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Court orders Jayco to pay $75,000 for misleading a consumer – ACCC

According to a press release from the ACCC today, the Federal Court has ordered caravan manufacturer Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd (Jayco) to pay a penalty of $75,000 for making a…

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Letters to the Editor – Coming up short, metal-eating bacteria and Landcruiser batteries.

In this month’s letters to the editor, or in this case, the acting editor, one eagle-eyed reader spotted a slip up we made with some measurements. Another had an interesting…

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Get your batteries checked before winter

According to Battery World, callouts for flat car batteries surged during the pandemic as vehicles were left idle, and now with the colder months approaching, cars are at greater risk…

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GCM Upgrades – New Draft Federal Code Leaked

A draft of a proposed new Federal code for Gross Combination Mass or GCM upgrades has been released to the vehicle modification industry for consultation and is expected to bring…

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FREE Caravan & RV Weights Inspections Victoria

Caravan Industry Victoria CIV invites you to their West Melbourne office on Friday 16 April and Friday 23 April 2021 for a FREE caravan weight inspection. The Caravan Industry Victoria…

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Insurance company warns first-time caravan buyers to ‘take care’

With caravan road trips experiencing unprecedented popularity in Australia due to international travel restrictions, insurance companies are urging families to exercise caution when purchasing second-hand RVs as a rapidly increasing…

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Five modifications that can make your caravan overweight

You may think that a certain modification to your caravan is a good idea. You may even have got advice from the experts on Facebook to reassure you. The team…

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Pambula Motorfest & Swap Meet set to return in 2021

The Pambula Motorfest & Swap Meet is back on again after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a chance to exhibit your special vehicle, meet…

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Custom Caravan Build – Extreme Off-Road Pop-Top Hybrid

When it comes to DIY caravan builds, pop-top vans are pretty rare. This month we feature Gavin Bassant from NSW who not only took on the challenge of building his…

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The Dangers of Ingested Button Batteries

Three Australian children have died after swallowing a button battery. According to Product Safety Australia, 20 children a week are presenting at emergency departments nationwide suspected of having swallowed or inserted…

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