In the early 1900’s the Malaysian, Singaporeans, Japanese and Chinese pearl divers introduced spices to cooking in Australia and in Broome for the locals this meant a new way to honour the mighty mud crabs. Chilli mud crabs are famous…
As we enter Spring and hopefully exit lockdown (for some of us) we thought it was a great time to share our top tips for smarter (and safer) packing. If you’re anything like us, when you finally pull up to…
If you’re over plain old bread and want something that is easy to cook and tasty, this Poppy Potato Bread recipe is for you. Make sure you get your share as this wont last long. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups self-raising…
If you’ve got an old van that is feeling a bit outdated, here are five mods you can do yourself to make your van a little more livable. Second-hand caravans are in high demand right now thanks to the restrictions…
Women of Australia. It’s time for you to take the steering wheel out of your man’s hands and have a go at towing. Come and join the #ChicksWhoTow movement. Kylie and I would be fairly typical of most couples traveling…
If you need a quick and simple meal to feed the family, give this variation of Kai Si Ming a try. It’s easy, tasty, and guaranteed to please everyone. When I was growing up, one of my favorite meals mum…
This lamb dish is an easy and delicious crowd pleaser you can prepare at home and throw on the barbecue at the camp. Serves: 4Time: 10 mins to make marinade, an hour to marinade, 15 mins to cook INGREDIENTS: Butterflied…
I really hate it when people post dash-cam footage of caravan crashes on social media especially when they involve trucks. Here’s why. Barely a week goes past when there isn’t a video posted on YouTube showing dash-cam footage of a…
When it comes to pre-holiday safety checks, your caravan’s braking system is usually out of sight and out of mind. Here are 5 simple braking system checks you can perform before you head off on your next trip. As a…
There is no law in this country that compels anyone to drive at or beyond the posted speed limit. So why do so many people bully and harass caravanners who are just doing the right thing? When I’m not writing…
If you want to get the most from the Camps Australia Wide smartphone application, here are four essential tips to get you started. Camps Australia Wide is an Aussie-owned business that has been producing guides for Aussie travellers since 1992.…
Just about everyone who travels around Australia wants to track their journey and share it with their friends and family. Most people just trace their tracks on a plain map. Here are 5 ways you can do it that are…
Cruisemaster issues a recall of 10inch and 12inch Cruisemaster Electric Trailer Brakes, shipped from Cruisemaster between 4 February 2021 and 20 April 2021. Defect The cable-operated Park Brake Lever (in red) has been manufactured in a way that may cause…
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 false or misleading representation to a consumer about their consumer…
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 question about the Swift Hot Water System and the third…
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 of battery failure. At colder temperatures, an automotive battery’s ability…
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 certainty to the GCM upgrade market. A copy of the…
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 CIV has teamed up with Vic Roads to establish these…
