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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CAMPING REVIEW – FORREST, VICTORIA
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWe recently had the pleasure of camping in Forrest for a long weekend. We stayed one night in each camping spot to check them both out. The Town – Forrest has enough attractions for a weekend away: Lake Elizabeth, a nice easy walk around the majestic lake. Lots of hiking trails. Mountain biking rails. This […]
Campervan pop top roofs – the difference between the European style and Vertical lifter
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingA question we get asked very often about campervan pop top roofs: why do you use the ‘European style’ pop top roof and what are the advantages of this type of roof compared to the vertical lifter style roof which is still commonly used in Australia. There are two main reasons why we believe the […]
The difference between the VW T6 TDI340 and TDI400
/5 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingGetting a new VW T6 and don’t know what all the jargon is about? Hopefully we can help! Background: the 2.0Litre turbo-diesel engine is available in two ‘output level’s’ (VW calls them ‘output levels’ but from what I can ascertain this relates to the amount of power in the engine). The TDI340, 103kw, 340Nm Average […]
The Thule camping rubbish bin
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingThat’s right, I’ve written a whole blog post about a rubbish bin. Am I crazy? You decide… If you’re a free camping or national park camping enthusiast then you’ll understand the importance of rubbish removal in campervan travel, because you’ll have experienced THIS along the way… Waking up in the morning to find your rubbish […]
Campervans for sale in Tasmania
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingLooking for a campervan for sale in Tasmania? We don’t currently know of any companies that have campervans for sale in Tasmania so if you don’t plan on travelling out of the state your best bet is to visit caravancampingsales.com.au and browse through any local options for new or used campervans for sale. Although it’s […]
HELP! I’VE GOT A MASSIVE RED WINE STAIN ON MY ROCK AND ROLL BED
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingRelax. It’s going to be ok. Sit down and have a glass of wine. RELAX! There’s only one thing you have to do: Head to the closest Bunnings or Officeworks and buy a spray bottle of De-solv-it. It’s a clear plastic bottle with a blue navy and a picture of an orange on it. Next, […]
CAMPERVAN SOLAR – WHEN DO YOU NEED IT AND HOW DO YOU USE IT?
/1 Comment/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingFirstly, if you are only planning on camping in caravan parks and paying for a powered site you will not need solar power for your trip. (if you have access to 240 volt to plug into you do not need solar power). Without access to 240 volt power to plug into, so if you love […]
WHAT FOOD DO WE PACK FOR A CAMPING TRIP?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingPeople are often asking, what do WE pack when we go on a campervanning trip? We’ve done it so many times that the food we take camping is pretty much always the same, and allows for easy (and healthy!) meals without having to visit a supermarket for at least 4 days after leaving home. […]
CAMPERVANS FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingLooking for a campervan for sale in Melbourne? We don’t currently know of any companies that have campervans for sale in Melbourne so if you are not up for a campervan conversion your best bet is to visit caravancampingsales.com.au and browse through any local options for new or used campervans for sale. Although it’s ok […]
CHOOSING YOUR VEHICLE: The Hyundai Campervan VS the VW Campervan
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWe are often asked which van we would recommend for a campervan, the Hyundai Iload or the VW Transporter. There is obviously no easy answer and lots to consider when choosing between the two. THE ORIGINAL CAMPERVAN As the VW has historically been used as a campervan in the UK and Europe, there are a […]