IF YOUR HOME IS YOUR CASTLE
MAKE YOUR CARAVAN A KINGDOM!
TOURING, FAMILY
AND LUXURY VANS
Specialising in Custom Built Caravans with
quality assurance
STAND 500
XT TO
(NORTH WEST – NE
UEE)
THE GETAWAY MARQ
D/L 23044
PH: 9309 4200
Cnr Wanneroo Rd & Whitfords Ave
KINGSLEY WA
D/L 23044
www.allboatsandcaravans.com.au
022314-353_2
SEE US
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The ultimate
Down South
road trip
Little Beach, Albany
DAY 1/2: PERTH TO GREAT
SOUTHERN
Head south along Albany
Highway, exploring the country
towns of Kojonup, Katanning,
Cranbrook and Mt Barker. Take
a drive through the magnificent
Stirling Range National Park, or
be adventurous and climb Bluff
Knoll (especially beautiful in
wildflower season).
Be sure to stop along the way
to taste the local produce and
visit the Porongurup National
Park for breathtaking panoramic
views from the Granite Skywalk.
Explore Albany and its dramatic
coastline at The Gap and Natural
Bridge, within Torndirrup
National Park.
DAY 3/4: GREAT SOUTHERN TO
SOUTHERN FORESTS
Close to Denmark, travel along
Scotsdale Tourist Drive or Mount
Shadforth Scenic Drive and
enjoy some of Denmark’s highly
acclaimed wines and fresh
produce. Stop for a swim in the
calm waters of Greens Pool or
walk among the tree tops at the
Valley of the Giants Tree Top
Walk near Walpole.
View world-class outdoor sculp-
tures at Understory in Northcliffe
and tackle one of the gigantic
climbing trees in Pemberton or
hunt for the highly prized rare
black truffles in Manjimup.
Take a 4WD tour and discover
the huge land-locked Yeagerup
Sand Dunes or sit back and enjoy
the scenery on a cruise along the
tranquil Donnelly River.
DAY 5: SOUTHERN FORESTS TO
BLACKWOOD RIVER VALLEY
Take one of the most scenic drives
in the region through rolling hills
and valleys, stopping for a picnic
or canoe along the Blackwood
River in Bridgetown. Visit Boyup
Brook, coined the “country music
capital of WA” and check out their
mysterious street art.
Enjoy Balingup’s colourful
shops, where you can browse
for handcrafted pottery, herbal
products and crafts. Drive inland
to Nannup, known as the “garden
village”, and walk through the
beautifully manicured gardens
around town.
DAY 6/7: BLACKWOOD RIVER
VALLEY TO MARGARET RIVER
WINE REGION
and chips on the Blackwood
River. Nearby, the Cape Leeuwin
Lighthouse stands as the tallest
on mainland Australia.
Head north on the Boranup
Forest scenic drive with its
beautiful karri forests.
Take a self-guided tour of
Margaret River’s world-famous
wineries and taste local produce
including cheeses, chocolates,
olive oil, fudge, boutique beers,
as well as taking in some art
galleries and boutiques.
Enjoy an underground adventure
at one of the limestone caves
open to the public. Then top off
your day with a swim, snorkel or
kayak in Geographe Bay.
DAY 8/9: GEOGRAPHE REGION
Travel east from Busselton into
Donnybrook. Have fun picking
fruit at local orchards (when in
season).
Experience the friendly, wild
dolphins of Bunbury and enjoy
shopping, followed by a beer or
coffee along the cappuccino strip.
Enjoy a walk through the
magnificent jarrah and marri
forests in Collie’s Wellington
National Park and explore
the cellar doors and boutique
breweries of the Ferguson Valley,
Dardanup.
Head north along the South
Western Highway and visit the
quaint country town of Harvey
before venturing back to Perth.
Ô Visit stand 244/246 in the Jim
Webster Pavilion, at the
Caravan & Camping Show.
SETTING UP CAMP IN THE SOUTH WEST
The breathtaking coastal scenery, towering forests and immense
bio-diversity of Australia’s South West is best enjoyed when you can
spend the most time immersed in it. Campers and caravanners can choose
from well-equipped caravan and holiday parks with camping sites for
tents, caravans and onsite cabins. Enjoy the comforts of a caravan park –
warm showers and friendly neighbours – and head out on day trips into
the ancient forests or to secluded beaches.
You can find a list of caravan and holiday parks in the
accommodation section the Australia’s South West
website: www.australiassouthwest.com
Visit Augusta and enjoy fish
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Enjoy life with El Caballo
F
IND out about how El
Caballo Lifestyle Village
can help find the time
and money to travel,
invest and enjoy life at the
Caravan & Camping Show.
Representatives will be at
the show to discuss a lifestyle
village, just 50 minutes from
Perth city, in the picturesque
Avon Valley, next to the El
Caballo Golf Course.
It offers new one, two and
three-bedroom homes that can
be custom-built.
Access to resort-style facilities
such as swimming pools, spas,
tennis courts, a gym, mini golf,
cinema – and more – is included
as part of your weekly fee.
El Caballo, a fully gated
community with a secure
entrance that opens in the
morning and closes at night, is
50 per cent sold in stage one.
Stage two is having some minor
modifications made to the layout
to ensure there are plenty of big
home sites available.
The award-winning homes,
from $244,000, will appeal to
many who are thinking of downsizing and want to stay close to
medical facilities and shops while
not being in the metro area.
Ô Visit site 30
Award winning Homes
from $
244,000
El Caballo Lifestyle Village is a
master-planned community for over
45’s with resort-style facilities.
A Lifestyle Village Development
The village is surrounded by an 18-hole
international golf course, set on 200 acres
of natural bush and rolling hills.
This secure, lock-and-leave village is
situated in the picturesque Avon Valley, just
50 minutes from Perth, 25 minutes from
Midland and only 10 minutes
from Mundaring – where
a full shopping complex
is available.
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now what?
T
HE big decisions
prospective fishermen
face are: What species
will they target, where
and how. Knowing what you’re
keen to catch is crucial to
determining what equipment you
will need and how much money
you’re going to spend.
“Buying fishing gear is similar
to getting kitted out for golf.
You can spend hundreds or
even thousands of dollars,” says
Tyrone “Pablo” Yahiya, of Tackle
HQ, in Kingsley.
“Is your gear for annual trips, or
are you looking to fill the freezer
with fillet, which means you
will need circle hooks for bottom
fishing with sinkers.” Beginners
starting fishing off the rocks or
the beach can find entry-level
rods and reels starting at about
$60, a tackle box from $70 and
a good combination of lures for
about $100.
A good species to target would
be tailor, an inshore reef species
found near Perth.
A step up from tailor would be
mulloway, a scale fish found in
gullies and reefs that can reach
up to 30kg and tend to be even
bigger farther south.
“For someone thinking big and
going north, typically to Exmouth,
Coral Bay or Montebello Islands
for epic sports fishing for giant
trevally it can get pricey,” Tyrone
says of the premier league.
“The ultra-enthusiastic are
happy spending up to $6000 on
gear to take on this hard-pulling,
pelagic species.”
For these sports fishing
activities, anglers will require
big popper lures (either artificial
timber and/or plastic) and heavy
gear for casting into the
whitewash or breaking reefs to
snare “catch and release species”.
It’s not uncommon for fishers to
fork out $1400 for a seven-foot
rod, or even $1000 for a reel, with
lure poppers, stick bait and big,
barbless hooks rounding off the
required appendages for typical,
trevally-type sports fishing.
Alternately jigging – fishing
with a metal lure for fish at the
bottom of the ocean – has taken
off in WA where fish are targeted
right up through the water
column.
Table species such as the West
Australian dhufish, pink snapper,
harlequin, bald chin grouper and
mackrel are all prized catches
with a jig rod.
Farther north, popular fish in
the jig crosshairs include blue
bone, coral trout, red emperor
and rankin cod.
Prices start from $60, but real
enthusiasts can pay up to $800
for a jig rod.
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All Boats & Caravans
FISHING
REGULATIONS
A
LL Boats & Caravans
will have a marquee on
their stand superbly
stocked with the latest
camping, boating, electronics,
fishing, portable motors and
boats. Up in the northwest section
between the caravan and boat
displays, the marquee will
showcase heaps of accessories
and because it is a first for All
Boats & Caravans, they will offer
some great deals to shoppers.
Caravan accessories, dinghies,
car-toppers, folding trailers,
portable motors (four-strokes and
electric), GPS, sounders, fishing
gear and more will all be available
at great prices.
Tackle HQ, the fishing side
of the business, are all elite
fishermen eager to pass on some
of their secrets to catching fish.
So it’s worth a visit to stand
500 where you can learn from
experts all about the subtleties of
515 Dominator
artificial bait, lures, jigs, stick baits
and now even artificial crabs.
This style of fishing is
particularly suited to the caravan
or camper as the tackle box
always has a lure to catch fish,
whether in the ocean, rivers,
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lakes or creeks. There’s no slimy
bait involved, smelly shorts or
stinky hands, so visit All Boats &
Caravans to find out all about the
future of fishing and how you
can be a part of it.
Ô Visit site 500
AN essential for any new
or first-time fishermen is
knowledge of the latest state
laws for recreational fishing.
Fortunately, the Department
of Fisheries of WA has
simplified regulations by
standardising bag limit
categories for finfish
(demersal, pelagic and near
shore/estuarine fish).
To avoid a fine
for breaching any
recreational fishing
rules, make sure you’re
familiar with them
before you go. For all the
details on the bag and
size limits, and licence
regulations, go to
www.fish.wa.gov.au
Boat & Caravan Accessories
and Electronics
(NORTH
STAND 500
PH: 9309
93 4200
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KINGSLEY WA
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Drive 4X4 further
T
HAT four-wheel-drive
you’ve purchased can
do a lot more than just
mount the curb when
you’re picking up the kids from
school.
It’s made for camping and
pushing the envelope in the great
outdoors, where ARB founder
Tony Brown cut his teeth in 1975
four-wheel-driving through the
Top End of Australia relying on
home made or ill-fitting
equipment that was not designed
for the harsh Outback of
Australia.
As a result, Tony’s expertise
was regularly called on, be it
to repair broken bull bars or
damaged roof racks.
This led Anthony Ronald Brown
(ARB) into his garage where
he began manufacturing high
quality, 4X4 accessories that
could meet the demand of tough
Australian conditions. Today ARB
is the largest manufacturer and
distributor in Australia and at the
Caravan & Camping Show the
company will display dozens of
accessories tailored to
maximising outdoor adventures
and getting your 4x4 into its
natural habitat.
ARB will showcase everything
from protection equipment
including bull bars, air
compressors, lighting, canopies,
roof racks, winches, fridge
freezers, reversing cameras,
battery systems and power
solutions, touring and camping
accessories.
It’s well worth popping in to
see ARB to discuss the
equipment that will transform
that gleaming new 4X4 of yours
from an urban crawler
into a beast of nature.
Ô Visit site 602
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SAFETY off-road
T
HERE’S simply no
compromise when it
comes to safety on epic
adventures into the
Australian Outback.
It’s one of the most beautiful
landscapes on Earth, but the
Outback is also one of the
harshest, most remote terrains on
the planet.
After 14 years of taking people
on outdoor camping expeditions,
Campfire Escapes trip leader
Nick Underwood has some sage
advice that could save your life
or, at the very least, give you the
security and confidence to enjoy
camping and travelling safely in
Australia.
“An EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon)
with built in GPS capability,
decent maps and knowing where
you are to start off with is
important,” Nick says.
But before you even drive off,
the cardinal rule is to tell people
where you are going and when
you expect to return, Nick says.
“But then don’t change the
course and go somewhere else,
because if you do then get lost
or in trouble, nobody will know
where to find you,” he says.
It goes without saying that
water is gold when it comes to
survival in remote, hot regions of
Australia.
Nick recommends at least five
litres of water a person for each
day, but says he often takes 20
litres a person for those who like
to wash and even shower.
“More is always better than less
when it come to water,” he says.
If your wheels do break down,
he says the most important thing
to remember is “never leave your
vehicle under any circumstances”.
“It’s easy to see from the air and
it’s got shade, shelter and water,”
Nick says.
While first aid kits are always
included on camping expeditions,
Nick says properly equipped
4X4 vehicles also have good
repair kits for tubeless tyres.
“Most people who go camping
have a tent, canopy or awning,”
he says.
“If you didn’t have these you
could make a shelter from the
bush to keep out of the sun and
survive the heat.
“You could also open your
vehicle’s doors and windows and
sit out of the sun.”
Ultimately, Nick says there is no
substitute for experience when
it comes to driving on sand or
gravel tracks, where
“situation awareness” is an
essential survival tool.
“Knowing where you are is the
most important thing.
“And even if you are lost, with
maps and GPS you can study
tracks, roads and your surroundings to see where you are in
relation to, for instance, a nearby
hill.”
Ô See Nick’s towing tips
next page.
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CHECK YOUR
LOAD FOR A
CANE TOAD
Cane toads, introduced to
Queensland in 1935, are major
environmental pests in WA,
significantly damaging our
biodiversity and ecosystems.
Cane toads are great stowaways
and can be easily transported in
your luggage.
When you are packing to leave
an area where cane toads
are present, it is important to
thoroughly check you are not
accidentally carrying one.
Cane toads can hide in
many places, such as:
Ô Boxes, crates and pallets.
Ô Building materials.
Ô Camping equipment, such as
folded tarps and tents, and
cooler boxes.
Ô Fishing and boating gear,
such as bait boxes, tackle
boxes and engine wells.
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call 1800 44WILD (9453) or
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SAFE towing
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HERE’S no substitute
for experience when
it comes to towing a
caravan or trailer, with
one golden rule governing safety,
especially on gravel roads: Slow
down.
That’s the advice of Nick
Underwood, a trip leader at
Campfire Escapes, who has been
taking rookies, in particular new
four-wheel-drive owners seeking
to gain confidence in the bush, on
camping expeditions for 14 years.
The blunt reality applicable
to any towed object is that if it
becomes detached on the road,
it becomes a loose missile with
potentially disastrous, even fatal,
consequences.
As a result Nick says before
the key goes near the ignition, a
series of safety checks are essential before towing in your 4WD,
ute or sedan.
“For starters make sure the tow
ball down weight matches the
vehicle,” he says.
“You don’t want to put too
heavy a load on the tow bar
because that will lighten the
steering and make it a difficult
proposition to tow.
“Then you must make sure the
jockey wheels are up before you
check the brakes, lights and so
forth.”
Packing the camper and the
vehicle is also important for
safety and Nick says the rule of
thumb is to pack heavier items
low and lighter objects higher up,
for instance on roof racks. “Try
and pack things like jerry cans of
extra water or fuel down low and
make sure they are well-secured.
“I have known of cars rolling
and gas bottles flying around like
missiles.
“It’s also advisable to try and
pack things in the camper.
That puts less pressure on the
suspension than loading up the
car, which changes the handling
dynamics of the vehicle,” Nick
says.
Once you’re out on the road,
it can be easy to forget you are
towing another object, until
you’re forced to brake on a steep
incline or turn into a tight corner.
“Most campers will tow well
behind a vehicle, provided there
is enough power. So it’s easy
to forget you have a camper in
tow until you get to a steep hill.
Awareness is critical, especially
when you are cornering and can’t
go as fast,” Nick says.
“So slow down, particularly on
deflate tyres according to the
weight above the wheels on the
camper and the vehicle to create
a longer footprint on the sand.
“My best advice to anybody
towing for the first time is to do a
shake-down trip, driving on dirt
roads in particular to get used to
how the car and trailer react in
all conditions. A couple of days
out on country roads to see how
it all behaves works wonders and
builds confidence,” Nick says.
gravel because that can be like
driving on marbles and you must
keep an eye on your speed and
the unit you are towing.
“The last thing you want is to
take a corner too hard and have
the van or camper slide out in
front of an oncoming car.”
Nick advises towing only
off-road campers with good
clearance on beaches and says if
the equipment is up to the task,
then the important thing is to
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Also on display will be the
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The Northstar has an entry
price of $27,990, with models
suited for Toyota Landcruiser
tray backs, Mazda BT50, Ford
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American pickups.
Completing the impressive
display at this year’s show will be
the iconic American-style pick-up
trucks including the Chevrolet
Silverado, Dodge RAM, GMC
Denali, Toyota Tundra and Ford
Chevrolet Silverado and Lance slide-on camper
F150 Raptor. The Chevrolet
Silverado, for example, is
powerful, tough and practical. It
is the tool of choice for those who
need to get things done.
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this year, but with a new, superversatile addition in tow for avid
travellers.
For the first time this year,
Caravan & Camping Show visitors
will be able to view the all-new
Lance slide-on campers, direct
from the US. These top-of-the
range campers are a home away
from home, with electronic slide
outs, air conditioning, central
heating, double glazing, separate
GUIDE TO BUYING A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
What is an RV and what requires compliance to Australian Design Standards?
There are Caravans, Camper Trailers, Pop Top Caravans, Motorhomes, Camper Vans, 5th Wheelers and Camper Caravans - they
can all be described as an RV. In Western Australia, if you can tow it or drive it and you sell them you need a WA Dealers Licence or a
Salesperson Licence and need to be compliant to both Australian standards and also to specific WA regulations.
So ask yourself, what am I going to use it for?
There are a few questions to ponder, “Where do we want to go? Off-road or not?” “What style of vehicle do we want? Solid wall caravan
or soft wall camper?” “Something to tow or a self propelled vehicle like a Camper Van or Motorhome?” and most importantly “How much
do I want to spend?”.
Buying?
In WA any RV purchase price advertised or quoted by a dealer has to include all costs. In other words the price you should pay for an
RV must include the price of the RV, licensing and dealer delivery fees so it is ready for you to pick up. You SHOULD NOT be asked to
licence the RV yourself. WA Dealers must be licenced to sell an RV and comply to all WA Regulations relating to compliance of the RV to
Australian Design Standards. There’s no stamp duty on a caravan or camper trailer in WA.
Can my vehicle tow the weight?
If you already have your tow vehicle it may limit your RV choices. A larger heavier RV will require a larger and more powerful vehicle than
a smaller lighter RV. Your tow vehicle will also have maximum ball load and that should also match your RV. In other words, you need to
check before you buy your RV!
Different vehicles have different towing capacities, so you must ensure your towing vehicle has sufficient capacity to tow the trailer when
it is fully laden. Your WA dealer will be able to tell you what your vehicle can tow.
So have a look at all the options, ask plenty of questions of the salesperson and remember there are plenty of styles of RV
available - and one of them will be right for you!
Key Features
Purchase price including delivery and licencing
Your tow vehicle’s towing capacity (kgs)
Electric brakes compliant to Australian design standards
Off road capable
Sleeping berths (number and size)
Total water capacity
Total sullage or black water holding
Gas compliant to WA regulations
Onboard toilet and shower
Onboard power supply
Battery
Tow hitch / coupling
compliant to Australian design standards
Canvas compliant to Australian design standards
For more information visit our website at www.caravanwa.com.au
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EXHIBITOR GUIDE + MAP
Welcome to the Perth Caravan & Camping Show, here is your lift out Show map with a handy
reference list of all exhibitors and their site numbers. We have listed them alphabetically broken down
into the pavilions, outdoor and on the oval. So either take the whole guide with you or just pull out
these four pages to help get around all the exhibitors when you’re there.
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The Silver Jubilee Pavilion is packed full of exhibitors showcasing accessories, gadgets and gizmos
to make your next trip a breeze. The Robinson Pavilion is home to auto parts, off road accessories and
the latest Motorhomes. A visit to the Jim Webster Pavilion is a must do, with plenty of locals from
around the state and indeed Australia on hand to help plan your next holiday, so stop by and say g’day.
Outdoors you will find a full range of everything you can imagine! From caravans, camper trailers, tents,
swags, 4WD Equipment, camping equipment, kayaks, chairs and so much more we can’t list it all!
And make sure you get along to one of the free demonstrations and seminars with cooking, towing,
4WD recovery, safe travel, first aid and more on display. And on the weekend bring along the kids (for
free) and head over to the kids entertainment area for a bucket load of fun!
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SILVER JUBILEE PAVILION
Airlock
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AL-KO
36 - 37
APIA
64
Aussie Caravan Repair Centre WA
39
Australia Wide Annexes
67 - 68
Better Lifestyle Trading
51
Biomagic Environmental Solutions
31
Boom Box
92
Casade Portable Massager
85 - 86
CIL Caravan & RV Insurance
33
Couplertec Electronic Rustproofing 69 - 72
Crocs Australia
3-4
Cullys
40
Diamond Vacuum Sealer
63
Discovery One
20
Dometic
32
Dream Pot
12 - 14
Easycook
19
El Caballo Lifestyle Village
30
Ezysafe Can Opener
54
Flameless Candles
104
Fleetwood Lifestyle Products
29
Flexi-Fit Ezi Seal Lids and Anylock Bag Sealers 5
Gourmet Snacks
2
Hearing Life
60
Heavy Vehicle Operations
98
Hide Away Safe Co
108
Hypervibe / Good Vibrations Studios
101
iHealth Saunas
83 - 84
Kimberley Coast Beach Camping Cruises 66
Korr Camping Lights
11
Medicar Automotive Solutions
102
MGLSAT - SAT PHONES
103
Morish Nuts
114
Odyssey Expeditions
59
On The Road Magazine
79 - 80
Opeson
7
OZ Shut
105 - 107
Passport to Freedom
100
Pedders Suspension
93 - 95
Perth Diving Academy
55 - 57
Polaris Rear Vision & GPS
1
Portable Boats Australia
25 - 26
Quality Tourism WA
78
RAC
RePipe
Rescue Tape Australia
Rogers Willex
Safety Dave
Saturn Antennas
Smart Living Easy Vac
Smart Living Eye Massager
Smart Living Steam Mop
Smartvac Containers
Solar Harness
Step Forward Orthotics
Stoneline Australia
The Cove Holiday Village
The Odour Eater
The Prospectors Patch
The Sunday Times / PerthNow
Thermal Cookware
Transcool 12V Air Cooler
Unika Italian Vacuum Packer
Welink Solar Tech
Westralian Auto
Working Life. Yarloop Workshop
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Who’s at the show and where you can find them
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PASSPORT TO FREEDOM
FIRST AID
INFORMATION
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A1 Motors & Auctions Pty Ltd
Caravans WA
Coburn Caravans
Coromal Windsor
Explorex Caravans
George Day Caravans
Jayco Caravanland
Luxury RV’s (WA) Pty Ltd
Parkland RV
404
406
405
401
407
400
402 & 408
403
409
OUTDOOR
2wp Ratchet Secateurs
318
12 Volt Direct
502
Abba Caravans
514
Absolutely Reliable House Sitters
363
Access Antennas & Satellites
350
Access Antennas & Satellites
511
Adventure Wild Kimberley Tours
369 B
Affordable Caravans
347
Alberts Travel Technology
319
All Boats & Caravans
500
Anaconda
603
ARB 4x4 Accessories
602
Aussie Swag Campers
525
Australian Caravan Club
384
Australian Off Road
305
Bellini Multi Chopper
352
Better Lifestyle Trading
615
Big Foot Campers
306
Blueprint Industries - Airdevil Accessories
348 - 349
Camec
299
Camel Campers
331
Camprite Campers
366
Caravan WA
388
Challenge & Northstar
360
Cloud 9 Hanging Chair
362
Complete Campsite by Easy Offroad
601
Cooper Tires
372
Crusader Caravans
522
Custom Boat Loaders
313
Downunder RV
518
E-Bikes R Us
326
E-Solar
509
Eagle Trailers & Campers
364 - 365
Eco Pot & Eco Heat & So Simple Solutions
323
Elite Caravans
523
Engel Distribution
606
Engel World
300
Enjo
335
Eureka Towing Clinic
304
EvaKool
378
Flexiglass
299
Folda Solar Direct
315
Follow Me Campers
373
Ford Smart Drives for National Breast Cancer Foundation 499
G & M Hats Galore
309 - 310
Getaway Outdoors
501
Glenbarry Leather
354
Global Gypsies
388
Grey Nomad 101
340
Hans Body Therapy
334
Hitchmaster Rope Tool
329
BC
BABY CHANGE
COOKING DEMO
PP
PARCEL PICKUP
SHOW OFFICE
Home of 12 Volt Northern
Honda Generators - Generator Place
Intellisat Automatic Satellite Systems
Ironman 4x4
Itechworld
Jetpower
Johnnos Campers
Kangaroo Tent City And BBQs
Kimberley/Travelander/James Baroud
Leisure Matters
Lifestyle 4WD
Lifestyle Camper Trailers
Luxury RV’s WA Pty Ltd
Major Prize - Coromal Navigator Package
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332
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604
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368
515 & 517
526
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Malz Motoring & Leisure Zone
Market Direct Campers
MCH RV Products
McHitch Trailer Couplings
Mickey Blu Australia
MicroBlitz
NAS Security
National Lifestyle Villages
Nova Caravans
Oasis Umbrella World
Opposite Lock – Conqueror Australia
Outback 4WD Tours
Ozpig
Pain Management Devices
Paintseal Australia
Parkside
Passport to Freedom
513
330
623 - 624
343
504 - 505
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375
607
521
610 - 611
519
321
311 - 312
506
370
391
387 & 512B
Patriot Campers
Performance West
PMX Trailers
Prestige Sheepskin
Professional Nibbler
Quick Pitch Campers
Quickboats
R & R Bead Breaker
Ravco Camping & Outdoor A
Reeds Prospecting
Rockingham RV Centre
Rooftop Camping
Satellite Phone Sale
SAX Suspension
Shoreline 4x4
Simple Alternatives
Skin Check WA
Accessories
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SmartSat
Soku Furniture & Homewares
Sports Range 4x4
St John Ambulance WA
State Emergency Services (SES)
Stihl Shop Kalamunda Pool & Spa Mart
Sunsmart
Superwrench / Padlock Alarm
Suspension Skidzz
Swan City Caravan
Tens Relief
The Hose Bag
The International Hat Company
The International Hat Company
The Sandfly and Mozzie Stuff
The Smoke Shack
Toughland
503
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Tour-Lite & Erde Trailers
Trackabout Off Road Campers
Trailblazers RV
Trayon Campers
Trekkie Trucks
TyreSafe Australia
Venter Trailers
Volunteer Task Force
WA Association of Caravan Clubs
WA Police
Witherspoons Working Hands and Feet
Your Inspiration at Home
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Acclaim Holiday Parks
Anzac Albany
Aspen Parks
Australia’s Coral Coast
Australia’s Golden Outback
Australia’s North West
Australia’s South West
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Discovery Holiday Parks
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Family Parks
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Hidden Treasures
Kununurra & The Kimberley
NSW Caravan & Holiday Parks
Passport to Freedom
Peel Tourism
South Australia
Top Tourist Parks
Tweed Coast Holiday Parks
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INFORMATION
MARCH 20 - 24
CLAREMONT SHOWGROUND
Thursday - Sunday (9.30am-5.30pm)
Monday (9.30am-2.00pm)
Off Road Equipment / Cub Campers
Paradise Motor Homes
Pioneer Campers Sales & Hire
Rhino Rack
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The Caravan Shed
Thetford Australia
Ultimate 4WD
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ADULTS ($18.50)
CONCESSION ($12.50)
CHILDREN UNDER 16 (Free)
Concession Card must be shown upon entry.
The Royal Agricultural Society provide
onsite parking for just $5 per car
Buy your tickets online via the website
or on you mobile: pccs.oztix.com.au
For full terms and conditions visit www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au
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Be in with the chance to win this great prize package. Collect your entry form when you buy your ticket and visit the
5 special locations around the Perth Caravan & Camping Show. Simply match up and punch all 5 holes, fill in your
details, drop it into one of the entry barrels and be in with the chance to win that day! A new competition starts daily, so
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Going camping and want to watch
TV? Got a 4WD or RV and want to
power all your gadgets? As market
leader for over 7 years, iTechworld
has supplied thousands of happy
customers Australia wide with
the latest & greatest portable
technology. Valued at $699.
See more at site 355.
Purpose built for RV use,
the Cobra SmartSafe is
lightweight, compact and a
great way to store and protect
valuables, documents, credit
c a r d s , c a m e ras , p h o n e s ,
jewellery and cash whilst
travelling. Valued at $1,000.
See more at site 323.
Whether you’re planning a
family holiday, short break or
weekend getaway, Discovery
Holiday Parks can help. With
caravan parks throughout
Australia they have the
perfect accommodation
option for you. Valued at $500.
See more at site 249-250.
The Ecopot thermal cooker,
cooks food whilst you travel,
freeing up your time once
you’ve arrived at your campsite.
It incorporates a unique built in
auto reheating element, which
reheats meals after a long day
on the road. Valued at $1,500.
See more at site 323.
The Evakool 30L TravelMate
fridge freezer is the perfect
companion for all your
camping adventures. It
boasts modern, advanced
c o m p r e s s o r t e c h n o l o g y,
offering reliable, efficient power
operation. Valued at $599.
See more at site 378.
Recognized as the industry
leader, the Freshly Squeezed
H i g h F lo w Tr a v e l le r
ef fe ct i ve ly t reat s b o re &
scheme water, as well as
chlorinated water supplies.
It’s 100% made for Australian
conditions. Valued at $500.
See more at site 323.
Getaway Outdoors is WA’s
leading outdoor leisure retailer.
Specialising in camping,
fishing and watersports with
all the accessories you need
to help you get out and enjoy
the great outdoors of Western
Australia. Valued at $500.
See more at site 501.
Australia’s largest manufacturer
of 4x4 accessories. Come
and see the best range of
accessories to help you make
your 4WD experience the best
it can be. Swags, Roof Top
Tents, Fridge Freezers, Awnings
and more. Valued at $588.
See more at site 602.
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2 0 14 P E RT H C A R AVA N & C A M P I N G S H OW
Ô SEMINARS & DEMOS
Ô PORTABLE SOLAR
POWER – JOHN BROWN
FOLDA SOLAR
Ô SEMINARS
Thursday to Sunday
10am
Portable Solar Power
– John Brown, Folda
Solar
11am
WA Police & SES show
you how to save your
life, with Justin Coutts,
WA Police
Noon
National Lifestyle
Villages – John Wood,
National Lifestyle
Villages
1pm
CPR Demonstration
– St John Ambulance
2pm
Tourism – Australia’s
Southwest
3pm
Tyre Safety – Adam
Gosling, Tyresafe
Monday
10am
Portable Solar Power
– John Brown Folda
Solar
11am
Tyre Safety – Adam
Gosling Tyresafe
Noon
National Lifestyle
Villages – John Wood
National Lifestyle
Villages
FORD AUSTRALIA
F ORD Australia has been a proud corporate
partner of the National Breast Cancer
Foundation for more than 10 years and
this year the company has a target to raise
$100,000 for research into the disease. Part of Ford’s
commitment to the NBCF is to donate $5 on behalf of
every adult who takes part in the five–minute Ford
Go Further Smart Drive. It doesn’t cost anything
to take part – Ford
makes the donation
on the participants’
behalf.
It’s a fun way to try
the new features and
smart technology
of the latest Ford
vehicles, including
the EcoSport, Kuga,
Ranger and Territory.
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VILLAGES
T OO young, too fit, too healthy
for retirement? Come along to
one of our seminars or visit our
stand (No. 607) which has one
of our homes on display, noon daily
in the Seminar Room at the Caravan
& Camping Show.
The expression “you’re only as old
as you feel” has become a mantra
for many who refuse to sit back and
simply watch themselves age.
Fortunately, for those of us looking
to make a move, there is an option
available that encourages a healthy,
active lifestyle without the hassles
that come with home ownership:
National Lifestyle Villages.
Far from being a traditional
retirement village, NLV sites across
WA and Victoria offer independent
living in the truest sense of the
term.
While NLV is promoted to men
and women in their mid–50s, the
average age of residents is 63,
making the residents far younger
than the average age of 83 in
traditional retirement villages.
“There is a generational difference
between us and traditional
retirement villages of about 20
years,” says John Wood, chief
executive officer at NLV, which
focuses on resort–style independent
living health–conscious individuals.
Ô Go to the Seminar Room,
each day at noon, to find out
more about National Lifestyle
Villages.
OLDA Solar Direct is well–
respected for providing clear,
easy-to-understand information
about solar power and company
representative John Brown will
present “Tips on Buying Solar Panels”
as part of the show seminar series each
day.
This interactive presentation will
help you make the right solar power
decision.
Folda Solar Direct is well–known for
its range of compact, lightweight solar
panels for caravanners and campers,
and will offer its latest,
technologically advanced products at
this year’s Caravan & Camping Show.
The range of hi–tech panels start at
$129.
Ô Go to the Seminar Room,
at 10am daily
Ô 2PM:
Where: Seminar Room
AUSTRALIA’S
SOUTH-WEST
D ISCOVER ideas and pick up
some itinerary planning tips for
enjoying a holiday away with the
family or a romantic getaway for
two in Australia’s South West. Whether
you are considering a short weekend
getaway or a longer annual holiday,
Australia’s South West can show you
what this beautiful part of WA has to
offer – and you can win some great
giveaway prizes.
Presenter: Zahra Shirazee, Australia’s
South West.
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Ô COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Where: Site 323
Time: 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm daily
O KEN JAMES
NE of Australia’s best recognized faces will be cooking
live on stage three times daily at the Ecopot site. Best
known for his role as Mark in Australia’s iconic TV
series Skippy, Ken’s other work includes The Box,
Skyways, Neighbours, and Sons and Daughters. Other
appearances include Matlock Police and Prisoner. He also
toured Australia in The Rocky Horror Show and is now
producing shows. Ken appeared for more than 10 years on
Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton as its celebrity
chef. Ken represented the George Foreman Grill for many
years and now is the spokesman for Ecop ot. Come along
and try some of his fabulous and creative recipes. You’ll be
amazed. But don’t be late because prizes are given
away every show. Come along to relax, be
entertained – and try the food.
G
ET the kids hooked on fishing with the all-new Kids’ Casting
Competition, open to children aged five to 15, proudly
sponsored by Getaway Outdoors. A special casting area will
be set up within the kids’ amusement area at the show and
participants can win some fantastic prizes – and have fun!
See how good your casting skills are and win yourself a great
prize. Every child who participates walks away with something!
Competition times: 11am –4pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Major draw: An announcement will be made five minutes before
the draw to encourage kids to return to the casting area for the
draw. The major winner will be announced over the show PA
system.
Note: Participants may only have one turn an hour.
KIDS’ CASTING COMPETITION
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Ô TYRE SAFETY
ADAM GOSLING,
TYRESAFE
T yres are a bit mysterious
to many people, but not
Adam Gosling. His
experience with tyres
spans several continents,
and he has trained with major
factories, has been involved
with the management of the
tyres on large fleets, sits on
Australian Standards committees and is an active member
of industry working groups for
tyre fitter training and tyre
safety.
His passion for tyres extends
from small car tyres all the way
through to giant earthmover
models.
Adam’s TyreSafe Australia
seminar on tyre maintenance
will address major safety issues
surrounding your tyres. Adam
will also share easy ways to
maintain tyres and share safety
tips that will help you enjoy the
holiday rather than curse the
tyre you ignored yesterday.
Questions about the
performance of your tyres are
welcomed.
TyreSafe Australia is not
involved in tyre supply so has
no allegiance with any brand.
“Look after your tyres and
they will look after you,” Adam
says.
Ô Go to the Seminar Room,
Thursday–Sunday, 3pm;
and Monday, 11am.
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Ô AUSTRALIA’S GOLDEN OUTBACK
Golden Quest
Discovery Trail
Outback Way
A 965km self-drive adventure
through the heart of WA’s worldfamous northern goldfields.
The Outback Way is promoted as
“Australia’s Longest Shortcut”, from
Cairns to Perth.
R T E-TRACE the footsteps of explorers
and pioneers and visit historic sites and
ghost towns. A four-wheel-drive vehicle
is recommended for most of this route. The
Golden Quest Discovery Trail Guidebook and
CDs are available, with detailed maps and
information on historic sites along the trail.
DAY ONE: KALGOORLIE TO KOOKYNIE
(196KM, 2.5 HOURS)
Depart from Kalgoorlie and visit gold rush
museums before heading along the Golden
Quest Discovery Trail to Menzies and visit
historic Menzies Cemetery. Stop at Niagara
Dam, a picturesque camping and picnic spot,
before arriving in Kookynie where you’ll
likely find the population of 13 at the Grand
Hotel – a real Outback pub.
DAY TWO: KOOKYNIE TO LEONORA/
GWALIA (87KM, 1.5 HOURS)
Spend some time walking the historical ruins of
Kookynie then travel to Leonora and the ghost
town of Gwalia, which oozes gold rush charm.
Visit Gwalia Museum and Hoover House, once
home of American president from 1929-33, Herbert
Hoover.
DAY THREE: LEONORA TO LAVERTON
(125KM, 1.5 HOURS)
Visit the Windarra Minesite of Poseidon fame
lookout (subject to mining activity). Continue
to Laverton and wonder at the new $1.2 million
Great Beyond exhibit.
DAY FOUR: LAVERTON TO LAKE BALLARD
TO KALGOORLIE (350KM, 4.5 HOURS)
View the world-famous Inside Australia exhibit
featuring the 51 Antony Gormley sculptures in
a 10sq km salt lake, Lake Ballard. Have a drink
at tOra Banda Historical Inn before going to
Coolgardie.
Visit the Goldfields Exhibition Museum, featuring
displays about life in the Goldfields during the
1890s.
HE trail gives an insight into ancient
Aboriginal culture, life in Outback
Australia, Australia’s central desert and
the challenges faced by the first European
pioneers who explored this vast inland area.
The trip should be undertaken in a
four-wheel-drive vehicle or motorhome.
Accommodation along the route is of an
average standard. An Outback Way Map and
Guidebook is available, with detailed maps
and information.
ABORIGINAL PERMITS: Travellers must be
well prepared for this self-drive adventure and
must secure permits to traverse the Aboriginal
communities before departing. Visit www.dia.
wa.gov.au/en/Entry-Permits for details.
VEHICLE CONDITION: Ensure your vehicle
is suitable for the route and that you have
ample water, food, fuel, first aid equipment
and blankets.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: April to June,
or September to November. But always
take plenty of spare wheels and tyres for
your 4WD. The road is sealed from Perth
to Laverton, then unsealed for just over
1000km from Laverton to Uluru.
OUTBACK WAY-FINDER
GEOCACHE TRAIL
Geocaching is a global phenomenon that
combines GPS technology, a treasure
hunt and the great outdoors. The goal of
geocaching is to find a “treasure”, or trip
highlight at a latitude/longitude co-ordinate,
using a handheld GPS.
More than 400,000 caches have been hidden
in more than 195 countries.
The Outback Way-Finder Geocache Trail
has 34 caches. The location of each cache
can be found at www.geocaching.com and
the details can be printed before driving
the trail. A goal of the Way-finder trail is to
encourage travellers to stop and enjoy the
natural wonders of central Australia.
Ô Visit sites 212-222
Three of Australia’s
Golden Outback prime
attractions
See three of Australia’s Golden
Outback prime attractions – Wave
Rock, the Esperance coastline with
its national parks and the historic
Goldfields, all on fully sealed roads.
DAY ONE: PERTH TO HYDEN
(365KM, 4 HOURS)
An easy drive through green Australian bush and
golden wheatfields. For dinner, try Terra Vista or
the indoor barbecue at Wave Rock Motel.
CORRIGIN
Ô Corrigin Museum provides an interesting
link with the past in its display of early farm
machinery. Also visit the Corrigin Dog Cemetery.
HYDEN
Ô Wave Rock – see the famous rock formation
which looks like a wave about to crash.
Ô Hippo’s Yawn – amazing rock formation near
Wave Rock – also a historical Aboriginal site.
Ô Wildlife Park – native and exotic animals living
in natural bushland.
Ô The Lace Place – lace and wedding dress
collections dating from the 1650s.
Ô Just north of Hyden, perhaps have dinner at
Terra Vista, a beautiful Italian-style olive farm
offering olive tastings and a cafe.
DAY TWO: HYDEN TO ESPERANCE
(472KM, 5 HOURS)
Travel through the Wheatbelt and spectacular
salt lake country of Lake Grace. Visit Walkers Hill
Vineyard and make a short detour to Cambinata
Yabbies on the road to Kukerin. Then travel via
Lake King to Ravensthorpe and on to Esperance.
LAKE GRACE
ÔAustralian Inland Mission Hospital Museum.
Ô Walkers Hill Winery, just north of Lake Grace.
Ô Travel to Hopetoun and enter the Fitzgerald
River National Park, a world renowned bio-sphere.
ESPERANCE
Ô Visit Sammy the Sea Lion under the historic
Tanker Jetty.
Ô Drive the Great Ocean Road to view superb
beaches.
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Get into the outdoors
O
UTDOOR leisure retailer
Getaway Outdoors is
showcasing many new
and fantastic products
at the Caravan & Camping show
this year, where the independent
outdoor leisure and lifestyle
retailer is waiting to kit you
out with all of your camping,
fishing and watersport needs.
With 10 stores in and around
Perth, Getaway Outdoors has
vast experience to draw from
and many of the locally owned
and managed franchisees will be
onsite throughout the show, in
addition to representatives from
numerous companies including
Oz Trail, Oz Tent, Coleman,
Companion Brands, Waeco and
Shakespeare to provide great
service and on-the-spot advice
about their products.
Getaway Outdoor’s 2000sqm
site will exhibit a vast array of
their products and there will be a
team at the stand to help advise
and equip you for your next
getaway.
There’s also a lot of fun to be
had at the stand.
Test your ability to catch a fish
on the Simfish fishing simulator
by snaring a sailfish without
getting your feet wet, and take
youngsters to the kids’ area and
get them hooked on fishing with
the Kids’ Casting competition.
Ô Visit site 501
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European styling
for Aussie roads
C
Jayco Silverline Outback
Jayco Silverline
Off Road Equipment
ARAVANLAND will
launch the nextgeneration Silverline
Caravan and Journey
pop-top at the Caravan &
Camping Show.
Built to Jayco’s high standards,
the new Australian-made
Silverline sports the
sophisticated lines of European
styling and luxury inside and out.
“The Euro-influence is marked
by its aerodynamic exterior,”
Jayco national sales manager
Shane Holloway says.
Silverline comes in lengths
from 21 to 25-foot, while there
are eight base layouts offering
several options for floorplans.
Superior handling comes with
Silverline’s new extensively tested
JTech suspension, standard on all
models, and with upgraded coils
for the Outback versions. “Jayco’s
Refresh your
first aid skills
heavy duty Pedders off-road
shock absorbers and coil springs
can handle demanding outback
conditions,” Shane said.
Inside, on most layouts, there
are sleek modern features such
as a push button electric
slide-out bed and lounge seating
in leather, as well as a LED TV/
DVD player, and stereo system; a
3kg washing machine,
roof-mounted air-conditioner and
Smeg cooktop and grill.
All Jayco recreational vehicles
come with a 12-month warranty
and three-year protection policy,
offering 24/7 assistance and
support services available from
more than 100 service outlets.
Caravanland will have its entire
range at the Perth Caravan Show.
And of course there will be show
specials across the entire range.
Ô Visit sites 402 & 408
GOLD & TREASURE
PROSPECTING SUPPLIES
Come and see us at the Show and
make sure you’re prepared for your
next outdoor adventure!
Stand
No: 203
Robinson
Pavilion
FREE first aid training demos daily
First aid kits for sale
Book your first aid course
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Drop in to
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Get great advice and the
best show deals on the
entire 2014 range!
GREAT
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Ô AUSTRALIA’S NORTH-WEST
Drive adventures
T HE North West’s weather,
unique natural attractions
and laidback lifestyle make it
one of Australia’s favourite
drive holiday destinations. Take
your time to absorb the
ambience of the townships and
meet a friendly local or two. If
you are not sure you’re up to
driving yourself, join an
organised follow-along tour.
Whether you want to stay in
luxury or prefer to sleep under
the stars, the North West has
something for you.
Ô Visit sites 223-230
The Savannah Way
T HE Savannah Way links
Cairns in tropical north
Queensland and the
historic pearling town of Broome.
The drive crosses the Northern
Territory and passes through
five World Heritage-listed areas,
offering some of the most
spectacular sights in Australia.
You’ll pass through amazingly
diverse landscapes of wide
horizons, ancient gorges, rock
pools and hot springs, including
the magnificent Lake Argyle near
Kununurra and the white sandy
beaches of Broome.
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COME & SEE US AT SITE 314
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GENERATOR
PLACE
W The Canning
Stock Route
T The Warlu Way
HE longest stock route in
the world, the Canning
Stock Route stretches
1700km between Halls Creek
in the north and Wiluna in
the south. It passes through
the Gibson, Great Sandy and
Tanami Deserts.
Created in 1910 as a cattle
route, the road connects the
51 wells that were constructed
and placed a day’s walk apart
for watering stock.
Today it offers one of the
world’s most remote,and
challenging four-wheel-drive
adventures. Do not attempt
this track unless you have
extensive Outback experience
and a very reliable vehicle,
specifically prepared for
remote, long distance, desert
travel. Find out more at:
www.anfwdc.asn.au
T HE way of the Warlu,
or sea serpent, extends
from Exmouth to Broome,
revealing the mysteries of the
Warlu and other Aboriginal
legends by taking you on a
2480km self-drive journey
through the Gascoyne, Pilbara
and Kimberley.
The Warlu Way incorporates
iconic sites such as Ningaloo
Marine Park, Karijini and
Millstream Chichester national
parks, the Burrup Peninsula
and Cable Beach. Interpretive
signage along the drive opens
your eyes to the secrets of
the historical, cultural and
natural wonders. Some roads
may need a permit so check
with the relevant visitor centre
before embarking on your
journey. For details go to:
www.warluway.com.au
Gibb River and
Kalumburu Roads
A JOURNEY along the
Gibb River Road is one
of the last true Outback
adventures. Constructed
to transport cattle from
surrounding stations, this old
stock route still spans more
than 660km of unsealed road,
travelling through floodplains
and rugged gorge country,
linking Derby in the west
to Kununurra in the east
Kimberley. A 4WD is strongly
recommended and towing of
caravans is discouraged.
The Gibb River Road Guide,
which details distances,
attractions, services and
accommodation can be
purchased at any visitor centre
in the region, or contact the
Derby Visitor Centre on
9191 1426 or [email protected]
ONDERING about getting
a generator, but not sure
how you can use one?
Generator Place will host live
demonstrations of all of the
Honda Inverter range to show
customers exactly how and
what they will run.
See Generator Place’s
simulated caravan display
where a generator will run an
airconditioning unit, microwave
oven, toaster, hair dryer, tools,
kettle/jug and camp fridge.
The Honda EU20i generator is
the most popular size and offers
2000 watts for up to 15 hours.
With a 4/1-litre tank, it weighs
21kg.
These generators are also
quieter than many people
expect.
There is a four-year warranty
on all units bought and
Generator Place will offer an
extended one-year warranty
on any purchase of the portable
inverter models in the range
(EU10i, EU20i and EU30iu).
Ô Visit site 314
Australia’s North West
The Kimberley and Pilbara
AUSTRALIA’S
northwest
SEE OUR OPERATORS AT THE FOLLOWING STANDS:
223 APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures 226 Ardi -Dampier Peninsula
224 El Questro
229 Kimberley Quest Cruises
225 Fitzroy River Lodge
230 Karijini Eco Retreat
Come visit stands 227 & 228 at the Webster Pavilion to collect your free guide to
an extraordinary holiday or go on line to order www.australiasnorthwest.com
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VISIT A PARK
AND CONNECT
WITH NATURE
Finding out about how you
can reconnect with nature
– and maybe also your
family – is easier than ever
thanks to new features on
the Department of Parks and
Wildlife’s website.
Now holiday-makers can:
Ô Search by park name,
location, facilities and things
to do.
Ô Set up an account, save
favourite parks, write reviews,
comment on blogs, upload
and share photographs with
others.
Ô Search for parks in the
areas they are staying in or
travelling through using a map
and find out features such as
gas barbecues and kitchen
facilities.
Ô Find out which park
you’d like to visit on your
next holiday at by visiting
the website at
www.dpaw.wa.gov.au
Coromal Navigator
Top f the pops
T
HE kids can enjoy face
painting and Bananas
the Clown at Coromal
Caravans display while
their parents feast their eyes
on a number of new products,
including the Coromal Atlas
pop top featuring a number of
exciting upgrades from the old
Magnum pop top.
These include; an easy-lift roof,
eight-foot wide additional width,
more internal cupboards, a new
layout and look and a starting
price of $31,800. The caravan
manufacturer will also be showcasing its Windsor Genesis model,
which has also had an exterior
facelift and a complete interior
revamp featuring many modern
design elements, a new and
bigger layout of up to 24-foot and
a new aluminium frame and
independent suspension.
Coromal is as excited about
its Windsor Royal and Phantom,
LIVE Cooking
Demos at Sites
12-13-14,
Silver Jubilee
Pavilion!
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A great place to visit
a short drive east of Perth
To plan your perfect holiday visit
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23092365
Come discuss and see
demonstrations
at Site no. 405
9410 2722
a modern, aluminium-framed
caravan for anyone who takes
long-term touring seriously. The Phantom has a fully
independent suspension and is
finished in a lightweight interior
plywood.
Off-road camper-trailer
enthusiasts can see the new
Coromal Navigator, a wind-up
camper-trailer priced from
$27,500. Ô Visit site 401
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A positive solution for rust
C
OUPLERTEC will be
exhibiting their tried,
tested and proven
patented electronic rustproofing technology, stressing
that there are many bogus
devices being sold on the market
that are not the real deal and do
little more than turn on a light.
If you’re intrigued to know all
about the naturally occurring
electromechanical process of
metals attempting to return
to its natural unrefined state,
CouplerTec will tell you all about
it at the Caravan & Camping
Show.
You will be enlightened on how
iron, oxygen and water (including
air moisture) combine and the
rusting process can be
accelerated when iron is
subjected to nature’s minerals
such as salt and other chemicals,
mud, mineral elements, moisture,
humidity, and temperature fluctuations.
CouplerTec will show you how
its technology works to interfere
with the metal’s ability to react
with oxygen by preventing
the opposite charge of iron
combining with oxygen and
then losing electrons in
oxidation, forming rust.
CouplerTec’s Capacitive
Coupling Technology achieves
this by creating a negative (–)
electrostatic surface charge
on the metal surface of the
protected structure.
The (–) Oxygen atom is repelled
by the (–) electrostatic surface
charge. This (–) electrostatic
surface charge is created by
building a capacitor within the
protected motor vehicle.
The CouplerTec Electronic Rust
Proofing System consists of two
components that build a
capacitor within
the protected structure or motor
vehicle, the CouplerTec Electronic
Module and the Capacitive Coupler.
CouplerTec staff will be on
hand to explain the finer
intricacies and how the systems
will not interfere with onboard
computers or electronics, is
transferrable to other vehicles
and can even help, stop or slow
existing rust and corrosion on
bolt on accessories such as bull
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See the
best of WA
I
N some of Australia’s most
amazing locations, Aspen
Parks and Resorts aims to
provide top-quality
accommodation from which to
explore WA and beyond.
If you are looking for adventure
with the children, a weekend
escape or just rest and
relaxation with friends, Aspen
Parks and Resorts has something
for everyone.
Start your journey just outside
Perth in the famous Swan Valley,
where you can discover the
recently revamped Perth
Vineyards Holiday Park.
The park is surrounded by
beautiful vineyards, restaurants,
micro-breweries, local produce
stalls and art galleries.
If you prefer the beach, head
to Fremantle where you will find
Coogee Beach Holiday Park on
the beachfront and Woodman
Point Holiday Park. Both parks
offer a wide range of
accommodation.
Further north, discover the
World Heritage Shark Bay region
while staying at the famous
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
Global travellers stay here for
the friendly dolphins just beyond
the doorstep, amazing pristine
beaches and World Heritage
parks over the fence.
The boutique Ningaloo Reef
Resort is set among the Ningaloo
Reef Marine Park near Exmouth
and allows you to sit back and
enjoy total relaxation.
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While in the area, extend your
adventure to more remote areas
of the state.
Visit Exmouth Cape Holiday
Park, or a little farther on stay at
Cooke Point Holiday Park in Port
Hedland, and Pilbara Holiday
Park Karratha.
Throughout WA Aspen Parks
offers a range of
accommodation choices from
cabins, villas, camping and
caravan sites, all complemented
by modern facilities to make your
stay more enjoyable.
Ô Visit site 231-232
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10 TOP TIPS FOR
BEGINNER CAMPERS
RV luxury
L
UXURY RVs is thrilled to
have three stands this
year, which has allowed
them to bring even more
caravans and new products to the
Caravan & Camping Show than in
previous years and is hosting talks
by Sam Kaptan from TV show
What’s on Down Under.
The company is also celebrating
10 years of Lotus Caravans and
will be showcasing the marque’s
upgraded Freelander caravan,
Be prepared to adapt to
Minimize the food selection
1 6 what nature offers
Stick with what you know will
This can mean that the kids – and
work, which often means simpler
with its new suspension system
for rugged, off-road conditions.
For those who prefer to stay on
the bitumen, the new Lotus Spirit
– also with upgraded suspension
– will be among the 30-plus
caravans at the Luxury RVs
stand.
Kaptan will talk about his recent
Gibb River Road trip and show
some of the highlights on a TV
screen at the display.
Ô Visit site 403
you – are going to get dirty in the
first hour or so.
Allot one bag per camper
In that bag, each person
must pack their clothes, shoes,
entertainment needs and toiletries.
Work out what you need at
the campsite
Remember lighting – such as a
flashlight or head lamps – insect
repellent a first-aid kit.
Buying up big on camping
equipment when you are new
Don’t go crazy and spend a lot on
all sorts of equipment at the start.
It takes a few trips to work out
what you do and don’t need.
Cut down on bathroom
needs
Work out whether you really need
those gels, perfumes and mousses.
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Only take what you know
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Taking extras you might use takes
up space and can cause stress.
Consider banning
electronic gadgets
A mobile phone is OK for safety,
but consider limiting its use.
Adapt and extend yourself
Doing tasks, such as cooking,
in new ways develops creativity
and resourcefulness.
Enjoy
Go with mindset that you
have enough to survive, plus some
treats, and the purpose of the trip
is to rediscover nature.
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RAC
RAC’s competition and you could
complete these courses free.
HE RAC has everything
you need before you
head off on your
adventure, whether it’s
into the Outback or to the SouthWest.
The RAC can assist with car
hire, campervan or motorhome
hire or tagalong events. The
expert travel team also organises
self-drive member weekends
away and member weekends for
self-drive members. Plus RAC
members can access exclusive
deals and discounts.
T
MOTORING ADVICE
The RAC’s motoring experts
will be on hand to discuss:
Ô Vehicle towing capacities
Ô Suitable vehicles for touring
Ô Legal requirements
Ô Preparation for towing
Ô Mechanical and technical
inquiries. And more!
EXPERT TIPS AND A CHANCE TO WIN
Make sure you visit the RAC stand for your travelling essentials.
Receive motoring advice from the experts, find out about 4WD
or caravan courses with the Driving Centre, access exclusive
member travel deals and more.
PLUS: don’t miss your chance to win a new car!
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TRAVEL
SECURITY
Before you head off, make sure
home security is part of your
travel plans. Our experts can help
find the perfect security solution
for your home and budget.
DRIVING CENTRE
MEMBER BENEFITS
Make sure you’re fully prepared
for the road by taking the RAC’s
Recreational 4WD Course and
Caravan and Towing Course. One
of the RAC’s passionate 4WD
trainers will be on hand to discuss
what you need to before going
into the outback. Plus enter the
If you’re an RAC member, sign up
to the eNewsletter and stay up to
date with RAC exclusive discounts,
competitions and offers. Plus,
you could win a car, a $5000 RAC
travel voucher or a $1000 WISH
gift card.
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Ô PRODUCT ‘SNEAK–PEEK’
Keep track of
your vehicle
OUTRIDE FORR
iPHONE
DUVALAY
W
ITH more than 80,000
sold in the UK and
Europe, Duvalay will
soon be available in Perth and
visitors can find out about this
“next-generation’’ sleeping bag
at the Caravan & Camping Show.
The multiple award-winning
Duvalay has a bottom pocket
with memory foam and the top
pocket houses a doona.
It offers a lot of comfort for
campers and, because of its
memory foam offering full-body
support, has been recommended
for heavier customers and those
with back and neck problems.
Like a sleeping bag, it is unrolled
for use.
Ô Visit site 501
B
LUEPRINT Industries will
display a new GPS Tracker
(GTR128) that will help keep
your caravan or boat safe.
The durable and multifunctional GPS/GSM/GPRS
tracker can be installed in vans
or boats, and uses a mobile
phone SIM card to allow you
keep you informed as to where
it is at.
In the event the van or boat is
stolen, you can get the tracker
to send you its last position or
its position at regular intervals.
There is also an option for a
web-based tracking service.
Blueprint is looking at
introducing this option later this
year if there is enough demand
for the service.
This latest-model GPS Tracker
is about the size of a cigarette
packet.
The built-in GSM and GPS
antennas are easy to install and
the operating cost is about
$120 a year, assuming one
positional text a day, plus the
initial purchase price of
$195.
Ô Visit sites 348-349
TAKING THE BAIT MADE EASIER
T
HIS new product is perfect for anyone with a
fishing rod who ventures off the beaten track.
It doesn’t require freezing – you simply add
water to rehydrate the bait to its original state.
Ô Visit site 501
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The World’s Only EPDM rubber in liquid form and the most advanced seamless rubber roof membrane.
Come and see us at - Stand 39 Perth Caravan & Camping Show Also enter the draw to win a free roof coating.
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T
HE OutRide transforms
forms
your iPhone into the
ultimate wide-angle
gle
adventure camera. Then you
can bundle it with a juice
pack battery case to power
through all your videos. Find
out more about the Outride
at the Getaway Outdoors
stand.
Ô Visit site 501
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MORPHIE
E
VEN in the splendour of
the great outdoors, there
are many people who
simply can’t do without their
mobile accessories.
That’s why Gateway Outdoors
will be unveiling the Mophie –
the world’s first rechargeable
battery case with local
built-in storage made for
iPhone 5s/5, at the Caravan &
Camping Show.
Motorhomes
built tough
Ô Visit site 501
A
TRY A VAN, HIRE A VAN
I
F you’d like to try caravanning before buying one, All
Boats & Caravans are now hiring current-model vans
for two to six people. All you need to bring is your food,
linen, clothes – and your sense of adventure.
Ô To find out more, visit site 500
M
cHITCH Uniglide Trailer
Couplings will unveil their
brand new, award-winning
Automatic Trailer Coupler at the
Caravan & Camping Show.
Only launched in January, the
automatic coupler known as
The Hitch made a sensational
debut when it was launched at
the SEMA (Specialty Equipment
Market Association) Show in
Las Vegas, where it scooped six
prestigious awards.
The Hitch won the Popular
Mechanics Magazine Editors Award
for best new product showing
outstanding design and innovation
and three SEMA Global Media
Awards (China, Canada and Russia).
It also won runner-up SEMA
awards for Best Engineered and
Van, Pickup and Utility.
McHitch Uniglide Trailer Couplings
will demonstrate the quick and
easy, seamless and safe procedure
of hitching your caravan to your
car with The Hitch.
Ô Visit site 343
VIDA motorhomes may be
stylish on the outside and
luxurious inside, but George
Williams from Parkland RV Centre
says the hidden features are
what truly make Avidas special.
“Under the floor, every Avida is
sheathed in galvanised metal
to provide additional protection
from road debris, year after year,”
George says.
“When it comes to the Australian
terrain, that extra layer of
protection is just essential.
“Every Avida includes full
sandwich panelling, which is an
outstanding insulation system.
“Every panel is thickly insulated
with premium polystyrene
foam to create a barrier from
the outside temperatures while
reducing road noise.”
Avida is an Australian-owned
family company and has been
building motorhomes in Australia
for nearly 50 years.
The company is so confident
the RVs will last the test of time
that each motorhome is backed
by a two-year or one-millionkilometre warranty, and a fiveyear structural guarantee.
But if you are unlucky enough
to run into trouble, Parkland RV
Centre supplies full service and
repairs for all brands of vans new
or used.
As well as being the sole Avida
Motorhomes agent, Parkland
RV Centre is also the only WA
provider of the highly acclaimed
Opal and Atlantic new generation
caravans.
Ô Visit site 205
McHITCH UNIGLIDE TRAILER COUPLINGS
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Tent OR caravan?
2027107ST20130317
self up with all the kit needed for
about $1000.
After a few weekends away in
your tent, it won’t be long before
you’re jealously eyeing a campertrailer, which come in a variety
of models to suit a big range of
budgets.
Some camper-trailers are
suitable for off-road use, but
check before you buy.
State-of-the-art expander
camper-trailers can offer the
convenience of an airconditioner
and microwave.
But if you’re going to buy a
top-of-the-range camper-trailer,
perhaps you might as well
consider a caravan.
Pop-out rooftop tents for
4X4 vehicles are also growing
in popularity, but ultimately,
for some, nothing beats a real
caravan.
Prices can start at about
$30,000 and push $100,000 at
the top end for
that home on
wheels featuring
all the comforts.
The important thing to
remember is that
you get what you
pay for.
9410 2722
www.coburncaravans.com.au
cnr Dooley & Rockingham Rd
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If you are considering buying
imported products, you need
to make sure they comply to
Australian-design standards.
The 4X4 caravan can be every
bit as tough as an off-road
trailer and some come with a
flat-screen TV, satellite plasma
TVs, washing machines, fridgefreezer units and a lot more.
And you can drive up to
caravan parks featuring some of
the best natural attractions in
the world.
Modern caravan sites offer
resort-style facilities such as
swimming pools, tennis courts
and games rooms for children.
You can even have your own
ensuite toilet and shower.
Visit BIG4 at Stand 259
in the Jim Webster Pavilion.
BIG4.com.au
22692685
I
N Australia we live in a
camping paradise, so the
only serious question to
consider before hitting the
road is whether you should
take a tent, camper-trailer or
caravan.
A tent is a good entry-level
product, ideal to get you into the
camping lifestyle in an affordable
way.
You can even roll them up on
the back of a bike or hike with
them.
At the other end of the scale
there are large, compartmental
tents for big family groups.
The biggest advance in modern
tent design is that you can just
pop them up with their flexible
frames. They’re much easier to
erect than the old days of poles
and pegs.
Tents can start from about $99,
camping industry experts say,
and you can probably set your-
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10 PIECES OF CAMPING
GEAR YOU SHOULD BUYY
Good quality, waterproof tent.
Bedding,
1 5 Work out how many you want
including self-inflating
to fit in the tent, where you want
mattresses and sleeping bags rated
Tech check
P
EDDERS, the 64-yearold under-car specialist
store, is offering its
Tech Check and Report
Steering and Suspension Check
at special prices at the Caravan &
Camping Show.
For just $28 Pedders –which
offers a huge range of products
and services for suspension,
braking, towing, load carrying,
steering and underbody protection – will offer key checks. These
include undercar inspection,
drive-on suspension test, visual
brake pad and rotor inspection
and a no-obligation analysis and
written report. Pedders will also
showcase its big range of Trak
Ryder 4WD and Sports Ryder
performance suspension parts.
The Sports Ryder range includes
key suspension parts such as
lowered coils, shocks, bushes,
coil-overs, alignment parts, tower
and sway bars.
The Trak Ryder 4WD
suspension range is even more
comprehensive, with heavy-duty
shocks, springs, bushes, steering
dampers, air bag kits, leaf springs,
wheel alignment products and
shackle kits on offer.
Ô Visit site 93-95
to use it, ease of set-up, conditions
it will be expected to perform
under. If you can get one you can
stand up in, that is a great benefit
when changing clothes.
Lighting. It can be a shock how
dark it is in the wilderness!
Shovel. You will use this for
digging holes, banging in
tent pegs, clearing campsite – or
squashing giant spiders.
First aid kit. Make sure it’s
well-stocked, up to date
and includes items such as
insect repellent and band aids.
If you are camping in snake
season, remember a pressure
immobilisation bandage.
2 3 4 for the season you are camping in.
Buy a cooler box that has
excellent insulation.
One reliable cooking device
that is easy to use and set
up, especially for summer when
campfires can be banned.
Fold-up table, for meal
preparation, holding other
equipment and playing games.
Washing up
tub.
A sense of humour for when
things go awry!
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TOURISM COUNCIL WA
Did your last WA holiday tick all the boxes? Did it
offer a high level of service? Did you rave about it to
your friends? Do you want go back it was that good?
T
OURISM Council WA
advises holiday makers
to “trust the tick” when
travelling in WA. Put
your confidence and trust in
Australian tourism businesses
that have been endorsed through
the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP). If they
meet the standard, they earn the
tick.
Leading WA tourism businesses
are displaying the accreditation
tick to show they are committed
to exceeding your expectations
with great customer service and
the highest of business practice.
When you choose the tick you
5 REASONS TO TAKE
YOUR KIDS CAMPING
1 FAMILY BONDING TIME
Sleeping in a tent, campervan or
caravan gets everyone together
and allows you to do so many
activities that you don’t do at home
because of the busy lives we lead.
It may also be a chance to get to
know each other better.
2 EXPERIENCE NATURE
Camping will get your children
into an environment that will
allow them to see and experience
nature unlike they do at home. And
while for some it may be a little
daunting, persevere. The bug that
scared them on the first trip or emu
walking through the campsite may
not be frightening the next time.
3 LEARNING EXPERIENCE
As well as learning about nature,
children can learn about meal
preparation, building fires, how to
set up for a camp – and how to get
by without a computer and TV.
4 FRESH AIR AND OPEN SKIES
Not many of us sit in our backyards
at night and look up at the sky
can expect quality, reliability,
and professional customer
service.
Travellers can choose from more
than 1000 tourism businesses
ranging from boutique bed and
breakfasts, large hotels, winery
tours, 4WD Outback adventures,
restaurants, campervan hire,
fishing outings and much more
that have met the Australian
Tourism Standard in WA and
display the tourism tick of
approval.
So next time you are planning
a holiday in WA, you can find
these accredited business on the
website www.trustthetick
.com.au.
To learn more about the tick,
visit the Tourism Council WA
at Stand 87 in the Silver Jubilee
Pavilion at the 2014 Perth
Caravan & Camping Show. You
can also go into the running to
win some quality WA holiday
experiences worth thousands
of dollars with some fantastic
accredited tourism businesses.
Ô Visit site 78
with our children – there is always
something to do around the house,
or something to see on TV. When
you are camping, sitting around
looking up at the stars is what
you can do – and be amazed at the
tranquillity and the clean air.
.
5 EXERCISE EVERYONE
WANTS TO DO
There is a world of possibilities –
hiking, canoeing, playing in a creek,
collecting firewood, climbing trees,
clambering over rocks and playing
hide and seek, or take your bikes to
explore some new territory.
Ô See more at: www.
gocampingaustralia.com
We even check Broome’s camels for ticks
Check out why you should check for the tick when planning your next adventure
and go in the running to win a Quality WA Holiday Experience.
$1000’s worth of prizes to give away!
Visit us at Stand 78,
Silver Jubilee Pavilion
trustthetick.com.au
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Explore in comfort
E
XPLOREX will be proudly
displaying two new
model releases at the
Caravan & Camping
Show: The Karijini 640DR, the
Explorex family van designed
for families taking a “gap year”
to show their kids Australia,
and the Explorex Ningaloo
590DR – the New Ningaloo
with extended bathroom space
allowing the inclusion of a
washing machine.
The Karijini allows families
to go off-road to explore those
hard-to-get-to places and comes
with three kids’ bunks and a full
ensuite.
This van weighs just 2280kg
and can be easily towed by most
4WDs.
The Karijini offers options of a
front loader washing machine,
upgraded independent simplicity
suspension and a full solar power
system.
Standard features include a
steel frame, a one-piece roof,
front tunnel boot and hot-dipped
galvanized chassis. Explorex has
acquired a CNC router machine,
enabling a top-quality finish to all
cabinet work and a quality finish
to the interiors of their vans.
Explorex staff will be at the
show to explain why you don’t
have to go east to buy your
off-road caravan that they can
build for you here in WA with
full service and support and a
10-year warranty.
Ô Visit site 407
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EXPERT TIPS
Ô Be careful with gas canisters.
Keep them upright at all times
and outside in a well-ventilated
area, and remember to turn off
when not in use.
Ô Don’t forget the heavy duty
aluminium foil. There are many
uses for it at camp.
Ô To remove odours from your
cooler, wipe with a water and
baking soda solution.
Ô For ease of clean-up and to
protect from smoke and fire
damage, put liquid soap on the
outside of your pots and pans
before putting over the fire.
Ô To stop marshmallows for
the campfire sticking together,
add a little icing sugar to the
bag.
Ô For more tips, go to
www.lovetheoutdoors.com
Cooking
the old-fashioned way
S
OMETHING about cooking
the old-fashioned way
makes the entire experience – from food preparation to savouring your last bite
– special.
A real drawback, however, is
that cooking at camp requires
more time, patience, and
ingenuity than kitchen cooking.
Regardless of what you plan to
cook on your next camping trip,
there are a few food preparation
staples that you shouldn’t forget.
First and foremost is a box of
matches and some lighter fluid.
As for dishes, the true
necessities are a medium to large
lightweight pot, a pan of similar
size, aluminum foil, and a
portable grate that can be placed
over a fire pit. This combination of
cooking equipment can be used
to prepare just about anything
from bacon and eggs to beans
and pasta. Lastly, don’t forget
your spatula and tongs – pulling
food off a fire bare-handed is far
from pleasant.
COOKING METHODS
The most basic form of campfire
cooking is to use direct heat.
There are two ways to
accomplish this. The first, an
old Scouts’ trick, is to wrap food
items individually in aluminum
foil and place them in hot coals.
It requires frequent checking, but
is very effective for foods that
require high heat.
The second, method is simply
to place a grate over an open fire
and grill your food. The heat from
this source is less direct, so it will
take a little longer to cook. Apply
oil to keep foods from sticking.
For soups, stews, and pastas,
build the fire, let it die down to
hot coals, and place the pot or
pan over them.
Or, if you don’t feel confident
about building a campfire, you
can of course take a barbecue
with you.
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MicroBlitz
M
ICROBLITZ is a citizen
science project that
allows anyone to
take part in groundbreaking research to support the
work of Prof Andrew Whiteley
at UWA’s School of Earth and
Environment.
Prof Whiteley plans to collect
soil samples from across the
vastness of WA to create a snapshot of the biodiversity hidden
within.
Results generated from this
research will help us deal with
key sustainability challenges
including agricultural practice,
climate change regulation and
mine site rehabilitation.
MicroBlitz engages volunteers
throughout WA to discover the
hidden bio-diversity of the soil
beneath their feet.
Through MicroBlitz, volunteer
citizen scientists simply collect
soil samples that they send to a
centralised laboratory for DNA
sequencing and basic chemical
analysis.
It’s a perfect way for travellers –
and especially their children – to
be part of vital scientific research
for our state.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
1 People can get a kit by visiting
the website (www.microblitz.
com.au) to register as a
MicroBlitzer. They may sign up
for a single or multiple kits.
Travellers can take samples at
different locations.
Once they have their kit it is as
simple as taking a photograph,
recording location, digging a
small hole, collecting about 200g
of soil and posting it back to the
Microblitz team.
The kit and postage is paid for
by the project so there is no cost
to volunteer samplers.
2 Kits are very light and
portable, easy to take away
and requires very little room –
basically everything fits into
large lunch size zip lock bag.
Kits include everything required
to take a sample (except a
trowel): instructions, string and
peg square quadrat (for marking
out area), recording sheet, sample
bags and return postage packs.
Part of the kit (the quadrat) is
recyclable and gets returned with
sample taken.
Once the sample is taken it
should be stored in cold space
such as fridge/esky until posted
at the first opportunity.
The kits are very child friendly
and Microblitz reckons anyone
aged five to 95 can take a sample.
Young children may need an
adult to assist them to work out
and record information.
Later this year an app will be
introduced that will collect
information required for
sampling, which Microblitz
believes will be popular with
younger volunteers.
3 Citizen science volunteers will
be able to get feedback about
their specific samples and will be
able to access information about
samples from other locations.
This information will enable
volunteers to make comparisons
about the main groups of
microbial communities in samples
and provide them with some
basic chemical information.
In addition, Microblitz will
feature articles and updates
about the findings of several
research questions that the team
and other projects are using the
information for. These include
case studies of agricultural
properties such as farms and
wineries, mine site rehabilitation
investigations and ways in which
information yielded from
Microblitz is adding value to
others’ research efforts.
This information will be made
available on the Microblitz
website later this year.
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