hundreds of caravans and other RVs choking a Queensland highway!

[csv8]

"Longest queue a sight to behold?
RV owners plan a driver's nightmare in Queensland
By Dennis Amor
A DRIVER'S nightmare ... hundreds of caravans and other RVs choking a Queensland highway! It will become a reality when RV owners attempt to secure a place in the Guinness World Records book for the longest ever line of caravans, motorhomes, campervans and fifth wheelers. The parade of moving RVs will take place next May on a long and straight stretch of the Aramac-Barcaldine Road. The event is being organised by the Australian Motorhoming Lions Club in partnership with Barcaldine Regional Council. The current world record was set in June, 2003, when 672 RVs took part in a parade in Canelli, Italy. "Our goal is to achieve a parade of at least 1000 RVs. Won't that be a sight to behold?" a spokesperson for the organisers said. "This is an exciting opportunity for Australian RVers to show the world what we can do." Barcaldine Mayor Rob Chandler said he and his councillors were looking forward to helping in not only breaking the record but also welcoming participants to "our little patch of Queensland". Proceeds from the five-day event will go to regional charities. RV owners wanting to take part can register here. Comment on this story"
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[Junkyard-Dog]

Bunch of jerks.

[GasoLane]

Shouldn't be a problem out there, it's not like Aramac to Barcaldine is a major highway.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Had no idea where Aramac and Barcaldine were so jumped onto Google maps.

Would think that only a handful of people (at most) would be inconvenienced by this.

[CoupeKing]

Organised by the guy that owns the servo at the end of Aramac-Barcaldine Road

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

Bunch of jerks.

Why would you say that? It is a pretty quiet stretch of road and contrary to what you think,the road is actually there for anyone to use.I,d be pretty certain the organisers will space them out enough so as not to disrupt other road users

[Interceptor]

Its not the road that the event that's held on

Its the fact that the brainless geriatric farts are on the roads to start with

[turbo4]

i can't think of anything worse.

[rjk74]

And all travelling at 75kmh to save on fuel.

[OzJavelin]

Originally Posted by turbo4

i can't think of anything worse.

Main reason I try my utmost to take a motorbike on certain roads at certain times ... motorbike doesn't care when ten of these things manage to get themselves into a formal / informal convoy ...

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by rjk74

And all travelling at 75kmh to save on fuel.

And you are concerned because someone is driving a bit slower than you want to travel at.If you are so concerned about losing a couple of minutes out of your life,maybe you best end it for yourself now.

[csv8]

The caravanners

[rjk74]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

And you are concerned because someone is driving a bit slower than you want to travel at.If you are so concerned about losing a couple of minutes out of your life,maybe you best end it for yourself now.

Wow that was a bit harsh, l wholeheartedly apologise for offending anyone who drives so damn slow, myself and a Mica ambulance got stuck behind a caravaner on the Murreyvalley Hwy. Sirens and lights didnt seem to worry these people who were driving at 80ks and wouldnt pull over to let the ambulance pass, l'm sure they werent worried about someone elses life as losing a couple of minutes isnt their worry.

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by rjk74

Wow that was a bit harsh, l wholeheartedly apologise for offending anyone who drives so damn slow, myself and a Mica ambulance got stuck behind a caravaner on the Murreyvalley Hwy. Sirens and lights didnt seem to worry these people who were driving at 80ks and wouldnt pull over to let the ambulance pass, l'm sure they werent worried about someone elses life as losing a couple of minutes isnt their worry.

Just don,t assume that every caravanner shows the same ignorance or arrogance

[Burnout]

Originally Posted by Interceptor

Its not the road that the event that's held on

Its the fact that the brainless geriatric farts are on the roads to start with

OOOW, dems fightin' words. Somones gunna belt you wiff der Ugg Boot....

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by Interceptor

Its not the road that the event that's held on

Its the fact that the brainless geriatric farts are on the roads to start with

We are all very lucky that there will be at least one driver on the road,who at even 100 years old will still be setting Formula 1 lap records on Sunday afternoon.

[ronwest]

That's wonderful news!


Uluru this year; next May definitely SOUTH.


Should be a clear run...

[Sabantien]

Heaps of grey nomads out this way already, won't be too far for them to travel.

I imagine it'll mostly inconvenience any road trains heading down the road.

But I dunno, convoys of grey nomads aren't that impressive.

This road train would have been though!

[csv8]

Police want us too travel slowly !! I have a rear vision camera on my caravan and can see whats behind me for 1km down the road. I can then pull over when safe to do so.

[chrisandsharon]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Just don,t assume that every caravanner shows the same ignorance or arrogance

Well said - just another story that could be anyone. I find most of them are excellent now. Most are being pulled by vehicles with more than enough power to do the speed limit. The main problem now is impatient idiots that just have to get round that caravan - tossers. The same morons do the same with trucks that are doing the speed limit, they’ve just gota get around everything at any cost. Bit of patience and respect on our roads goes along way. Next time your sitting behind a caravan be patient - the poor bastard may have worked a life of nightshift, raised 5 kids, survived 17% interest rates, paid their taxes, has never had anything and is now finally retired enjoying a well earned road trip.
Good on em’.

[roKWiz]

Yes, agreed, whether driving my trucks or motorhome at the posted speed limit, I usually have some fool racing up and following too close to see around me to pass.
Only problem I have sometimes with caravans is a few not using wide enough towing mirrors.

remember.... If you can't see my mirrors, I can't see you.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Only problem I have sometimes with caravans is a few not using wide enough towing mirrors.

Not sure about other states, but in NSW you must have mirrors that you are able to see down the sides of the van/trailer.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Not sure about other states, but in NSW you must have mirrors that you are able to see down the sides of the van/trailer.

GasOlane, You know that and I know that but some caravanner's obviously don't think it applies to them. had a guy change lanes on me as I was alongside of his van going up Bethunga recently. Yep. standard car mirrors.

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Not sure about other states, but in NSW you must have mirrors that you are able to see down the sides of the van/trailer.

I would be pretty sure that is a national regulation,but some people just don,t seem to get it that you have to check them regularly and act if following traffic is being inconvenienced.Some mirrors are cheap and shake all over the place so badly all that the driver would see would be a blur.Camera is the go and really pretty cheap,just mount it up and leave it on full time,better than any mirror!

[mick taylor]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Just don,t assume that every caravanner shows the same ignorance or arrogance

No, but why do they have to speed up when it comes to the overtaking lane, I have sat behind for many km at 70 to 80 in a 100 and then comes a overtaking lane and then the morons are doing 110 flat to the boards from the start just trying to be a twat or I do not now, the bloody ignorance of these bastards.
Is it that they feel that no one will let them back in at the end of the run or is it that they just don't like anyone passing them.

I will just drop back to 40km/h or pull up if their is a big line behind and let them get past, one has to think of other road uses and when driving trucks we hate them ignorant c---s in their wobble boxes, here comes a hill and the sod plods along and then flattens it at the bottom only to destroy the trucks run at the hill then I am the one creeping up the bloody hill and then I catch up to the dick and hear we go again.

There should be an awareness campaign so as to think of everyone on the road for this mob of totally ignorant fools.
It's called give over bro ! f or f sake

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by mick taylor

No, but why do they have to speed up when it comes to the overtaking lane, I have sat behind for many km at 70 to 80 in a 100 and then comes a overtaking lane and then the morons are doing 110 flat to the boards from the start just trying to be a twat or I do not now, the bloody ignorance of these bastards.
Is it that they feel that no one will let them back in at the end of the run or is it that they just don't like anyone passing them.

I will just drop back to 40km/h or pull up if their is a big line behind and let them get past, one has to think of other road uses and when driving trucks we hate them ignorant c---s in their wobble boxes, here comes a hill and the sod plods along and then flattens it at the bottom only to destroy the trucks run at the hill then I am the one creeping up the bloody hill and then I catch up to the dick and hear we go again.

There should be an awareness campaign so as to think of everyone on the road for this mob of totally ignorant fools.
It's called give over bro ! f or f sake

You should be skipping around like a teenager now that you have got that heavy load off your shoulders and chest

[csv8]

All States require mirrors to see down the side of the caravan. Rear vision camera gives you much better vision and see down the road.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by mick taylor

No, but why do they have to speed up when it comes to the overtaking lane, I have sat behind for many km at 70 to 80 in a 100 and then comes a overtaking lane and then the morons are doing 110 flat to the boards from the start just trying to be a twat or I do not now, the bloody ignorance of these bastards.
Is it that they feel that no one will let them back in at the end of the run or is it that they just don't like anyone passing them.

I will just drop back to 40km/h or pull up if their is a big line behind and let them get past, one has to think of other road uses and when driving trucks we hate them ignorant c---s in their wobble boxes, here comes a hill and the sod plods along and then flattens it at the bottom only to destroy the trucks run at the hill then I am the one creeping up the bloody hill and then I catch up to the dick and hear we go again.

There should be an awareness campaign so as to think of everyone on the road for this mob of totally ignorant fools.
It's called give over bro ! f or f sake

Don't just single out caravan owners for this as I experience many cars and trucks doing this when coming to overtaking lanes.
Seriously some people have mental problems allowing other people overtaking them.


OBTW not all of us van owners are c***s, so give credit when its due and on last note you truckies have your share of c***s, I know since I work in your industry.



Cheers.

[roddy1960]

Just in my local area we have two Passes and a stretch of road that is touted as a gateway to the East Coast (Tassie that is) , This road stretches from the Falmouth/Four Mile Creek turnoff to St Helens . Then heading through the North East to Launceston . The St Marys and Elephant Passes are fair enough because that's just how it is but the other road mention causes hovoc during summer when everybody heads for the tourist towns or just pottering around camping . Unfortunately until recently constant frustration for both camper vans/caravans and everybody else is palpable . There is basically no or very limiting places where they can pull over .

Thankfully now (long overdue) there is some money to start building in some overtaking lanes and rest points on this narrow, slow and old single opposing lane highway .. Might be a while but a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel .

Can only imagine similar circumstances with much greater traffic numbers in bigger populated areas not least Queensland .

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by csv8

All States require mirrors to see down the side of the caravan. Rear vision camera gives you much better vision and see down the road.

Isn't it illegal to have a rear facing camera on while the vehicle is in forward motion ? Something about having a TV/screen monitor distracting while driving.