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1948 YEAR BOOK Of THE AUSTRALIAN MONTHLYMotorNanual

this edition• Listing over 1,000 recognised caravanand camping grounds in all States.• Reviewing a dozen different Australiantrade-made caravans.• Plans for making 4 new caravans withdetails for building your own caravan-ette.

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How to hire caravans.Where to get caravans.The law.The art of towing.Looking after your van.80 pages for the intending holiday-maker.

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CARAVAN and TOURING BOOK

Fint Edition.A new edition will be published each year by the Editors of

AUSTRALIAN MONTHLY MOTOR MANUAL1-7 KNOX PLACE, MEHIOURNE, C.1.

1948

c--_-SoillE c SI to ale I S •A Luxury becomes a necessityEach year wins thousands more to the ranks of enthusiastic

caravanners. Men, women and children alike share in the joys ofliving in a mobile holiday home, where housekeeping problems are re-duced to the minimum and the cost and difficulty of finding accommo-dation can be forgotten during a carefree vacation.

The use of hired caravans is winning new friends to the cultof caravanning, others seek to build their own and the more fortunateacquire the professionally built vans which can cost from £250 to £1,000.New models will be reviewed in the regular Caravan pages of MotorManual and prices will be quoted therein where possible.

But the use of the caravan is extending beyond the realms ofa pleasure vehicle. It is being used as a temporary home during thehousing shortage; it is being sent with scientific and survey partiesinto our back country, commercial travellers can take their servicesbeyond town limits, many are fitted as workshops or baby clinics, andall are serving the nation in this new age where distance no longermatters.

The Editors of Motor Manual will welcome contributions oncaravan craft and they hope that this first edition of this new annualwill open a little wider the door to our great outdoors.

The Editors,• DOUGLAS NIXON.• SAMUEL TOOTH.• KEITH WINSER.

AUST—• ALIAN CARAVAAsThere are many advantages in getting a trade-built caravan becausethe makers are called upon to service them, and each snag is soon rectifiedin succeeding models. They are safe and roadworthy and add to the prestigeof caravanning. Unfortunately building restrictions are felt by the makerswhose output is limited. A Directory of Australian makers appears atthe back of this book. Unfortunately there are many small individualbuilders who have not been able to supply demonstration models, but theEditors hope that they will send pictures and details to the Motor Manualmagazine for revietv. As prices fluctuate, these too, will be listed in themagazine.

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The stock models of this caravan include the 2 berth type suitable for 10 h.p. carsto a caravan offering every home comfort. Aircraft principle of stressed skin construction hasbeen adopted, and in addition the post-war "Don" has added exterior covering of resin-bondedmarine plywood. The body is mounted on a full steel, electrically-welded chassis. Fabricateddrop axle. Brace operated parking jacks. Combined castor wheel and jack. A patentedfolding step. Vacuum operated brakes. A battery wiring system wired from car. Completesealing against dust. Dunlopillo mattresses. Insulated walls and ceilings.The interior fittings include stainless steel sink, water tank, ice chest, wardrobe, cup-boards and lockers, stove to order. Curtains will be supplied as desired.All manufacturers addresses are listed in the Directory on Page 77.

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AURORA13 FOOTER

This caravan has 4 berths, 2 singl e and 1 double. Overall measurement is13 ft. long, 6 IL 8 in. wide and 6 ft. 2 In. head room. It is constructed of bond-wood, one piece top and sides, lining of caneite with insulated walls Weightapproximately 16 cwt. Extra large windows have been provided. Sponge rubberis fitted to all openings and the whole of the floor is rendered dustproof. All out-side joints are covered with hard sticking tape, making it a completely waterproofunit. Chassis: Special "steel on edge:" 4 in. drop axle; 16 in. wheels; Standard6 ply tyres.Coupling: Standard ball type. requires 3 in. hole in towing bar.Battery: One 6 volt, 15 plate.Built by Aurora Caravans, 458 Lygon Street, East Brunswick. For hire only.

GYPSYLANDThree models are available of this make:— 2 berth, 3 berth and 4 berth. 13 ft. water-proof bondwood has been selected as the outer covering and its leakproof qualities are ap-parent, seeing that the exterior has been sealed with the finest American plastic glues toevery frame support, also ensuring a rattleproof rigidity. Mountain ash is the timber for theframe. The body has been mounted on an all steel removable chassis of the latest testeddesign.An adjustable castor-wheel assembly makes the caravan easy to manipulate in turningwithout towing, and to keep the floor on an even keel on all ground levels. Ball joint coup-ling of moulded steel. Caravan is well sprung with tubular steel axle. Total length: 13 ft.Weight: 12 cwt.

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JENNISONPATHFINDERFour very up-to-date models of 3 berth 10 ft. and 4 berth of 12 ft. 14 ft, and 16 ft.in this roving residence. All walls and roof are double panelled waterproof bondwood,glued and fastened to every framed member. The frame is built of specially selected sea-soned timber. Weight is 125 lbs. per ft. of length. The chassis is an all steel channelsection electrically welded. Axle, 1 piece cranked forged steel, 13 in. square section,electrically welded.Air vacuum-servo brakes controlled from towing vehicle are standard on all mod-els. Wheels: 16 in. pressed steel with chrome caps. Coupling: ball and socket, machinedfrom solid steel, integral with chassis, Elevating ventilating roof; large windows with wirescreens throughout.The caravan is wired for 6 volt and 240 volt.Builders: Jennison Trailer Engineering Co., 341 Military Rd., Cremorne Junction,New South Wales.

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BOTTERILL& FRASER4 BERTH0

Methods used in the production of this interesting caravan are in accordance with thelatest plywood boat, aircraft and glider construction. The sides are of stress-skin design whicheliminates the need for heavy steel chassis members. Corners are protected with aluminiumbeading; side walls have dead air space, and are fully lined. The top, effectively insulated toa thickness of 1 in., is the durable canvas type similar to that used on boat decks. Fasteningsare non-corrosive, joints are glued with waterproof aircraft glue.The weight of this unit is 141 cwt. 14 ft. 6 in. long, 6 ft, 6 in. wide and has 6 ft. 3 in.interior height. The drop axle is forged from chrome axle steel. Linking is effected with aheavy ball type coupling. Jack type rubber castor wheel at the front and jack type back legs.Hatch type ventilator in roof 3 ft, square. All openings including the door are fly-proofed.5

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The chassis is constructed of 2 in, x 2 in. x 3/16 in, angle iron, cross braced, withall joints electrically welded. The axle is by Westcott Hazel, drop forged, 1.1 in. squarein section, sprung with sturdy 8-leaf springs, strong disc wheels.All structural timbers are selected coachwood, oregon and pine. Floor is 5/16 in.waterproof laminated wood carried on coachwood cross members. Size 10 ft. 4 in. over-all, head room 6 ft. 2 in. Width 6 ft. 6 in.Interior: 60 cubic feet of storage space is provided, which includes ice chest, ward-robe, drawers, food and linen cupboards, with 4 gallon water tank.Two or three berth inner spring mattresses finished in repp upholstery material.Lighting of both 240 volt with outside plug and 6 volt battery lighting.Made by Gypsy Caravan Company, 50 Phoenix Street, Lane Cove.

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C'.11lAVANPARK'SHUNTERThe body is mounted on all steel chassis. The exterior walls and roof are of proof-wood as used in aeroplane construction, 1/8 in. thick, in fuselage sheets (17 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft.).fitted in one piece making it water and dustproof. The ventilator in roof may be opened andsecured at any angle to suit conditions. Ventilation is supplied by 6 windows to which 2 fly-screens are fitted. Capacity of water tank is 16 gallons, filled from outside. The couplinghead is of metal. Over-riding brakes have been provided. Electric lighting by the use of 6volt batteries. Wirings and fittings are adaptable to 240 volt. Length 16 ft. 8 in., width 6ft. 8 in.Fitted weight 16 cwt. Constructed by Caravan Park, 107 Maitland Rd., Mayfield, N.S.W.

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THEGLENThe body is mounted on a channel steel chassis, box section. Fitted with Hender-son's chassis taking 16 x 600 tyres, with a track of 5 ft. 3 in. Walls of Masonite, the cornersbeing protected with aluminium moulding, adding to rigidity. All framing timbers are ofselected oregon, each joint being glued and screwed. The step folds up. Four brace operatedlegs support the caravan when at rest.Brace operated geared jockey wheel, Vacuum brakes fitted if required.Ample storage space is provided with ice chest, Water tank holds 10 gallons.Fly screens fitted to all windows. Automatic closer on door. Partition by curtain asrequired. Large stainless steel sink. Two pressure kerosene stoves. Two single and one doublebed. The large rigid table in dinette folds for double bed. The windows (sedan car type).Interior walls are of bondwood. Length, 13 ft. 1 in. Width 6 ft. 6 in. Weight 15 cwt,

SUPERBALL STEELCaravan Park's all-steel 14 ft. caravan has a specially constructed chassis of 2 in.x I/ in. x 4- in. channel iron with 16 in. wheels, over-ride brakes, gun metal coupling, ad-justable jockey wheel and back supports hay e been fitted.A most pleasing appearance is enhanced by interior appointments. The dinette isat the front and seats 6 persons. I t is convertible to a double bed. The rear end setteemay also be used as a double bed.The kitchen unit has ice chest, cooking recess, double burner stove and 8 cupboards.The wardrobe has mirror and dressing table. There are 9 large windows, 7 of whichopen and are fly-screened.Weight of this new mass produced van is 16 cwt. Designed by R. J. Rankin withdustproof, seamless joints, it is one structural unit that will always be a fine caravan.Made at Leichhardt and Mayfield. Melbourne agent, Les Gough.

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THEVICTORIANGLIDER

The Glider has a Henderson axle and springs, disc wheels, 16 x 600 tyres, with 5 ft. 8 in.track. Let down legs for easy parking. Structural timbers are kiln dried mountain ash forframework and covered with Masonite or Marine Plywood. When the latter is used it iscovered with stressed skin canvas. Each joint is screwed and glued rendering it rain anddustproof. The large vent in roof is flyproofed.The interior linings are of plywood. The kitchen unit, comprises cooking recess with 2Lane's thermal blue flame stoves with vent, stainless steel sink, 4 gallon water tank.The dinette table can be let down forming a double bed, with two large lockers forlinen and bedclothes underneath. At rear end the settee may be converted into a doublebed. 6 large windows, flyscreened and curtained. The mattresses are inner sprung, up-holstered with English moleskin or to order. Floor coverings are inlaid lino. 3 electric lampsin convenient positions, wiring 6 volt, convertible to 240 volt.Width, 6 ft. 8 in. Head room. 6 ft. 21 in. Bath supplied when ordered. Three models areavailable, 12 ft. 6 in., 14 ft, and 15 ft. Made by N. George, 20 Dickens St.. Glen Iris.

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4 berth, mounted on an all steel chassis. The external walls are of Presdwood. insideselected Plywood, bonded together in a 200-ton hydraulic press.Wheels on four large Timken roller bearings. Two rear jacking legs. Folding frontcastor jack. Towing, non rattling rubber block, universal joint with safety drains.Four berths, dinette table and settees at front forms double bed at night. Settee at rearforms o bed and one top bed at night. Cupboard space for bed clothing under all settees.Large kitchen unit contains cooking recess, with stoves, ice chest, aluminium sink and drain-age board and many cupboards. Curtains to all windows.Wardrobe door divides caravan into 2 rooms. Lighting 6 to 12 volts. Three lights inside,1 outside, over door Length 14 ft., overall length 16 ft. 6 in. Width, 7 ft. head room 6 IL 5in. Made at Edwardstown, South Australia.8

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This 4 berth De Luxe Model is made on seamless steel tubing, on a channel sectionchassis, giving long life, combined with lightness.The interior panelling, full length wardrobe and 4 drawer dressing table are ofstained and lacquered timbers. In the kitchen unit are included stainless steel sinkand drainer, ice chest, 2 burner stove, and ventilated food cupboards, crockery cabinet,cutlery drawer and 240 volt power point.Lighting by batteries or by 240 volt power through a special transformer,8 large windows, 2 skylights, water tank of 18 gallons, large dining table to seat6, inner spring cushions, additional storage, bed linen cupboard, 2 general purpose cup-boards. Floor covered with inlaid. linoleum.Overall length 17 ft.. width 6 ft. 6 in., height 8 ft. 2 in. Tyre size 650 x 16. Weight 19cwt. Made by New Horizon Caravan Co., Chullora.

VICTORIANHAWTHORN

This Super De Luxe 3 berth model is mounted on an all steel chassis. The frame isof selected hardwood kiln dried, and covered with plywood or Swedish Masonite. There is alarge vent in roof, flyscreened. Drop axle, standard springing and over-riding brakes.INTERIOR: 5 large windows, curtained and flyscreened. Lined fully with waterproofbondwood. Double bed at rear end. The dinette has folding table, convertible for single bed.Mattresses are inner sprung, upholstered. Curtains to match.The table and furnishings are of polished walnut. Included in the kitchen unit is astainless steel sink with draining board, ice chest for large block of ice, tin-lined bread box,and all necessary cupboards. The wardrobe is equipped with drawers, etc., also a table top.2 kerosene lamps in recess of kitchen unit. 3 electric lamps, 6 volt battery, wired for 240volts. Built by L. Gough, Hawthorn, Victoria.9

GYPSY13 FOOTCARAVAN

The chassis is of 3 in. x 3/16 in. channel iron, cross membered and braced by 11 in. x 3/16in. angle iron, all sections electrically welded. Standard ball coupling with automatic braking.The frame is covered with large single sheets of waterproof ply as used in aircraft construc-tion, with interior lining of the same material, known as "Stressed skin construction" givingmaximum strength at minimum weight., also waterproofing. The specially designed "crankedaxle" gives low centre of gravity and combined with a wide wheel track reduces road sway.There is 80 cubic feet of storage allowing ample roominess. There are 6 windows and sky-light, all flyproofed. Homely walnut appointments, with 2 double beds with inner spring mat-tresses, in daytime fold back into 3 comfortable lounge type seats. Enamelled steel sink, safetystove recess, lined with aluminium.Exterior is finished in 5 coats cream enamel.Made by Gypsy Caravan Co., of Lane Cove and St. Leonards.

SROVENPANAMERICANThis super de luxe caravan is built on the Pan American style, by Australian craftsmen.It Is fitted on a specially designed Henderson chassis and is the first with the 4 wheel prin-ciple with an over-riding brake system. The framework is in cedar waterproofed plywoodwith white panelling.INTERIOR: The interior fittings include stainless steel sink, both electric and pressurestoves, a built-in radio, bath, large ice chest, radiator, a lift-up boot for fishing gear, 40 gal-lon water tank, many large cupboards and drawers, sliding door between dining alcove andbedroom, lantern roof with patent louvres, 6 large windows, chromium plate on brass, fly-screens on all openings, a stable-door effect to allow bottom half to close individually, and ahost of fittings to further the comfort of the holiday maker.The bedroom can be made into a 6 berth alcove with upper and lower berths. whichmay be easily converted into a comfortable lounge, The dinette can easily be converted intoa double bed. All cushions are of sponge rubber, covered in genoa, velvet, whilst the furniturein the bedroom is of Queensland Sycamore. Length, 24 ft. and 7 ft. 6 in. wide, with an insidecentral height of 6 ft, 8 in. Constructed by Seal & Down, Liverpool, New South Wales.

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SPORTSMANCARAVANETTE

Designed primarily for the man with the small car and weighing only 4 cwts., these can-vanettes comprise a double bed with interior cupboards and table and stools which foldinto the cupboards. The kitchenette boot has watertank and stove with ample shelving andcanvas tent annexe and poles for additional kitchen room.There is an opening glass window and luscreen in each door on each side.The body is of bondwood, 8 ft. 6 in. long and 5 ft. 3 in. from ground. I t can bemanouevred by one person and has the standard ball coupling. Its cost is low and its com-pactness ensures a carefree holiday.Made at 153 Beach Road, Mentone, Victoria.

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READY-BUILTCARAVANFRAMESReady-built steel caravanframes are being supplied byvarious makers (see Directorypage 79), and this one byGeorge Packer, of Hawthorn,Victoria, sells for less than£50 without chassis compon-ent& It is 12 ft. long x 6 ft.4 in. wide and will weighabout 12 cwt. allowing 3 cwt.for fittings. This electricallywelded frame has 5 hingedwindows and door, and isconstructed on a timberframework for easier flooring.

INTERIORS OFSTOCK MODELS

Caravanning is taking on a new aspect these days as the amenities of a cara-van improve beyond guest house services and availability.Personal comfort is the main reason for taking a caravan, and in the interiorthe design should cal for both spaciousness and cupboard storage, with special careapplied to a bed that will give restful sleep. A sleepless night can spoil all the nextday.The caravan builder of today usually plans the layout of the interior with adouble-bed settee across one end and at the other end is the dinette table with thetwo bed-settees and a table between them. The backs of the settees usually are detach-able to widen the mattress when the table is dropped. The above illustration is in-side the Aurora caravan.

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All Mod. Cons.in these Caravans

The Gypsy uses walnut panelling with a whiteroot and kitchen alcove. Six windows ndil toroot ventilator to !jive sufficient light.

The 24 ft. Rovenwith light comingceiling. It has ation dividing the

is finished in white lacquer.from a lantern type fanlightstainless steel sink, a parti-6 berths and full sized icechest.

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modernlivingThe modern caravan is fittedwith most of the amenities pro-vided in the modern home.When planning a caravan holi-day there is not the necessity tobook months ahead should itbe desired to holiday at anypopular resort.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT.Many different householditems are required by the cara-vanner which are normally partof every home. One is a stove,and of all types the keresoneis most popular. There arevarious types of these, from thesingle flame to multi-units, andtwo types are the pressureflame, such as a primus and thewick type. The former kindrequire priming with methy-lated spirit so that the burneris well heated to vapourise thekerosene, The bowl must befilled to ensure this. A prickeris essential as the fine jet fre-quently gets blocked.Petrol stoves are preferred inAmerica, as they do not needpruning.The lighting problem is over-come by using the battery forshort periods. A kerosene lampis an acquisition — preferablywall-mounted, though the press-ure-vapour type of hurricanelamp is an essential that can beused in or out of the van.Radios may be hired to workoff caravan, or self-containedportables rented weekly, assupplied by URENTA Radio. Seeannouncement on Page 80.Portable lavatory systems insteel with mottled wood seats areavailable from 01101- from N.Fincock, 79 Hart Street, EastKew.While modern equipment issafe, one useful article thatought to be carried in the cara-van is a chemical fire extin-guisher. These are useful incase of grass fires, too.

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Above is the modem interior of the "Don" Caravan whieh usesthe "laminex" heatproof plastic btlIck tops and Dontopilloinattresses.•Below, the Jennison. "Pathfinder" is like a modern penthouseon wheels. There is a three-burner store and a. water pressuresystem, ice chest, and enough space to makc for refinedtravelling.

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Some of the designs in this book havebeen. specially prepared to our specifi-cations. Others have appeared in. re-cent issues of The Australian MonthlyMotor Manual and already our draughts-men are preparing other plans whichwill be published therein in the future,in addition to reviews of new profess-ionally-built caravans. A subscriptionto this magazine at 12/- per year willbe worthwhile to all who like the lifeof the open road and further afield.

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BUILD THE PARLOUR CAR.ig ti u 7kial at4 BERTH (ARAMBUILT FROM AVAILABLE MATERIALS

Build "The Par f1our-carThe great Australian love of the outdoors has prompted the Editors of this

journal to prepare plans for an outdoor home, so the services of Mr. G. R. Nisbet, aconsulting engineer, of Hampton, Melbourne, were engaged to prepare plans of apractical caravan for a family of four—and what is most important these days — onethat can be made of what materials can be bought on the open market.

What is also necessary, in view of Australia's mountain grades, is that it is alightweight made of stretched canvas which can be attractively painted in any two-tone combination to match the owner's car. Being light it will naturally take less ofour rationed petrol to pull it.

Size can be altered to suit individual makers, but we have chosen an overalllength of 21 feet 7 inches with a width of 6 feet 8 inches.

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3. COVERING. Duck, fairly heavy. After putting duck on to frame dope with a goodquality fabric dope obtained front a reputable paint house.4. Build up FLOOR frame first, then mark positions of studs.5. Having bent FRAMES on FORMERS for roof make up into complete frames.6. PLACE FORMERS on to floor frame, hold in position until glue dries with a coupleof diagonal cleats across the lot at the top of the roof.7. Next place END STUDS in position, mark and fit, wait until glue dries (about 4 or5 hours, and about 12 hours to get hard).8. The Roof:— Screw on STRLNGERS or lathes to roof and allow glue to dry.Every care should be taken at all joints to see that they will be thoroughly waterproof.It will be handy to have some white lead putty on hand, or other suitable waterproofer.9. Place CANVAS OR DUCK roughly in position and tack in a couple of places. Onno account tack down one side completely. but instead start from the centre of each sideand work towards corners. Thus one tack in centre of each side and end, then aroundagain by dividing the two halves into halves again and this time two tacks, then dividethose distances into halves and tack, this time 4 tacks and so on.10. WALLS can be covered by same method as roof. Don't cut out door or windowsuntil duck is tacked down all round.11. Next screw BEADING on as illustrated, this is the first stage in tightening thecanvas.12. Then paint, or better still, spray on DOPE. This is the last stage in stretchingthe canvas. But be sure every part of canvas edge is tacked down, for the shrinkage causedby the dope will wreck the job otherwise.

This skeleton frame of the van has to be made rigid enough so that the-re will beno Contortion or movement as this will cause the canvas skin to either stretch andripple or it may cause leaks at the tacked points. These faults will not developif the frame is carefully screwed and glued.17

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CHASSIS TROUBLE-SHOOTING BEFOREHANDSpringing is a pitfall for the amateur. If this is too flexible the caravan will set upa tendency to roll more than would shorter, stiffer springs. If the caravan develops nose-bobbing it is caused by too heavy a nose on the flexible rear springs of the car.Trailer weave is commonly caused by too much weight in the rear of the caravan, andthe weight should be more evenly distributed.Width of the caravan axle is another factor that should be taken care of, Roll willdevelop on the highway if too narrow a :width axle is used.Toe-in has also to be Laken into consideration in accord with the amount of camberprovided. Due to the pull wear on bearings can be lessened by setting the toe-in about 1/16to 1/8 of an inch in.

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Laminated Beads (Ends), 4 lamination,total.Plywood Covering, alternatively canvas.Screws, brass all round,Galvanised Sheet Iron, 24 gauge or alumini-um for skirts or front and rear bends. Totalarea, 20 sq. ft.Floor Joist Bolts, 74 x 5/16 coach, 14 re-quired.

BUILD THE PARLOUR CAR.The chassis is best bought from one of the many specialist firms who make them and

a special article appears in this book which is applicable to the parlour car. Generally speak-ing car axles are unsuitable for caravans as the track is too narrow and the height of acaravan, exceeding the car, is likely to cause a lot of sway if used. Therefore we recom-mend the wide track caravan axles as a necessity. Springs taken from a car may also betoo light and may cause a loaded caravan to continually "hit bottom" with drastic effects.

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BUILD TILE PARLOUR CAR.Caravan WiringDuring the construction of the vanthe builder should have the wiring forthe lighting well stapled to avoid chaf-fing as a short can often cause a fire.It is advisable to run two circuits —one for the car battery and one for 240volts from the main. This is likely tobe used when the caravan is garagedor for a lengthy period at a recognisedcaravan park where facilities exist forplugging in to the mains.

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Connecting the circuit to the CarIt is suggested that as the lead wire from the car to caravan is open to allweathers it should be encased in flexible tubing and there are many plastic types nowavailable. This caravan circuit could be fitted with a separate fuse so that shouldany fault develop it will not short the wiring in the car. The home builder can alwaysget the wiring done by a licensed electrician and thus avoid pitfalls of the inexperienc-ed.

Wiring for LightingHex sold for radio is not suitable for the purpose of caravan lighting, being1:0. too small to carry the current required. The current for a 24 watt headlampbulb fed from the 6 volt battery of the car is some 4 amps, and in order that the full6 volts be available at the lamp terminals, wires capable of carrying this current mustbe installed, therefore the caravan wiring must not be less than 3/.029's to providethese results. In planning the interior keep the number of lights down to the mini-mum, for each light drains the car's battery, unless the car battery is in good condi-tion and the car in daily use.

Using the Car BatteryRun a pair of 3.029 cables from the car battery direct to a position at the rearof the car, close to the. coupling so as to attach a 5 amp. two-pin plug to the car'sbody. Plugs -may be obtained from an electrical dealer, flush types being available.Twin cab-tyre cable is the wire recommended for this work; it should be clipped tothe car's chassis. A similar plug should be fixed on the caravan. A length of cab-tyre flex capable of carrying the current (70/36's) is ideal for this job, each end ofthis flex should be fixed to the plug tops supplied with the bases. This flex should beat least 6 yards long to allow for the car being parked some distance from the caravan.

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Caravan to Car ConnectionsA trailer tail lamp and stop light, to synchronise withthose on your car, can be accomplished by using an electricalplug of the type shown, as a connector, which permits the cir-cuits to be broken quickly, when the trailer is detached fromthe car. The diagram shows how the wiring is carried out.A small bolt must be substituted for the screw in the plug,which must be insulated froth the car where it is mounted. Thecoupling of the trailer must be metal to complete the circuitto the car battery, otherwise a jumper wire must be used. The same arrangement maybe made when it is necessary to light the trailer from the car battery.

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Remember the RadioSelect a suitable position for the radio and,, before the interior panels are fixed,instal the required aerial and earth wires in a manner similar to the lighting wires.In the case of a main supply a power switch will be needed.

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Finishing and FurnishingSteel braces are a necessary adjunct to caravan joints. Typical pillar attach-ments are shown above, using standard angle iron brackets. Below are some detailsof the doors and windows. Zinc or aluminium moulding strips are recommendedaround the sills and doorways. This assists to waterproof them. Larger sized plansof this 16 ft. caravan are available from the Masonite Corp. at 2/-.Many interesting interiors may be designed, but the main objective should beto keep it spacious, and what cabinet work is built-in should be light. The cupboardsare made of 1 x 1 posts and 3-ply panelling. For the berths it is usual to make day-enos, or bunks, made from the settee back which will fold flat when the usual seatis slid outward to accommodate the back as a double bed.

The Water ServiceIf you install several water tanks you will have a reserve which need not be drawn onuntil wanted; a tap is fitted between each tank this tap being kept turned off until the contentsof the first one are used. By this simple protection you are safeguarded against the pos-sibility of leakage.The tanks are fitted in a row over the sink. Fit a strong shelf to take them, on thisshelf place either a sheet of rubber or a double thickness of good felt or similar material, thiswill reduce the risk of the tank metal rubbing and thereby causing friction which will developinto leaks In no time. The actual "tying down" of the tanks is done by means of strap ironfitted in as many places as necessary. Fit the straps by fixing behind the tanks on the wallof the trailer, bring both ends over and fix with a bolt and nut where you are easily able toreach them.Portable cans are useful as tanks„ and two are better than one as they can be balancedin carrying.Pumps are available and are worth installing if gravity feeds are too high to reach.

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Some Advice toBuildersDo not use second-hand chassis axles asthe width is too narrow and sway willdevelop.* *Do not attempt to build a caravan if youhave not made cabinet-work in the pastas it takes an expert builder to make themrigid, waterproof, and long-lasting. Withthe cost of materials today the home-builder will save very little and will takemonths of conscientious work.

* *Decide early on your wheels and tyresand 16 in. wheels are practically unpro-curable today, and tyres may be difficultfor other sizes. Do not commence build-ing until you have all components andtimber. * *Before the frame is finished decide onwhether you are to have the windowsof the swinging, sliding or drop type.Make sure drainage from them does notrun between the lining of the walls andleak.Windows, front and rear, are more use-ful if they give the driver vision throughthe rear mirror.Don't use heavy materials when build-ing the furniture, and ask an upholstererto make the bedding. Dunlopillo is anideal cushioning.* *When the caravan is being towed thetractive effort of the wheels tends tostrain the tyre walls and wheel bearingsunless the right toe-in and camber areset. This should be about 1'/16 to 1/8 in.

* *Car springs are not suitable for a cara-van chassis as long. flexibility causes astiffness when loaded. On the other handtoo narrow a spring base will cause a"roll" on the road.

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Km a Park, .10 miles northof Rockhampton. in. Queens-bind, is popular with cara-ranners. From the grassybluffs one can see KoppelBay and islets, The Narrows,Koppel Sands and interest-ing sea. panoramas, as therowd skirts the bay.—Photo Q'Id. Coy. TouristBureau.

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Many builders will have different methods of approach in building this ma-.van, but the unit idea of making the wall complete and separate is a popular oneas the whole of the side walls may be screwed and glued rigidly when flat on thefloor. It would repay the novice builder to get a woodworking shop to supply thebent-wood sections. The timber components of the shell consist mainly of 2 x 1 in,sections, with 4 in. x 2 in. floor bearers and 31 in. x 1 in. joists. For the covering

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Blue prints from which our drawings are reproduced may be obtained fromthe Masonite Corp., 529 Collins Street, Melbourne, at 2/-.The interior sketches show that a lot of thought has gone into the plans sothat good use is made of all available interior space.In these days of petrol shortages the streamlined design is a wise choice, anddoubtless many readers will have their own views on furnishing the interior.The chassis, of course, is one of the main essentials of a rigid caravan, andeither the welded unit as shown in the plan may be made in a local workshop or astock-built chassis selected. A standard caravan wide-width axle is necessary be-cause of the weight of this van — especially when loaded on tour.

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SHEETING:3/16 in. or 1/8 in. Tempered Preswood 9 sitts. 12 ft.3/16 in. or 1/8 in, Standard Preswnod 4 slits. 12 ft,3/16 in. or 1/8 in. Temprtile 1 sht. 12 ft.CARAVAN SHELL (A) :Bent Wood 2 in. x 1 in. 105 lin. ft.Bearers 4 in. x 2 in. 2:l0 ft. Itint,Joists 3 in. x 13/4 in. 44) inn, ft.Studs 2 in. x 1 in. 73 lin. ft.Nagging 2 in. x I in. 70 lin. ft.Spreaders 2 in. x 1 in. 80 lin. ft,Bracing 2 in. x 3/4 in. 22 lin. it.Shaped fiends S in. x 1 in. 2/12 ft. himFlooring, T & (3 4 in, x :1 in. 90 sup. ft.JOINERY (B) :Door 6 ft. x 2 ft. 3 in. glazed ate detailed.Windows, etc; 4/2 ft. x I it. 6 in.Windows, eft'.. I t . 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.Windows, etc., I ft.. 6 ht. x 1 ft. 11 in.Stop beads for openings 70 lin. ft.Flashing 26 gauge x 4 in. g.i. 3i) lin. ft.

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PLANS FOR A LIGHTWEIGHT CARAVANETTE

With a growing preponderance of English cars in Australia there is a grow-ing demand for lightweight caravans. This type is called a cabin car in Americawhere they are also popular, enabling faster travel and easier negotiation of bumpyby-roads. All motorists, too, know that a lighter pull gives more m.p.g. and savesclutch and rear axle troubles. If the owner of such a trailer as this has a sleepingbody in the car, or, as most caravanners do, add a tent' annexe, it becomes quite ahandy proposition for the family man.This trailer can be made by the prospective caravan builder with the know-ledge that it will not be as difficult to construct as a full-sized van. I t is all theeasier if it is built upon a ready-made stock chassis.Fitted with electric light and nearly 7 ft. long in the cabin interior, it offersgood sitting headroom and is as roomy as a big sedan.The plans as illustrated of the chassis show how the trailer could be madeinto a 2 purpose utility hauler, the whole of the body and cabinet work may be re-moved and stake sides added on to the floor boards. If this work-horse use of the traileris not contemplated the chassis construction may be further simplified.In making this Trailer for Two, the first step is to make a hardwood framewhich is bolted on to the side and end sections of the chassis frame. Flooring canOnly be made from what is procurable today, but the ideal would be half-inch plywoodscrewed and glued to the frame of the chassis. Plywood or Masonite are recommend-ed for the sides.When making the side walls it is best to glue the side panels on to the framewhen it is placed in an horizontal position on the floor. Joints must be waterproofed.Panel sides are then screwed on. to frame members.

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TRAILER FOR TWO.Windows and other fixtures on the walls can be cut before the side panelsare finally bolted on to the frame.This side panelling completed, there only remains the roofing and fitting upthe cupboards in the interior and kitchenette,

The RoofingMany types of roofing can be selected by the builder, such as sheet iron oraluminium, canvas covered plywood, automobile hood fabricoid, some of the stockroofing and flooring materials like Ormonoid, and — as we recommend — Masonitecurved over the cross beams of the frame. This, too, should be glued and screwed.Aluminium moulding ought to be used to cover the seams at the sides and madewaterproof. The cover of the kitchenette boot will take some careful fitting as itmust be rainproof. A tight fit and a drainage channel of beading above the dooropening will help to make a perfect seal.However, in our efforts to show how to build the trailer, we have hurried tohave the roof on, whereas in practical building it should be the last item as it. willbe easier to make the fittings and cupboards through the opening before the roof isadded.

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Adding the FurnitureFraming to take the screen between the bedroom and the kitchen is made next,followed by the iframework for holding the drawers and the bureau cupboard at theopposite end.In the kitchenette, make the ice-box first, perhaps using the parts of an oldchest, but re-insulated for its warmer position near the spirit stoves. The watertank must be accessible. Around the stove add sheets of asbestos. I t is both aninsulator and safety precaution. When these items are attended to considerationshifts to dustproof drawers for the larder and shelves for the kitchenware.In making the drawers hook and eye catches or special notches cut so that thedrawer must be lifted up before opening are necessary so that they will not open intransit.

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1. This caravan has been selected by seas-oned troupers as the ideal as it has 6 ft. 6 in.headroom; 25 gross of screws were used inits construction. Glass ventilators are overtoilet room.

3. When lightness and. streamlining are de-sired, this design is popular. Rear is en-tirely composed of cupboards with a bootdoor for quick loading and picnicing. It isonly 9 ft. long, for cars of 12 h.p.

5. Coachcraft which hides the box-likeshape of sonic caravans is the reason for thiseurvacious Gypsy style. I t is a four-berthwith modern chromium plated window sillsand Is sensible from a storage angle.38

2, The three-tone treatment of this designwill keep it in harmony with any car. Acaravan like this, with all furnishings induco or light oak, costs about £450 in Eng-land today.

4. One of America's favourite trailer styles.It is 15 ft. long and 6 ft. 6 in. wide. Kitchenis at front., with the window over the sink.An ice box is built in on the side compart-ments. A bath tub is concealed under a settee.

06. Steel caravans become overheated inAustralia, but ducoed masonite makes justas an attractive van. Roof windows add tointernal lighting. Folding canvas awningsshade the windows. It is 17 ft. long andnearly 7 ft. wide.

7. A typically English caravan, this is oneof the most popular recent models, sellingfor £650. Size is 15 ft, and 6 IL 5 in. wide.Maximum headroom is 6 ft. 4 in.

9. American Trailer Home features the dom-ed roof and ship bow front. This type givesfittings In the interior ample scope for mod-ern treatment, and adds to roominess.

11. Motorised caravans are mainly used byshow people and travellers who live on theroad all the year round. The difficulty inprocuring a permit to use a new chassis forthis purpose and the higher cost limits theirusefulness. This one was made to order bythe Gypsy Caravan Co. of Lane Cove.39

8. Another English style modelled more onthe American lines, this Rollalong is a new4 berth 13 ft. 6 in. long and 6 ft. 9 in. wide.Louvre fanlight makes ventilation in coldweather.

10. A folding canvas annexe adds a roomto this streamlined coachwork. This is oneof the shapes that can be constructed ofMa sonite.

12. Observation-car type of caravan hasgreat light value but Australian laws forbidtravel in the caravan itself, as a safety pre-caution. This is an American model maawbefore the shortages of sheet steel or alumini-um. Difficulty in obtaining rounded windowsmay make it hard to duplicate.

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ING GROUNDSa ndthefirst alphabetical list of recognised camping growth coveringas a pathfinder it may not include all areas open to the tourist.I Emaiets acknowledge the help from the various motorists' associations—theN.R.M.A, and the Royal Automobile Clubs in. all other States whose touting depart-ments will supply 10 thi bers with bulletins on all camping grounds along arty specifiedroute. The Shell Co.'s ft/wring department has also been helpful, and the Editorswill welcome details of other grounds when open. 1.

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BEGA RIVER ENTRANCEBELLINGENBEMBOKABERMAGUI SOUTHBERRARABENDEMEERBLOWERING EAST(Brandy Flat)BLACKALL'S BULLI(Toronto)BULL'BLACKHEAD(Halliday's Point) ..BOMBALA

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In New South WalesMiddleton Recreation Reserve, • mile from town.Camp area is 16 miles from main Bathurst and Gottlburn Road.Camp area 5 miles south of Abercrombie Caves turn off.Camp area at Noreuil Park. Area at Mungarbareena, Reserve.Camp area 3 miles south of Yamba on Coast.Situated near New England Highway, 5 miles south of Armidale;also area in Faulkiner Street.Camp area near Austinmer Railway Station,Avalon Motor Camp, controlled by Warringab Shire Council.On beach, under control of Mr. John Bowcock.6 miles beyond Picton on Hume Highway."Karoola Park" Camping Ground in town.Also Reserve at Hanging Rock, 11 miles from Post Office.Also "Point Pleasure" extensive camp with frontage to 2 beaches,situated 3 miles along Beach Road.Adjacent to town, areas also at East Balling. and Lighthouse Beach.Natural camp sites near town. Inquire N.R.M,A.Turn off I mile south of Termeil, then 4 miles to Point.Municipal camping area in Durham Street.Camp on Recreation Reserve, adjacent to town.Area in Belmont South Park, turn to left at store, entering Belmont.Also near the Ocean Beach at Belmont,On river, 3 miles from Glen Innes on Grafton Road.mile from centre of township, behind Berrima Gaol.Bega Motor Camp, on Bega River, close to town.At mouth of Bega River, 21 miles from Tathra.On river bank at bridge, close to town.221 miles inland from Bega on Cooma Road."Zane Grey" Camping and Recreation Ground, on headland, east ofthe town.On Wreck Bay south of Sussex Inlet,Area on Shire Reserve on McDonald River.On Blowering Park, Tumut River, 8 miles from Tumut.1 mile north of Toronto, on Fennel's Bay.Bulli Town Beach, 1 mile from Princes Highway.On coast 4 miles, off Tuncurry-Taree Road.Camping area on north side Bombala River."Boydtown Park" Motor Camp, on south side of Twofold Bay.Area at Tarengo Bridge, 3 miles from Boorowa on Binalong Road.Or small reserve 6 miles from Boorowa on Cowra Road.Or small reserve at Breakfast Creek Bridge, 26 miles from Boorowa.Or reserve at Pudman Creek Bridge, 16 miles from Boorowa.At Acraman's Bridge, it miles from Post Office.On north side of Bonville Creek, adjoining Sawtell.41 miles north of Llsmore on Bangalow Road.At Grey's Beach on Bomadery side of river.Area in Park in village controlled by Council,Numerous natural camp sites on Namoi River near town.

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Undeveloped reserve on Bowen's Creek Ro;Sites on Darling Road, best areas at May'.Grassy camp area near town on BrunswiTurn right from Pacific Highway at Barton':to camp.Area at north end of town, inquire N.R.M.A.The M. V. Scott Memorial Park, corner of Bringelly Road and EdmondsAvenue.143 miles south of Cobargo on Princes Highway.Public Reserve at beach controlled by Shire Council.Camp ground near river, inquire Bredbo Hotel.7.1. miles front Princes Highway, turn oft at. Mogo on to Tomakin Road.N.R.M.A. Camp on banks of Woliondilly River."The Farm" midway along Queen Street. Burradoo.Turn off Pacific Highway, 91 miles north of Wyong, on to NorahHead Road via Wallarah.Clarke's Camping Area. .4 mile from town on the Cape Byron Road.also at Cape Byron. 1 mile from town, andAdjoining beach, near centre of town.On foreshore of Lake Macquarie, just north of Nord's Wharf.Small area adjoining Mr. H. Peacock's Guest House.At. Black Mountain, bookings Canberra Tourist Bureau,Caravan Parking Area in Prince Edward Park.Undeveloped area at Mooney Beath.On Richmond River, just west of Irving Bridge.N R M.A. Picnic and Camping Ground on Nattai Creek.On Nepean River. off Richmond Road, 8 miles from Penrith.On Williams River, 1 mile centre of town.In township, on Pacific Highway.On Werombi Road, 5 miles west of Camden, on Nepean River.At beach, mile north of town, then a miles to camp.Central Colo Park, on Colo River at Central Colo,Municipal Camp area near River.On Cooma Showgrounds, 1 mile from centre of town."Congo Park." on coast south of Moruya Heads.Nandi Camp area, on Castlereagh River 1 mile from town.Also area at Belar Creek, 9 miles; area at Timor Rock, 8 miles.On Murray River adjoining swimming pool.Near mouth of the Shoalhaven River, 71 miles from Berry.On beach between Wombarra. and Coledale.Close to Olympic Swimming Pool, at N.W. side of town.On coast on south side of entrance of Tomago River.13A miles from Canberra, under control of Dept. Interior.At Bellevue Lookout. adjoining the town on the northern side.Area on the Lachlan River adjoining the Golf Links.On Berowra Creek, 4 miles from Galston Gorge Rd.At Crookhaven Park, 16 miles front Nowra.Crescent Head, 2 miles south of Kempsey.In Culcairn Park, on main Culcairn-Albury Road.Area at the mouth of Cudgeon Creek, miles from Chinderah.Situated 1 mile south of Crookhaven Heads.On Lake Mummuga, 9 miles south of Bodalia.4 miles north of Coopernook, thence 12 miles to Head.Turn oil Princes Highway at Benandra, then 41 miles to camp.Situated 1 mile south of Darras Waters.Area on bank of Macquarie River in town.On the Williams River, inquire N.R.M.A.Turn off Princes Highway at sign 1 miles south of Kiama.At, Asling's Beach, mile from Post Office.Turn from Pacific Highway 13 miles north of Wyong, bush track 1mile to Munmorah Lake.Ettalong Motor Camp, mile from beach.

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Kangaroo Paint is the siteof the new Peat's FerryBridge across the Hawkes-bury. It opens the wayto the north awl the de-lightful .benekes nearAvoca to the week-endearav anti e r.

GRoi-ATh' ` ' o r VI WALES.(14 miles Irvin Woodburn at mouth of Evans River.2 miles from Pacific Highway. Turn off at Barney's Bridge.Just beyond bridge over Yarrunga Creek, east of Post Office.Weir Camping Reserve on town side of Iron Bridge.Area at foot of Pilot Hill, close to Surf Beach.On the coast in the National Park, 131 miles from Audley andmiles from Waterfall.On Glen Limes Showground, under control of Central New England& A, Association.In Gloucester Park near river at north end of town.See Ourie Park or Seven Mile Beach.Gray's Camp, on left Hume Highway at North Goulburn."Dion" Camp on Hume Highway, opposite North Goulburn RailwayStation.Motor camp area at Showground, 2 miles south of Post Office.Opposite Vacuum Oil Co. Depot, mile on Sydney sick of town.Also 14 miles north of Gosford.On the coast., leave Pacific Highway at Kew, thence 8 miles to Grant'sHead via Laurieton and North Haven.At the Showground, Prince Street.Municipal Motor Camp, 1 mile from town.Camp area controlled by D. J. Daniels.On Griffith Showground, 1 mile front town,On north bank of Murrumbidgee River, 1 mile from town.At mouth of Manning River, 8 miles from Coopernook.Also on Oxley Reserve at west end of village.Nagle's Camp, 1 mile from Wiseman's Ferry, downstream on LaughtonDale Road.On the Lett River, 7 miles from Mount Victoria.At junction of Jenolan Caves Road and highway on west bank ofLett River.**Kars Park" on the Lett River. I mile from Hartley.On northern side of Highway, 1 mile from Hazelbrook.At. the mouth of Cudgera Creek, 2 miles north of Pottsville Beach.Area reserved in Holbrook Park in town.Extends south from the township along the Bay.At the mouth of Burrinjuck Lake 10 miles front Yass.Located at, Hungry Head, 2 miles from Urunga,1 mile from Jervis Bay Road.At northern side of Clarence River entrance.On George's Highway; 1 miles east of Ingleburn Railway station.In River Park, on south bank of McIntyre River.Half mile on Caves' side of top of Five Mile Hill.

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Camp area controlled by Berry Municipal Council.35 miles from Cooma on Kosciusko Road.Adjacent to Jugiong Village and Racecourse.(Peat's Ferry Bridge area at Brooklyn turn off.Located on the top of Katoomba Falls."Hampden Bridge" camp area, on the Nowra side of bridge.On reserve, adjacent to Karuah Ferry, 9 miles north of Stroud be-tween road and river.At Showground, West Kempsey, 3 mile from Pacific Highway.On eastern end of St. George's Basin.Area at Blow Hole Point, camp available on Showground and atChapman's Point. Also East Beach.On coast about 3i miles south of Bawley Pt.Natural camp site on creek, 7 miles beyond Legume.Coal and Candle Creek. The Duck Hole on McCarr's Creek Road.At. the Oaks, 11 miles on Church Point side of the Duck Hole.Picnic and camp area at Panorama Point.On Little Wheeney Creek on Mill Road and in Kurrajong Park.Area in park in town, controlled by Council.On Coast at mouth of Camden Haven River.Or Camden Haven Camp on right of road, 1 mile from Laurieton onriver bank.Or "Woodford Camp" at North Haven,On coast just south of Murrah.North side of bridge, adjacent to Princes Highway.Turn left from Princes Highway, 333 miles south of Nowra. "KillarneyCamp" is 3 miles from highway on lake,mile from Swyny's Store, at beach.7 miles south of Ulladulla, 1 mile from Princes Highway.At, Lansdowne Bridge, on Hume Highway, Carramar."The Entrance" Motor Camp is 4 miles from Princes Highway atthe entrance of the lake.18 miles north of Kyogle on Woodenbong Road."Wilson Park", North Lawson, near Olympic Swimming Pool.8 miles beyond Salt Ash, on Port, Stephens.Camping grounds on beach, one on side of lake.11 miles south of the Crossroads Hotel,

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On Hume Highway, 121 miles south Kyeambra, on creek.Preparations for new camping ground at Albert Park. Also newcamp at Goonellabah. about 3 miles along Ballina Road.Adjacent to Lithgow Park on Hassam's Walls Road.On northern side of Bateman's Bay.On western side of Port Macquarie,30 miles from Glen Innes, on Grafton Road.At junction of Bunnerong Road and Franklyn Street, also Simpson'sMatraville Camping Ground on Beauchamp Road.Natural camping area, 10 miles from Blackheath.On Short Point, 3 miles east of town. also Whatley's Camp, on PrincesHighway, j mile south of township.On right of Hume Highway, north side of town.On river near entrance.Undeveloped reserve on Bowen's Creek Road."Erncrest" Camping Ground, just east of monument.Area .1( mile from Post Office, opposite Chimney Cottage.Cedar Lodge Auto Cabins, corner of Mt. York Road.Turn off Pacific Highway at. Mooball, then 6 miles to beach.Beach Reserve, 8 miles north of Coil's Harbour.Milton Council area, 3 miles south of Milton.On Southern Headland, 5 miles from Moruya.13 miles north of Tamworth, on New England Highway.On Moonbi Range, 17 miles north of Tamworth,Located on Mehl River at, foot of Albert Street.Adjoining Recreation Ground, on Molong Creek.In town on the banks of the Cudgewong River.81 miles south of Bermagui, on Tanja Road.In Gerald Park at south end of town.On Showground, inquire Secretary T.R.A. Society."Wilson Memorial Park," in the centre of town.10 miles from Bulladelah, between Broadwater and BoolambayteLakes.On Headland overlooking beach.Reserve 3 miles from Narrabri on Naomi River.North of Ocean Street Bridge, also at. Middle Creek.Area on Recreation Ground, and at Surf Beach,At south end of Main Street in town.21 miles east of Milton."The Lake." A mile south east of town.Area near Inner Lighthouse Reserve, between Nelson's Bay andShoal Bay.On Clyde River, 5 miles from Bateman's Bay.On coast 2 miles from Billinudgel.At Henry River Bridge, 44 miles from Glen limes on Grafton Road.Fronting Mortar() Highway, 11 miles from town.

mile to Wharf, from turn off Pacific Highway, 2i miles north ofCatherine Hill Bay.5 miles from turn off from Pacific Highway, 2.4 miles north of Wyong.Municipal camp area adjoining Showground.Area at North Curl Curl Reserve.At North Beach, 2 miles from Repton.16 miles front Cooma, turn off is 2 miles Queanbeyan side of Cooma.The Fish River, 4 miles from Tarana,Or Duckmaloi River. near Edith, on the Oberon Jenolan Caves Road,8 miles from Oberon.Or Little River at Porter's Retreat, on the Oberon Goulburn Road,24 miles from Oberon.

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Or Abercrombie River, on the Oberon Goulburn Road, 47 miles frontOberon,Or Campbell's River, on Oberon Goulburn Road, 20 miles from Oberon.Or Campbell's River, at Lagoon, 8 miles from O'Connell.Or Duckmaloi River, on the Oberon-Hampton Road, 8 miles fromOberon.Reserve A mile front Ocean Beach township.On river between 4 and 5 miles along the O'Connell-Taralga Road.At the Showgrounci, also at Bloomfield Park, 4 miles south of Orange.Area at Ourie Park.On Hume Highway on south side of bridge, also at "Berwick Orchard,"16 miles south of Berrima on Highway.Area at Governor Phillip Park, controlled by Council.9 miles from Woy Woy, on right of road at foot of hill, near beach.Turn left at Pambula and follow Beach Road for 2 miles.Pearl Beach Reserve along beach front.Area between town and breakwater, at end of Main Street,On the coast, 6 miles east of Bodalla.Leave Pacific Highway at Burringbar, then 9 miles to beach.Camp on bank of Queanbeyan River.At Sports Ground, controlled by Shire Council.On beach 4 miles from Belmont.At mouth of Corinth Creek, 200 yards front beach.Turn off Nelson's Bay Road, 13!: miles north of Stockton to Salt AshRoad, then I mile to Salt Ash.On coast 11 miles east. of Tarte.Adjacent to beach 24 miles south of Macksville.Follow Seven Mile Beach Road for 2 miles from Gerringong to reserve.Council camp area at beach in town area.16 miles inland from Nowra in Burlier and Grassy Gully districts,in Shoalhaven Valley.Located on the southern side of Port Stephens.Undeveloped area 4 miles from Ballina,Area in Gowrie Street. Under control of Municipal Council.

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"Beach Camping Park." Well sheltered area. of 5 acres."Phillip Island Motor Camping Park." mile front Cowes Post Office.Adjacent to town, accommodation for 300 cars.On Princes Highway, mile from Colac Post Office.• On River Murray, 1 mile front Corowa Post Office.• a'

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Thy, A /piny seciary unit fastrunning trout streano,7 nearMeurysville, 60 miles N.E. ofMelbourne, are an attractionfor all tourists. The gradesare kind to cairavanners, theroads well paved, and theviews along the FernshawRoad a. continuous delight.

mile from Barwon Heads, adjacent to Barwon River.100 yards from Main Street on Livingston Creek.1 mile from Orbost, near Snowy River bridge.Ground is about 300 yards from town.See Cowes.Situated within township, right on foreshore. Also in township at,mouth of Port Campbell Creek.miles from Alberton, 8 miles from Yarram.Situated on foreshore in township.On south beach, adjoining town.Situated 3 miles from Welshpool Railway Station.ii mile from Post Office on shores of Portland, Bay.2 miles north of Shoreham, by main Flinders Road.mile from township Murray River frontage.Located in centre of township on Main Road.On banks of Campaspe River.5 miles from Dandenong. controlled by Shire Council.1 mile north of Ros:,-bue Post. Office on Point Nepean Road."Hindhope Park Motor Camp," 1 mile from Rosebud Post Office onBoneo Road."Leisureland Motor Camping Park," 11 miles past Rosebud Post Officeon Point Nepean Road.I mile south of Post Office. turn left at Star Hotel corner.11 miles from township, controlled by Progress Association,Adjoining township in Point Nepean Road,4 miles from Portarlington, on St. Leonard's-Portarlington Road.3 miles east of township, area 1 square mile."Kean's Motor Park," in main Street, or "Bergin's Motor CampingPark," situated in Main Street.Camping Park in town, on Thomson River.150 yards from Post Office and close to beach, also at 200 PointNepean Road, closer to beach.At Green Lake. 7 miles from Sea Lake.In township on banks of Goulburn River,At Seaspray towriship, along the foreshore.In township on banks of Goulburn River.Situated right in town. Sheltered area of 2 acres.In Esplanade Road, about mile before reaching Sorrento.mile from township. under control of Shire Council.52

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Adjoining township, under control of Progress Association,mile from village, on west side of Avon River.Situated 11 miles from Staweil Post Office.Near Ballarat Main Road and Albion Railway Station.At, junction of Little Murray and Murray Rivers.At Mitta Bridge, ry mile from town..12 mile from Post Office at north end of Main Street.On the foreshore, 3 mile from Post Office.At. Vaughan and Glenluce Springs, 4 miles from Guilford.Near Ovens River Bridge in town.In Asquith Park, under control of Municipal Council.11 miles from Fish Creek, near beach.Area at Showgrotuld under control of Municipal Council.Beach Reserve Camping Park, in city area, close to beach.Forestry Commission Camp on McKenzie River, 32 miles from Hor-Areasham.ted in Koroit Street, within city boundary.On Point Nepean Road, 1i miles past Post Office.At Humevale, 2 miles from Whittlesea.Area unlimited on river, under control of Mr. Davis.Situated mile from town on Goulburn River.j mile from Post Office, near Union Bridge.

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Ayr's Caravan Parking area, Pacific Highway, Mt. Gravatt.Lone Pine Bird Sanctuary and Reserve, Indooroopilly.Many motor parks situated about 20 miles from Brisbane along theRedcliffe Peninsula include:— Clontarf, Woody Point, Scott'sPoint, Margate, Redclifl'e, Scarborough, Oyster Point.On river bank adjacent to Alexandra Park, within mile of Post Office.Camping reserve in centre of township,Camping area on Kirra Esplanade.Motor camping reserve at the following beaches:— King's Beach,Pumice Stone Channel, Moffat Beach, Dickie Beach.A motor camping reserve is located at Moore Park 14 miles northof Bundaberg,1 mile front centre of township.Motor camping reserve approximate 2 miles north of Maryborough.Motor camping areas are available along the coast, which includethe townships of Scarness, Torquay, Urangan and Mt. Vernon.Camping areas are situated on the Esplanade Reserve almost atthe water's edge.Reserve on liver bank adjacent to the northern approach of theFitzroy River Bridge, -4 mile from the Post Office.Motor camping reserve in Showgrounds.Main beach camping reserve.Motor camping reserve at Rowes Bay, 2 miles from city.This resort is 35 miles from Gympie.Newtown Park, corner Taylor and Holberton Streets, Toowoomba.This is a bayside resort 27 miles from Brisbane.

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Green Dragon Caravan Park, 230 South Terrace.Angaston Park Recreation Reserve.On coast, approximately 4 miles north west of Elliston.Adjacent to creek on northern side of township... On foreshore. No permits required.On lake, adjacent to town.. On lake, adjacent to town... Vaughan Terrace Reserve, on main Sturt Highway... Adjacent to foreshore.

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Off main Clarendon Road, about 3 mile from Blackwood.On edge of township, north of sale-yards and Young's Garage.8 miles south of Mannum.King's Camp, 15 miles south west of Kingston.Harbour Board's Reserve.On foreshore, approximately 12 miles west of Maitland.Azor Reserve, on foreshore.Christian Park, situated 2 miles from Mare.Adjacent to Bay.Jackson's Caravan Park, 67 Port Road, West Croydon,4 miles north on Kyneton Road.Adjacent to foreshore, approximately 1 mile from township.On foreshore. No permits required.On parklands, adjacent North Para River.On river foreshore, east of town.On main Gorge Road, Cudlee Creek.Adjacent to River Torrens and near BotanicAdjacent to foreshore on Field's River.Ayliffe's Bridge. On River Light, north west ofCarigg's Crossing, on River Light, west of town.Three localities—No. 8 M. 3. Newell, No. 11 adjoining MissesNear jetty. No permits or charges.On beach opposite reserve. Permits from Brighton Corporation.Between cliff and north of Norfolk Island Pines; also above cliffand north of Hostel.

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Seaeliffe and Brighton are popu-lar rendezvous .10 miles frontAdelaide.

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• •About 25 miles north of St, Helens. S. J. Steel, caretaker.Nine miles west of Wynyard.On foreshore of Great Forester Rd., North Coast.On Main Road 13 miles from Stanley.Exceptional facilities for campers, situated on the river banks.On main road. Permit from Council Clerk, Glenorchy.45 miles from Swansea.Camping on The Esplanade near the Elizabeth River.2 miles from Hobart on the banks of the Derwent River, Derwent.Camping grounds are available.37 miles from Hobart, on Huon River.Near entrance on Port Dalrymple,Snug and Blackman's Bay most suitable for camping, as well asmany quiet nooks along the channel, These are natural campinggrounds.Camping along the Mersey River.20 miles, Campbelltown. On foreshore.Within a few minutes of the town is a picnic ground with all faci-lities.Camping sites here. 9 miles from Georgetown.3 miles north of Georgetown at entrance to the Port.Camping grounds on both sides of Bridge and the foreshore.Camping grounds on the main road near Penguin, viz. PreservationBay and Blythe Heads, also a site for a camp on the beachat the west end of the town.15 miles in from Georgetown.11 miles from Launceston. A beautiful large reserve.10 miles east of Devonport.Camping ground and pienicing ground. Situated at Watchford'sHill. just off the Huon Road, on the side of the mountain about8 miles from Hobart,Adjacent to the Ross Bridge.-Parkside" Grounds. Permits from Mr. Cunningham.Camping grounds have been established at, The Bluff, Swansea, atthe Swan River, and on the Bicheno and Little Swanpost Reserves.Other camping grounds are made available on private property."Cosswell," via Triabunna camping grounds are available.ULVERSTONE • . 2 0 miles east of Burnie. Beaches, caves and fishing.

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1 mile south from town.5 miles from Busselton-Newtown Camp site,11A miles front Busselton-Quindalup Beach Camp site.14 miles front Busselton-Dunsborough Beach Camp Site.151 miles from Busselton-Dunsborough Beach Camp Site.14 miles from Busselton-Meelup Camp site.23 miles from Busselton-Sugar Loaf Camping Ground.22 miles from Busselton-Bunker Bay Camping Ground.22 miles west from Busselton.81 miles from Borden.West end of town. near jetty.11 miles south west front Post Office.Camping areas, 1, 2 and 3 bounded by Adelaide Street and the sea..24 miles from Normanlup, on Normanlup-Manjimup Road. Campsiteis 7 miles off this point, over bad road.Situated on bank of river before reaching bridge at Sunbury.21 miles south of Denmark on private property.2 miles south of Denmark.5 miles south west from Karridale, over steep sandy track,101 miles west from Cowaramup.2 miles east from Walpole, then 1 mile south from Main Road.3 miles south from Caves House.15 miles west from Busselton on Yallingup Road.1 mile west of Dunsborough Store.About 2 miles south of Dongara. Dennison Reserve.5 miles south west front Karridale.7 miles west from Margaret River.54 miles north east of Albany.13 miles south of Albany.21 miles south of Augusta.4 miles east from Mandurah on Main Road, then 13 miles south6 miles west from Witebliffe.Along beach at westerly end of Marine Terrace,7 miles west from Margaret River.3 miles south west front Karridale.8 miles south from Caves House, then turn right and travel 2 milesfor Wyadup.10 miles north east from Albany.5/ miles south from Albany.Camp site (Wonnerup), 6 miles east on Main Road.Accessible by boat only from Denmark.Camp site 14 miles west from Harvey.3 miles east from Albany.17 miles east from Busselton on Cape Naturalist, Road.3 sites in township.Main road north of Brighton Hotel.Main road east of Brighton Hotel,Between Store and Peninsula Hotel.18 miles east, from Albany.Situated immediately north of Naval Base Hotel.

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QUINALUP CAMP SITE ..RUDYARD BEACHROCKINGHAM CAMP ANDCARAVAN PARKSAFETY BAY RESERVE ..SITGARLOAF CAMPSITESPRINGDALE BEACH .TORBAY INLET . .TWO PEOPLE BAYTAYLOR'S CAMPINGGROUNDTURKEY POINT . .VANCOUVER WELLWILSON INLETWALCLIFFEWALPOLEW YADUPYALLINGUPII •

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At bottom of hill in township.5 miles west on Main Road, then mile west of main road.3 miles east of Denmark.5 miles east from Sunbury on Australind Road.3 miles south west of Rockingham.10 miles east from Nornalup to Bow River, then 6 miles south.12 miles west from Busselton.5 miles east of Denmark on Main Road.Situated opposite Rockingham Hotel.For permission to camp apply to Rockingham Road Reserve.24 miles west from Busselton.3 miles east of Denmark.13 miles west from Albany.25 miles east from Albany.For permission to camp apply D. C. Taylor at camping ground.3 tulles east of township on Leschenatilt Estuary.Campsite opposite Emu Point, but may be reached by water only.1 mile south of Denmark.51 miles west of Margaret River.Camping grounds on crown lands.8 miles from Caves House, then 2 miles to Wyadup.200 yards north from Caves House.

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Albany as seen from Mount Mel-ville is an unforgettable sight.Campsites are situated at Middle-ton Beach, 6' miles east of Albany,or at Emu Point, 5 miles north-east of the town.

Victor Harbor, on Encounter Bay, in SauthAustralia, is in itself a popular resort 56miles front Adelaide, The. Ilindmarsh Riveris ideal for swimming, boating and fishing,and Port Elliott's beach is only miles away,though the surf at Chilton Rocks is handy.

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TOWING AND ROAD TACTICSWhen you are pulling a weight nearly as much as the car again you will findthat you will need some practice in getting used to the slower response in accelerat-ing, in hill climbing, and in stopping.Clutch wear is one of the pitfalls to avoid when towing, and if there is a greatdeal of wear during a long trip it may become awkward if the clutch slips on a stilthill. If this very rare misfortune flappers there are several courses that will solvethe difficulty. One is to get an additional tow up by a passing motorist. Failingthis, turn and descend. This calls for tome forethought, as its weight may be morethan imagined. Before unhitching the coupling, affix a towrope to the caravan andthe car, ensuring that both are chocked. Then with a stress taken on the towrope thenose of the caravan may be slowly turned downhill. The car can then be brought tothe front. When manoeuvring the van on a hail it is wise to post a scout to warnensuing traffic.in descending hills it is wise for the car to be put into the gear that would benormally used to climb it.Reversing has its complications as the van seems to wander fancy-free in thewrong direction. The only way to set its rearward course is to start it in thedesired direction. When endeavouring to reverse the caravan into a side turning morecontrol can be seen if you choose a site on your right as all the Movement can beseen.If you have to reverse on a road's width it is best to unhitch and turn it roundby hand.A tow rope is an invaluable aid as .a driver's desire to park the caravan underthe shade of trees on a sandy bank may lead to a touchy take-off if in starting therear car wheels spin under the load and 17og. tinder such circumstances passengersShould help to push and bushes be laid in the sand to lend grip, It may also be easierto uncouple the car, and, after it is free of the spin, attach a tow rope when a firmergrip on the ground has been gained.Entering gates can cause complexities with the longer wheelbase. Best meth-od is again to unhitch the caravan and drive the car through the gateway. Thenwheel the caravan around and commence towing.Another tip worth knowing if you have a low horsepower car is to start off thetow every time with the caravan at about a 45 degree angle to the car. Initial pullwill be the pivoting of the van on one wheel while the car gets up momentum andhas more power.

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CRA •VAN

Maintenance._By John Walsh, Manager of Caravan Park Pty. Ltd.,(Newcastle works), Australia's largest hirers of caravans.This article is presented in. the hope that it may be ofassistance to the caravanner, both from the building andmaintenance (nigh.

During the latter years of the war, speciallyglued plywoods were developed, primarily foruse in aircraft and marine craft production.Owing to the weight factor it was very eagerlysought by the caravan builders as a materialwhich would withstand severe usage, not de-teriorate in the weather, and possess enoughstrength to withstand caravanning conditions.These merits it certainly has, but there arecertain pitfalls for the unwary, inasmuch thatsome of the first marine ply caravans deteri-orated very quickly, and were failures. Thiswas caused by incorrect painting methods. Ex-perience has proved that special considerationshould be given to the prime coats and mostsatisfactory results are achieved by the follow-ing method:—PAUSTTMG.1. Ensure that the exterior ply is not allowedto stand in the sun before painting.2. Two coats of white lead and linseed oilshould be applied by hand brushing, makingsure that ample linseed oil is applied. It is notadvisable to use any driers or thinners in thesetwo coats.3, Next applications should be two coats ofoil base primer and surfacer and the surfaceis then ready to "cut back." Wet and drysandpaper is the most satisfactory method toget a glossy, smooth surface.4. Final coats should be two or three ofsynthetic enamel, of a type recommended forexternal use. Dulux has proved to be highlysatisfactory for the finishing- coats.5. After 6 months exposure give the surfacea thorough cleaning and slightly roughen thepaint and apply one heavy coat of enamel.The caravan, with reasonable care, should notneed a great degree of attention for at leastanother 18 months.Should a mishap occur and the exterior ofthe caravan be fractured, seal it immediately.Great damage may be caused in the event ofwater penetrating to the interior lining.REPAIRING PLYWOOD.To repair a fracture and leave no unsightlypatch is not a very difficult problem, whenone knows how to tackle the problem. The

most effective method is to cut the fracturedply away and leave a straight edged hole. Meas-ure the hole carefully and then cut a pieceof the same type of ply at least 1 in. all overlarger than the hole. By turning this at cornerangles, it can be inserted inside the hole in thecaravan, Glue each side, using waterproofglue, screw with self tapping screws, approxi-mately it in. apart, taking care that the screwspenetrate both layers of ply, and pull the plytogether.When the glue has thoroughly dried the screwsmay be withdrawn and another section of ply.of the exact size of the hole, is then insertedby the same means, After the glue is set thescrews may be taken out. Paint the repairedsection with oil paint and fill any small open-ings with an oil base filler and, after painting,the repaired section will not be visible and willactually be stronger than previously. This meth-od is not .effective with Masonite.TYRE PRESSURE.It is advisable to carry a slightly higher thannormal pressure in caravan tyres, and exchangewheels at intervals of 2,000 miles, particularlyif your caravan tends to sway at all. You willfind that it is very usual for caravan tyres towear on the inside to a much greater extentthan on the outside. Give attention to howyour tyres are wearing, if small flat sectionsdevelop it means under inflation. Many milesare wasted by lack of attention to this subject.GOOD TRAILING.Of particular importance, relative to smoothtrailing, is the caravan chassis, coupling andcar attachment, Best results are obtained byhaving the caravan at an even keel when con-nected to the car. If your caravan is not tow-ing as it should, check the coupling for move-ment, particularly for end play. As it is ess-ential that there be no movement other thanin the ball and socket this should be a closefitting unit. Having a ball that does not quitefit the socket will cause poor trailing.Another point warranting attention here isthe spring in the override type of coupling- -a weak spring will cause a "shunting movement"

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CARAVAN MAINTENANCE.and this in time will affect the power trans-mission mechaniser of the car.The attachment to the car should be abso-lutely rigid, any movement here will have anadverse effect on trailing. Angle iron of atleast 2 x 2 x in. is most suited as a reinforce-ment inside the bumper bar. It is advisable totake the existing dumb irons off the car andrefit with 2 in. x in. fiat steel (on its edge).Three / in. bolts have proved sufficiently strongto carry the angle bracket to which the ball isattached.The caravan springs are another feature hav-ing considerable effect on trailing. I t is re-commended to use a short spring with suffi-cient camber to ensure clearance — length ofsprings most suited are 34 in. to 36 in.Springs may be over or under-slung, and nomajor advantages are gained by the use of a"drop axle." However, it is most desirable tofit the springs as close as possible to the wheelsas the weight is carried closer to the stub and,therefore, does not tend to bend the axle. Thegreater number of bent axles are caused byfitting springs of insufficient camber.ENSURING RIGIDITY.To stabilize the caravan it is essential thata full length and full width steel chassis befitted, for although the steel is heavy it isreally the foundation on which the caravanis built, and it does not pay to sacrifice strengthat this point. For a caravan over 14 cwt. inweight, 3 in. x n in. channel main bearers with2 in. x 2 in, x 4 in. or 3/16 in. angle iron sec-tion ;or braces or struts can be relied upon.However, it is highly important to use gussetstays for reinforcement at any point that themain bearers are cut or bent. These gussetsmay be of approximately 11 in. x 3/8 in. fiatsteel, in 12 in. lengths, electrically welded inposition.Boxed angle sections of 2 in. x 2 in. x 4 in.are also satisfactory for bearers, but shouldalso have gusset stays inserted before "boxing."In construction a caravan and interior fit-tings, it is essential to use screws rather thannails. To travel a short distance over a veryrough road, inside a caravan, is very interest-ing. I t is amazing how the caravan appearsto move and sway, and this action will verysoon effect nails, inasmuch as they will lose allholding power and very soon doors will notclose correctly and furniture will sag out ofsquare.GREASING,As compared with a car the caravan requireslittle maintenance, even during the touring sea-son, when it is rarely necessary to do more thanto oil the spring shackles, corner leg screwsand brake connections every two or three weeks.Should the spring shackles be fitted with greasenipples they should be greased with, a greasegun every two or three thousand miles. In

most modern caravans it is usual for the hubsto run on a heavy ball or roller bearing andthese should be dismantled at least once a year.To dismantle first remove the hub-cap andthe wheel and then take out the split pin whichlocks the nut. The hub must be rotated untilthe hole in it lines up with the split pin. Whenthe nut has been removed the hub can thenbe taken off the axle. The order of the pack-ing washers should be remembered for correctreassembly.The inside of the hub, the axle and bearingsshould be thoroughly cleaned. I t should beseen that the grease retaining device is in goodcondition. The bearings should be thoroughlysmeared with a high quality grease. Whilstthe wheel is off the brake linings should be ex-amined and, if greasy, new linings should befitted. It is important that the brake liningsshould bear evenly on the drums over the wholesurface and if this is not the case they shouldbe adjusted. The brake shoes are expandedby a cam which turns on a spindle which pass-es through a, bearing in the back plate of thebrakes.OILING.Once monthly the door and ventilator hingesshould be oiled, Inside the caravan there arenumerous small hinges on cupboards, wardrobe,etc., and these should also receive attention.TYRE INFLATION.A tyre with a normal pressure of 30 lbs. mayhave to go as high as 40 or 45 lbs. in order thatthe trailer tyres may stand up without undueflattening. With under-inflated tyres a weav-ing motion is set up. The tyres of the towingvehicle should stand up full and round with-out any tendency to flatten,Tyre wear may be caused by mis-alignmentof the two wheels with each other. As trail-er axles are called on to carry what may betermed excessive weight, there will be bendingof the axle which tends to reduce the amountof camber built into the axle. Camber is thatquality of design in the axle which causes theportions of the two tyres in contact with theroadway to be closer together than the topsurface of the same tyres, being so designed tocompensate for both weight and the crown ofthe road. I f the trailer is overloaded and thecamber reversed, then the inside of the tyrewill wear rapidly.SPARE WHEEL.Rarely is a spare wheel carried for the trailer,for in case of a puncture or damage, the wheelcan be removed and taken to a garage by thetowing car,PAINTING, RENOVATION.To effectively paint a caravan it must, ifpossible, be placed under cover, except in dryweather, as the paint will not take properly ifthe surfaces are damp. All surfaces should be63

CARAVAN MAINTENANCE.thoroughly rubbed down, which is so essentialfor good finishes. A suitable abrasive shouldbe selected for rubbing down old paintwork.When this has been done a thorough inspectionshould be made of all joints, nooks and crev-ices through which wet may find its way. Thereare several preparations on the market whichare used for fillings and which are more effectivethan white lead, putty, etc., which dries hardand may fall out. The selection of a suitablecolour is most important. Dark colours shouldnot be used as they attract the sun's rays andtend to heat the caravan during the summermonths.Modern roofs require but little attention.Those who use white lead should finish off witha coat of varnish, as a roof with a matt sur-face attracts dust and dirt. Aluminium paintis a most suitable finish for the roof.To keep the exterior of the caravan clean,all that is needed is that it be washed downoccasionally with a sponge and plenty of water.Car polishes being intended for a cellulose fin-ish are not suitable for paintwork.INTERIORS,The interior woodwork is generally sprayedwith a clear cellulose and any good polish may

be used to keep the panels and furniture inorder. When kerosene stoves of the wick kindare used for cooking, the ceiling is apt to be-come blackened. Warm soapy water will re-move grease and soot from the ceiling arraaround the cooking recess. Furniture polishshould be used after cleaning, but not on theceiling unless it is of natural polished plywood.The parts of the stoves which have come incontact with the flame tend to rust when notin use over a period.STORAGE.In the off-season the storage of a caravanoften becomes a problem. To leave a caravanin the open covering it with a tarpaulin can-not be recommended unless if at frequent in-tervals it Is given an airing, as it gets dampunder the tarpaulin where the air cannot cir-culate freely. The tarpaulin often becomesslack, rubbing the paintwork.To overcome the difficulty, if a suitable shedor spare garage is not available and the cara-van is an expensive model, a garage or trellisgreenhouse should be built to order. Tyres toowill deteriorate in the sun.

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NEWCASTLE—FACTORY, SALES AND EQUIPMENT: 107-III Mait-land Road, Mayfield. 'Phone War. 882.BRISBANE—FACTORY, SALES AND HIRE: Abbotsford Road,Mayne.MELBOURNE AGENTS—Hawthorn Caravan Co., Burwood Road, Hawthorn.

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The Henderson alt-steel chassis has gusset stays on its 3 x 2 x 1/4 in. anti', Ptio». Frameis 13 ft. x 4 ft. 6 tn., with. a wide axle of 5 ft. S in. track with 4 in. crank drop, 1 6 in. wheels.Wide axles are a. necessity as caravans are considerably high. r eh ri. te a car a, deve lop ifa narrow track car axle is Used.The undergear comprises the axle, springs, draw-bar, legs, etc. The safest course forthe intending caravan owner is to buy one of the approved stock chassis, as a number ofpitfalls will fall to the amateur builder.Location of the wheels is a major problem, depending on the balance of weight of thecaravan, because the van will bounce and bob about unduly if the wheels are placed toonear the centre. A simple formula in setting the wheels is to set them back from thecentre body line one inch for every foot of length. Thus a 12 ft. van will have the rear wheels12 in. to the rear of the 6 ft. centre, or 5 ft, from the rear. This will cause the caravan torest slightly on the rear of the car.

These are bought with various spring capacities from 10 cwt. to 25 cwt. on 5 ft. 8 in.axle. Prices range from £22/-/- plus tax and wheels—the 16 in. wheels being at presentdifficult to obtain.65

Your Caravan is as Good as its CHASSISMAKE SURE IT HAS AHENDERSON'S

No matter how modern, how luxuriousyour caravan may be, it still needs aspecialist - designed, engineer - builtchassis to give the many thousands ofmiles of trouble-free travel that allmotorists desire. The Henderson's all-steel fabricated chassis for caravan andtrailers is one of the many guaranteedproducts of Australia's leading manu-facturers of springs and automotiveparts. The many built-in Henderson

ALL-STEEL CHASSISfeatures include: electrically weldedframe — latest type couplings —screw-type castor wheels and easilyadjusted combination caravan leg andjack. 16 x 600 pressed steel wheelswith large chrome wheelcaps. Thechassis illustrated is for standard 5 ft.8 in. caravans but if other sizes aredesired, estimates will be given onapplication.

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Axle and. Spring Assemblies may be built up from components supplied by Hendersons.No.Lotter R e g d .A Cranked Axle—complete with tongued washers"G" slotted nuts H and split pins IB Grease Retainer Plate * 2C Grease Retainer for wheel hub 2D Inner Bearings for wheel hub 2E Wheel Huh—blank or 6 stud Chev. type 2F Outer Bearings for wheel hub 2J Flat Top "U" Bolts to suit 12 in., 2 in. andin. wide springs at specified, screwed 2. In.S.A.E. complete with nuts and spring washers 4K Fish Plates—used in conjunction with "U"bolts in attaching spring to axle 2M Caravan Springs—specially designed and con-structed from silicon chrome steel and designedfor road holding ability and flexibility 2To Carry 8/10 cwt. (pair) 35 in. centres,7 plates, 12 in. wide, 9.'16 in. dia. bushesTo Garry 12/15 cwt. (pair) 35 in. centres.8 plates. 12 in. wide, 9/16 in, dia. hushes.To Garry 16/18 cwt. (pair) 35 in. centres,8 plates, 2 in. wide, 5/8 In. dia. bushes.To carry 19/25 cwt. (pair) 35 in. centres,8 plates, 22 in. wide, 5/8 in. dia. bushes.N Dumbjacks—for mounting shackle end of spring 2To suit 12 in. wide spring and 9/16 dia.shackle bolt.To suit 2 in. wide spring and 5/8 in. dia.shackle bolt.To suit 21 in. wide spring and 5/8 In. dia.shackle bolt.

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No.Letter R e g d .0 Shackle Plates—Drop Forged 42 in. or 2 in. centres to suit 9716 in. dia.shackle bolts2 in. centres to suit 5/8 in. dia. shackle bolts.3 in. centres to suit 5/8 in. dia. shackle bolts.3. in. centres to suit 5/8 in. dia. shackle bolts.P Shackle Bolts—Hexagon Head complete withslotted nuts 63.'t in. long x 9.'16 in. dia. to suit 12 in, widespring.32, in. long x 5/8 dia. to suit 2 in. wide spring32 in. long x 5/8 in. dia, to suit 2.1 in. widespringR Spring Perches—for mounting front end ofsprings . . 2Q ZERK TYPE GREASERS to suit shackle bolts 6springs—To suit 1: in. wide spring and 9,̀16 in. dia.shackle bolt.To suit 21 in. wide spring and o/8 in. dia.shackle bolt.To suit 22 in. wide spring and 5/8 in. dia.shackle bolt.T Wheel Hub Studs and Nts-7 16 in. dia. studswith knurled head 1 2V Pressed Steel Wheels—complete with caps tosuit 16 x 6,00 tyres (less tyres and tubes) 2W Grease Retainer Cups—(press-in type) 2such as Henderson's or their retail shops.

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No. of CentreBolt per high tensile steel, complete with nuts and tongued wash-ers. Can be supplied in 4 it. 8-1/2 in. or 5 ft. 8 in. trackWidthPlatesto centresize pair with either 2-1.2 in. or 4 in. drop as required. Special1.3/4 in. 8 36 in. 9/16£2115,-track axles (not exceeding 6 ft.6 in.) made up at no2 in. 7 35 in. 5/8 £3/5/-extra charge.2-1/4 in. 7 35 in. 518£3/10/-Cranked steel axle—£4/10/-.Straight axle—£3110-.

Couplings are becoming standardised thesedays to the ball joint type as the older yokeand pin type, which have insufficient free-dom from articulation when crossing guttersor hump-back bridges. Ball joints requireto bo kept greased and it is a good kinkto cover the greasy hall on the car witha split tennis ball when not in use.The towing bracket for the car must bespecially added.Lett.—Henderson's universal ball jointcouplings for caravans weighing 15 to 25 cwt.

Other types of couplings on the ball joint are shown for taking up to 35 cwt. loads. Onthe left is a light trailer coupling for 15 cwt. pull, 32/6; and heavier model for up to 35 cwt.load, 35/-. At right (R) Spring Perches, for mounting front end of Spring.

These prices quoted by Motor Spares Ltd., are subject tofluctuation and readers should write for latest price lists.Steel tow bar assembly, of the wishbone type, for fitting toany steel or wood chassis are priced at £3;15Z-.Castor wheel fitted on to worm gear jack, supplied withhandle, £4,Caravan legs, adjustable. 2 ft. I? 6.Screw typo caravan legs, complete with handle as illustra-tion, I:2/5kCastor, wheel and stem, fitted with handle attached, screwoperated, £3 InHeavier gear, winding type. £4110/-.CARAVAN AND TRAILER SPRINGS.These springs areChrome Steel.

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THE CHASSIS.Fitting Castor W beets and ChassisCastor wheels — called also the jockey wheelor a bogey wheel — are also part of the draw-bar and are necessary to .use when manoeuvringthe caravan into a parking position or assist-ing in stabilising the van on uneven ground.This is not used for running on, being keptraised when not stationary, but lowered formanhandling. Also it absorbs the weight ofthe caravan when unhitched, as all vans shouldbe weightier toward the front, giving the rearcar springs a share of the weight and enoughto be borne by the castor wheel when un-coupling. There would be a merry pickle inthe cupboards if the main weight was in therear and the front of the van reared up whenuncoupling.However, to obviate any uncertainty at eachcorner of the van there should be an adjust-

Legsable leg to support it when in camp. Varioustypes are marketed, mostly on the lever pat-tern, working like a jack. Three styles are il-lustrated, but corner legs may be made fromwater piping and made adjustable by havingthe pipe in two pieces, one length of about 6inches x 1j, inches fitting inside as a sleeve ina similar piece of pipe of la inches diameter.Flanges should be screwed to each end, one toattach one leg to the caravan, the other flangeon the base pipe so that it will support theleg on the ground. A steel pin, or nut andbolt, attached by a small chain, will be usedto lock the pipes the desired length through3/8 inch holes drilled through both pipes atregular intervals. When running the smallerpipe slides into the larger one and is droppedthe desired length when parked. Any plumberwill make this type for you.

DRAW BAR FITTINGS.The draw-bar can have many fittings in additionto the coupling. I t has been recommended by theN.R.M.A, that a separate chain hitched from the cara-van to the car is a wise safety precaution. Also thedraw-bar is usually the lighting cable which is usedfor charging the van's battery during running. Thiscable is easily separated by the type of socket and plugfitting as shown in the instructions for building theParlour Car in this book.Attachments for the towing brackets vary with eachmake. Many engineering shops fit them for about £3.Bumper brackets are not always strong enough inthemselves to carry full-sized caravans and a 1 inchthick steel reinforcement (A l on cranked supports (B)may be necessary.

FITTING BRAKES.Brakes are not necessary on normal light caravans but are needed on the heaviercaravans and are required by law in some States, including New South Wales, where exemp-tion in certain circumstances can be approved by the Commissioner of Road Transport. Thereis a tendency for the caravan to surge forward toward the car and this reduces its effectivebraking distance. Most brakes are of the internal expanding kind, the vacuum boostingequipment providing the best stopping efficiency. These are soon fitted by reputable brakereplacement firms.

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THE CHASSIS.Brakes Vac-1111in Booster Equipment

(A)—Vacuum Power Rooster.(8)—Hand Control Valve.(C)—Piping & Hosing; & Coupling.

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In order to simplify the operation of Trailer Brakes and to make the brake operationeffective, we strongly recommend the addition of Vacuum Booster Equipment.Power is taken from the engine induction by connecting to the Carburetter Flange, orWind Shield Wiper connection, if the car is equipped with the vacuum type of wiper.Engine suction operates the Vacuum Booster (A), being controlled by a Hand Valve (B),suitably situated on the steering column. The Hand Valve (B) is designed so that the brakeoperation is carried out according to the desire of the operator, and in this way the caravancan be steadied going down hills, with the car brakes left free for application in emergency.The Booster Power Unit itself exerts a pull of 125 lbs. with a travel of 21 in., which canbe coupled direct to existing rods or cables generally used in operating the brake cant I fit is found necessary to obtain more pressure: by reducing the travel to / in. by means oflevers, it is possible to obtain a pull up to 750 lbs.One big advantage of this Vacuum Brake Power Unit is that it is possible to arrangefor a quick detachable connection so that the brakes can be disconnected simply, when thecaravan is detached,Operation of the car itself is in no way affected with the attachment of power brakes.The over-run braking mechanism is another system that is more complex than wouldappear. Springs on the draw-bar push a lever when the caravan surges forward at a speedexceeding the car, which in turn pulls on the brakes. When the vehicle is pulling the vanthe lever is upright and the brakes are off. Chief disadvantage of this over-run type is that"snatch" can occur when suddenly decelerating, causing the caravan brakes to come on whileyou may be ready to accelerate.

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THE CHASSIS.fitting Booster Brakes

The following method of mounting the Vacuum Braking System on to caravantrailers is supplied by Westcott Hazell Ltd. Requirements for the installation are asfollows:-1. An intake fitting providing a means of tapping into the intake manifold of theengine of the towing unit.2. A hand control valve which should be placed on the steering column of the motorvehicle enabling the brakes to be applied by the driver whenever it is necessary,3. A hose coupling which is quickly detachable, permitting the breaking of the hosenear the coupling of the trailer.4. A vacuum booster cylinder, preferably of the diaphragm type with an approximatepull of 380 lbs., or alternative mounting of two cylinders of an approximate pull of 220 lbs.each.The above capacity cylinders would be sufficient for use on 11 x 1/ trailer brakes fittedon to a caravan with approximately 30 cwt. total weight.The normal method of mounting the single booster unit is to place same forward nearthe tow bar and to run flexible cable from the brake levers to the booster around a pulley,thus giving a natural brake equalising action.With the hand control valve situated on the steering column, a driver going down a steepgradient is able to apply brakes on his car only at will, or to apply brakes on his trailer onlyat will..With the over-run type of attachment, en a long gradient, the brakes automatically stayon during the entire time the caravan or trailer is proceeding down such a gradient. Thismethod, of course, tends to create brake lining wear and inefficient brake effort.It is advisable, in some cases, to fit a vacuum tank on to the towing vehicle. This tank,by the aid of a check valve, stores vacuum while th evehicles are under way, In this way asupply of vacuum is there when wanted, even should the motor of the towing vehicle becomeinoperative for any reason.

Over-ride Trailer Coupling—used in operatingcaravan brakes, as manufrietured by Westeott

Hazen Ltd., of Sydney.Heavy Duty Trailer Axle fitted with 16 xbrake and dual booster units, each with a pullof 393 lbs. Used normally in timber cartage andalso on semi trailers.

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CARAMNING AND LAWN.S.W. Regulations

Broadly speaking, however, the requirements in this State of a special naturein regard to caravan trailers are:—(1). Where the caravan is more than 7 ft. wide or wider than the haulingunit, it must be fitted with clearance lights as prescribed in regulation 97 (A).(2). Only one number plate is issued.(3). Where the caravan weighs more than 5 cwt. it must be fitted with in-dependent brakes. Overrun or manually operated brakes are acceptable provided theweight of the caravan does not exceed 20 cwt. Where the caravan weighs more than20 cwt. it must be equipped with brakes of the vacuum, hydraulic or air-pressuretype.(4). The amount of tax payable is at the rate of 2/- per 1 cwt. plus £1 regis-tration fee in the case of an annual registration. Where registration is effected ona quarterly basis, 271 per cent. of the annual tax is payable, plus £1 registration feefor the first quarter. On renewal of the registration for all subsequent quarters, theregistration fee is reduced to 5/-.(5). The trailer must be securely fastened to the hauling unit by a suitablecoupling so fitted as to prevent lateral swing of the trailer when such hauling unitand trailer are in motion.

Victorian Caravan RegulationsTrailer caravans as such are not required to be registered, if they are not usedfor the carriage of goods in the course of trade.The caravan must, however, bear the same registered number as the car bywhich it is drawn (the owner supplying his own number plate), and, if used at night,it must be fitted with a tail light.The car that draws the caravan must be insured with the right to attach atrailer.

South Australian Caravan RegulationsCaravans and trailers are required to be insured against injury to third parties(cost 5/- a year), and registered (cost £1/2/- up to 20 cwt., £1/10/- up to 30 cwt.),and to carry a number plate at the rear and registration card on the near side. Theymust be attached to the towing vehicle by means of a draw-bar and safety chainsand must not exceed 8 ft. in width. They should have a tail light and, if in excessof 6 ift. 6 in. wide, a green and red light on the offside, green to the front.

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CARAVANNING AND THE LAW.Tasmanian Caravan Regulations

The same regulations apply foi caravans in Tasmania as for trailers. Theseregulations provide that between sunset and sunrise a lamp must be kept burning onthe right or off-side of the rear of such trailer which illuminates and makes plainlylegible the numbers on the number plate affixed to the rear of the trailer, and displaya red light to the rear which is visible at a distance of at least 200 yards.No person shall use a trailer unless—(a) The number plate assigned to such trailer is affixed to the rear and distinctlylegible; and(b) Such trailer is fastened—

i. Securely, close to the rear of the motor vehicle; or, in the case of a trailerwhich is in a damaged condition or has broken down, is securely fastened tothe rear of the motor vehicle so that the distance between the motor vehicleand the trailer does not exceed 6 ft.; orii. To the motor vehicle by 2 independent connections, each of which shall becapable of keeping the trailer attached to the motor vehicle under any cir-cumstances.In the case of a motor cycle, the trailer is situated beside, and attached to, theleft-hand or near side of the vehicle; andNo person shall, upon any public street, drive a motor vehicle with more thanone trailer attached thereto.

West Australian RegulationsThe overall length of a trailer, including drawbar, together with the vehicleto which it is attached, shall not exceed 33 feet.The width shall not exceed 8 feet, but the usual width suggested for caravansand light trailers is not exceeding 7 feet.The overall length of any trailer (excluding drawbar) must not exceed 22 feet.No vehicle -Which exceeds 26 feet in length shall draw a trailer.No vehicle shall draw more than one trailer.Every trailer shall have an approved type of drawbar attached, of sufficientlength to prevent the locking of the two vehicles when turning or reversing.Suitable safety chains or cables shall be fitted. (In case of the drawbar at-tachment becoming d iscon riect ed ) .In the case of canecIns the maximum permitted overhang of body over wheelsis 6 inches.Blue width lights must be attached to the front of a caravan or large trailer,and a red light at the rear, which should also illuminate the number plate.When the weight of any trailer exceeds 25 cwt. loaded, brakes must be fittedto such trailer.Under special circumstances the Minister may give permission to licensevehicles the dimensions of which are in excess of that allowed by regulation.Vehicles, both of trailer and caravan type, must be of good construction, andcomply with all regulations for the safety of persons using them or other persons orvehicles on the road.

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N.S.W.SUNCHASER CARAVANS, 15 Denison Street,Penhurst.STYLO CARAVANS, 45 Wattle Street, Haber-field, N.S.W.WESTERN CARAVAN CO., 518 Western Road,Pendle Hill, N.S.W.GYPSY CARAVAN CO., 50 Phoenix Street,Lane Cove, N.S.W., also Herbert Street, St.Leonards. N.S.W.CARAVAN PARK PTY. LTD.. 107 MaitlandRoad, Mayfield. N.S.W., and at Sydney.JENNISON TRAILER ENGINEERING CO., 341Military Road. Cremorne Junction, N.S.W.ADVANCE CARAVANS, Hume Highway andAshby Avenue, Bankstown, N.S.W.

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111.1VAN SUPPLIERS.PIKE BROS., 10 Percy Street, Auburn, N.S.W.SEAL & DOWN, Hume Highway, Liverpool,New South Wales.W. Y. HUNT, 283 Princes Highway, Banksia,N.S.W.CARAVAN PARK PTY. LTD., 70 ParramattaRoad, Summer Hill, N.S.W., also at MissendenRoad, Newtown, and at Newcastle, N.S.W.VIC. KLEINIG'S, 111 Blaxcell Street, Gran-ville, N.S.W.LUXURY CARAVANS, 234 Pacific Highway,Crows Nest, N.S.W.NEW HORIZON "SPRINGBOK" CARAVANS,Liverpool Road, Chulora, N.S.W.PLEASURE CRAFT PTY. LTD., 375-377 Syd-ney Road, Balgowlah, N.S.W.CARULUX CARAVAN CO., Moorebank Avenue,Liverpool, N.S.W.N.S.W. Caravan Component Suppliers

DAVID DAWN. Corner Market and ClarenceStreets, Sydney. (Caravan cushions made toorder).HENDERSON'S FEDERAL SPRING WORKS,10 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria. (Caravanequipment, steel fabricated chassis, brakes, fullrange of chassis parts).THE TRAILER MANUFACTURING CO. PTY.LTD., T.M.C. ("Steco"), 712-722 Botany Road.Mascot. I Caravan chassis'.QUEENSLANDA. C. COWAN, 60 Cedar Street, Greenslopeb,Brisbane, Queensland.CARAVAN MANUFACTURING CO., 356 QueenStreet, Brisbane and Compo Road, Rocklea,Queensland.TRAILER EQUIPIVLENT CO., Corner SandgateRoad and Park Street, Albion, N.2.. Queensland.(Components).CARAVAN CENTRE, 183 Wellington Road, EastBrisbane, Queensland.CARAVAN PARK PTY. LTD., Abbotsford Road.Mayne, Brisbane. 'Phone L 1934.MeNAMEE'S MODERN CARAVANS. 'PhoneLM 4708.LLOYD'S DRIVE YOURSELF, Rowe Lane. Ed-wards Street, Brisbane, Queensland. 'PhoneB 3375,TRAIL-A-HOME CARAVANS, Chernside. Bris-bane, Queensland. 'Phone LX 1318.

CARAVAN PARK PTY. LTD., 625 ParramattaRoad, Leichhardt. (Caravan and trailer equip-ment. Couplings, jockey wheels, sinks, pumps,stoves, etc.).CANVAS AWNING & TENT CO., 115 Broad-way, Sydney, (Caravan lean-to tents).W. J. BRIGGS, 744 Victoria Road, Ryde, N.S.W.(Steel frames).WESTCOTT. HAZELL LTD., 225 CastlereaghStreet, Sydney.SOUTH AUST.FURNESS CARAVANS, South Road, Edwards-town, South Australia.TRUSCOTT LTD., 62 Hindmarsh Street. Ade-laide, South Australia. (Builders, chassis as-semblies, couplings, jockey wheels, frames, etc.).CURNOW'S 23 First Avenue, Forestville, SouthAustralia.ROAD CRUISER CARAVANS, 20 StonehavenStreet, Rosewater Gardens.WEST. AUST.DEAN CARAVAN BUILDERS, Royd HouseStreet, Subiaco, West Australia,S. E. MAIN, Corner Good and 148 Forest Road,Fremantle, South Australia.

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N.S.W.Comfy Caravans, 65 Ettalong Road, PendleHill, N.S.W.Advance Caravans, Hume Highway and Ash-by Avenue, Bankstown, N.S.W.Luxury Caravans, 393 Pacific Highway, Arta-rum, New South Wales.Caravan Park Pty. Ltd., Modern Hire Fleetof Caravans. Missenden Road, Newtown, N.S.W.Caravan Park Pty, Ltd., 107 Maitland Road,Mayfield. Newcastle, N.S.W.Cosy Caravans, 23 Fletcher Street, Campsie,N.S.W.Western Caravan Co., 518 Western Road,Pendle Hill, N.S.W.Caravan Rentals, 68 George Street, Hurstville,N.S.W.Dunn's Garage, 755 New Canterbury Road,Ilurlstone Park, N.S.W.Stylo Caravans, 45 Wattle Street, Haberfield,N.S.W.Progress Caravans, Crows Nest, N.S.W.Seal & Down, Hume Highway, Liverpool, NewSouth Wales.Holiday Caravan Co., Red Lion Street, (nearHoytsi, Rozelle.SOUTH AUSTRALIACaravan Letting Co., 73 Park Street., HydePark, Adelaide, SA,T. R. Jones, 20 Magill Road, Norwood, S.A.Dayman's, Goodwood, S.A.Curnow's, 23 First Avenue, Forrestville, SA.Caravan Hire, 110 Government Road, Croydon,S.A.

IN VICTORIASportsman Caravanettes, 153 Beach Road,Mentone.Avon Caravans, 68 Wright Street, Prahran.Ezypull Caravanettes, 12 Edithvale Road,Edithvale, Vic.Gypsy Land Caravans, G. & L. Wood's Pro-ducts, 135 Linden Street, East Brunswick. Vic.Ash Glen. 26 Madden Avenue, Glenhuntly,Vic.Prestige Motors. Point Nepean Road, Eistern-wick, Vic.F. McKenzie, 65 Crisp Street, Hampton, Vic.Glider de Luxe Caravans, 20 Dickens Street,Glen Iris (off Toorak Road), and 93 Glen IrisRoad, Glen Iris, Vic.Aurora Caravans, 458 Lygon Street, EastBrunswick, Vic.Hawthorn Caravans. 172 Burwood Road, Haw-thorn, Vic.Glen Caravans, Lewis & Mathews, 820 Glen-huntly Road, Glenhuntly, Vic.Holiday Inn Caravan Service, 13 AnthonyStreet, Glen Iris, Vic.

IN QUEENSLANDLloyd's Drive Yourself, Rowe Lane, EdwardStreet, Brisbane.WESTERN AUSTRALIADean Caravan Builders, Royd House Street,Subiaco, WA.

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DIRECTORY. OF CARAVAN SUPPLIERS.VictoriaDON CARAVAN CO., Corner Dandenong andNeerim Roads, Oakleigh, Victoria.P-S GOUGH, Hawthorn Caravans. 172 Bur-wood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria.BOTTERILL & FRASER, Hannah and Kavan-agh Street, South Melbourne.GLIDER CARAVANS, 20 Dickens Street, GlenIris, Victoria.GLEN CARAVAN CO., 820 Glenhuntly Road,Glenhuntly, Victoria.GYPSY LAND CARAVANS, 13 Linden Street,East Brunswick, Victoria.

AURORA CARAVAN CO., 458 Lygon Street,East Brunswick, Victoria.SPORTSMAN CARAVANKr1-ES, 153 BeachRoad, Mentone, Victoria.ROYAL AXLE CO., 110-113 Leicester Street,Carlton, Victoria.MOTOR SPARES, 547 Elizabeth Street, Melb-ourne, Victoria.HENDERSON'S FEDERAL SPRING WORKSPTY. LTD., Alfred Street, North Melbourne, Vic-toria.GEO. PACKER, 630 Bunvood Road, HawthornFast. Victoria. (Steel caravan frames).

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