Kingsley Rogue Steel Side Step
Getting into your 4X4 or ute needn’t be a struggle anymore with the new Kingsley Rogue Steel Side Step. Made in Australia from a heavy-duty steel construction with steel brackets, this matt black side step offers a trendy and functional…
ARB SkyDome Swag Series II
ARB SkyDome Swag Series II If you’re after a roomy, well-ventilated swag for your next summer camping trip, the latest SkyDome Swag Series is sure to please. These swags are big enough for you to move freely in, while the…
MACCA’s Useless Information
Them’s Fighting Words. Apparently. I walked into an office recently and greeted a group of women sitting at a table with a bright and cheery “morning ladies”. This greeting, which is my go-to hello for a huddle of the fairer…
We Bust Our Gums to Bring You This New Gulf
Our intrepid crew leave Lorella Springs and head for the clinic in Borroloola for some unexpected body repairs before heading to King Ash Bay and the stunning Boodjamulla The pain was intense and increasing by the minute. My face had…
What Makes Australia’s Scariest Tourist Attraction
Here’s a hint: it’s among spectacular natural wonders on WA’s great southern coast Western Australia is renowned for its diversity, and our road trip from the Warren National Park to Cape Le Grand National Park provided us with unique experiences…
All tow Vehicles can Benefit From Improved Braking but not all Brake Upgrades are Created Equal
We walk you through the options WORDS & images PHILIP LORD Most of us are interested in things like towing performance and fuel consumption but barely give the towing vehicle’s brakes a thought. Let’s face it, no caravanner likes to…
Clean Clothes Are Just a Bag Away
The revolutionary washing bag that will save you precious space and money Words & images Monica McInnes Laundry on the road can get tedious and expensive if you’re using caravan park laundries or town laundromats. And what if you’re bush…
Are Bungee Cords a Thing of The Past?
We try out a safer alternative – the Lynx Hooks Stash Bag There undoubtedly will come a time where you’ll be reaching for something to either tie down a load or hold a tarp in place. But what you reach…
Meet the Trailer we Bashed to Big Red
When I was told I was to take the Australian Off Road Odyssey Camper from Caloundra to Birdsville and the Big Red Bash, my initial thoughts were that I’d be taking something like the hard floor folding camper-trailer – a…
Not all Roadside Assist is Created Equal
While we wrestled with the fine print, thanks to the town of Marla for its true Aussie hospitality WORDS & IMAGES CLAIRE GARNER After weeks of planning a trip from South West Rocks on the east coast to Uluru and…
This Might Be a Personal Question but, Is Your Van Overweight?
How would you know? Have you ever checked? Certain state industry bodies are on hand to help you find out Words & images GARY TISCHER There are a lot of jokes about Queensland being behind the southern states. We may…
Infinity QX80 Now Significantly Less Ugly
The fancy-dress Patrol gets a new look and inclusions Coming off the back of the impressive QX80 Monograph concept car at the recent New York Auto Show, the somewhat toned-down production-ready model takes a design step in the right direction.…
Excuses to go and Reasons to Stop
Holding an event? Need assistance with promotion? Let us help. MANJIMUP, WAManjimup CherryHarmony FestivalDECEMBER 9, 2017 If the thought of delicious, locally-grown cherries makes your mouth water, then you’re going to love Manjimup’s Cherry Harmony Festival. Thousands of visitors come…
Top of the C Class? Figjam!
Lying in bed on the weekend, trawling social media, I happened upon another raging debate about the questioned requirement for towing licences for caravan owners. As many of these exchanges do, it kicked off with a confused comment and thus…
Westinghouse Digital Inverter Generator 2400i
The all-new Westinghouse 2400i Digital Inverter Generator is a new comer on the portable power scene. Generally better known for their kitchen appliances, Westinghouse can now not only supply the fridge, but also the power to keep the beer cold.…