RV-loving ex-flight crew members cruise beyond borders
MELAKA - The couple used to soar into the blue skies as flight crew members. Now they share the same interest in travelling and exploring the country in a van that they have converted into a recreational vehicle (RV), which they bought in September 2022.
Mohd Ghazali Udin, 63, from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, said RVs are also a current trend and gaining ground among people in the country who also have an interest in travelling in motorhomes, caravans and campervans to sightsee and relax with family.
He and his wife, Nur Adriana Wong Abdullah, 63, said they prefer to stay by the beach, river or lake to enjoy the beauty of nature and have an enjoyable experience.
"With this campervan, we can sleep anywhere safely and also save a lot of money compared to hotels or homestays when travelling.
"This activity is suitable for the whole family. The important thing is to have a deep interest in it and not just try it out after buying the motorhome," he said when met by reporters at the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Taman Bandaraya, Bukit Serindit, here.
Mohd Ghazali said the white camper, which was bought for RM80,000, was then furnished by themselves with a bed, mattress, fridge, sink and other facilities such as a table, chairs, fan and kitchen, turning it into a mini mobile home.
He added that the hobby started after the Covid-19 pandemic and they travelled every month in groups with other friends from the Malaysian Campervan and Motorhome Association (PCMM) to interesting places for picnics and leisure activities.
One of the furthest places he and his wife have travelled in their Toyota Hiace motorhome was Kanchanaburi in Thailand, where they covered a distance of more than 3,000 kilometres with their friends two years ago.
Meanwhile, Nur Adriana said that the most important supplies they take with them when travelling include water and gas for cooking and drinking.
"We usually stop in areas with public toilets so we can clean ourselves easily and cook with the things we brought from home,” she said. - BERNAMA
