Check out Achtung Camper’s helpful and in depth (but not TOO technical!) campervan and camping blogs below and get in depth answers to all your campervan related questions such as: how does the leisure battery work in my campervan? Do I need solar power or an awning? Where can I find campervans for sale in my state? Is a campervan really right not me? We’ll also include some of our favourite secret camping spot gems around Australia so keep checking back to make sure you don’t miss out!
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Top Camping Spot Review – Badgers Creek, Healesville, Victoria (Healesville camping!)
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingThe Yarra Valley has always been a favourite for this Achtung Camping pair pre-baby. Now with child, things have changed slightly. Undoubtedly one of the best attractions of the Yarra Valley are the wineries – from which we were only able to visit one this time with toddler in toe and spend the rest of […]
Top Camping Spot Review – Cumberland River
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingThis is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking spots to camp in Victoria, with shear cliffs framing a river upon which you can camp on it’s bank. The perfect beach is only a minute walk away (although you need to cross the busy Great Ocean Road so take care with children!). There are a number […]
The VW T6 Interior Comfort Package
/1 Comment/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWHAT YOU GET WITH THE VW INTERIOR COMFORT PACKAGE: Light and Vision system: auto dimming inside rear view mirror, automatic headlight activation with separate daytime running lights, “Leaving Home” and manual “Coming Home” function. Rain sensing wipers. Height adjustment for front passenger’s seat. Lumbar support (manually adjustable) for front passenger’s seat. Armrests for driver and front […]
The always forgotten camping items
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingHere is a list of the items we always find ourselves without when we get away for a weekend, we may have run out and forgotten to re-pack or forgotten them to begin with but these bits and pieces are undoubtedly always needed on any campervan trip: Bin bags. Plastic zip lock sandwich bags. Dishwashing […]
Film faced birch ply – lasting the distance
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingAll over the world, film faced ply is THE material of choice for fit outs of the coolest bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. Cafes with tables and chairs made from transparent birch ply or black film faced. Shops with shelves and benches made from black film faced, bar tops, bench tops and table tops in […]
Caravan Salon Exhibition Dusseldorf 2017
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingAchtung Camper reporting on the latest and greatest from the campervan world internationally. We recently attended our second Caravan Saalon Exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany and got to see what the biggest and best companies from Europe and the UK are doing campervan and motorhome wise.
Torquay’s Top 10
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania Differding10 great reasons to visit Torquay on the Surf Coast – written by the locals! Visit Point Addis Beach (5 minute drive) Visit Torquay surf beach/Fishos/Cosy Corner/Jan Juc beach Walk along the Esplanade from Fishos Beach past Cosy Corner Beach, around Point Danger (watch the wind and kite surfers), past Torquay Surf Beach to the […]
VW Long Wheel Base VS Short Wheel Base – which is right for me?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingLWB VS SWB which is better for your campervan conversion? Read our campervan blog and find out if a long wheel base van is better than a short wheel base.
CAMPING WITH A BABY/TODDLER – THE NECESSITIES
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingThinking of campervanning with a newborn, baby or toddler? Below we detail the main things to keep in mind before you set off! The weather Sure, we went camping in winter BEFORE but NOW? If it’s cold once the sun goes down we can’t just escape into the van to continue on the party/board game […]
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CAR BUYING
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingThis article by RACV ROYAL AUTO MAGAZINE is a MUST REAL for anyone looking to buy a new vehicle! You’ve up-ended three weekends, trudged from car yard to car yard weeding the great from the not-so-great but finally signed on the dotted line for a shiny new set of wheels. It’s about now most people […]