Aus RV
Has MDC built the caravan we never thought they would?Words & images Gary Tischer Is AUS RV a new manufacturer of caravans? Yes and no. AUS RV is an evolution of MDC, but the AUS RV caravans are built from…
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When Aussie Made ain’t true blue
A trip to Cub Campers reveals what it means to be Australian-made in the fair dinkum sense.Words & images Tim Scott The subject of Australian-made products is an emotive one. It’s something that many locals are passionate and very vocal…
Pacific makes a big statement with its Islander
RV Daily got the scoop on a so-new 20 foot Pacific IslanderWords & images Anthony Kilner There are a range of new Pacific models hitting the roads which includes vans ranging from 20 to 22 feet and offering a variety…
Off-Road Evac
The new Sunliner Habitat offers a quick getaway – in every sense.Words Richard Roberetson Sunliner is one manufacturer unafraid of pushing the boundaries. This long-established family business is set to release the all-new Habitat – a motorhome they say is a…
Lance Mid-Size Offers Rare Slide-On With A Slide-Out
By Time Scott, Sam Rees-Jones Ford’s new Transit is something of a lone shark, yes that’s the right spelling, in that it is a manual-only transmission in a field of autos and semi-autos that help haul the nation’s motorised RVs.…
Welcome Conquest!
Forget the Normans, Jayco’s Conquest is one you won’t want to run away from…By Richard Robertson In the battle for Australian RV market supremacy, Jayco is the undoubted victor. Something like half of all new caravans sold in Australia bear…
Ram Lands A Right Hook
Ram meets Rhino in our tow test but the big news is that thanks to a factory-approved importer conversion the US left-hand-drive Dodge Ram now leads with its right.By Tim Scott and Brett Hemmings Preconceptions. There were a few with…
Readers’ Rigs – Four kids under five
“Don’t let life hold you back” With four munchkins under the age of five, Doan and Nhat Nguyen knew that picking the right set up was crucial for getting their family on the road. A 105 Series LandCruiser fit the…
The Incredible Shrinking Van
The Euro Sunseeker compresses size, weight and budget for a truly minimalist approach.By Philip Lord There is a large pool of around 120 caravan brands to choose from in Australia but if you’re looking for a light, compact shower/toilet van,…
Review – Tiffin Allegro Breeze
At $430,000 that’s $71,500 a wheel … but what a way to roll!By Gary Tischer What you don’t see is one of the differences that sets the Tiffin Allegro Breeze apart from other motorhomes. When a company makes 12 motorhomes…
Starlight Children’s Foundation to benefit from Coromal-Windsor Anniversary Celebration Campaign
Coromal Windsor Caravans is ‘Bringing The Family Back Together’ and raising money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Someone will be the Lucky Winner of a Coromal ‘Element 612s’ Caravan when they register their details and help Coromal Windsor celebrate its…
AOR Quantum Plus
Travel makes personal history, and with ownership of three AOR vans Sue and Bob Hall are ensuring that their great history repeats.By Gary Tischer With a philosophy of simplicity in design and the use of the most sophisticated materials available,…
Opal down under
Specced out to the 9’s with an eye-catching interior and exterior; will Opal Caravans’ newest releases be as sought after as the precious stone itself? By Anthony Kilner Melbourne icon Opal Caravans has been in the manufacturing game since 1975,…
Readers’ Rigs – “Life’s too short to drive a Toyota”
Defender FaithKenneth Kemp, is looking forward to taking a permanent break from the military despite then buying a Landie! Retiring after 27 years in the Australian Defence Force, Kenneth has turned his attention to setting up the ideal touring rig.…
Jayco Outback meets Range Rover Sport
Anglo-Australian relationships often need translation. Does this Range Rover and Jayco pairing lead to a strained or a ripper combination?Words by Tim Scott photography by Brett Hemmings Look, I can’t afford one either, but the Range Rover Sport is very…
Going Deluxe in a Suncamper
Glamping it up in Suncamper’s Sovereign Deluxe.By Richard Robertson There’s something blingy about white leather upholstery. It screams look-at-me, to hell with the cleaning – and no kids allowed. That was my first impression stepping inside Suncamper’s distinctively styled Sovereign…
Teardop Campers unveil the Maverick
The new Teardrop Camper has serious off-road hardware to take it much further than you’d imagine.Words by Tim Scott, photography by Sam Rees-Jones Having a stylish profile leads to attention. And can lead to you being a victim of your…
Review: Masterpiece Red Centre Oasis
One way to prove an off-roader is to chuck it in the deep end, as we found out.By Anthony Kilner The sun was shining brightly and the wind off Lake Mulwala was chilly. We were getting towards the end of a big…
