Product Review: Pedal Chip
Read this story in our online magazine here. I am in the process of doing up a pre-loved 2002 factory turbo-diesel 100 Series ‘Cruiser, and that build process started with a visit to Piranha Off Road located in Boronia in…
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Scoop: Royal Flair Piazza
Bill Deralas, MD of Royal Flair Caravans, is as smooth an operator as Dean Martin was, and this new Piazza with a front Sky-Deck has a very new structural addition which makes it one classy, stylish van that we reckon…
Roadstar’s GT Sport
Roadstar is an established brand that has been around for a very long time, and this year it’s gearing up a notch and hitting some fresh home runs with its clients. Traditionally the team at Roadstar has concentrated on the…
Drive-Thru Meals: Scenic Rim Roast
Spring is still a couple of moons away, so to warm those winter nights, try out this recipe for a hearty feed around the campfire. And despite the red wine, this recipe is still kid-friendly (the alcohol cooks off). Ingredients:…
Thoughts From The Road: Cocoon Conundrum
What is it about stars? On a clear night, sitting around a campfire, it is easy to lose hours just gazing up at the night sky. There is simply nothing better. It got me thinking recently. I was a few…
Eye For An Eye: Is Your Leaf-Spring Suspension On The Way Out?
There are few situations more unsettling than watching a three-tonne van performing acrobatics behind a tow vehicle at 100kph. Poor weight distribution is often blamed, but make the problem worse with loose suspension and you have a recipe for disaster.…
A Weekend Away From Adelaide: Clayton Bay
Remember when that larrikin Jack Thompson was on TV trying to convince us that we could have a drink without actually having a drink? It didn’t last past the ’80s, and for good reason. But it’s still a part of…
Cub Camper Trailer: The Explorer
Now is the time to start planning your summer time adventures and as much you want to take everything plus the kitchen sink, it can make setting up camp rather tedious and the load extremely heavy. This little camper from…
River Caravans’ Diamantina: The Flashy Family Van
The history behind family vans is an interesting one. They have always been around, however these vans were traditionally owned by grandparents who hosted the grandchildren for school holidays and special trips. Family camping holidays are on the rise and…
Elite Caravans 24ft Hume
Lionel and Lyn are no strangers to travel. With many years spent camping across the country in tents, they not only got to know the terrain and how to do it the hard way, but also picked up a lot…
Avida’s Ceduna Now Has Multi-Terrain Ability…
The Ceduna is built on the all-new Iveco Daily and it’s a single model in Avida’s extensive range. It’s a versatile, if conservative, design that benefits from an interior freshen up and the new look Iveco. Importantly, it can be…
How To: Start Working on the Road
So you’ve marked the departure date on the calendar and packed all your precious belongings away. You’ve plotted a route to follow the sun for a few months or more, bought your vehicles and are about to hit the road.…
The Big Trip: Tasmania
A family of five test their comfort levels and squeeze into a motorhome for a rolling exploration of the Apple Isle… Tasmania is one beautiful place. We have visited quite a bit in recent years and all loved it. In…
Tow Test: Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier
You could probably be forgiven these days for thinking that almost all new vehicles require a degree in electrical engineering just to turn the ignition on. Hop into just about any late-model dual-cab or wagon and there are more lights,…
7 Things Macgyver Would Take On The Road
Back in the ’80s, the only tools Macgyver needed were a paperclip, a roll of duct tape and his sweet mullet. Thirty years on, here’s seven things Macgyver would take on the road to get himself out of any situation,…
