Secret Suggestions for Going Caravan Camping

Just out of curiosity, who here has a UHF and uses it to let trucks know you are passing or that you will get out of their way ASAP?

Here are some suggestions regarding Caravan Camping

Robinshirley Hine Most caravaners do have UHF radios
Glenn Laing Yeah, I’ve seen a lot with the signage on the back of their van but very few have ever responded when I’ve tried calling them.Gail Whelan We do but its to let them pass us safelyMarion Holland UsPaul Alderson We’ve been vanning a few years now and haven’t felt the need but I’m very aware of truckies and give them every courtesy I can.Ross Parrick it should be mandatory, i have and am an ex truck driver.Mark Skeels They’re also very useful for monitoring oversized loads, roadworks and just generally knowing what’s going on....Carol Mann Us too 👍Suzanne Cook We do, but sometimes there is so much unnecessary and sometimes just plain rude chatter, that we turn it off.Beverley Brown Notice the closer Sydney the ruder the talk. Country chat is greatRoss Parrick The use of indicators for attempted communication should be prohibited.Indicators are for TURNING left or right not some half cocked, signal that takes away the duty of one driver and gives it to another. Ross Parrick The use of indicators for attempted communication should be prohibited.Indicators are for TURNING left or right not some half cocked, signal that takes away the duty of one driver and gives it to another.Bert Picton Had a vanner call me up in my truck and say your good to go as i started out he put his right indicator on the hit the anchors. I just missed him. He called up and said sorry the wife said this is our turn off. I muttered a few things out loudRoss Parrick happened to me in the truck juuust stopped in timeJennifer Crouch UsPeter Green I am a Interstate Truck Driver and believe me it should be by Law you have a UHF fitted if you are Towing a Caravan as a Safety feature as a small Number of Caravaners have No idea what to do when we are trying to Overtake them .Brett Malouf Amen to that!Geoff Lewellin A uhf won't help them.Bert Picton Yep but nothing worse than the vans with 18/40 on the back and will not answerSuanne RileySuanne  Yes there is something worse, the swearing and carry on that goes on on the uhf at times is much worse lolKathleen Johnson Yes we doIzzy Immonen When we are out on the open road I have mine on all the time.Lynn Pensini YesGeoff Lewellin I do all the time, just like everyone else should.Donna Douglas We are farmers, ours in on at all timesHamish Wilson YesGeoffrey Chetkett I have for many years and use it all the time most truchies like a bit of a yarn for they are aloneAlicia East Use it all the timeJill Brabon I do.Paul Swan what channel truckies use cheers and mine on all the timeRoss Parrick 40Doug Hitchcock 40 for some reason pacific highway Sydney to Brisbane 29Christine Irwin Peter Irwin another addition to the rig?Peter Irwin Enough....Ross Parrick I call it insuranceRoss Chandler Yes, wouldn't be without itJohannes Reyem What is the most secure way of communication in terms of two way radios, brands and best value for miney❓Brett Malouf I like GMEChris Kafer Icom, GME are the best brand in my opinions. Can get either hard wired to your vehicle, or can buy hand held units of each brand also.Christine Plummer Yes and always try to communicate with truckies who are workingGreg Lazenby YesDallas Donaghy Is Chanel 40 the best Chanel to be on?Alicia East Yes for trucks in WASue McLaren I have one but most of the time don't turn it on because I'm sick of not only foul language but some terribly misogynistic remarks particularly about obese women. Rather listen to music.Julie Just Yes unfortunately it is a problem, always has been although has improved slightly with more women truck drivers these days. The coastal & city areas are the worst & you will find most professional truckies will have their uhfs turned down or off until they need to communicate.Carol J King YesAlan Hill I always do.Doug Hitchcock Hopeless in the city,you’ll find the interstate truckies more professionalVal Somerville Yep 😊Graeme Morris Yep use ours all the time when on the road. You can also tune in to the road works.Lyn Carter Have a radio and communicateRay Bennett We do.Bruce Montgomery YesMargaret Struthers We do. Safer for everyone and the courtesy doesn't hurt.Gayle Chenhall Bessell Yep. Call sign Nanny G - it makes me smile when they call me 😊Garry O'Bree We have ours on ch40 on the road but turn it off near cities. Too many idiots.Trevor Wynniat Yes, for sure. Ch 40.Kerrie Morris Always had one in all our cars even before getting the van, very handy to have.Mark Anthony Cockerell Use it to let the trucks know i'm giving them room and to know if they are cranky,,Kristy Lou AlwaysLyn Carroll YesLesley Thomas Yes all the time. The truckies appreciate it. Makes for a less stressful day all round.Ros Plunkett Yep. Truckies appreciate it when you make the effort to just let them know you'll move out of their way at the next opportunity. Travelling across the Nullabor there are often oversized rigs, these blokes - especially their pilot cars like to know what you're intentions are, makes their job just that little less stressful.Ann Pickett YesLucas Gregg aerials are only for show.Kerrie-Anne Cali Brief highjack of the post. What’s everybody using or what specs should I be looking for when buying. Cheers.Nic Storer Uniden, Oricom or GME are reputable brands. We have a Uniden with all the controls in the microphone.Val Somerville 5w 80ch with 6-9 decibel antenna 😊 and make sure the antenna is tuned in to your radio.Necia Westwood Yes,courtesyRobert Wallbridge YesPeter Laenen Great idea. We have one but never thought of using it for that. What channel are trickiest on?Shayne Johnston I only have a small pop up but have a uhf in Pajero use it all the time even when not towing. Im also a coach driver all our coaches are fitted with them. Come in very handy. Don’t always have it turned up but by the in use signal you can tell when something is going on and turn it upKenneth Mumby What do you suggest, handheld or mounted, I don't do off-roading just main roads
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