Frequently Asked Questions

Can we camp where we like?

 Not really, we recommend that you camp in caravan parks.

 A list of suitable sites and their locations is provided with the motorhome.

Caravan parks offer a variety of facilities, particularly electrical power which you will require to use the micro wave oven and air conditioner. Also  included are  children's play areas, swimming pools, bbq’s,  shower and toilets, a place to empty toilet cassettes (the emptying and cleaning of which becomes a less frequent task when members of your party are directed towards the site toilet block) and waste water tanks, a laundry, a small shop for basic food items etc, as well as advise and information of nearby attractions.

There are some beautiful campsites in most national parks with stunning scenery. However without electricity you will not be able to use the air conditioner or microwave. Only sites with bitumen road access should be visited. Gravel or dirt tracks are likely not only to damage the vehicle due to its large rear overhang, but plates , cups, glasses, etc in cupboards are likely to be broken.

 While it may be permitted to camp on the roadside in country areas remote from town sites, for your own comfort and security we suggest using designated sites only. Camping in or near towns is not permitted by local government bye laws.

Could we travel at night with the children asleep in the back?

 Not recommended. All passengers must be sitting in seats with the provided seat belts correctly fitted as required by law.

Two problems with night driving in country areas are trucks and animals.

Animals such as cows, camels, wombats, emus and kangaroos seem attracted to roads, some, particularly kangaroos, at night, especially after rain to drink the collected water. The profile of the front of the motorhome is such that there is a very good chance a kangaroo could be either deflected through the windscreen, or under the vehicle where damage to water tanks, diesel tank, etc can be caused.

Many road train drivers prefer to drive at night, there bull bars are built to withstand any animal that gets in their way.

Combine the two: due to the very straight and flat nature of most outback roads you will find that you will be looking into the glare from headlights for some time as vehicles approach. During this time you are unlikely to see any animals on the road until it is too late.

If you find yourself in this situation it is best to pull over in a suitable location and camp the night. Unless you are very heavy sleepers, it is advisable to find a spot clear of the road, as the spotlights of passing trucks will light you up like daylight and apart from the noise will rock the motorhome as they pass.