What the beep?!
Call me old fashioned, call me a bit of a dinosaur, but I have to have a little rant about all the beeps in my world. It would seem that everything beeps at me these days – the toaster lets…
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Queensland Outdoor Adventure & Motoring Expo
Need to stock up on gear for your next camping trip? Or perhaps you’re in the market for a new caravan. Whatever it is that you’re after, you’ll find it at the Queensland Outdoor Adventure & Motoring Expo. With over 160…
Why the Great Ocean Road is better in winter
The Great Ocean Road in Victoria’s south west is something of a rite of passage for all Australians. The rugged coastline, pristine beaches, historical townships and world-famous landmarks make it a must-do item on everyone’s travel list. It’s an intoxicating…
Back O’Bourke Breakfast
All you need to add is toast! Ingredients Method Variation If you don’t like sausages, thin lamb chops could be used instead.
New Podcast: 7 Laps of Australia
Would you believe … today I met Maxwell Smart! Certainly not the bumbling Agent 86, from the mid-1960s American TV show Get Smart. Listen to Andrew’s interview with Maxwell Taylor on his seventh journey around Australia No, this Maxwell has…
Elecbrakes: Tap and stop?
Every vehicle has two maximum towing capacities: trailers with brakes, and without brakes. It is popularly assumed that vehicles can tow up to 750kg without brakes, but that’s a maximum reached only by vehicles such as medium to large 4WDs,…
Atlantic on its Endeavour
Atlantic Caravans is making a splash with its new generation Endeavour, but will it last the distance and manage to stay afloat among the sea of competition? Let’s have a look through the spyglass and see if the Endeavour is…
How the Ed did his nut in Tasmania
Bacon. By the ocean. Why had I never experienced this before? I enjoyed a bacon sandwich or two sitting on the step of the Winnebago, looking out over a still uncooperative Bass Strait. Dead calm. Gentle laps at the beach…
The Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: batteries
If you’re trying to research 12V batteries you might be confused. We explain what to look for in the Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: batteries Where would we be without batteries? Perhaps hand cranking our cars, eating canned food…
July 2018: Buyers’ Guide
Obviously, caravans can’t move themselves. Here are the specs for every vehicle that can reliably get your van where you need it.
July 2018: What’s on around Australia
North Lismore, NSWLismore Outdoor Leisure Show July 13-15, 2018 You’ll find anything and everything outdoor adventure related at the Lismore Show, including 4WD and accessories, motorhomes, caravans, camper-trailers, camping, boats, kayaks, fishing, trekking, rock climbing and all manner of bikes…
Are caravan parks a lottery or a sure thing in terms of satisfaction?
This month’s feature on caravan park woes may strike a chord with some of you, but how many? I think we have all driven into town during a peak holiday season and phoned or driven in to enquire about a…
Australia’s first look at the Clearview Powerfold Mirrors!
Join Pat in the EXCLUSIVE demonstration of Clearview’s new must-have towing accessory.
Issue 028 – Caravan parks in chaos?
Issue 28 is packed full of advice! How to handle major upsets at a caravan park; we kick-off a huge new video series on 12V power and warm up to transmission coolers. Discover the Great Ocean Road in winter and…
Who is least likely to be in a flap in camp?
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, in keeping with my recent series of introductions to the standard characters and personalities of every campsite starting with the fire monitor and the tong master, I’d like to announce one more today. While…
