Thursday, June 28, 2012

What Motorhomes Can Be Imported to Australia?


Information Regarding What Motorhomes Can Be Imported To Australia


Basically Nothing newer than a Manufacture date of 1st Jan 1989 can be Imported , except through a Registered Automotive Work Shop who have compliance for the particular Motorhome you are looking at .

Registered Automotive Workshops do not try to get Compliance on Motorhomes because of the huge variety of them , mostly every one of them is different , its far too costly to do it , they are not like a Chevy or Dodge Truck where they are all the basically the same .

We can only comply and convert to Right Hand Drive anything older than a manufacture date of 1st Jan 1989 , if you are restricted to this then you should buy the best that was available at that time , and that was the Diesel Pushers , that means a rear engined diesel , these are all built on Bus Chassis and they sit much higher than a normal Motorhome as they ride on 22.5 in Rims and Tires 



As Bus Chassis they all have the Engine back by the Rear Wheels and as such easily comply with Australias 60 % overhang rule, I have never seen one that did not comply , whereas 90 % of Front Engined Motorhomes will not comply because they are built on Truck Chassis .

Brands such as Monaco , Executive , Foretravel , Elite , Hawkins Motor Coach, Country Coach, Vogue, Rockwood, and Holiday Rambler all with diesel engines like Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit. These Brands all cost between $200000 to $300000 New and range from 32 to 40 ft in length , these are ideal Motorhomes for travelling Australia's wonders  and will last their owners a lifetime 





Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

AGA DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED PRODUCTS


AGA DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

As most if not all Gas Appliances such as Water Heaters and Ovens / Cooktops are made for the RV Industry by only a few 
Manufacturers , such as Dometic / Suburban etc  they are used Worldwide by the RV Builders , so therefore most factory installed units are already Certified by the AGA for use in Australia , and more are being certified every day .







Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.





Monday, June 25, 2012

How to Apply For Small Trailer - Caravan Approval For Australia

THERE IS A NEW ONLINE IMPORT APPLICATION STARTING 1 MAY2013. THE OLD FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED STARTING 30 JUNE 2013.

Link to ONLINE APPLICATION : http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/online_form.aspx

This guide will help you fill out your small trailer(caravan) import approval for Australia.  A small trailer is considered to be a trailer that weighs under 4500 KG, or in other words, has an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less.

  • Carefully read the Importing Vehicles to Australia information on this website before completing this application.
  • Any missing documents or incomplete applications will delay the issuing Import Approval. You will need an Import Approval to take delivery of your vehicle from the Australian Port of entry.
  • A fee of $50.00 must accompany this application. Details of how to make payment are on the Application Form.


Australian Government
             Department of Infrastructure and Transport


1)Choose the Application for a Small Road Trailer 

Application for Approval to Import a Small Road Trailer  [DOCDOC: 148 KB] [PDFPDF: 186 KB]

2) IN THE AGENT SECTION (Part 2) : DO NOT PUT ME OR ANYONE ELSE IN THERE AS IF THEY WANT ADDITIONAL INFO ON THE ITEM FOR IMPORT APPROVAL THEY WILL GO TO THEM , NOT TO YOU TO ASK 

3) Part 3. You fill in the details of the trailer. Where its located, and the country of manufacture.

4) Part 4. You should include with the application photos of the Info Sticker off the trailer(Part 4) , and the photo of the trailer itself 

Here is an example of a trailer weight information sticker.  This sticker can normally be found in the interior of a trailer, most often attached to the door of a cabinet.

Example of a sticker in a cabinet


Sticker Example. GVWR = Aggregate Trailer Mass. UVW = Tare Mass.  CCC = Gross Trailer Mass
Australia and the US use different terms for the same thing.  Here is what you need to know.

GVWR = Aggregate Trailer Mass.
UVW = Tare Mass. 
CCC = Gross Trailer Mass


5)On the application under Part 4 where it asks in 2 Questions " Does it Comply with Australian Regulations " you have to answer NO, and another standard. Write that before Registration it will be brought up to Australian Compliance.


6)If this is your first import approval, you need to include a copy of your drivers license or passport. The copy of the passport needs to be signed by someone else that it is a true copy of the original.



Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.


The Administrator of Vehicle StandardsVehicle Safety Standards
Department of Infrastructure and Transport
GPO Box 594
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: 1800 815 272 (if calling within Australia)
Phone: +61 2 6274 7444 (if calling outside Australia)
Fax: +61 2 6274 6013

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Caravans At Auction July 21, 2012

Caravans, Motorhomes, Trailers, RV's, 5th wheels come up at auction every two weeks.  


These are caravans coming up for auction this Thursday in the US July 21, 2012.  Please contact us if there is anything you are interested in. Once Thursday is gone, these caravans are gone. 





2005 R Vision Bunkhouse


2003 Coachman
2008 Weekender Superlite

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

2007 Yamaha Toy Hauler



$27999 total delivered to the port in Australia with all compliancing complete.

Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2006 FOUR WINDS Caravan for sale



$29999 total delivered to the port in Australia with all compliancing complete.

Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2000 TRAIL LITE Caravan for Sale



$19999 total delivered to the port in Australia with all compliancing complete.

Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2006 CAVALIER Caravan for Sale



$24999 total delivered to the port in Australia with all compliancing complete.

Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Right Hand Drive Conversion Monaco Motorhome



Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.
Right hand drive conversion and Australian compliance on 1988 and older motorhomes in Los Angeles. 


We can do right hand drive conversions on any pre 1988 before its shipped to Australia

Left side or rear doors installed

Change Electrical to 240V plug in

Convert Generators to 240V

Change gas lines to copper

Change tail lights to Australian compliance


2008 SUPERLITE TOY HAULER CARAVAN

2008 SUPERLITE TOY HAULER CARAVAN

Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2003 SLIDE ON CAMPER

2003 SLIDE ON CAMPER

Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

1998 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS 28FT 5th Wheel

1998 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS 28FT 5th Wheel


Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2004 Chaparrel 281 5th Wheel Caravan

2004 Chaparrel 281 5th Wheel Caravan

Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

1986 Grand Villa Motorhome

1986 Grand Villa Motorhome



Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US Specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

1985 MONACO CROWN ROYALE

1985 MONACO CROWN ROYALE




Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2003 CAPTIVA Caravan

2003 CAPTIVA



Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2007 ROCKWOOD BUNKHOUSE

2007 ROCKWOOD BUNKHOUSE




Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2003 R VISION



Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2010 SPRINGDALE 189



Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2004 FOREST RIVER T23



Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.

2006 FOUR WINDS




Aussie Spec US Caravans - Australian Compliancing
158 Granite Ave
Ontario CA 91762
909 391 4800
FAX 909 391 4880
1 300 745 961
aussiespecuscaravans@gmail.com
We can convert your US specification caravan, motorhome, or 5th wheel to meet Australian compliancing standards.