Beginning of caravanning
Built in 1931 by GC or ‘Pop’ Kaesler of Nuriootpa SA to accommodate himself, wife and three children during a tour of SA and the Eastern states.
Tour took them to Brisbane via Broken Hill, Bourke, Cunnamulla (before roads were built or signs erected in this section of Australia’s outback) returning through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Mt Gambier.
Vehicle was equipped with Compass, Gradometer, Altitude Barometer, Gasometer and Thermometer. Also wireless, electric lights and fan, gas stove, collapsible table and beds, toilet facilities, two water tanks of 12 gallons (55 litres each) also spotlight and rifle with telescopic sight.
South Australia’s 2nd caravan after Pop Kaesler’s 1st, built in 1929.
Displayed in purpose built building in Nuriootpa.
Beginning of caravanning
Built in 1931 by GC or ‘Pop’ Kaesler of Nuriootpa SA to accommodate himself, wife and three children during a tour of SA and the Eastern states.
Tour took them to Brisbane via Broken Hill, Bourke, Cunnamulla (before roads were built or signs erected in this section of Australia’s outback) returning through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Mt Gambier.
Vehicle was equipped with Compass, Gradometer, Altitude Barometer, Gasometer and Thermometer. Also wireless, electric lights and fan, gas stove, collapsible table and beds, toilet facilities, two water tanks of 12 gallons (55 litres each) also spotlight and rifle with telescopic sight.
South Australia’s 2nd caravan after Pop Kaesler’s 1st, built in 1929.
Displayed in purpose built building in Nuriootpa.