The Fabulous Flamingo – DC-3 Motorhome Conversion
When it comes to motorhome conversions, an old WWII plane would be the last option on my mind. Not this bloke. He created the Fabulous Flamingo motorhome out of an old DC-3. We get to see some unusual camper conversion…
Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN wins top accolade
The Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN has been crowned the ‘Best Dual Cab Ute of 2021’, after winning the coveted ‘2021 Drive Car of the Year – Dual Cab Ute’ award for the first time. Just months after its local debut in…
Think you have a legal GCM upgrade in Queensland? Think again!
If you own a vehicle that is registered in Queensland and has, what you believe to be, a legal GCM upgrade, Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has some bad news for you. Last month, RV Daily published details of…
DIY Caravan Rebuild – DonoVan Adventure Est. 2020
Charlize and Tim Donovan from Tasmania transformed their 1980 Millard from bare shell to luxury chalet. Check out their stunning rebuild. How long do you think it would take you to totally rebuild an old caravan? 12 months? 2 years?…
Red Dirt and Blue Seas – WA’s Stunning North Coast
After spending three months of lockdown in Broome, we were itching to get back on the road and continue our adventure. We had no idea of the incredible camping that lay ahead of us as we made our way south…
Product Review – Mean Mother Flexible LED Strip Light
When it comes to camp lighting, it seems there is an endless selection of choices on the market. So many, it’s hard to know what works and what doesn’t. Recently I purchased a Dual Colour LED Strip Light kit from…
Lake Proserpine Free Camp – Another one bites the dust?
According to a report in the Whitsunday Times, campers will have to pay to stay at the free Lake Proserpine Campground under a proposal being put before the Whitsunday Regional Council. The report said councillors will consider a business plan,…
New Product – Cargo Watchdog for your roof rack.
If you need to pack extra gear in your 4WD, a roof rack is almost a necessity especially if you’re a family on the road. The problem is the gear stored up there is largely out of sight and out…
GCM Upgrades – New Draft Federal Code Leaked
A draft of a proposed new Federal code for Gross Combination Mass or GCM upgrades has been released to the vehicle modification industry for consultation and is expected to bring certainty to the GCM upgrade market. A copy of the…
Lighting setup survey – Enter to win!
Our sister magazine, Unsealed 4X4, is going to run some articles around driving lights in the future and they really want your input into what your preferred lighting setup is on your four-wheel drive. Complete the short lighting survey for…
Water tank defect sparks AMH Motorhome Recall
Product Safety Australia has issued a recall for over 700 motorhomes made by AMH Products Pty Ltd and sold under various brand names where the underbody water tank mounting rods may crack and the water tank may dislodge or fall…
Idiot Drivers Ignoring NSW Flood – Road Closures
It may have faded from the news but the NSW flood emergency is far from over and it seems some idiots are ignoring the golden rule: If it’s flooded, forget it..! The massive rain event of last month may have…
Jayco reviewing show attendance for the remainder of 2021
The good news is there are plenty of caravan and camping shows on around the country for the rest of the year. The bad news is there could be one notable absentee from all of them. Jayco may not be…
Get your batteries checked before winter
According to Battery World, callouts for flat car batteries surged during the pandemic as vehicles were left idle, and now with the colder months approaching, cars are at greater risk of battery failure. At colder temperatures, an automotive battery’s ability…
