A recall has been issued by the ACCC for some Lotus Caravans due to an issue with their slide-out kitchen, where the Weber barbecue had to be modified. The recall notice issued by the ACCC in conjunction with Lotus Caravans…
Avida evokes the iconic Uluru for its premium off-road van, not surprisingly, called the Rock. Avida has expanded its range with a large off-road caravan called the Rock. Is this just clever marketing to conjure up images of the Red…
Grand touring, just not on a grand scale. Let’s take a look at the Roadstar GT Sport caravan When it comes time to hit the open road for a trail to adventure, the Roadstar GT Sport may be just your…
Does this off-road luxury Halen van shake like its musical namesake, Van Halen? Let’s review the Halen Vans Bathurst off-roader. Okay, there are going to be lots of Van Halen (VH) references in this yarn. Jason Francis, MD of Halen…
Is enough being done to educate caravanners on truck safety? RV Daily recently ran a three-part story entitled Caravanners vs Truckies (read it here). We looked at the key road safety issues, who is responsible for altering their behaviour to…
A slide-on is the third option to a caravan or motorhome and provides the ultimate flexibility. So let’s look at what’s on offer in the Ozcape Campers Optima slide-on You would like caravan features including ensuite, kitchen and no canvas…
Suncamper’s flagship, the Santa Cruz, could be a safe bet when it’s time to downsize from bricks and mortar Selling up and downsizing is a great way of ‘liberating’ your hard-earned dollars, and for many, the dream is to do…
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.…
This 22-foot Provincial Estate family bunk van is set up for semi-off-road touring with a rugged suspension system and looks. It’s designed to get the family away with plenty of comfort for all. While having the right mechanical and exterior…
Ok, so I didn’t win Powerball last night, but the EarthRoamer LTi is the height of luxury, and it’s described as the most advanced expedition vehicle ever. US-vehicle manufacturer EarthRoamer says its LTi is the most advanced expedition vehicle ever,…
Gary Tischer takes a look at the new AOR Sierra ZR Camper Trailer – a budget-priced Aussie-made camper to which many options can be added over time. You have no doubt seen an Australian Off Road (AOR) camper somewhere in…
Avida RV is excited to announce it has appointed a new dealer on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland. Avida Sunshine Coast/Green RV is an Australian family-owned and operated business committed to helping customers with their company tagline being ‘Built by…
The ongoing health pandemic has raised questions about the state of Australian manufacturing and the loss to overseas production. It’s a mantra that’s gaining momentum again, so why should you buy Australian-made? There has definitely never been a better or…
Light on the wallet and heavy on features, the Sportscruiser is a concept that floats… and it’s why boating tech makes great sense in caravans Top-notch airbag suspension, a shower larger than some houses and a price that will leave…
Nissan tow ratings are rubbish, and we show you why. We’ve all known that tow ratings are a bit murky for quite some time now, but we’ve just stumbled across the video we’ve linked below, about how off Nissan tow…
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.…
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn… temporarily. Further to the story previously published on 30 April, 2020 on RV Daily titled NSW changes GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight, Transport for NSW has now withdrawn the GVM upgrade changes outlined in…
TRAKKA unveils its newest addition to the line-up: The TRAKKA Akuna After three years in development and design, TRAKKA is launching its newest offering, the Akuna, which is based on the Volkswagen Crafter platform. The chosen platform features the VW…
