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ISSUE 044 – How not to buy a lemon caravan
Buying a lemon caravan has become one of the hottest topics in van land, so we’ve put together these tips on steering clear of a lemon caravan and what you can do if you still end up with one. If…
Bushfire and flood zones can benefit from your visit
Cyclone Trevor decimates the Gulf Country’s working stations. Huge rains turn Queensland’s Channel Country into a stinking, mass bovine cemetery. Fires rip through Victoria’s Gippsland. The best part about travelling in an RV is that plans are changeable and a…
Melbourne 4×4 Show kicks off this weekend, get discounted tickets here
The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo kicks off in Melbourne this Friday and will showcase loads of 4×4 vehicles, camper trailers, camping gear, demonstrations, special guest speakers and entertainment across the weekend. Check out all the info on…
Buying a new caravan? Ask these three questions.
One of the most important considerations when buying a new caravan is warranty, after sales service and service provider networks. Apollo says its 5-3-3 warranty program ticks all three boxes, providing customers with a vital safety net. No traveller or…
Things to do in Broome? Don’t upset the locals!
You have to admire the mainstream media’s ability to dangle a catchy headline in cyberspace to lure in readers. Yet the actual news has little to no substance at all. Such is the case with the news item that appeared…
Issue 042 – When will the message sink in about caravan weight
RV Daily issue 42 asks the big question: when will the message about your caravan weight sink in? But we’re not just talking about it; we have included a calculator tool that you can download to show what happens when…
Campfire Conversations
A collective, a tribe, a cluster, a roma, a convoy – or is it simply a caravan of travellers? Words and Podcast Andrew Kennedy A lot of us have nicknames or travel titles when we hit the road; ours is…
Six steps to buying the Right RV
Make sure you avoid buyer’s remorse and end up van happy with our six steps to buying the right RV. You think buying a house, car or holiday is hard – wait until you do all three together. For some…
Home is where you Parkes it!
Bad puns aside, how did things stack up in the Parkes 18? The Parkes 18 is the largest caravan in the Ezytrail range currently. An off-road model, twin axle and four/five berth, it offers a lot for its sub-55K price…
The ‘shower-in-a-box’ that lets you take a hot wash out bush
Because, let’s face it, not even the bravest among us can handle a cold shower in the middle of winter (except maybe that guy from Siberia) Words and Images Chris Blakemore In places where it rarely gets warmer than a…
Getting all charged up
Is this smart battery charger from Redarc going to be top of its class? Words and Images Grant Hanan & Linda Bloffwitch Ah … the good ol’ flat battery! There can’t be too many other things more frustrating than when…
Can the closure of a caravan park be a good thing?
Williams River Holiday Park: how a veritable sh*t fight in a tiny council-owned park could affect the rest of the country Words and Images Wes Whitworth The Back Story The background of this story starts as many do; with an…
What a load of rubbish!
When ‘leaving it all behind’ can mean very different things Words and Images Melinda Uys A few times a year the country waits, collective RVing breath held as the most exciting thing to hit our junk mailbox for the past…
Issue 40: RV Accessories
AL-KO LightR Chassis AL-KO have launched their brand-new LightR Chassis – a lightweight chassis made in Australia, especially for Australian caravans, to suit Australian conditions. Thanks to its clever design, the LightR Chassis is significantly lighter than a traditional chassis,…
Issue 40: New Vehicle News
Words Robert Pepper JL WRANGLER RUBICON LAUNCHED IN AUSTRALIAIt’s taken a while after the global release, but Jeep has finally held the Australian press launch for the new Wrangler JL Rubicon, in Tasmania. It’s an overall upgrade on the JK…
