Suburban – RV and Caravan Hot Water System Licence Suspension update
Airxcel Suburban – RV and Caravan SHWS, AGA Certificate 4624 (Suspended) Following our news post regarding the licence suspension of a range of Suburban hot water systems, we spoke to Mr Chris Wealthy, Managing Director & CEO of the Australian…
New AL-KO Enduro X suspension system hits the market
AL-KO has launched its new off-road suspension system for caravans and camper trailers, the Enduro X. Featuring lightweight construction and exclusive new technology, AL-KO says the Enduro X is the next generation of caravan suspension. The AL-KO Enduro X has…
Suburban in hot water over licence suspension
The Australian Gas Association, the body responsible for the certification of gas appliances sold in Australia, has suspended the gas licence for a range of Suburban gas/electric hot water systems. These are arguably the most commonly used hot water systems…
ISSUE 044 – How not to buy a lemon caravan
Buying a lemon caravan has become one of the hottest topics in van land, so we’ve put together these tips on steering clear of a lemon caravan and what you can do if you still end up with one. If…
Bushfire season arrives early this year
The severe fires currently burning throughout NSW and Queensland have signalled a very early start to, what looks to be, a horrendous bushfire season this year. It means travellers have to start thinking about the potential for bushfires in and…
Ad-Blue Boo Boo – You could be next
If you’re new to driving a diesel engined vehicle or you’ve never heard of Ad-Blue before, you must read this to avoid making a very expensive mistake. Gone are the days when you could pull into a petrol station and…
OzXcorp’s gasless caravan nears climax of 17,000km adventure!
The final weeks of the ultimate in solar, battery tech and caravan testing is coming to a close later this month (September) 2019. The adventurous crew were perplexed by the need to boost the charge in the battery pack causing…
Bushfire and flood zones can benefit from your visit
Cyclone Trevor decimates the Gulf Country’s working stations. Huge rains turn Queensland’s Channel Country into a stinking, mass bovine cemetery. Fires rip through Victoria’s Gippsland. The best part about travelling in an RV is that plans are changeable and a…
Is this the most significant court case for Australian caravanners, ever?
Many of you would have seen the news story we published on June 25 highlighting the significance of a pending court case that involved an allegedly overweight caravan. A man has been charged with several offences in relation to a…
When will the message sink in about caravan weight?
We know you’re doing the right thing, but what about the folk in the van next to you? We have to ask, when will the message sink in about caravan weight? Australians are a pretty relaxed bunch. We generally take…
NSW Fair Trading swoops on state’s RV dealers
NSW Fair Trading has announced the result of their compliance operation into the NSW Caravan and Motorhome industry and the results were made announced on their Facebook page today. Out of 57 dealers inspected, 16 were non-compliant with the legislation;…
The four ‘Ps’ of planning a long-term caravan trip
If there’s anything better than getting away in your caravan for a little while, it’s getting away in your caravan for a long while. An extended caravanning trip is the dream for many of us, whether it’s three months on…
Stuart Highway closed as Woomera Prohibited Area fires up
As hoards of southerners make their way north along the Stuart Highway towards Uluru, many will be blissfully unaware that a short distance north of Glendambo, they will be driving through Australia’s version of Area 51; the Woomera Prohibited Area.…
New Sunshine Coast caravan show launches
Sunshine Coast residents are set to enjoy a new caravan show with the launch of the Sunshine Coast Caravan and Outdoor Expo. The event will be held at Nambour Showgrounds from August 30th to September 1st. The new Sunshine Coast…