Teardrop caravans are surprisingly compact and ingenious in design Vintage and retro caravans come in many different sizes and shapes, ranging from tiny folding caravans to large and rather luxuriously appointed fifth wheelers. Some are aerodynamically rounded; others are built like square bricks that have to be towed by brute force. But maybe the most […]
Retro Rig: Homage to the Past
This vintage Kennedy caravan has many echoes of days gone by Everyone seems to love a vintage caravan, especially if it is teamed up with a classic tow vehicle from the same era. They are such nostalgic reminders of holidays past. So when we saw this 1960 fibreglass Kennedy caravan and its matching Ford pickup […]
Sailing Along
The old adage that “you can’t judge a book by its cover” applies to retro rig owners too When we go along to vintage caravan events, we can usually tell who is there simply by looking at the rigs. That’s because many owners keep their much loved classic car and vintage caravan for a long […]
Emu Beach Holiday Park
405km south of Perth Albany, with its dramatic coastal scenery, has always been on everyone’s must see list. Now that the view across King George Sound is also imbued with the sadness and heroism of the World War I Gallipoli landing, it has become an even more popular tourist destination. November 2014 saw the opening […]
When the Wind Blows
Don’t grumble about the wind; learn to enjoy it instead There always seems to be a lot to complain about on a windy day. No matter what you are doing, the wind becomes a nuisance. If you are camping, the tent flaps around noisily in the breeze. If you are on the beach, sand blows in your […]