Camper vans provide a comfortable and affordable way for families or couples to go on holidays and there are many different types on the market today. You can get the luxury custom camper that contains everything including the kitchen sink, or more basic models that contain room for your bedding and very little else. And of course, you can also get campers that fall in between these two categories, so no matter what your needs are there is sure to be something that is suitable.
If you cannot find just what you want, you can have your camper modified to include what is important to you. For instance, you might want to take a solar panel along with you so that your camper van battery does not have to be used to power your appliances. While most batteries are capable of providing power for camping needs, sometimes it is possible to run them down and then your vehicle won’t start the next morning. If you have a solar panel you can use power from the sun for cooking or cooling and thus save your camper van battery.
There are many other innovations that you may think of once you have a bit of experience of camping in that camper van. It is possible that you can get these incorporated into your van so that it will suit you better next time you go. This is sure to be a cheaper option than selling it and looking for another camper. You may even be able to modify the camper yourself; however, attention must be paid to keeping the weight even and in the right spot for safe driving. If you devise extra cupboard space to one side and fill it with something heavy the vehicle might not corner well, and in addition, the tyres on that side could wear faster.
Once you get that camper designed to your satisfaction, you will find many pleasurable days can be enjoyed travelling around this great continent and exploring to your heart’s content. You may even decide that the life of a grey nomad is for you. Camper vans are ideal for families too, as most kids really take great delight in camping out with their parents in a camper van.
You can take them into national parks and caravan parks where they can have great fun and don’t have to be kept indoors as they would if you booked hotel accommodation. They can run around the park and let off steam while you are cooking tea and you will still be able to keep an eye on them. Such camping holidays make many pleasant memories for the children to remember as they grow older.
Having a camper van means that you can go to more places than you would if you had to book accommodation. Often tourist areas don’t even have accommodation other than camping sites for camper vans and tents. You can even take that dog friend with you and not have to worry about finding pet friendly accommodation. And that will save you having to pay a pet motel to look after Fido.
Alf has been involved in the Motor Body Building Industry for over 10 years now, starting out as an apprentice. He specialises in the construction of aluminium canopies, truck canopies and ute canopies. He also specialises in the creation of ute canopies used for commercial purposes. So keep an eye on these articles for some great tips and advice.
