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A SHORE THING

Organising a trip to the coast is much more than simply throwing in your togs and towel (or ocean breeze-deflecting jacket if you’re travelling in winter). There’s a tonne of preparation when it comes to not only what you pack, but also your van’s setup and your potential itinerary and travel time, says Wayne Park, Relationship Manager with caravan and RV finance brokerage, Credit One.

Every day, Park helps Aussies into the right kind of RV for the type of travel they want to do and, as an avid caravanner himself, he’s well-placed to offer expert advice. Here are his best tips for planning a coastal trip filled with good memories.

A PURPOSEFUL RV

Before you leave the driveway, you need to be 100 per cent sure that the caravan, camper or motorhome you have is suited to the type of travel you intend to do. On-road vans will confidently travel the blacktop from one van park to the next with minimal

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