Motor Homes in Australia: Important Facts
Motor homes in Australia are basically the same as the ones available elsewhere except for a few differences. Of course, the driver is on the right side instead of the left. There are manufacturers that provide motor homes for Australia that are of the same name brand found in the U.S. and other parts of the world. For instance, one of the major manufacturers for those who want to spend their retirement years traveling also makes travel trailers for Australia. The Motor Home for Under 21 One of the laws in Australia is you must be 21 years of age to rent a travel trailer, but 18 is sufficient for a Breezer or a Hippie Campervan. What is this, you ask? The Hippie Camper looks similar to the old vans that hippies used to drive - thus the name. The Breezer is a little more sophisticated, but either sleeps only one or two people. Actually, they do have a sink, cooker, refrigerator and a bed. For Those Over 21 The basic rental motor homes in Australia also have some limitations when it comes to age. The driver must be at least 21 and the upper limit is 75. The driver, regardless of age must have had their license for at least one year prior to renting the motor home. There are many parks in Australia that provide sites for camping. Since the motor home has become so popular there, the ‘caravan parks’ are becoming quite popular as well. This has become a favorite past time of many of the younger and older set. Traveling the country and seeing sights that even native Australians have not seen is enjoyed by visitors as well as the people who call Australia home. Sizes and Features There are a variety of sizes of motor homes in Australia just as there are other places in the world and the features extend to cooking, refrigeration, showering and sleeping. Some are large enough for 6 people, while others are made for only a couple. Depending upon the type wanted, the motor home can be just the basic model or it can come with all the bells and whistles. Many have standard features such as: * CD player with internal and external speakers These are some of the features that come standard on many of the travel trailers and there are optional features that can be added such as washing machines and surround sound stereo systems. Life on the road can be as good as sitting in your own living room with all the extras now available in motor homes. Many models have slide outs which creates more internal space if the family is taking a camping trip. Beds that slide out, built-in wardrobes and plenty of storage on the outside as well make these travel trailers about as handy for long term traveling as for the weekend jaunt. Of course, the top of the line travel trailers are very well equipped with all the optional items that can be chosen in those that do not come standard. The fifth wheeler motor homes in Australia no longer have to pay the stamp duty, which sometimes saves thousands of dollars. Return From Motor Homes in Australia to Places To Visit In Australia
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