Motorhome fire in Forster prompts motel evacuation

On Wednesday afternoon, a car towing a caravan hit a tree on Canowindra Road. The caravan overturned. The driver was unhurt; police deemed the incident minor.

BougeRV has introduced a 400-watt rigid solar panel kit designed for RVs and campers. The system provides off-grid power generation, reducing reliance on generators and campground hookups.

Snowy Valleys Council held Caravan Weigh Days in Tumbarumba and Tumut. Of the 20 pre-booked caravan and tow vehicle combinations, about half were within safe and compliant limits, while the rest were overweight in one or more areas. Key issues included exceeding weight limits, rear axle overload, and missing tow mirrors. Participants received tailored advice on load redistribution and equipment. A Youth Council drop-in night at Tumut Library attracted 22 young people for pizza and games.

Indigo Shire Council reduced the lease term for Yackandandah caravan park from 21 to 3 years after a flood impact assessment received in February. The report found expansion plans under a 2022 master plan unfeasible due to heightened flood risk, citing climate change impacts like the January storm that swept cars off the Great Ocean Road. The decision follows objections from agencies including the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

RV repair businesses in Australia are experiencing a downturn due to the fuel crisis. Sharlene Anthony, who runs a repair shop in Port Lincoln, reported a 50% drop in sales compared to last year. In Port Augusta, another shop saw a 20% decline in demand. According to the Caravan Industry Association of Australia, businesses more than a two-hour drive from major cities are hit hardest. The industry includes 2,500 repair businesses, contributing $26.4 billion to the economy annually.

Boab Metals Ltd has applied to the ASX for quotation of 2,254,283 new fully paid ordinary shares issued to acquire the Ivanhoe Caravan Park in Kununurra, Western Australia. The caravan park purchase supports Boab’s hybrid accommodation strategy for the Sorby Hills Project, using equity funding to secure key infrastructure assets.