Australian Caravan Club calls for truckie and vanner summit

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Published: 24 May 2018 24 May 2018

In a major effort to resolve issues between truckies and vanners on the road and develop protocols under which both road-user groups can work, our Club has called for a cooperative approach starting with a summit of all interested stakeholders.

Our Club Chairman Craig said that our Club and other recreational vehicle (RV) Clubs and trucking organisations were all working hard running individual campaigns to educate both truckies and vanners.  Craig said that a summit could have the effect of pooling ideas together, save on each individual organisation’s resources, and see a targeted and more effective campaign delivering the same message to a broader audience.

“All affected stakeholder groups need to collaborate together, be working off the same page and at the same time, be delivering the same message,” Craig said.  “At the moment we are seeing several stakeholders including our own Club using individual resources, at times with slightly different messages, that are not reaching the full targeted audiences.”

“Collaboration between all stakeholder groups including transport companies and organisations, recreational vehicle (RV) clubs, RV industry groups and Federal and State Governments could see one major campaign.  This saves on the resources currently being expended by individual stakeholders, would deliver common messaging, maximise distribution of material, and combine media efforts.”

Craig said that with many ACC members heading to Western Australia for our Club’s Annual General Meeting and National Muster at Denmark in October, our Club was delighted with the recent safety campaign being run by logistics company Centurion in that State.

“Our Club is currently undergoing a process of meeting and discussion with other RV Clubs and a truck driver campaign advocate on this very issue.”

“However this needs to be brought to a final result and the way that I can see this is by all major stakeholders, both truck organisations and RV groups, sitting down together and finalising an effective  strategy for road sharing that all can work with and promote, and then establish the one effective campaign to deliver the same message.”

“The sooner that this can be done, the safer the roads will be for both truckies and vanners,” Craig said.

Recall on Ford Rangers, Couriers and Econovans

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Published: 23 May 2018 23 May 2018

There has been a recall on 69,363 Ford Rangers built from 8 September 2006 through to 1 August 2011, 20,037 Ford Couriers built between 2 February 2004 through to 21 September 2006, and 1,300 Ford Econovans
built from 2 February 2004 through to 31 October 2005, making a total of 90,700 vehicles under this recall.

The recall notice states that as the airbag inflator ‘gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade.  If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.’

The notice states that in the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

Owners of affected vehicles are urged to contact their local Ford dealership or Ford head office directly via the website at https://www.ford.com.au/owners/contact-us/(link is external) to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.  Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also contact Ford on 13 FORD (13 36 73) or contact their preferred dealer.

For further information and to see if your vehicle is listed on the recall notice, go to:  https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-courier-econovan-and-ranger

Hunter Valley Caravan Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show starts Friday

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Published: 22 May 2018 22 May 2018

Heading to the Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show this weekend?

If so, please call in at our ACC Club stand and say hello.  Our members would love to meet you and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have about our Club.

If you decide to join us at the Show, you can even save $10 as we are waiving the $10 joining fee!

Our Club proudly welcomes our 51st ACC branch

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Published: 16 May 2018 16 May 2018

Our Club is delighted to announce the formation of our 51^st branch following the success of our stand at the Cairns Expo.

The ACC Rainforest Ramblers was formed with a good start of 15 new members, following a meet and greet last Sunday.   The branch will service RVers in the North Queensland regions of Cairns, Kuranda, the Atherton Tablelands and their surrounds.

“Our Club is always excited when a new branch forms and we welcome our new members to our ACC family,” our ACC Chairman Craig said.  

“I would also like to especially thank our hardworking ACC members who worked so hard on the stand to ensure it was a success.  Some members travelled all the way from Townsville.  Your efforts are greatly appreciated by all ACC members,” Craig said. 

RVers living in the Cairns, Kuranda and Atherton Tablelands regions interested in finding out more about our Club or the Rainforest Ramblers, are welcome to email our membership team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Come and see us at the Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Boat and Fish Show – 25 to 27 May 2018

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Published: 16 May 2018 16 May 2018

Yes we will be at the Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Boat and Fish Show at Maitland Showground from 25 to 27 May 2018.

So if you’re going along to the Show, why not come along and say hello to our ACC members at our Show Stand.  They would be more than happy to have a chat and answer any questions that you may have about our Club.

SPECIAL OFFER – Join our Club at the Show, and we will waive your joining fee – that’s a saving of $10!