Tim Scott
Reviewed: Ezytrail Parkes 15 Quad Mk2
After our detailed experience with the Mk1 version, we eagerly got our hands on a van to review the Ezytrail Parkes 15 Quad Mk2. Of all caravan brands, I have spent more time living with an Ezytrail than the rest.…
Gear: The Muk Mat elevates the status of the caravan doormat
If cleanliness is next to godliness then the Muk Mat elevates the status of the caravan doormat to divine intervention. In a bid to keep the muck out of their caravan and car, a Queensland family came up with what’s…
NSW residents (only) able to claim toll rebate
After much debate, backflip, petitions, and now a positive move, the NSW toll increase for large recreational vehicle users has been offset by a rebate – but NSW residents only are able to claim the large recreational vehicle toll rebate.…
South Australia opens (almost all) its borders
The South Australian Premier has announced that the state will reopen (almost all) its borders from midnight tonight. With the notable exception of Queensland, the decision to allow inbound travel will resonate with frustrated caravanners and business people alike. It’s…
How to keep the track debris off the front of your trailer, part two
In part one, we looked at the things you can do to protect your trailer, with the gear you can attach to your tow vehicle. In part two, we look at the hardware to attach to your caravan and how…
How to keep the track debris off the front of your trailer, part one
Ingenious adaptations of the mudflap that go to great lengths, and widths, to keep the track debris off the front of your trailer. Years ago, I watched a bloke doing circle work in the sand on a station outside Broken…
The ultimate tightarse DIY mudflaps for your tow vehicle
If you object to spending money on something you could make yourself, we give you the ultimate tightarse DIY mudflaps for your tow vehicle Keeping the track debris away from your trailer is important to maintain its appearance and value.…
Lotus Caravans adds virtual showroom to its website
Lotus Caravans has brought a little more convenience into the lives of potential consumers by adding a virtual showroom to its website. If there’s one thing that’s been knocked about during this COVID-19 crisis, it’s consumer certainty, let alone confidence.…
Less is so much more with a compact 4X4 motorhome
If you want to tackle off-road with a motorhome you don’t need to go large or go home. Here’s why less is so much more with a compact 4X4 motorhome Choices, choices Heading off-road throws up a raft of questions…
Powerful VW Touareg V8 R-Line confirmed for Australia
Buyers looking for luxury high-power towing wagons will have another option in late 2020, as VW confirms the V8 TDi R-Line for Australia The powerful SUV fires its salvo into the luxury bear pit with a four-litre, twin-turbo-diesel engine that…
How could you forget your caravan step?
We use a step hundreds of times during a trip but is the only time you give it some thought when you leave it behind or it breaks? It supports you – how could you forget your caravan step? Having…
The Top 10 caravan accessories for 2020
There are a few things that make camping that bit better, here’s how to win at van life with these top 10 must-have caravan accessories for 2020 1. A 12V portable fan A portable fan is one of the most…
New Hella Rallye 4000 LED driving light range
Hella has released the Rallye 4000 LED driving light range. Offering claimed superior long-distance performance, the new lamps replace the Halogen Rallye FF 4000 light range The new LED versions weigh 2.7kg each, with an all-metal casing, the lamp is…
The top 5 mistakes new caravanners are about to make!
If you’re in a rush to hit the road, don’t make these classic top five mistakes that are the hallmark of a new caravanner But it’s not just newbies, is it? A couple of these mistakes are still being made…
Pambula Motorfest and Swap Meet 2020
The south coast of New South Wales has been hit hard economically, but this is a great bit of news; the Pambula Motorfest and Swap Meet 2020 is on. We’re getting out of the blocks early on this one. The…
