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Are you planning to hit the roads of Australia in summer time? Then you should be aware of the fact that it doesn’t take long for the temperature to rise there. However, you can always opt for some summer smart tips that can help you ease while you and your caravan witness the summers and the roads in the rawest form. Check out these tips and things you should consider and have a mesmerizing trip this summer!

1. INSULATION

Make sure that you are well prepared for nature’s extremes. Right when you are about to purchase a caravan, think of your family size, or people whom you’d regularly travel. Consider the fact that numerous caravans are made out of double fiberglass insulated bodies nad pop top roofs. These materials act as insulators and can always chip into moderate temperature variations in your van.

Never forget to add a tropical roof if you are sleeping under a canvas roof. This creates an air gap which will allow heat to be absorbed by the air underneath and save your living space for getting heated up. You can also suspend a high-quality blanket, linings of which will create a reflective obstructor, debarring the heat that is beating down on the roof of your caravan.

2. HYDRATION

During summers, your body tends to lose body fluid, which can be very harmful. If you are traveling with kids, make sure that you never avoid their crankiness. It could be due to their thirst or water level of the body going down. The low water level of the body can also result in headache, body cramps and dizziness, leading to dehydration.

Carry in-cabin fridges filled with water, fruits, and fluids. This way, everyone arrives to the camp hydrated.

3. EVAPORATION

When the heat gets too much for you to survive, opt for some smart moves. Chuck a sheet in the fridge, and leave it there for some time. Then, drape it all over yourself. When the breeze passes, all you will feel is cool winds hugging you. This can turn out to be an excellent relief from the summer and a wise way to beat the heat. You can also keep a cold sac under your head while sleeping so that you keep cool all night.

4. LOCATION

Choose a campsite that has a lot of trees and natural shades. Though you will be carrying awning along with, but natural, living material will keep you cooler. Photosynthesis, water bodies around and breezes, what more do you want to help yourself stay cool, this summer?

These were few tips that can help you not loose your COOL, this summer!

Camping and caravanning in Australia has traditionally witnessed more participation from the domestic market. But it seems that international tourists, especially the Chinese, have taken a liking to the outdoor adventure in this country. This has led to a trend of increasing number of foreign visitors choosing caravan parks and camping sites to luxurious hotels. It seems that they want to escape the hustles and bustles of city life for enjoying amidst nature’s bountiful offerings.

Caravan parks have come a long way and are no longer just about pitching a tent on a “good site” at the camping grounds. While you can still camp at the sites, the entire park is properly integrated with the latest amenities, technology, and facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. For those who wish to have regular accommodation options in the parks, they can always opt for cabins instead of setting up a full-wall caravan awning or a full caravan annexe. Although most international tourists prefer cabins, they would be able to enjoy the natural landscape better if they camped up near their caravan.

Caravan and Camping Association NSW chief executive Lyndal Gray shared her views with The Daily Telegraph on the increasing use of caravan parks and off-road accommodation by international tourists. She said, “Parks now offering everything from “basic two-man tents up to luxury five-star cabins right on the waterfront. While Chinese tourists are leading the charge there was great opportunity to tap into the American, Canadian and European market. A lot of work is being done to entice Chinese and other international tourists to take road holidays in Australia.”

In order to assist Chinese tourists better, Chinese language tools including basic greetings in Mandarin and information sheets for Chinese guests in simplified Chinese have been provided at the parks. The sole aim of this effort is to make everything more accessible and user friendly for the foreign guests. Most parks are even working on a Chinese version of their websites so that it becomes easy for tourists to get the required information and make their bookings accordingly.

Not only are such trends opening up lucrative opportunities for Australia’s tourism sector, but it is also providing immense scope for caravan rentals as well as an increase in the number of caravan awnings for sale. These offer cheaper accommodation options with the freedom to put up camp anywhere as long as the ground is levelled and the surrounding is clean enough. With various options available for caravan awnings and annexes, ranging from basic amenities to full-fledged constructions, tourists can get the homely comfort that they seek.

Caravanning is turning out to be a big business in the country and is a highly profitable sector with immense prospects in the near future. The industry itself has been evaluated to have a value of $9 billion by 2020. So you can understand the market potential that is gradually opening up for caravanning. Prices could increase with demand, so if you have not bought your caravan awning / annexe already, then make sure you get one for your caravan soon.