Mobile Living Made Easy

AUSTRALIA | ISSUE #1
TRAVEL | OUTDOOR | LIFESTYLE
PATRICK
DANGERFIELD
REEL ADVENTURES
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A CFX!
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NEW PRODUCTS
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ON THE
BOAT
WITH FIONA HARPER
TR AVEL
OUTDOOR
LIFESTYLE
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
FISHING TRIP ESSENTIALS
COOKING WITH
ALL 4 ADVENTURE

CONTENTS
04
OUTBACK IN COMFORT
ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR OUTBACK TRIPS
20
TECHNOLOGY & TRAVELLING
MODERN TECHNOLOGY
08
MOBILE LIVING TRAVELLERS
TRAVEL WRITER - FIONA HARPER
24
LATEST INNOVATIONS
NEW GEAR TO HIT THE MARKET
12
REEL ADVENTURES
IN THE WATER WITH PATRICK DANGERFIELD
26
BEHIND THE SCENES
MOBILE LIVING MADE EASY PHOTOSHOOT
14
FAMILY TRIPS YOU CAN’T SKIP
TOP 3 FAMILY TRIPS
30
COOKING WITH ALL 4 ADVENTURE
CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY
18
FOLLOW THE SUN CONVOY
WHAT'S UP DOWNUNDER
31
SAY WHAT?
SHARE YOUR TRAVEL STORIES
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DEAR FREEDOM LOVER,
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FEATURE — ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR OUTBACK TRIPS
OUTBACK
IN COMFORT
BY MAX TAYLOR
Mulga scrub and ghost
gums stretch towards
the horizon, a blanket
of red earth unrolls in all
directions, and the sun shines a
brilliant orange as it fades in the
western sky. That’s the outback:
an endless, gorgeous, scenery.
But the trails are bumpy, often
difficult, so it’s essential to
prepare accordingly.
I’ve learned the hard way that
you don’t have to do without
when heading into remote
areas, or that you have to skimp
on certain comforts.
My first trip to the outback –
the Flinders Ranges – was…
trying. I under-estimated the
fuel usage and the amount of
food I’d need, having made
the mistake of expecting the
famous Prairie Hotel to be open.
It wasn’t. The nearest supplies
were in Angorichina (Northern
Flinders) and it was slim pickings.
Tinned soup for dinner, crackers
for breakfast.
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But the sheer beauty of the
Flinders has brought me back,
time and again, only nowadays
with my portable compressor
fridge – a CFX – stocked with
eggs, fruit and vacuum-sealed
meat. A few beers, too.
Here’s a tip: make sure your
portable fridge has an insulated
cover to aid its efficiency
against the extreme outback
temperatures, not to mention to
protect it from dust ingress. A
fridge slide and the appropriate
tie-downs are essential, too,
especially on undulating tracks.
In Australia’s outback, from the
Flinders Ranges to the Tanami
Track, there’s no such thing as a
free-camp with 240V electricity.
Consider a portable battery pack
to run your 4WD’s fridge, camp
lights and even to recharge your
devices. Even if your vehicle
is already running an auxiliary
deep-cycle battery, a portable
battery pack, such as the Cool
Power RAPS 44, will allow you
to use the fridge away from
the vehicle. Imagine pulling up
alongside the Darling River on
your way to Mungo National Park
and taking the fridge, stocked
with cold drinks and fresh food,
to the riverbank to watch your
kids splash about or float on
inflatable tyres. Now that’s
mobile living.
A solar panel mounted to the
roof rack of the vehicle will keep
the battery pack charged during
those long stretches on those
outback highways, but consider
a portable set that you can plug
in once at your destination.
LESSON LEARNED
My ill-fated Flinders trip taught
me a valuable lesson: in the
Mobile living made easy. — 05

FEATURE — ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR OUTBACK TRIPS
outback, never take anything for
granted. Food, water, fuel and,
yes, even those home comforts.
When you’re comfortable in an
inhospitable environment, it’s
much easier to enjoy yourself.
Have you thought about how
you’ll keep cool in extreme heat,
or how you’ll keep warm when
the mercury drops to 4°C at
night? How will you cook your
food, especially if you’ve left the
RV behind for a day of 4WD
exploration? Don’t expect free
gas barbecues at every tourist
attraction.
A unit such as the Origo 3000,
a two-burner cooktop fuelled
by denatured alcohol would be
worth considering. Denatured
alcohol is safer than gas and
anything that improves safety
when you’re 100km from the
nearest town is a good thing.
The simple ability to heat food
easily makes the world of
difference. Again, a lesson from
the Flinders: I had tried reheating
that aforementioned tinned soup
on a barbecue hotplate in an
Angorichina caravan park but,
try as I might, I couldn’t get the
can’s contents above luke warm.
I would’ve killed for a portable
stove that cold night.
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MOBILE LIVING TRAVELLERS — FIONA HARPER
ON THE BOAT
WITH TRAVEL WRITER FIONA HARPER
Name
Fiona Harper
Home Town
Fremantle WA
Occupation
Travel Writer
Where you currently live
Atherton Tablelands QLD
What do you do for a living and why do you
love what you do?
I stumbled into travel writing serendipitously almost
15 years ago while on an extended Australian cruise
on our yacht, and have been writing ever since.
I love the creative process of crafting an interesting
story from my travels. I love travelling and am
extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to visit
some amazing destinations as part of the job.
What kind of camping do you like?
I love to get off-road and offshore – the farther
away from civilisation the better! Growing up
in Western Australia, the towering karri forests
around Pemberton instilled a lifelong love for
camping in forests with the benefit of pristine,
untouched beaches nearby. Travelling by yacht,
one of its biggest advantages is the ability to visit
uninhabited islands or remote archipelagos. Fiji’s
Lau Islands Group, for example, is as far from the
island resorts as one can get.
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“ As a travel writer I’m
fortunate to have multiple
adventures throughout
the year. ”
Best tip or advice for when on the water or
on the road?
Don’t put off a road trip, camping or boating
adventure just because everything is not yet
perfect (ie you don’t have enough money, time,
gear etc). Part of the pure pleasure of outdoor
adventures is the challenges encountered along
the way, how we deal with them, and the ultimate
reward of being independent and self-sufficient.
“Don’t put off a road trip,
camping or boating adventure
just because everything
is not yet perfect.”
Best go-to recipe when living mobile?
It’s hard to go past a BBQ when camping or boating.
I like to fillet freshly caught fish, dust it with a light
coating of seasoned flour and grill on the BBQ with
plenty of butter. Serve with lime or lemon wedges
accompanied by a glass of sav blanc.
Have you recently embarked on an adventure
that you would like to share with all of us?
Much of 2017 was spent cruising the Fijian islands,
where we spent a month or so exploring the Yasawa
Islands, with the famed Blue Lagoon a favourite
place to hang out. I recently travelled through
Outback QLD, to Charleville and Eromanga where
I learnt about the peril that endangered Bilbies
find themselves in, along with the extraordinary
story that led to the fossil discovery of Australia’s
largest dinosaurs.
What are your plans for the rest of the year?
2018 will include more South Pacific boating
adventures, starting with New Zealand, along with
extended road tripping along Australia’s east coast
and perhaps even a return to the Aussie Outback.
Is there a Dometic product that has “knocked
your socks off” and why?
Yep, the CFX fridge – it’s a game changer! I love
the flexibility that comes with being sectioned into
two parts with options for using each section as
fridge or freezer. Cold drinks and chilled food are
assured – an important factor when you spend as
much time in the tropics as I do.
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Mobile living made easy. — 09

NEW PRODUCT — SLIDE OUT KITCHEN
A COOKING SOLUTION THAT SETS A NEW
BENCHMARK IN THE MOBILE LIVING MARKET
You don’t have to feel cooped up in your caravan or motorhome to
cook all of your meals when you’re out on the road. Sometimes you
just really want to enjoy the outdoors that little bit more.
A must for every RV, the Dometic Slide Out Kitchen has everything you
need to prepare and cook your meals including a 3-burner cooktop,
sink and bench top. It also conveniently has a large amount of storage
space for all of your dining and cooking equipment.
Dometic have put a lot of time and research into designing and
developing this product for the RV market. You are sure to be
impressed by some of its features! It’s built with a modular aluminium
construction that is approximately 40% lighter than similar units in
the market –making it easy to slide out and reduces the RV’s total
weight (something we are all constantly striving for and must do to
comply with weight requirements). The Slide Out Kitchen is made
out of aluminium and stainless steel construction that allows it to have
a high resistance to corrosion - which is always a good thing when
you’re RV is subject to all weather conditions during you’re trips.
Truly an Australian product, the Dometic Slide Out Kitchen is
designed and manufactured in Australia. It is made to be compatible
with all popular access doors, includes heavy duty rails and is height
adjustable so there shouldn’t be any issues when getting this fitted
into your RV.
To make this an even more fantastic product, you have the option of
purchasing a range of accessories to maximise the functionality of
the Dometic Slide Out Kitchen, including a BBQ plate, serving tray,
chopping board, cup holder, bottle opener and utensil holder. You
can seriously have it all in your outdoors kitchen and completely lap
up you’re surroundings whilst cooking your next meal. Who wouldn’t
want that!
The Dometic Slide Out Kitchen was a winner of the
2018 iF Design Award, a world-renowned design prize.
63 independent experts from all over the world were
impressed by the Slide Out Kitchen's versatile functionality
and lightweight aluminium construction. For 65 years,
the iF Design Award has been recognised as an arbiter of
quality for exceptional design.
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THE NEW DOMETIC
SLIDE OUT KITCHEN
Mobile living made easy. — 11

REEL ADVENTURES — IN THE WATER WITH AFL STAR
IN THE WATER
WITH
PATRICK DANGERFIELD
Geelong Cats superstar Patrick Dangerfield is
currently ranked as one of the best players in
the Australian Football League. His passion and
dedication on the football field earned him the
highest honour of the Brownlow Medal in 2016.
Patrick is also a keen fisherman and boatie. In
2017, he partnered with his good mate and
fishing guide Aaron Habgood (aka Red) to
launch Reel Adventures fishing and lifestyle show.
Reel Adventures is a weekly 1 hour radio show
and podcast. During 2018 the show is running
every week for the whole year, that’s 52 episodes
or 520 hours of fishing and travelling adventures!
To listen to the latest podcast visit the Reel
Adventures website and to see more about
Patricks fishing and outdoor adventures visit his
Facebook page.
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How long have you been playing AFL?
Ten years. I debuted in Round 20, 2008 for the
Adelaide Crows vs Essendon.
Which AFL Teams have you played for and for
how long?
I played for the Adelaide Crows for eight years from
2008 to 2015. I then got traded to the Geelong
Cats where I’ve been playing for the last two years.
What are you most proud of in your career and
what is the biggest highlight?
Proudest moment was playing in the return game
after Phil Walsh passed away…Highlight was
playing finals in front of 80,000 people.
What has been the biggest challenge?
Gruelling Pre-seasons.
We’ve heard fishing is one of your biggest
passions but do you get much time to fish when
the AFL Season is on?
Our Geelong schedule is pretty good which means
I get out about once a week.
Your Reel Adventures radio show is growing
rapidly, what has been the highlight for you of
launching the show?
Sharing people’s experiences and passion of fishing
when we have our Dometic Follow the Sun segment.
What are you looking forward to this year with
the program?
Continuing to engage with our listeners through
the show on air and also on social media, and
“I far prefer camping over
staying in a 5-star hotel.”
hearing from our exciting list of special guests
coming up throughout the year.
What is your favourite fishing destination and
why? (i.e. best place to go fishing)
Groote Eyelandt – you can catch absolutely anything!
If you could go anywhere in the world to fish
where would it be and why?
New Zealand – Fly Fishing in the north would be
fantastic.
Do you camp? What type of camping do you like
to do and where?
I far prefer camping over staying in a 5-star hotel. I
like to stay at a caravan park in my New Age Caravan!
Mission Beach is my favourite camping destination.
Best tip or advice for when on the water/fishing?
Fish your tides and use burley, burley, burley!!!!
Do you think your Reel Adventures Co-host
Aaron will ever share his top secret fishing spots
with you?
He seems to know all of the hot spots! I’ve given away
a few of them throughout the show and I am hell bent
on continuing that on Reel Adventures in 2018.
Is there a Dometic product that has “knocked
your socks off” and why?
The Dometic Waeco CFX 50W is just so easy to use.
It’s a convenient size. I can put it in the cabin of my
boat, back seat of my car, it fits anywhere. It’s the
Swiss army knife of portable fridges!
Mobile living made easy. — 13

FEATURE — TOP 3 FAMILY TRIPS
FAMILY TRIPS
YOU CAN’T SKIP
BY MAX TAYLOR
Caravanning. It’s a relatively affordable way
to take a family holiday but, most of all, its
more fun!
Packing the caravan is a massive part of the
planning and there’s a lot of mobile products
available to make life on the road with the family
much easier. However, one of the main priorities
of planning should involve the destination. Once
you know where you’re going, you will know what
to bring.
Here are three family-friendly spots you should put
on your next family adventure bucket list.
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK:
AUSTRALIA’S NATURAL BEAUTY
Kakadu has, in some quarters, an undeserved bad
reputation. Kaka-don’t, some say. But I beg to differ.
In the dry season, all (or most) of the tracks to the best
spots will be open, and the diversity of wildlife,
from jabirus to estuarine crocodiles, is on show.
Waterfalls and plunge pools, hiking tracks to
billabongs teeming with life, ancient Aboriginal
rock art… Kakadu is a living, breathing reminder
of Australia’s natural beauty and a direct link to its
fascinating indigenous past.
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Mataranka Springs, about a four-hour drive from
Darwin, is the perfect place to relax in the NT outback
When visiting as a family, I suggest
staying at Cooinda Lodge Jabiru,
a resort-style caravan park with a
swimming pool, restaurant and
more. The main attractions – Jim
Jim Falls, Gunlom, Ubirr Rock,
among others – are within
striking distance. However, other
campgrounds are scattered
throughout Kakadu closer to
each attraction.
A couple of tips:
• Do not leave Kakadu without
taking a boat cruise on
Yellow Water Billabong – it’s
the definition of the word
‘breathtaking’.
• Be sure to take the hiking
track to the top of Gunlom
Falls, where you’ll find rock
pools and a view like no other.
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COFFS HARBOUR: THE
KIDS WILL GO BANANAS
Some might scoff at the idea of Coffs. But for
this southerner and his family, it has it all: great
four-wheel-driving, a choice of beachside holiday
parks, a fantastic shopping precinct and, to top it off,
you’re allowed to take your 4WD onto some of the
beaches. In fact, you can drive all the way from
Coffs Harbour to the Sawtell Inlet on Boambee
Beach.
Obviously, Coffs is known for the Big Banana. And
if you’re cynical, trust me: it’s better than it sounds,
with a water park, toboggan, laser tag, ice-skating
and much more. Be sure to also spend some time
Image Credit: Sean Scott Photography
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FEATURE — TOP 3 FAMILY TRIPS
on the jetty, with its promenade
of shops, fishing boats bobbing
in the harbour, and the breakwall
that gives pedestrian access to
Muttonbird Island.
Don’t miss:
• The kids will love Dolphin
Marine Magic, the nearby
marine zoological park where
you can swim with dolphins
or just watch them frolic
in the pools. Or why not line
up for a kiss from a seal?
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THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD:
A PEACEFUL SEASIDE ESCAPE
In summer or spring, Victoria’s Great Ocean Road
is a must. Winding for more than 240km from
Torquay west to Warrnambool, it is one of the
world’s best coastal roads.
Towns such as Lorne and Apollo Bay offer a
wide range of services, from pharmacies to
supermarkets; however, the smaller townships,
such as Wye River, are also popular.
The best way to see the famous Twelve Apostles
– a formation of limestone stacks in Port Campbell
National Park, is from the air – helicopter tours
are available but expensive. Otherwise, take the
boardwalk to the viewing platform from the Twelve
Apostles Visitor Centre. Loch Ard Gorge is also not
to be missed.
Avoiding the crowds:
• If you’re after a Great Ocean Road experience
away from the crowds, drive further west until
you arrive in Peterborough, a sleepy hamlet with
a beautiful beach, a shop or two, and a caravan
park. It’s a perfect, peaceful, family getaway.
MORE INFORMATION
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FISHING TRIP
ESSENTIALS
FRESHLY SEALED IN THE DOMETIC
VACUUM SEALER
You can fit more bait and fish in your icebox if
you vacuum seal it into an airtight package! It will
last five times longer than refrigeration alone.
The Dometic Vacuum Sealer is light weight and
really easy to use. It runs off both 12V and 240V
AC power, so plug it into the boat or your portable
battery pack, or wait until your back to some power
in the kitchen to get your food nicely packaged up.
You can get 8” or 11”.
KEEPIN’ IT COOL WITH DOMETIC
COOL ICE CI ICEBOXES
What’s a great fishing trip without some ice cold
drinks and somewhere to store your bait and
catch? These Dometic Cool Ice CI icebox are
the perfect solution when power isn’t available
and the ice can last for days. The new series of
iceboxes come with a range of optional extra
accessories that help improve comfort while
travelling – including a fishing rod holder, bottle
opener and drink holder. You can add to the luxury
with a seat cushion that attaches easily to the top
of the icebox and saves you having to bring that
extra seat along. There’s also baskets and dividers
available to help organise your food and drinks;
TIP: avoid contamination by placing your fishing
bait in one section and your lunch in another.
Don't waste any more valuable fishing time
without these essentials and buy one today!
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Mobile living made easy. — 17

FEATURE — WHAT'S UP DOWNUNDER
FOLLOW
THE SUN
CONVOY FOR CHARITY
BY ALISON HUTH, PHOTOS BY ANDY KERMODE AND PETER HUTH
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Every year, for the past six years, What’s Up
Downunder (WUDU) have taken a convoy of
Caravans on the road for two weeks to create
their annual Summer TV Series. On each convoy the
program raises funds for a selected charity. During
November 2017, Dometic and WUDU partnered to
put the Convoy on the road again to Follow the Sun
and raise funds for the National Breast Cancer
Foundation (NBCF). NBCF last partnered with
Dometic and WUDU during the 2016 Follow The
Sun campaign.
The Dometic Follow the Sun Convoy for Charity
started in Whyalla, on South Australia’s stunning
Eyre Peninsula. The convoy travelled through
the beautiful towns of Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay,
Elliston, Streaky Bay and ended in Wudinna close
to the Gawler Ranges. It was a magnificent trip,
spending two nights in each town, staying at the
local caravan parks, and discovering some of the
best tourist attractions you could imagine.
Every town was different, but everywhere the
convoy went they were welcomed by the most
amazing people. During the convoys stay at
the selected holiday parks a Happy Hour was
organised so the guests and crew could enjoy some
entertainment and have some fun. Although called
Happy Hour the events often went on for hours
because everyone was enjoying themselves, and
no-one wanted to go to bed!
During the event there was a sausage sizzle and
raffle tickets were sold to raise much needed
funds for the NBCF. In addition to this the convoy
participants took to the streets of the towns along
the way to talk to the lucky residents on the Eyre
Peninsula. Every township was very welcoming
and supportive.
The 2018 Summer Series went to air on Channel
10 and affiliated networks on Saturday 3 February
at 4pm. The series runs for 6 weeks. Check your
local guides to find out when the Dometic Follow
the Sun Convoy for Charity will be airing in your
neck of the woods.
Keep your eyes peeled on dometic.com for an
upcoming announcement about the Dometic
Follow the Sun 2018 competition to WIN a 3
month trip.
Mobile living made easy. — 19

FEATURE — MODERN TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
& TRAVELLING
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HOW MODERN TECHNOLOGY HAS
CHANGED THE WAY WE TRAVEL
The 1970s. Most outback highways had yet
to be sealed. To explore the Red Centre or
Top End meant towing overloaded caravans
along red, corrugated tracks with overloaded HQ
Holdens and XY Falcons. Back then, tourers were
a split radiator hose away from potential disaster.
Back then, they either had the spare parts and
tools to cover most scenarios, and knew how to
use them, or faced serious problems.
The outback and other remote areas, such as Far
North Queensland, remain at the top of most
touring wishlists, but they are no longer Australia’s
unreachable final frontier.
THE TWO ‘Cs’
Ultimately, modern technology has given vanners
two ‘Cs’: confidence and comfort.
When it comes to on-the-road confidence, mobile
communication is the big one. Not only does it
save lives, it has given countless caravanners the
peace of mind to travel to places that would’ve
otherwise remained a dream. A satellite phone in
the glovebox will do wonders for the resting heart
rate in the outback.
The caravans of today also play a role. Caravans
that are purpose-built for long-term travel,with
technical features that enhance off-grid touring,
have significantly increased both the confidence
and comfort factors. In fact, many people
have been swayed to the RV lifestyle based on
technology alone.
Running short of tank water? Just as well the van
can draw water from a river so that you can still
wash your dishes or have a shower.
Can’t do without your hair-dryer in the bush? That’s
where lithium batteries come in. When it comes to
comfortable free-camping, the advent of lithium
batteries – which remain quite expensive – has
been a game-changer. Not only do they weigh
significantly less than their conventional deepcycle
counterparts, they can be routinely
discharged to 20 per cent and re-charged much
faster, whether by solar panels,a generator or off
the tow vehicle during transit. Fancy also using
your 240V toaster or washing machine 100km
away from the nearest mains outlet? Via an inverter,
a lithium battery makes this a much more realistic
option compared to a single 100Ah AGM battery,
which should never be discharged further than 50
per cent.
A THIRD ‘C’?
Perhaps, however, there is a third ‘C’ factor:
convenience. When was the last time you unfurled
a paper map for directions? Why would you, when
you can simply type your destination into a GPS
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FEATURE – MODERN TECHNOLOGY
and let a robotic voice tell you when to turn left,
right or take the third exit at the next roundabout?
And how does controlling each electrical function
of your caravan (even an electric jockey wheel!)
by a single app on your tablet or smartphone
sound? What some might call the ‘hard work’ of
caravanning and camping can be reduced to the
push of a button on a glass screen. This is the age
we live in.
More than anything or anyone else, modern
technology has opened remote Australia to
the masses, and that includes the technology
involved in creating stronger and more suitable RV
components, from independent coil suspension,
to offroad couplings, fridges, air-conditioners
and more.
That failed radiator hose which decades ago
might’ve had fatal consequences is now, for
the most part, a mere nuisance. But it all comes
with a warning. In their rush to adopt certain
technologies, many RV owners have become
reliant on them, taking comfort in microchips
and telecommunication signals, unprepared to
cope should they find themselves on the side of
a remote track with a frazzled satellite phone and
an overheated engine. That said, the 21st century
remains an interesting time to be an RVer – what
technology comes next, where it will lead us
and how it will further enhance the RV lifestyle,
is a journey almost as exciting as any trip to
the outback.
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This RV roof air conditioner raises the bar in
efficiency and power! Thanks to the Harrier’s
inverter technology, the compressor slows down
or speeds up as required and in turn reduces
energy consumption to the minimum level.
The clever inverter technology makes the
Harrier excellent for operation with a generator,
as start-up current issues are eliminated.
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DOMETIC RUC8408X REFRIGERATOR
This new fridge and freezer for RV’s uses modern
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DOMETIC SINEPOWER MSI 1812T
This sine wave inverter turns 12 V battery power
into pure 230 V AC voltage, like that of a home
power socket.
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ALWAYS ON THE MOVE
DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE PRODUCTS DESIGNED
SPECIFICALLY WITH THE TRUCK DRIVER IN MIND?
Dometic not only specialises in products for
camping and RV’s, they have a range of products
that are designed specifically to make truck drivers
lives a little bit easier. Truck drivers, aka Truckies,
spend a lot of time on the road. They often find
themselves stocking up on non-perishable items,
which often consists of unhealthy foods and
drinks. Quick stops at service stations result in a
fast food fix to keep up the energy to keep driving
– like a sausage roll that’s already heated, don’t
mind if I do! But what if they didn’t have to buy the
overpriced unhealthy food from service stations,
and had the option to lead a bit of a healthier life
on the road?
That’s where the Dometic MWO 24 truck
microwave oven with integrated 24 volt power
supply comes into play. Truckies can pack their
fridge with wholesome home-made meals to
stock up their portable fridge/freezer (the
Dometic Waeco CFX 28 fridge/freezer
comes to mind!). They can stop anywhere,
grab their meal out of the fridge and chuck
it into the microwave to have a delicious hot
meal. This microwave oven has three cooking
levels and a defrosting function. It’s so easy to
use and to clean as it has a firmly integrated
ceramic plate instead of the usual turntable.
When you build the MWO 24 into the truck cab,
it comes with an integrated 24 volt supply so
no need for an inverter. Its housing has a truck-
specific shape that fits snugly into many storage
compartments and the fixing base gives a firm
hold for travelling. Truckies can enjoy the pleasure
of good, healthy food on the road. How convenient!
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FEATURE — NEW GEAR TO HIT THE MARKET
THE LATEST
INNOVATIONS
Dometic, the world’s largest supplier to the RV
industry is pleased to introduce some of our new
products for 2018. Watch the video to hear about
all of the latest innovations from Dometic Australia’s
Managing Director, Brad Slater.
DOMETIC PORTABLE
SOLAR PANEL PS180A
Perfect for adventurers away from mains power
for long periods of time, the Dometic PS180A
portable solar panel provides a reliable source
of power for charging batteries and powering
anything else with a 12 volt system.
• High-performance monocrystalline silicon
• 12 V, 20 A heavy-duty regulator
• Battery temperature sensor
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DOMETIC RUC8408X
The Dometic RUC refrigerators have undergone extensive research
and development with the result being the most refined RV
refrigerator on the market. At the centre of the Dometic RUC’s design
is its tall and narrow cabinet, which allows for greater flexibility
in the kitchen area without compromising on storage volume.
Due to the smaller footprint, the Dometic RUC refrigerators reduce
the dominance of the refrigerator in the kitchen area.
• Narrow design with slim footprint
• T-rated cooling systems
• Control panel with colour TFT display
DOMETIC SLIDE OUT KITCHEN
Designed to slide out of the side of recreational
vehicles, the versatile Dometic Slide Out Kitchen
extends the kitchen to outdoor living. A must for
every RV, the Dometic Slide Out Kitchen functions
as a 3-burner cooktop, sink and bench top.
• Lightweight aluminium construction
• Aluminium and stainless steel construction
ensures high resistance to corrosion
• Large storage capacity with dual side storage
compartments
• Range of optional accessories available,
including BBQ plate, bottle opener, drink
holder, chopping board, serving tray and
utensil holder
DOMETIC COOL ICE CI
ICEBOXES & ACCESSORIES
Accessories are at the forefront of the new Dometic Cool Ice iceboxes’
design. The new series of Dometic icebox improves comfort while
travelling thanks to a range of seat cushions that can be easily
attached to the lid of the icebox. Made from comfortable fabrics, the
Dometic icebox seat cushions are a must for people living mobile.
• Range of accessories available to maximise functionality
• Strong, ergonomic polyethylene handles
• Extremely low heat absorption
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FEATURE — MOBILE LIVING MADE EASY PHOTOSHOOT
BEHIND
THE
SCENES
MOBILE LIVING MADE EASY PHOTOSHOOT
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Australia was recently selected by Dometic
head office in Europe to participate in a
photoshoot to showcase Mobile Living
Made Easy, the shoot included some iconic
Australian locations and unique vehicles.
The images will be used globally by
Dometic to promote the outdoor lifestyle
that their brand entails. A team of over 25
assisted to facilitate the shoot over 11 days.
The vehicles filmed and photographed
included, 5 Cars, 5 RVs, 2 Boats, 4 Food
trucks and a heavy articulated Truck with
a 45 foot trailer. Over the coming issues
we will share the spectacular images and
videos from this adventure. In this issue we
are featuring a camping trip at Cumberland
River in Lorne Victoria and a family enjoying
the views from their caravan at Rocky Point
in Torquay Victoria (Page 27).
Mobile living made easy. — 27

FEATURE — MOBILE LIVING MADE EASY PHOTOSHOOT
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Mobile living made easy. — 29

COOKING — ALL 4 ADVENTURE
COOKING WITH
ALL 4 ADVENTURE
WIN
AN ALL 4
ADVENTURE
COOKBOOK
& DVD
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CHICKEN
CURRY IN
A HURRY
You can tune in to TEN (WIN) on Sundays 1pm to
follow a couple of modern-day adventurers Jase
Andrews (host - in video beside) and Simon (right
hand man) on rugged expeditions into some of the
remotest corners and wildest frontiers of Australia.
They take their trusty Dometic CFX with them
everywhere they go. www.all4adventure.com
INGREDIENTS
Diced chicken
Smoked paprika
Onion – diced x 1
Garlic – minced
Ginger – crushed
Red Thai curry paste
Sweet potato – diced x 1
Potato – diced x 1
Coconut cream
Water
Cabbage – chopped
Button mushrooms – sliced x 3
Shallots - chopped
Lime (optional, for garnishing)
METHOD
1. Heat coals in camp fire so they become white hot
2. Season diced chicken with smoked paprika, ensuring
chicken is evenly coated
3. Heat oil in a camp oven, add the onions, garlic and ginger until
golden brown
4. Add chicken into camp oven and cook until it’s coloured
5. Add curry paste and stir so that the chicken is coated evenly
6. Heat oil in a pan, add sweet potatoes and potatoes and stir so
that it does not burn
7. Add coconut cream into the curry when chicken has turned white
8. Fill the coconut cream tin with water and add to the curry
9. Stir the potatoes, cabbage and mushrooms into the curry
10. Pour the hot coals around the fire and place the camp oven on
top, letting it simmer until chicken is fully cooked through
11. Garnish curry with shallots and lime, serve with rice
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SAY WHAT — STORIES FROM OUR SUPPORTERS/READERS
SAY WHAT?
Each issue we will feature some real stories from our readers and supporters. We would love to hear
about your interesting travel stories, please email us at marketing@dometic.com.au
One gloomy day we went to Wash House Beach
Rock Platform Bonny Hills NSW. Whilst we were
exploring the rock pools we spotted an octopus
and tried to get some close-up footage of it with
the GoPro. It decided it didn’t want to be the star
of our film and wrestled the GoPro off us and filmed
us instead.
Kate Richards, Adventure Mumma, QLD
WATCH VIDEO
A highlight of our stay at Cobbold Gorge was stand
up paddle boarding through the gorge, just the
six of us, some wildlife and our guide (notice the
little guy who hitched a ride)! We also enjoyed
cooling off in the infinity pool, playing floating golf
and kayaking on the dam before relaxing by our
campfire at night.
Cameron McKay, On the Road Again, Innisfail QLD
My friend and I were on the road exploring Tasmania
in the highland country and found a nice place to
camp. We woke up cold and lacking sleep in the
morning with our swags resembling the inside of
a Dometic Waeco fridge. We were surrounded by
a winter wonderland after receiving 5 inches of
snow that night.
Caleb “Salty” Davenport, WA
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