Caravan and Camping Guide 2022
TOP 40 TIPS: GET READY FOR YOUR ROAD TRIP A well-planned road trip can be a great adventure but good preparation can ensure you don’t have any unplanned mishaps along the way. Make sure you prepare a pre-trip checklist specific to your own RV and vehicle. We’ve created one to help you get you started with your pre-trip preparation. It is also advisable to have the caravan serviced by a specialist prior to the journey and there are many such specialists appearing on these pages. CAR & CARAVAN SAFETY Check the functionality of all critical internal features, including fridge, cooktop, water pump, air conditioner and toilet. Antenna in the travel position No loose items in cupboards or on shelves Fire extinguisher fitted in car and caravan is recommended First aid kit Check the smoke alarm How long since your gas cylinders and LPG regulators were checked? Ensure your gas cylinders are completely off and well secured before driving Is it time to flush out water tanks and check for mould? How are your brakes? Do a small test drive before your big trip and leave time for remedial work if required Wheel bearings adjusted and serviced Wheel nuts tight Check the condition of your tyres, including spares, and that the tyre pressure matches your load Does your handbrake need adjustment? What is the status of safety chains and the jockey wheel? BEFORE MOVING OFF Jockey wheel removed or secured Check indicators, reversing and brake lights Gas turned off Doors and hatches closed and locked inside and out Jacks raised or safety stands removed - Wheel chocks removed Electrical connection between car and van secured 240V electrical lead disconnected Steps raised Towing aid correctly fitted Safety chains secured Mirrors safely secured, clean and adjusted properly TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Fan belt and radiator hoses Engine oil and coolant Spare wheel and tyre to suit caravan Insulating tape, gaffer tape Electrical wire Cable ties Assortment of tools to suit sizes on car and caravan Tyre levers and jack to suit car and caravan Wheel brace to suit wheel nuts on car and caravan Tyre gauge and wheel chocks Blocks for placing under corner stabilisers on soft ground or unlevel sites Take the tools required to fit the spares you have onboard for the trip It is essential that all gas lines, connections, appliances and electrical fittings be checked regularly Before driving off, walk around the caravan or RV for one last safety check to ensure all is secure ADELAIDE CARAVAN Caravan Parts & Accessories Fully Equipped Workshop Service & Repairs - All Makes & Models Repairer For All Insurance Companies REPAIRS (08) 8266 5779 32 PETROVA AVE, WINDSOR GARDENS ADELAIDECARAVANREPAIRS.COM.AU CARA-REST SUPPLIES & REPAIRS • Insurance & Crash Repairs • Largest Caravan Accessory Store in SA Est. 1946 • Servicing • Experienced Repairs • Large Workshop Gate 2, 64 Grand Junction Rd, Kilburn SA 5084 (08) 8162 5013 | sales@cararest.com.au | www.cararest.com.au 12 Find A Park - Index on page 70
INFORMATION TRAVELLING WITH PETS & PET FRIENDLY CARAVAN PARKS PET FRIENDLY PARK Look for the 'Pet Friendly Park' symbol to know which caravan parks will welcome your pet. Always ring ahead to check your pet will be welcome because parks that accept pets will have conditions. GAWLER CARAVAN CENTRE Dario Caravans and Repairs The only dealer in SA with two outlets, North and South: 1 Pinn Street, St Marys Adelaide 5042 833 Main North Road, Pooraka Adelaide 5095 Book in for a service on 08 8277 4388 View new and secondhand caravans and campers. St Marys location has over 4500 spare parts available. www.dariocaravans.com.au | 08 8277 4388 * Used Caravan & Pop-top Specialists * RV Spare Parts & Accessories Shop * Full Workshop Facilities * Insurance Repairs * Easy Parking We have been servicing the needs of caravanners for more than 50 years. 57 Para Road EVANSTON (Behind Gawler Racecourse and Gawler & District College B-12) (08) 8522 2707 www.gawlercaravans.com.au info@gawlercaravans.com.au 2022 Caravan & Camping Guide | www.sa-parks.com.au 13
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TOP 40 TIPS:<br />
GET READY FOR YOUR ROAD TRIP<br />
A well-planned road trip can be a great adventure but good preparation can ensure you don’t<br />
have any unplanned mishaps along the way. Make sure you prepare a pre-trip checklist specific<br />
to your own RV <strong>and</strong> vehicle. We’ve created one to help you get you started with your pre-trip<br />
preparation. It is also advisable to have the caravan serviced by a specialist prior to the journey<br />
<strong>and</strong> there are many such specialists appearing on these pages.<br />
CAR & CARAVAN SAFETY<br />
Check the functionality of all critical<br />
internal features, including fridge,<br />
cooktop, water pump, air conditioner<br />
<strong>and</strong> toilet.<br />
Antenna in the travel position<br />
No loose items in cupboards or<br />
on shelves<br />
Fire extinguisher fitted in car<br />
<strong>and</strong> caravan is recommended<br />
First aid kit<br />
Check the smoke alarm<br />
How long since your gas cylinders <strong>and</strong><br />
LPG regulators were checked? Ensure<br />
your gas cylinders are completely off<br />
<strong>and</strong> well secured before driving<br />
Is it time to flush out water tanks<br />
<strong>and</strong> check for mould?<br />
How are your brakes? Do a small<br />
test drive before your big trip<br />
<strong>and</strong> leave time for remedial work<br />
if required<br />
Wheel bearings adjusted <strong>and</strong><br />
serviced<br />
Wheel nuts tight<br />
Check the condition of your tyres,<br />
including spares, <strong>and</strong> that the<br />
tyre pressure matches your load<br />
Does your h<strong>and</strong>brake need<br />
adjustment?<br />
What is the status of safety chains<br />
<strong>and</strong> the jockey wheel?<br />
BEFORE MOVING OFF<br />
Jockey wheel removed or secured<br />
Check indicators, reversing <strong>and</strong><br />
brake lights<br />
Gas turned off<br />
Doors <strong>and</strong> hatches closed <strong>and</strong><br />
locked inside <strong>and</strong> out<br />
Jacks raised or safety st<strong>and</strong>s<br />
removed - Wheel chocks removed<br />
Electrical connection between car<br />
<strong>and</strong> van secured<br />
240V electrical lead disconnected<br />
Steps raised<br />
Towing aid correctly fitted<br />
Safety chains secured<br />
Mirrors safely secured, clean <strong>and</strong><br />
adjusted properly<br />
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT<br />
Fan belt <strong>and</strong> radiator hoses<br />
Engine oil <strong>and</strong> coolant<br />
Spare wheel <strong>and</strong> tyre to suit caravan<br />
Insulating tape, gaffer tape<br />
Electrical wire<br />
Cable ties<br />
Assortment of tools to suit<br />
sizes on car <strong>and</strong> caravan<br />
Tyre levers <strong>and</strong> jack to suit<br />
car <strong>and</strong> caravan<br />
Wheel brace to suit wheel<br />
nuts on car <strong>and</strong> caravan<br />
Tyre gauge <strong>and</strong> wheel chocks<br />
Blocks for placing under corner<br />
stabilisers on soft ground or<br />
unlevel sites<br />
Take the tools required to fit the<br />
spares you have onboard for the trip<br />
It is essential that all gas lines,<br />
connections, appliances <strong>and</strong> electrical<br />
fittings be checked regularly<br />
Before driving off, walk around the<br />
caravan or RV for one last safety<br />
check to ensure all is secure<br />
ADELAIDE CARAVAN<br />
<strong>Caravan</strong> Parts & Accessories<br />
Fully Equipped Workshop<br />
Service & Repairs - All Makes & Models<br />
Repairer For All Insurance Companies<br />
REPAIRS<br />
(08) 8266 5779<br />
32 PETROVA AVE, WINDSOR GARDENS<br />
ADELAIDECARAVANREPAIRS.COM.AU<br />
CARA-REST<br />
SUPPLIES<br />
& REPAIRS<br />
• Insurance & Crash Repairs<br />
• Largest <strong>Caravan</strong> Accessory<br />
Store in SA<br />
Est.<br />
1946<br />
• Servicing<br />
• Experienced Repairs<br />
• Large Workshop<br />
Gate 2, 64 Gr<strong>and</strong> Junction Rd, Kilburn SA 5084<br />
(08) 8162 5013 | sales@cararest.com.au | www.cararest.com.au<br />
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