A blown-out tyre in the bush can leave you stranded, cursing and with a hefty bill to cough up. While dramatic blow-outs are quite often attributed to a sidewall puncture, in many circumstances this is not actually the case and…
An awning or annexe is a welcome addition to any trip as it transforms the living space of a caravan by bringing you closer to the outdoors. Australia Wide Annexes has gone one step further with this versatile accessory which…
If you weren’t aware there was an international standard for the temperature rating of sleeping bags, that’s okay, neither were we! With the ISO 23537:2016 replacing the outgoing European standard, Blackwolf has revised its current range of sleeping bags to…
When it’s time to hit the road full-time, you just gotta go. Well, almost. Imagine this: it’s Mother Day 2014 and you are sitting on the beach at Angourie, NSW while your hubby is surfing and the kids are mucking…
There is so much to see and do out there; the trick is to find the time to explore this amazing land. Here are a few parks to add to your list If you are in the mood for a more eccentric…
One of the hottest topics for us is free camping, or freedom camping as some prefer to call it. This latter term is to dispel the myth that everyone who doesn’t stay in a caravan park is looking to camp…
Now $55,990 driveaway for V6 pulling power A few extra ponies under the bonnet always makes for a better tow rig. But quite often, only the most expensive models and options get the enviable power and torque figures. Volkswagen has…
And it’s going to shake up the ute segment The Australian 4X4 ute scene is growing by another model in 2018, with Mercedes-Benz bringing out the X-Class ute. It’s based on Nissan’s Navara, but will bring some significant changes to…
Somebody let the rabbit out of the hat Images of the 2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado have leaked online, via Chinese website Autohome.com.cn. It shows an evolution of the same-look Prado Australians have been devouring since the 1990s, which looks to…
For those who torque big, big numbers Is 3.5 tonnes towing not enough for you? Prefer to count your torque in the thousands, instead of hundreds? Then some extra options have opened up for you in Australia. Hailing from the…
Old name on a new van but do the numbers stack up on this six-berth offering? When asked if I wanted to test the new Avida Birdsville, I wasn’t expecting a first-run prototype. The Birdsville is now in production, it’s…
Regardless of which theme fits your family dynamics best, this van can certainly help with accommodating up to four kids for an adventure! One of the greatest pleasures in my life has been travelling with my three cherubs around this…
An outback test of the Cel-fi GO that’s currently a unique device in Australia What have all the following got in common? A family leaving the car on the Fraser Island beach, all running up to the highest point of…
The device that replicates your kitchen tap pressure, outdoors Mud, dirt, sand, salt, dust or sweat; Rinsekit lays claim to being able to wash off the lot regardless of whether you’re a camper, fisho, boatie, bike rider, tradie, surfie, dog…
Overtaking takes concentration and co-operation. Here’s how to get it right; and wrong The Big Red Bash was on again this year and I believe it was another great success. I knew it was on as I got caught in…
