Check out Achtung Camper’s helpful and in depth (but not TOO technical!) campervan, motorhome and camping blogs below and get in depth answers to all your campervan and motorhome related questions such as: how does the leisure battery work in my campervan or motorhome? Do I need solar power or an awning? Where can I find campervans or motorhomes for sale in my state? Is a campervan or motorhome 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!
NEW Volkswagen T6.1 Transporter coming in 2020!
/14 Comments/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 by […]
Do I need that Battery Management System thing and what is it?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingYour van comes as standard with a Bluetooth battery monitor which connects to a smartphone and will tell you your battery/charge history and the amount of power left in your battery (in % and volts but not measured in time). This is handy. What about the other battery management product we sell? You don’t […]
VENTILATION OPTIONS IN YOUR CAMPERVAN
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingSo many options at different price points and for different travelling styles! The good news is that all options except the pop top roof can be purchased and fitted after your campervan is complete so you can see how you go with one and then add if you feel you need more ventilation after a […]
Achtung Campervan Vanning Adventurers – Part 1 Sue Hedley
/3 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingIn May 2016 my life changed forever. I found a beautiful campervan for sale at the right price from Achtung Camper. In the last 3 years I have travelled about 50,000 kms and had a ball. My favourite campsites are at outback stations and of course our amazing beaches. I love Australia, I love living […]
Coffee Drinker? We’ve got the perfect product for you!
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingIt can be hard travelling without your daily coffee or two but not to worry as we’ve found the perfect alternative for you – A Wacaco Portable Espresso Machine. A Wacaco Nanopresso is a highly functional machine and is ideal for camping as it’s very small and easy to use. There are two models: one […]
Why is our water tank gauge so awesome?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWe are super excited about this product – the Voltronic Water Guage has a 3 colour display and is so accurate that LED lighting on the display gets slightly dimmer as water is used to show in detail and real time as the capacity diminishes. But why is it so much better than other water […]
ALL ABOUT COOKING IN YOUR CAMPERVAN
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingBecause everyone travels differently we’ve got quite a few cooking options so there’s something to suit everyone! Read about the different options below and find one that’s perfect for you J Microwave: A microwave would only be useful if you were planning on doing quite a lot of camping in powered campground spots (so […]