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Tow test: Y62 Patrol
But does the diesel drought knock out its chances of being a heavy-hauling tow vehicle? If you want a big Nissan wagon to tow heavy trailers with, there’s really only one option left these days, and that’s the Y62 Patrol.…
Locked up in a Lakeside and lovin’ it
Offering great usable space for you and your gear, the Lakeside Eppalock is a curiously-named caravan you should investigate. In case, like I was, you were wondering about the name Eppalock, it’s a lake. The Lakeside range is made for…
Tasmania Part 3: Here it’s all about the coppers
From penal colonies to smelting and advice on his driving, the Ed discovers the West Coast of Tassie has a copper bottom. My jar of instant coffee was not offering instant satisfaction. I needed a hot beverage crafted by an…
Have you heard? Silo art is all the rage
Who would have thought slapping some paint on an old wheat silo would become a craze? Vandals have been tagging them for decades, but now authentic artists are volunteering their time and skills to create some magical works. The Yarriambiack…
Resolution on the horizon for GVM/GCM chaos
By now you’ll have heard about the changes to and interpretation of GVM/GCM laws across some Australian states. Despite the mainstream media beating up the issues involved, there may not be a need to rush out right this instant, as…
How to receive the best TV picture in your RV
If you can’t bear to leave the TV behind then you want to know how to get the best possible TV picture while travelling – here’s how! I didn’t understand a lot about TV reception before working with Andrew Holmes…
Simplicity LSC Axle Recall
The ACCC – Product Safety Australia, has pinned a notification about NPNH Nominees Pty Ltd t/as Simplicity Axles — Simplicity LSC Axle. Defect: There is a risk of insufficient weld penetration on the arm of the axle, potentially resulting in a…
The Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: Lithium batteries
This guide to lithium batteries will give you the pros and cons and tell you why they might actually be the most economic choice In part one, we looked at 12V batteries in general and just touched on lithium batteries.…
Winsig – Inspired Reception
In Issue 29 RV Daily tested the Aussie-made Winsig 3.1 TV antenna system and put it through its paces. The result was pretty good however Andrew Holmes, Director, wasn’t happy. In response to providing the best TV reception and broadband…
August 2018: 5 ripper bush camps
Here is a selection of great remote bush camps, for when you’re just looking for a bit of peace and quiet… Kinkuna Beach Camping Area, Qld Kinkuna Beach Camping Area is a 10 kilometre stretch of pristine white beach within…
Affordable gem: Opal Tourer MK1 196
With their new slick-looking tourer going for under 70Gs, Opal Caravans proves that cheap doesn’t always mean low quality. Opal Caravans Melbourne has recently moved to a bigger yard and showroom, with some of the latest 2018 stock rolling into…
JB Caravans Launch a New Factory and Marlin
In 2010 JB Caravans was launched into the Aussie caravan market by Alex and Sharon Bi. They had a dream to create a massive company to rival any of the big caravan manufacturers in Australia. Today, 7th September 2018, JB…
The couple that travelled Australia for $1 a kilometre
We tell you how they did it, and how you can do it for even less. You’ve probably heard about the young Perth couple who travelled around Australia for less than $1 a kilometre on their seven-month, or 228-day, trip…
Good value or ferry, ferry, expensive?
Startling revelations about the cost of island hopping and why Kangaroo Island means you’re rooted in the Backstairs Passage Kangaroo Island locals tout their ferry as “the most expensive in the world”, and while this might be a stretch, it’s…
