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Post by rodericksmith on Jun 25, 2022 11:00:45 GMT 10
680827Tu-GundagaiNSW-caravan-NeilSmith.RoderickSmith
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Post by rodericksmith on Jun 28, 2022 15:31:42 GMT 10
"680831Sa-0903Tu-Canberra-caravan.park - a row of mainly aluminium pullman-front caravans, modern fashion then, over 50 years old now. - a closer view of two older caravans, and a 10 ft (3 m) one.
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Post by Mustang on Jun 29, 2022 7:12:55 GMT 10
The second image: Double click Look at all that aluminium !!!!!!
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Post by rodericksmith on Jul 3, 2022 21:03:37 GMT 10
680827Tu-30F-Canberra-caravan.park-NeilSmith / Roderick Smith. A row of mainly aluminium caravans with two marine-ply ones (including my family's van), and two older ones, with a closeup of the two older. A closeup of the family one is in a different thread.
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Post by rodericksmith on Jul 10, 2022 9:51:08 GMT 10
710213Sa-Westbury (Tas.)-caravan-RoderickSmith. It is parked right beside a siding at the railway station. It could be owned by TGR for use by an employee based there temporarily; it could be owned by such an employee; it could be owned by the stationmaster, and that is simply a convenient spot at which to park it.
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Post by rodericksmith on Aug 8, 2022 0:07:36 GMT 10
721028Sa-Pyramid(Vic.)-caravan-RoderickSmith.
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Post by rodericksmith on Sept 24, 2022 18:47:14 GMT 10
I've used up my ready-to-post photos. I have lots more, but not ready. I did post a link to a cute photo on flickr, but that post didn't go through and I hadn't saved the link. Going to flickr, and searching on vintage caravan brings up several hundred photos. Here is one which isn't mine; it came on a tourist brochure. Roderick 1610-visitUSAbrochure-PortlandOregon-foodcaravan
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Post by rodericksmith on Sept 27, 2022 21:17:18 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Sept 30, 2022 15:51:10 GMT 10
Hi Rodericksmith,
The caravan in the flood is a Viscount Duralvan or Royal from the period of 1968 to 1971. Viscounts of that era were produced in Sydney and sold throughout Australia.
Unfortunately there's been quite a few (too many!) vintage, classic and modern caravans that have ended up in the same predicament over the last twelve months.
Don Ricardo
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 1, 2022 11:47:09 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 3, 2022 11:36:35 GMT 10
Hi Rodericksmith,
That's an interesting collection of food vendor vans, etc.
The 'Specialty Coffee' van is a modern retro style van. There are a number of them around. They are pretty cute, and I'd have to say that I prefer to see people using one of them for a coffee cart rather than converting a vintage or classic van, particularly if the vintage/classic is a rare example of its type (which sadly has happened).
The 'Vagabond Coffee' van is a little Sandrover, which is from the Vintage era.
Don Ricardo
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 3, 2022 17:43:09 GMT 10
Thanks to Don for the knowledge updates to my photos. I had these two of Cook ready to post. Crossing the Nullarbor by train was an adventure for railway passengers, and even more an adventure for railway enthusiasts. Cook was a proper service town, and a major division point for the train: the locos were refuelled, and the carriage water supply refilled. Passengers could alight. This caravan was a fundraiser for the hospital. With mechanised maintenance, the wayside camps were withdrawn, and the town of Cook was disestablished: populated today by just two hermits. The famous 'Tea & Sugar' supply train was withdrawn. That was one on which I have travelled as a passenger. I have also crossed on the Trans, IP and chartered carriages attached to a freight. AFAIK Cook is still a servicing stop for Indian Pacific; passengers may still be able to alight. However, the one train per week each way is now a cruise ship on rails, not a real train at all. I can't afford to travel on it. 770518W-Cook-souvenir-caravan-RoderickSmith
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 4, 2022 11:49:12 GMT 10
How interesting that he chose a vintage teardrop for the stunt. A Morris Minor could tow one of those. Roderick Smith Hamilton's Ian Wilcox to tow caravan with Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle, proving Prime Minister Scott Morrison wrong. Damon Cronshaw March 28 2022 Ian Wilcox spent about $300 in the past year to charge his electric vehicle - a Tesla Model 3. "It costs next to nothing to run," Mr Wilcox said. This weekend just gone he used the vehicle to tow a caravan to Myall Lakes and Gloucester. In doing so, he aimed to prove Prime Minister Scott Morrison wrong. Mr Morrison said in 2019 that an electric vehicle "won't tow your trailer, it's not going to tow your boat and it's not going to get you out to your favourite camping spot with your family". The Prime Minister also accused then Labor leader Bill Shorten of wanting to "end the weekend" with his support for electric vehicles. Electric Vehicle Council chief executive Behyad Jafari said people were now "thinking twice about going on their family holiday because of the high cost of petrol". Mr Jafari said interest in electric vehicles was rising, particularly with the pain of higher petrol prices. He said the price hike highlighted that oil came from "pretty hazardous places around the world". "This is a problem for us and the answer is staring us in the face. It's about getting more people into electric vehicles." Mr Wilcox travels a lot through the NSW Hunter Valley for his job. "Generally it costs me $5 to $7 a week to charge for about 350 kilometres," he said. As there are fewer moving parts and fluids, the Tesla only requires servicing every two years. It costs about $200 for a service. Mr Wilcox bought his Tesla 2.5 years ago for about $72,000. This model has since come down in price. It now costs about $62,000. "The tech has got better. Just like your phone gets updates, so does your car. My car is better now than when I bought it. My brother also has one. It has 100 kilometres more range than mine and he paid about $10,000 less." Mr Wilcox described his own vehicle as "brilliant". He said it charged "directly from the solar system", referring to the electricity generated from solar panels on his roof. The car produced much less noise and vibration than previous cars he owned. The Tesla's gears move only in forward and reverse. "For someone who doesn't like driving, there's less effort needed," he said. "My wife Heidi didn't like driving much, but now she always wants to because it's so good and so much fun. "It doesn't even require the work of an automatic. You put your foot down and just go." Heidi had to borrow a petrol car last weekend, which left her thinking "petrol stations are filthy and disgusting". One of the Tesla's safety benefits is its speed. "You can get out of the way of everyone. My car does 0-100 in 5.9 seconds," Mr Wilcox said. Sales of plug-in electric vehicles tripled in Australia from 6900 in 2020 to 20,665 in 2021. Electric vehicles account for 2 per cent market share of new cars, up from 0.78 per cent in 2020. The Tesla Model 3 was the biggest seller, with 12,094 vehicles sold last year. Mr Jafari, of the Electric Vehicle Council, has urged governments to do more to encourage people to take up electric vehicles, saying the benefits include cleaner air, reduced respiratory illness, smaller carbon footprint and quieter roads. "In other countries, about 20 per cent of the cars they sell are electric. We need to make electric vehicles more accessible to Australians." Charging an electric vehicle from a home wallbox takes seven to 12 hours. And most electric vehicles take about 40 minutes to reach a charge of 80 per cent with super-fast roadside chargers. "You're not standing there holding the charger. You're going to a gym or cafe," Mr Wilcox said. The popularity of electric vehicles meant charging stations were increasingly busy, but this is expected to lead to more being installed. Mr Wilcox charged his Tesla on Friday at the charging station at No 2 Sportsground at Cooks Hill. "There's a nice community when you're at a charging station," he said. "We give each other tips and work out what's going on with electric vehicles and the best way to do things." The lack of charging stations has been cited as an impediment to buying an electric car, but Mr Wilcox said Newcastle and the Hunter were blessed with numerous charging stations. "I travel all over the Hunter without any issue." The NSW government plans to spend $171 million over four years to ensure widespread charging coverage, so drivers can be confident they can drive their vehicles anywhere. <www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7675393/hey-scomo-electric-vehicles-can-tow-a-caravan>
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Post by Jennison on Oct 4, 2022 13:26:07 GMT 10
He also did not mention that once he gets to his destination with his flyweight caravan, the commercial rates away from home to fill his tesla to drive home is more like $35 or $40 if I recall correctly for a recharge. Cheaper than petrol yes, but not the $7 he said except when he is at home and no matter where he is it's all provided by coal fired power!! Don't get me wrong I have spent some time behind the wheel of a twin motor tesla 3 and it was nothing short of amazing to drive, fantastic fun in fact but I agree that the article is just a stunt portraying as usual a very one sided view. Also as usual no mention of the enormous problems the world has not yet addressed re the disposal of the very toxic batteries. In regards to their performance as he mentioned, these cars are so fast it's scary to imagine half the brainless dumbos of this world who hold a licence getting behind the wheel of one of these cars with their extraordinary acceleration His model 3..... 0 to 100k in 5.9secs, the twin motor 3 as I drove.... 0 to 100k in 3.2 secs and the new tesla S (I think its called) quicker than a grand prix car it gets to 100k in 1.9 seconds imagine a P plater in one of those? jenno
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 8, 2022 11:22:18 GMT 10
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 13, 2022 15:43:28 GMT 10
The easy photos to find were taken at rallies, and may well belong to group members, and have other photos up in other threads. This teardrop was an exhibit at the 2009 National Machinery Rally. I can't recall if that was annual or every 2 or 3 years. It rotated state and venue. The next would be in WA. This one, at Murray Bridge (SA), was adjacent to the river. The organisers invited riverboats to attend, and an assortment of paddle boats and cruisers (including mine) came. I did hunt in this group on Broadway, and didn't find this teardrop, but did find three pages of interesting photos, including this set: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/12547/national-vintage-classic-caravan-parade090404Sa-P1070340-MurrayBridge-Holden-teardrop.caravan-RSmith-ss.jpg 090404Sa-P1070341-MurrayBridge-teardrop_caravan-RSmith-ss.jpg Roderick
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 14, 2022 13:42:35 GMT 10
Hi Rodericksmith, You do come up with some interesting photos! The teardrop in the photo is a replica built by Forum member Raym, whose father built Broadway caravans. That's why the teardrop has 'Broadway' on it, although it was not actually built by Broadway as such. I can't recall whether Raym's fathers ever built teardrops or not. There's info on Raym's replica here. Don Ricardo
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 16, 2022 20:19:14 GMT 10
220304F-'SMH'-flooding-HawkesburyRiverCumberlandReach-caravans. Roderick
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 19, 2022 18:56:58 GMT 10
110226Sa-GoolwaWoodenBoatFestival-teardrop_caravan-RoderickSmith
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Post by rodericksmith on Oct 26, 2022 11:17:03 GMT 10
660827Sa-Beaufort(Vic.)-Holden-caravan-NeilSmithRoderickSmith Not ours. This is simply typical of the era. Roderick
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Post by rodericksmith on Nov 1, 2022 10:57:39 GMT 10
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Post by hughdeany on Nov 1, 2022 13:34:24 GMT 10
Hi Roderick, The van is a Cheltenham fibreglass,made in UK.😉very nice vans. Cheers hughdeany
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Post by rodericksmith on Nov 4, 2022 11:34:17 GMT 10
Airstream caravans have been the classic USA style for decades, and are still in production: modern and vintage look the same. Despite the size and price, there are more in Australia than I realised. The group has many photos scattered in different posts and threads. I have a photo of a mobile home with an Airstream body. Roderick Smith Sun.17.4.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. AIRSTREAMS, BRISBANE HOLIDAY VILLAGE, QLD There are caravans, and then there are Airstreams. The gleaming aluminium vans are the epitome of on-road luxury - but towing around an 8m van isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, and that’s where Brisbane Holiday Village comes in. The first holiday park in Australia to offer Airstream stays, it has two luxe vans, Betsy and Maisie, that each take two adults and two kids in style. And forget tiny bunks — there’s a queen bed for the grown-ups and king singles forthe kids. The sites have an outdoor living area including a kitchen, barbecue and 190 cm tv. gdayparks.com.au www.airstream.com220417Su-NewsCorp-Escape-Airstream.caravan-ss.jpg 201013Tu-'SMH'-airstream.caravan-WilpenaPound.jpg 201205Sa-Melbourne'HeraldSun'-Airstream-caravan-ss.jpg
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Post by rodericksmith on Nov 6, 2022 19:21:14 GMT 10
Roderick Smith Retro photo from a 2013 article on caravanning. 131203-MelbourneAge-caravanholiday The text from a recent article. The photos weren't retro, but the caravanning sentiments and enthusiasm are enduring. Sat.16.4.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Caravanning. FAMILIES are relishing the chance to enjoy Covid-safe camping and to support regional businesses all across the state this Easter. Mother of three Naomi Brabender, from Diamond Creek, said she had camped with her family at Halls Gap almost every Easter for the past 10 years. "We weren't able to visit in 2020. and our trip was cut short in 2021, so we're really enjoying being back this year. There are so many walks to do. and the kids are always on their bikes," she said. Ms Brabender is also making sure she supports the local businesses that "did it tough" during Covid. "We're visiting local restaurants, checking out the zoo. The kids love it, they make a new friend every day." Mum of three Kim Wilmink, from Frankston, is also spending the weekend camping, west of Ballarat. "This is our first time at Lake Burrumbeet. and it's lovely: we really like trying out different camping spots." Ms Wilmink said. Her family bought a new caravan at the start of the year, and they try to go out every six weeks.
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Post by rodericksmith on Nov 9, 2022 13:20:03 GMT 10
Roderick. Notel, Melbourne's ultra-quirky rooftop caravan hotel, has reopened. Time Out Tuesday 17 November 2020 Six sleek Airstream caravans make for the coolest vacation or staycation Melbourne is a city that likes to think outside the square. Or the outside of the hotel, as it were. Notel launched in 2016 and quickly became one of Mebourne's hottest boutique accommodation options. It's not hard to see why. The hotel consists of six, ultra-sleek 1970s Airstream caravans set atop a rooftop in Flinders Lane, right in the heart of Melbourne's food and culture precincts. While many of us associate caravans with roughing it on the road, Notel's swish Airstream caravans are nothing of the sort. The completely refurbished rooms have retained their retro charm while introducing modern facilities and little luxuries. That means a queen-size bed with premium linen, private ensuites, split-system heating and cooling, free WiFi, an iPad loaded with Netflix and (the Holy Grail of hotel amenities) a complimentary mini bar stuffed with local goodies like wine from 6Ft6, beer from Brewmanity and vodka sodas courtesy Splash Vodka. Guests get the royal treatment at Notel, but that courtesy also extends to the planet. The boutique accommodation has switched from the typical single-use plastic bathroom amenities (ubiquitous in the hotel industry) to Earth-friendly, locally made products like shampoo bars from Bar None and soap from Soap Club. Notel's prime position above Flinders Lane makes it easy to duck into one of Melbourne's top restaurants for lunch or dinner. However, in these crazy times, the Notel team realise that restaurant bookings can be hard to pin down with high demand and capacity restrictions across the industry. So to ensure you don't go to bed hungry, Notel have created a cute rooftop dining experience for guests, should they want to dine in. With Melbourne now allowing in travellers from across Victoria and all over Australia, Notel is excited to welcome back guests for vacations (and staycations). The rooftop hotel is perfectly set up for social distancing (there's no shared lifts, corridors or concierge, plus keys are electronic and sent to your phone). To book your stay at Notel, head over to its website. www.timeout.com/melbourne/hotels/notel-melbournes-ultra-quirky-rooftop-caravan-hotel-has-reopenedHotel No hotelno.melbournewww.airstream.comCaravan parks Victoria: Destinations worth hitting the road for Lucy Callander December 23, 2021 Mornington Peninsula Leader Time to load up the family Jayco, fill the tank and hit the road. It’s holiday time and we’ve got a list of the best caravan parks in the state. MELBOURNE Few consider a caravan park experience when they journey to Melbourne, but the city and suburbs are well serviced by numerous holiday park options. Or you could just sign on at Notel for one of the most unique caravanning experiences in the State. Six stylish Airstream caravans have been positioned atop a city car park, flanked by office towers and offering glimpses of several Melbourne landmarks. This isn’t ‘marshmallows around the fire’ stuff. The vans shimmer amid the street art-soaked walls of this concrete canyon while the fare includes queen-sized beds, a free minibar, gourmet snacks, premier bathroom goodies and a private deck. For those seeking a more traditional and economical solution to their city stay, check out the Big 4 Melbourne park at Coburg, just 10 km from the CBD. Camping city style at Notel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Picture: Supplied. www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/west/caravan-parks-victoria-destinations-worth-hitting-the-road-for/news-story/ca6d86b3401946390f083ba54c0a2e47160226F-MelbourneAge-Airstream.caravans-ss.jpg 160831W-MelbourneHeraldSun-Airstream.caravan-a-s.jpg 170820Su-Melbourne'HeraldSun'-SantaBarbara-Airstream-caravan-ss.jpg
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