While it’s not exactly a fun topic, we break down the diseases you’re at risk of catching from creepy crawlies while traversing the great Aussie landscape 1. Dengue Fever There have been increasing instances of Dengue fever outbreaks in northern…
Is the rise of the adventure park changing the face (and price) of caravanning forever? Gone are the days when the best you could hope for in a caravan park was a natural feature somewhere off site, maybe some water…
With the phrase ‘you never stop learning’ ringing loudly, it’s time to announce properly the major project we’ve been slaving away on for months: The RV Daily Practical Guide to Modern Towing. It’s a bit of a mouthful, but it’s…
Merry Christmas. For many that means summer holidays, so we ask – can you afford what the parks are charging? If you go free camping instead you’ll love our generator guide and we also look at how to avoid the…
Them’s Fighting Words. Apparently. I walked into an office recently and greeted a group of women sitting at a table with a bright and cheery “morning ladies”. This greeting, which is my go-to hello for a huddle of the fairer…
There are many versions around, but this one is perfect for when you land late into camp Time:35minServes: 4 Ingredients Method
We walk you through the options WORDS & images PHILIP LORD Most of us are interested in things like towing performance and fuel consumption but barely give the towing vehicle’s brakes a thought. Let’s face it, no caravanner likes to…
Ten reasons you should hit the road up north this wet season WORDS & images Monica McInnes Most people avoid travelling through Australia’s north during the summer months. It’s understandable really. It rains – a lot. It’s humid and hot…
Lying in bed on the weekend, trawling social media, I happened upon another raging debate about the questioned requirement for towing licences for caravan owners. As many of these exchanges do, it kicked off with a confused comment and thus…
Nightmare trip? Not all roadside assist is created equally Ten reasons to travel in the wet season
A brewing concern The traveller in Australia today has a broad range of accommodation options. Everything from swags to 5-star resorts, and they all have their place. I don’t think we should ever pigeon hole ourselves to one style of…
Here’s your guide to installing satellite WORDS & images PHIL LORD If you can’t do without TV when in the bush, then the only way around it is to fit a satellite unit to your RV. Here we’ll walk you…
Our tips for romance on the road WORDS & images Mandy Farabegoli This has to be one of the most important questions for parents travelling with young’uns, and one that I’m sure many of you want to know the answer…
We break down the best ways to make sure that you’re compliant with weight restrictions WORDS & images Marty Ledwich Over the last nine months or so, every caravanning publication has been banging on about weights and compliance with the…
GVM Upgrades: The facts DIY: Satellite TV in your van
Recently, I was sitting in my camp in a holiday park when the conversation going on next door made it to my ears. It was a mother talking to her children while she was getting them ready to go out…
A classic Italian dish simplified for off-road touring Ingredients 4 thinly-sliced veal escallops ½ cup lemon juice 1 cup beef stock ½ garlic clove – crushed Olive oil Splash of cream (or evaporated milk) Green beans, carrots (cut into sticks)…
Resealing a leaking caravan window is easy, if you know how Water leaks are a common problem, especially with aluminium-clad caravans. The sealant often fails at the sheet joins, around hatches, at the side moulds (J-moulds) or around window frames.…
