Saving time and increasing family safety would have to be at the top of your list when deciding to getaway for a camper holiday.
Here’s a brief run down on how you can achieve this and eliminate stress at the same time.
If you’ve read the other articles on this great site, you will by now know that our research shows most people only get to use their camper 4 times in a year. (Stats taken from people who use this site only) I would say this is a good generalisation and reason enough to address one of the biggest time saving tasks you can perform. Read more »
Are you getting your money’s worth buying an older model camper, or should you ‘bite the bullet’ and get a new one?
(the writing on the side of this camper reads: “We got our money’s worth”)
Some of the issues you need to consider with older campers are these:
1. 50% or more of the camper is canvas and age will cause deterioration, especially when stored outside. Additionally, the later models have improved quality in most areas including fabrics resistant to UV rays and extreme outdoor exposure in our climate.
2. Jayco, Goldstream and other quality Australian made campers have to be made robust enough to last the years of punishment, weight is also critical and something Im sure they aim to keep to a minimum. They also use the faults and failings of the older models to make improvements to the new models. New materials and new equipment, Read more »
In 2009 our ebook report was released to show people how to list and sell their camper, caravan, motorhome on eBay. Here’s a follow up on the art of writing an ad that will get results.
Preparing an advertisement on eBay is a multi step process, whereas writing an ad deals only with the copy you insert that compliments the photos and other components of the advertisement.
Firstly, it’s important to prepare a list of all the features of the camper you are selling because buyers need to understand what is on offer. If this list is sufficiently detailed it will allow the buyer to quickly determine what makes your camper different or worth more thann the others. If you are including the two gas bottles for example, then why not tell the reader. When preparing the list, start with the big items first, like annexe, air conditioning and solar power system. You might not have thought about the number of features before so now is the time to sit down with a pen and go to it. Read more »
Keeping your annexe floor in place is easy with these Stayfast Floor Clips!
Most camp sites have bare ground or grass on which you place your annexe, tent or camp kitchen, and while there are many different flooring types you can use, a sheeting of some sort is the accepted rule.
An ideal camp floor is the shadecloth sheeting. We recommend a knitted polyethalene fabric in preference to a woven fabric because it doesn’t need to be stitched along the sides to prevent it breaking down or falling apart. In most cases the shadecloth is far superior to a poly tarp or canvas placed over the ground.
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