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 for 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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HOT WATER – DO I NEED IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingHot water, what a luxury…do you need this in your campervan? Absolutely not! Why would you want it? Because if you have to wash dishes in your van it’s much easier to do with hot water. Because if you want to shower comfortably in your van and not just when the weather’s hot outside, you’d […]
LOVE THY (CAMPING) NEIGHBOUR
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWhat’s the first thing you should do when you park your van for the night in your new camping location? Open your pop top roof. Check out your surroundings. Crack open a beer. WRONG! The correct answer is…go over and introduce yourself to your closest camping neighbours, here’s why: Feedback Check wiki camp for up […]
Caravan Salon!
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingAir Trip! Achtung Camper has been lucky enough to again visit the biggest campervan and caravan exhibition in the world Caravan Salon this year in Dusseldorf, Germany. We’ll be taking over our Facebook page and bringing you the highlights over the next few weeks. Caravan Salon (Dusseldorf exhibition) highlight 1: A Checking out the new […]
IKamper Roof Tents!
/1 Comment/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingNeed more room on the road? Is your VW T6 not cutting it anymore? Check out these amazing roof tents from IKamper – the best in the business! Roof Tent: SKYCAMP 2X The Skycamp 2x is handy if you need an extra bed for visitors or if you need to get away from someone […]
WHO DO I CALL WHEN…
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingLet’s be honest, #*+! Happens! And on the road, it’s better to be prepared than stuck in the middle of nowhere with no idea who to contact when an issue arises. Here’s our list of who to call… When you have an issue with your Volkswagen and it’s less than 1 year old: Call Volkswagen Assist: 1800 607 822 You get one year complimentary […]
Campervan Alarm Systems
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWorried about security on the road? These alarm systems mean you can travel confidently to remote areas, go for long hikes and spend hours on the beach without the stress that your home on the road will be compromised. WiTi Anti-Theft Alarm Features Specifically designed for campervans. Detects movement from outside the van by its […]
NEW Volkswagen T6.1 Transporter coming in 2020!
/1 Comment/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed the new T6.1 Transporter is coming to Australia in March-April 2020! Volkswagen has given the van a new look with a fresh grille, sportier bumper design, squarer headlights and a new side badge. We’re very excited to work with the new T6.1 as they have been highly rated and have lots of amazing new features. Keep reading to find out what […]
‘Bowl’ recipes for cooking in your campervan!
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingBeing on the road we always find it a challenge to eat healthy so were super excited to discover ‘bowl’ recipes. The beauty of a ‘bowl’ is minimal cooking/prep and the ability to throw in whatever you have in the cupboard or fridge. Anything works! Here are a few of our favourite but check out […]
CAMPERVANNING WITH A PRE-SCHOOLER
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingAnother year of vanning with our little one and all of a sudden she’s now a little girl. Although even more enjoyable we feel that she almost needs more entertaining and communication than the 2 year old toddler of last year! Although many of the tips suggested in our ‘Toddler’ blog are still relevant this […]
Campervan Suspension Options
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWanting suspension to help navigate those dirt roads? Your options are as follows: VW Factory Fitted Options: 1BJ Heavy duty suspension is a reinforced version of the standard springs and dampers for more robust usage (eg semi-regular travel on unsealed roads). The additional cost for this suspension is $510 and your van will be raised […]