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Cash grab with higher tolls for caravans on NSW Motorways
You know that option on your GPS that makes sure you avoid toll roads? You might want to use it next time you’re driving through NSW with a medium to large caravan in tow. A couple of weeks ago, some…
Australian man shot dead in campervan attack in New Zealand
Disturbing news from New Zealand is emerging today, with reports of an attack on a couple renting an Apollo campervan. The Age has detailed what’s emerged so far, following an initial story from Stuff, in that a gunman disturbed two…
Van buyer sued over negative review
Specialist camper manufacturer, Bruder Expedition Pty Ltd, has won its court case against a former customer, Mr Charles J. Coles. Mr Coles published a website that detailed alleged multiple issues with his Bruder camper-trailer, which reportedly cost him in excess…
Volunteers needed at the Birdsville Races
The historic Birdsville Races have issued a nationwide callout for volunteers to help support the 137th running of the iconic outback event, which this year takes place on September 6 and 7. Known to many as The Melbourne Cup of…
Melbourne 4×4 Show kicks off this weekend, get discounted tickets here
The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo kicks off in Melbourne this Friday and will showcase loads of 4×4 vehicles, camper trailers, camping gear, demonstrations, special guest speakers and entertainment across the weekend. Check out all the info on…
Buying a new caravan? Ask these three questions.
One of the most important considerations when buying a new caravan is warranty, after sales service and service provider networks. Apollo says its 5-3-3 warranty program ticks all three boxes, providing customers with a vital safety net. No traveller or…
Victorian Government Declares War on Wicked Campers
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Jaala Pulford announced the new laws at a meeting with other Australian Transport Ministers in Adelaide to discuss the issue. “Vehicles that display offensive, sexist or obscene slogans such as the Wicked campervans have…
Lotus Caravans to the rescue, with a little help from friends
When Queensland dealership, Brisbane RVs, collapsed and receivers were appointed earlier this year, Julie and Ron Gray were staggered. The couple had paid more than $100,000 as a deposit for a new Lotus caravan, that then looked likely never to…
GIBB RIVER ROAD THROWS UP ITS MIX OF ADVENTURES
Our intrepid tourers, John and Fran, have reached civilisation after several weeks out of communication range and boy what a few weeks it’s been. Here’s their summary of this section of the trip. We have seen an amazing part of…
Things to do in Broome? Don’t upset the locals!
You have to admire the mainstream media’s ability to dangle a catchy headline in cyberspace to lure in readers. Yet the actual news has little to no substance at all. Such is the case with the news item that appeared…
Toyota faces class-action lawsuit over DPF woes
It was only a matter of time until a solicitor firm launched a class-action lawsuit against Toyota over the myriad of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) issues plaguing their 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV D4-D engine. It had been hinted at, flat out yelled…
Ezytrail Winton 10 proves good caravans can come in small packages
While the top end of the caravan market seems to be in a ceaseless race to make vans bigger and more laden with features – and therefore, heavier – a compact, lightweight caravan like the Ezytrail Winton 10 is a…
Macca’s Useless Information – Out with the rules, in with common sense!
Sitting around a fire is one of, if not the most, gratifying activity one can do these days. Whether it’s cracking jokes and talking about what used to be, or contemplating life and good ole’ Donald Trump, it’s always a…
Issue 042 – When will the message sink in about caravan weight
RV Daily issue 42 asks the big question: when will the message about your caravan weight sink in? But we’re not just talking about it; we have included a calculator tool that you can download to show what happens when…
