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Sharing our campervan / motorhome experiences. We are based on the NSW South Coast in Australia.

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Joined May 2018
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Just getting started in the Campervan world? Whether you are travelling in a van, car or SUV, you can easily have a sustainable power supply with a Solar Generator Kit. Learn more at: compactrv.net/free-camping-s…
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Bathroom fittings, storage upgrades, Lithium batteries, or maybe a Town Water connection - plenty of DIY projects for the enthusiastic Campervan owner on a budget.... compactrv.net/layout-options…
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Are your van batteries charging at their maximum rate? Good 12V cabling is essential for happy #vanlife - So get the cabling right. This happy camper upgraded their cabling for a huge improvement - compactrv.net/layout-options…
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Visiting Central Australia - one of those quintessential Australian travel experiences - visit Uluru and Kings Canyon - spectacular country - but be prepared with adequate water, fuel and suitable hiking gear - #campervan #motorhome #vanlife - bit.ly/3GgBPY2
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Take #vanlife #glamping to the next level - Install an inverter in your #campervan or #motorhome to run domestic appliances from your 12V batteries. bit.ly/3vqRY6p
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This battery monitor is one of the most useful pieces of #vanlife kit I have installed in our #campervan. Displays Volts, Amps in/out, Ah remaining in battery, & percent discharge. compactrv.net/free-camping-s…
Facing a cold, wet walk to (& from) amenities prompted us to Install a town water connection in our #campervan / #motorhome. Not used all the time - just when we need it. (Also influenced by COVID-19 limiting the number of people in amenities buildings.) compactrv.net/water/town-wat…
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#COVID travel restrictions in NSW and Australia are easing. Latest info & links to sites for #motorhome & #campervan travellers at compactrv.net/coronavirus-in…
Thinking of packing the #campervan or #motorhome & heading down the coast to escape the corona-craziness?Think again. Travel restrictions & COVID-19 information for RV & #vanlife travellers in Australia - compactrv.net/coronavirus-in…
Have you noticed that your #campervan or #motorhome hot water isn’t quite so hot when you setup for an off-grid #vanlife night in the high country? LPG burns with less heat above 600 metres altitude. compactrv.net/appliances-acc…
Fitting out an empty van as a #campervan or #motorhome to live the #vanlife isn’t necessarily too difficult to accomplish, depending on your level of expertise, and the extent of the fit-out that you are planning - compactrv.net/layout-options…
These bathroom add-ons and accessories will enhance #vanlife in your #campervan or #motorhome - especially in a wet bathroom. - compactrv.net/layout-options…
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How long can we free camp in our #motorhome or #campervan #rv using only our solar panel/s to recharge our batteries? (How long is a piece of string!) - compactrv.net/electrical-sus…
After reading reviews at @iMotorhomeMag, you have taken delivery of your shiny new #motorhome or #campervan. Next step - what #camping accessories do you need to enhance your #travel experience? Here is our accessory list - compactrv.net/appliances-acc…
Best RV Heating - when the temperature gauge drops below zero, which is the best heating option to keep you warm and cozy in your #campervan or #motorhome? - Here is our experience: compactrv.net/best-rv-heatin… #GoRVing, #rving
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Tired of Jetlag? Motorhomes too expensive to hire? We have discovered the perfect #travellerAU vehicle for our #shortbreaks. Here is what we considered before taking the campervan purchasing plunge... compactrv.net/choosing-an-rv…
We love our 'compact' camper - but which #campervan or #motorhome is right for your #camperlife? Here are some important considerations..... bit.ly/choosinganRV
#motorhome #campervan - Have you noticed that your Hot Water isn’t quite so hot when travelling in higher altitudes? Your propane-fuelled hot water heater doesn’t operate efficiently above 600 m (2000 ft) - bit.ly/2Vv3K29
How much battery power do our #motorhome appliances consume each day? compactrv.net/batteries-and-…
Our list of 'must have' glamping accessories - compactrv.net/accessories/ . Have we missed anything?