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September: 5 Ripper Bush Camps
Spring has well and truly arrived, and what better time to pitch a tent under the stars? Dunns Swamp, NSW Camping by a ‘swamp’ may not exactly sound appealing, but this particular one happens to be a serene waterway located…
The Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: Energy Draw
Do you know how much energy your appliances draw from your battery system? If you don’t, it is time to find out: how to calculate energy draw If you already have a caravan and tow vehicle, you have invested a…
Tarmac, mud, dirt and rock. These tyres can handle it all
Could the Cooper AT3 LTs be the tyres you’ve been looking for? Cooper Tires has just released its new range of all-terrain tyres, the AT3 series. Now, just to clarify here, these are not to be confused with the previous…
Increased redress for owners of lemon vehicles on the horizon
Choice has been instrumental in bringing lacking lemon laws to the attention of Consumer Affairs Ministers, with the help of many horror stories from the public. These stories, involving various manufacturers from the caravan and automotive industries and others have…
There’s always one in the class…
One of the million things I love about travelling is the people I meet. Plonk your backside on a stool at any country pub and within minutes you’re meeting people. When you live in a town where you see the…
GCM & GVM Upgrades: WTF is going on?
The federal government has given us one version, the state governments keep changing their minds on what it all means, so how the bloody hell are the rest of us supposed to know what’s going on? Hopefully this will lighten…
Driven: 2019 RAM 1500 with 298kW V8
The latest offering from Ram is now here in Australia, and it’s packed with potential Like a cat with hemispherical heads among the DPF-equipped pigeons, the Ram 1500 is looking to shake up the order when it comes to the…
12-volt pancake rolls
These can also be done the usual way in a skillet, but 12-volt ovens are so much easier when you’re in a hurry Ingredients 1 ½ cups self-raising flour 1 egg 1 ¼ cups milk Pinch of salt Butter for…
Ssangyong reveals driveaway prices
Returning to the Australian market after a long hiatus, the Korean manufacturer is looking to pick up where it left off with some brand-new models. It’s bringing well-appointed vehicles with sharp pricing and good functionality, with some familiar names. Important…
Towing off-road
But what exactly does ‘off-road’ mean? As a little tacker, mum would tell me to go outside and play in the dirt. The ensuing hour-long soak in the tub to get the dirt and mud off my whole body and…
September 2018: Caravan Parks
With mild weather and sunny days, this is perhaps the best time of year to enjoy an RV escape Batchelor Holiday Park, NT Can’t wait for summer? Just head up to the Top End, where you will be greeted with…
Is this the ultimate motorhome?
EarthCruiser is an Australian based team of engineers, fabricators and tradesmen who produce some of the best off-road motorhomes that money can buy. Their mission is short and simple, but very tough to pull off: “To build the best expedition…
Issue 032 – We put Australia’s best-selling 4WD to the (tow) test
This month we tow test the HiLux, the Rugged version; it might be the best-selling ute in the land but it’s not often talked about as a tow rig. One thing that should be talked about more is safe towing…
Austrack on track in Melbourne
Austrack Campers based in Caboolture, Queensland, have opened a new outlet in Melbourne under the management of Scott Miller. Scott is excited to be heading up the showroom in Campbellfield and is looking forward to putting Austrack Campers on the map…
