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3 Feb 2010

Thoughtless RV tourists pose real threat to Australian camping freedoms says CMCA

As thousands of Australia's Recreational Vehicle mounted winter Snow Birds prepare to head North Phillip Berry Manager Projects and Member Benefits Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Ltd says camping freedoms are in danger.

We are in real danger of losing many of the great overnight rest areas that are currently available to us he says.

3 Feb 2010

Battery World looks at best RV power choice with gel, AGM, leads acid batteries

On the road and on the water the effective battery system which is easy to maintain and repair is the best choice.

Gel sealed batteries are technically cutting edge but the Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) option has a more forgiving charging band.

Peter Couvaras of Battery World chats with GoSee about deep cycle variables.

29 Jan 2010

Comprehensive Tow-Ed course educates towing newcomers and polishes techniques for Old Hands too

After 47 years of towing caravans, boats and trailers your correspondent went back to school for re-education at the excellent Tow-Ed Nationally Recognised Towing Course based on The Australian Practical Towing Guide.

Tow-Ed provides a thorough skills base for those who tow.

This is regardless of whether you are new to towing or an 'Old Head'.

GoSee believes that everyone who tows should complete an RTO controlled competency-based course.


Recent Articles
25 Jan 2010

How to use free GoSee TravelSmart Towing Compatibility Test to check tow vehicle and caravan numbers

For new Goseers or for any GoSeers in doubt about their towing safety here is how to use the free TravelSmart Club Member Towing Compatibility Test.

From the top - Join the free GoSee TravelSmart Club.

21 Jan 2010

Orange GoSee TravelSmart winner colours his world with Aspen Parks prize in December free club member draw

There are two winners from New South Wales for the December GoSee Travel Smart Members Prizes.

Victorian and Western Australian TravelSmart members have also won prizes.

Norman Barnes from Orange the Colour City three and half hours from Sydney has taken the Aspen Holiday Parks prize.

Aspen Parks Australia wide holiday destinations(see pics)have a broad spread in New South Wales.

14 Dec 2009

Traralgon launch dove-tails responsible sales and caravan buyer education as industry leaders push for towing safety

The education of caravan buyers dove-tails with responsible Recreation Vehicles (RV) sales in Traralgon.

GoSeeAustralias set of Hayman Reese Tow Ball Weight Scales are on loan to the team at Traralgon Caravan Sales for evaluation.

TCS already uses the free Hayman Reese GoSeeAustralia.com.au TravelSmart Club member towing compatibility module on the GoSee website.

TCS support GoSee and Registered Training Organisations like Tow-Ed on the value of RTO training for caravanners and Recreational Vehicle (RV) users.

9 Dec 2009

Big caravan parks response says - No such thing as free camping, it is just not user pays

GoSee has a big, thoughtful, positive, sympathetic, informed response after asking caravan parks to respond to the recent GoSee free camping Information Article from a Grey Nomads standpoint from Gil and Lyn Larsson.

Despite GoSees daily association with caravan parks and the caravanning industry the response to this opportunity to talk about free camping from both sides surprises GoSee in its size, the time taken on extensive, thoughtful written replies and the intensity of the comments . . .

7 Dec 2009

GoSee explores Waihi gold and silver legends and marvels at mighty 1840 tonne New Zealand heritage rescue job

GoSeeNZ recently spent a long weekend in the Waihi area, a place that is rich in history from the mid late 1870's to today. The streets of Waihi are literally lined with gold.

The mighty Martha Mine became one of the most important gold and silver mines in the world.

Might mining feats and engineering continue.

When the heritage Cornish Pumphouse was endangered by land slip it was moved - all 1840 tonnes of it...

7 Dec 2009

Merry Christmas from Dream-Pot with a special new fruit slice recipe

Our pal the Dream-Pot thermal cooker goes everywhere with GoSee.

It does the job with great meals on the move, but the best thing about Dream-Pot is the steady flow of fresh recipes which Merran Green, Barry, Ross, Debbie and staff post on dreampot@optusnet.com.au

Here is something special for Christmas which everybody will like and its low GI suits diabetics too...

3 Dec 2009

Aspen Parks Adventure Travel Pack prize to Victorian GoSee TravelSmart Club prize winner

Victoria has scored a double in the November GoSee TravelSmart Members Club prizes draw. Western Australia and South Australian GoSee TravelSmart members have picked up prizes too.

Allan Shears of Bright in the foothills of Victoria's High Country has taken the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Pack and Patrick Healey of Boronia in Victoria's Dandenongs is the winner of the Hayman Reese prize for November.

2 Dec 2009

NSW Caravan and Camping Supershow takes top tourism award

The NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD and Holiday Supershow was awarded a prestigious Gold NSW Tourism Award in the Festivals and Events category.

Barry Baillie, CEO of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) says that winning a Gold 2009 NSW Tourism Award is great recognition of the hard work undertaken by the staff at CCIA to stage the NSW Supershow annually to encourage greater regional tourism and consumer participation in the caravan and camping lifestyle.

30 Nov 2009

3-day Traralgon caravan opening offers open access to expert caravanning experience and hi-tech towing equipment

Today, tomorrow and Sunday (Dec. 4,5&6) Traralgon Caravan Sales will put practical experience where it can do most good for people who want to get into the caravan touring and holiday scene.

The three-day grand opening of the new Recreational Vehicle business at 5527 Princes Highway will include Hayman Reese experts to advise on towing aids.

Tow-Ed, CCIA of NSW Trade Business of the Year award winner, will be represented too to assist with getting the best, safely from caravanning.

26 Nov 2009

Beacon Resort bats for Victoria at Hobart National Tourism Awards

Beacon Resort at Queenscliff will represent Victoria at the 2010 Australian Tourism Awards in Hobart, Tasmania in February.

Beacon will contest the Tourist and Caravan Parks award. Their National selection follows their success in the 25th 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards.

This year there were 100 entries in the Victorian awards.

17 Nov 2009

From Jump Starters, Jetskis, laptops, mobiles and gadgets to go work on what you want to achieve says Battery World

Greg Leslie of Battery World says with recreational vehicles and the gadgets which go with the outdoor lifestyle it is rare for two situations to be exactly the same.

The thing to look at is what do you want to achieve and that is where the expertise available through Battery World can help with a huge range of decisions, Greg said today.

16 Nov 2009

RV & Camping Leisurefest Bendigo shows 3-days of latest caravans, campers, motorhomes, tents and camp gear

A great range of motorhomes plus displays from Australia's leading Recreational Vehicle brands were on show for three days from November 20-22 at the RV & Camping Leisurefest at Bendigo Racecourse.

Jayco, Winnebago, Sunliner and A'Van were among Leisurefest exhibitors with their latest models.

There was also a massive range of campers, tent trailers and camping products. There were free daily seminars from industry experts.

11 Nov 2009

Five New Zealand GoSee TravelSmart Club member winners on track with Motorhome & Camping Atlas

There are five New Zealand winners for October in the free GoSee TravelSmart Club Members prize draw.

The five prize winners get a copy of the Hema Motorhome & Camping Atlas, 2nd edition for New Zealand. And a Victorian New TravelSmart Club Member has won the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Travel Pack prize.

2 Nov 2009

Caravan and camping getaways a popular choice for holidays at home

Caravan and camping tourism is the fastest growing domestic tourism sector in Australia and one that is leading the resurgence for tourism across the nation, according to the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA).

With more Australians choosing to holiday at home, the CCIA predicts strong visitor attendance at the upcoming South Coast Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo from 6 to 8 November at Mackay Park in Batemans Bay.

23 Oct 2009

WOW factor hits as GoSee plays Gulliver in South Island tour and finds On Yer Bike Hagglund action and a magic mail run

The beauty of the New Zealand country is a highlight of any trip, so much to see and so much to do.

A bonus of course is the level of the New Zealand Dollar which means the internationals get more bang for their buck.

We were keen to visit the Antarctic Centre and see the offerings at this NZ award winning attraction.

But On Yer Bike just north of Greymouth offered a muddy good time and we wanted some of that too...

22 Oct 2009

Voltage Inverters & Converters non-technical information for fellow travellers

The following information has been prepared by Phil Jones aka Ozzie_Traveller for the benefit of GoSee supporters.

Phil Jones has acquired much of this information via the university of life.

In a previous life he was an adult-education lecturer in Canberra; now he offers Tag Along Tours and Learn Digital Photography workshops to fellow travellers. See his web site (below) for more details.

15 Oct 2009

Not Bludgers - small budgets mean economies say Nomads but if caravan parks respond to small needs they will be used more

In response to a request from GoSee Editor Garth Morrison Gil and Lyn Larsson share their considerable caravan camping experience with GoSeers.

They tell how they handle black and grey water disposal, power to run the things they need and some of their favorite free camps.

To help travellers, caravan park owners and managers they discuss what they look for in their choice of free camp sites.

15 Oct 2009

Halls Gap Film Festival reveals hottest global releases and epic essence of blokey, booze fueled Oz

There is no need to dream about Cannes when film buffs can preview commercially unreleased Australian and foreign movies at the annual Halls Gap Film Festival from November 6-8, set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Grampians National Park.

Each year the Festival celebrates an Australian classic film and this year's selection is the 1970s hit Wake In Fright starring John Mellion, Chips Rafferty and Jack Thompson.

8 Oct 2009

Queensland TravelSmart member Aspen Adventure Pack win notches double for north Australia

Queensland has won again for the second month in a row in the GoSee TravelSmart Club Members free prize draw.

Alan Bullock of Buderim is the winner of the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Travel Pack for September.

GoSee also has a New Zealand winner from Cambridge who gets a GoSee New Zealand Memory Stick to secure computer information and provide a personal portable drive for computer files.

5 Oct 2009

Aussie Battler Black Saturday bushfire survivor Glen Cromie Caravan Park comes through again as it cops a flood

Karen and Charlie Azzopardi defended their pretty Glen Cromie Caravan Park against Australias worst bushfires in February.

Then, just to provide Australian climatic variety the Tarago River which runs along the edge of the caravan park near Drouin in Victorias green Gippsland turned on a flood.

1 Oct 2009

Key dealers growth spurt double skills benefit for Coromal caravan owners and buyers

The biggest Coromal dealer in the Eastern States of Australia Caravans West is in a growth spurt with double benefits for Coromal caravan owners.

The business has a depth of knowledge right across its key staff.

Now Caravans West has established a second Coromal Dealership in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, Coromal Caravans Sandown.

1 Oct 2009

Mazda BT-50 extends value-package with Boss

Industry website AutoNews reports today that the Mazda BT-50 light commercial utes now have improved safety, comfort, convenience and style.

Existing prices are unchanged and significant equipment upgrades added across the BT-50 range.

The range-topping BT-50 SDX builds on its already impressive equipment levels by adding side airbags and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

1 Oct 2009

Black Saturday bushfire nightmare turns to bright new journey for Christine and Ken of Marysville Caravan Park

Christine and Ken Adams of Victorias bushfire ravaged Marysville have a new journey.

On February 7 their dreams turned to emptiness as Marysville and their business burned.

Now they have taken on the Marysville Caravan and Holiday Park. They are excited about the challenges of the caravan park, and their commitment to the Marysville community as they help rebuild a beautiful town.

24 Sep 2009

Leisurefest builds on reality with practical towing and 4WD test ride experience for show-goers

Sandown racecourse has the latest in boats, RVs, camping, fishing, 4x4 and accessories on show from all of the leading brands as the 2nd annual Melbourne Leisurefest Sandown Racecourse runs from 1-4 October.

Returning this year is the popular Off Road 4x4 Test Track as well as test towing on the Sandown circuit so visitors can experience new vehicle test drives, safe towing demonstrations and tips for best practice off roading.



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