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!
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 […]
Our AMAZING Indoor and Outdoor Cinema Screen
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWe have the most innovative product to date – our campervan cinema has indoor and outdoor screens so the whole family can enjoy! The custom-built screens are made to fit our campervans and are fitted inside the pop-up roof for an indoor cinema or attached to the awning for an outdoor cinema. The projector has […]
5 Tips for camping in hot weather!
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingCamping on scorching hot days is always a hassle and very uncomfortable for everyone but who doesn’t love traveling all year round! Summer can be fun and enjoyable if you prepare right. Here are 5 tips to make your trip more relaxing and pleasant on those hot 30o days. Pack the right items – Pack wet towels […]
Our day on a plate – a typical day’s menu when camping in the bush
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingBreakfast: Boiled egg with toast, baked beans and toast with butter and honey. Cup of tea or coffee. Notes: Good to get a serve of vegies in for breaky. Tinned baked beans are a camping staple and can be eaten for any meal! Also like to add a few fried tomatoes or smoked salmon if […]
WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T TAKE THESE THINGS CAMPING WITH YOU:
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingThese items are often packed and seldom used, so save yourself the regret and storage space for more important bits and pieces by NOT taking the following items on your next camping trip…
Why I always hate the first week of camping
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingMy non-camping friends when I tell them we’re going away with our campervan and toddler: “Oh how relaxing, have a lovely holiday!” Is it relaxing? Some of the time. Is it a holiday? About as much as backpacking is a holiday. Or a stopover in a random city. It can be the time of your […]
CAMPING WITH A TODDLER – TOP TIPS
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingWe’ve now spent a total of 12 months (on and off or we wouldn’t have a job!) with our toddler in our campervan. Some of the time I wished we’d stayed home. Some of the time I had to admit the way we travelled ‘before’ had to change. It was tough but when we made […]
CAMPING REVIEW – ULLADULLA AND SURROUNDS
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingOne thing you probably already know about the Achtung Camper team, we prefer free/national park camping – and there’s no-where else in the world that it is easier to do this in than in Australia. Having said that, a great paid campground during a quiet camping period can beat a free camping spot anytime – […]
The differences between the TDI400 and TDI450
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Tania DifferdingRecently VW brought out yet another new model for our beloved T6 – the TDI450. What is the TDI450 and is it worth the $6000 more you pay for this as opposed to the TDI400? It’s another step up in power and torque (150kw, 450nm) but is more fuel efficient and economical than the others as […]