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Macca’s Useless Info: Don’t get me fired up
I have recently had a bit of a lifestyle change; you hear of the tree change and the sea change, but I’ve had the opposite. You see, my minister for war and finance, my significant other, she-who-must-be-obeyed, took on a…
RV World Record Smashed
Barcaldine, Queensland, was the staging point for the Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Parade of Camping Vehicles (RVs). It’s a parade meaning the vans were being towed or driven in a long line, very slowly, which spanned over…
Ranger safety upgraded
All Rangers now get AEB with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Aid with Driver Alert System, Traffic Sign Recognition and Auto High Beam Assist. The XL and XLS models also have the sound-deadening acoustic windscreen, and Ford Service benefits are extended…
The Online Campsite Booking Fail: Why is doesn’t work for many Aussie travellers
By upping the automation, have the national park agencies added just another level of stress to what should be a stress release? The Problem Just about everything we do now has an ‘online’ aspect to it. The magazine you’re reading…
Electric SUVs from Hyundai and Mercedes
You can now buy a purely electric front-wheel-drive SUV from Hyundai, the Kona. Claimed to have a range of 449km (not 450, 449), and able to reach 80 percent charge in 54 minutes from a fast charger, with a 0-100…
Backtracking to go forward
This week’s update is all about taking care with one’s health while in remote areas. Our dynamic duo ended up in Leinster, where we settled down in the BHP Caravan Park. Just to prove how small this country can be,…
Campfire Conversations: It’s all about caravans
Craig Morgan is a master when it comes to caravan service and repair Late December 2018, a group of us headed to Streaky Bay in SA for a much-needed break. Usually it’s a break from the day-to-day issues we face…
Big Red Bash all set to rock the desert
When it comes to bucket list events, the Big Red Bash is right up there for most caravanners. It’s the world’s most remote music festival, and it brings the outback town of Birdsville to life each and every year. And…
5 tips to get your caravan site just right
Wonky floors, flapping awnings and power shortages? No thanks! Here are our tips to get your caravan site just right. You can find all the products used in this video (and bucketloads more) for prices that won’t break the bank…
AL-KO: We have changed the off-road hitch game
We take to the tools to find out and install the one-touch pin coupling AL-KO are renowned for many caravan, camper-trailer and off-road products in the form of suspension, brakes, chassis, electronic sway control systems and more; they rarely (if…
Great Wall’s next generation ute
When you think ute, you generally consider the usual crowd of HiLux, Ranger, D-Max and the rest. But, don’t forget Great Wall has the doughty Steed, and after taking a stock-standard one across the Simpson Desert I can say it’s…
Powerfully connected trailer socket
Narva has released a new 7-pin flat trailer socket that also features a built-in heavy duty battery connector. This connector allows for a 50amp Anderson plug to be used. With the ability to deliver up to 50 amps of power…
Recipe: Shearer’s Potted Corn and Bacon
A hearty all-in-one meal, perfect for autumn! Ingredients 1 tin canned tomatoes 250g bacon rashers 2 onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 4 small potatoes, sliced 4 fresh or frozen cobs of corn Salt and pepper Vegetable stock cube dissolved…
Ford and Mazda brake recalls
Two of the more popular 4WD touring and towing vehicles, the Ford Ranger and the Mazda BT-50, are currently involved in a serious brake recall. The Mazda BT-50, specifically MY2016-2018 models, have potential problems with front brake hoses and front…
