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New Dealership Grand Opening – Freestyle RVs
Freestyle RVs have just opened the doors to their brand new undercover dealership in Melbourne’s north. For their four-day Grand Opening event they’ll be offering up some exclusive event offers with immediate delivery on selected vans, but these vans in…
Horses and Courses
If you read my story about the Man from Snowy River Festivalin this issue – and of course, I hope you do – it deals with pre-formed opinions and expectations. I’d say that all of us ‘suffer’ from this trait.…
Ford Ranger, Everest updated
With a new warranty and engine The R&D team at Ford Australia has been busy; 2019 will bring with it some big updates for the Everest and Ranger. There’s going to be a lot of new technology, a new engine…
50 Shades of hey, what hitch is that?
Reflections, shackles ‘n’ chains, and couplings … sounds like a sordid affair, but you should know the solid facts of towing hardware and accessories You’ve dished out a fortune for a tow tug, then spent an age dissecting the multitude…
Think about it, could you handle the travelling public?
You get the best site in the campground and live where you holiday. Is being a campground host heaven on Earth or just work in paradise? Frequent the national park campgrounds around this country and sooner or later you’ll come…
NSW Government Lowers the Rip Off Margin
As of 1 November 2018, the NSW Government will reduce the motor vehicle tax for privately owned light caravans and purpose-built camper trailers by 40 per cent. This reduction is in response to community and caravan industry feedback, and pressure around…
Seriously, what else are you gonna do this weekend?
Coffs Harbour, NSW Coffs Coast 4WD, Caravan & Camping Show June 16-17, 2018 This year will mark the 15th anniversary of the Coffs Coast Show, held annually at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club on the weekend of June 16-17, between…
Nissan’s new Navara-based wagon
Which we might not get in Australia, but we really, really should Many folk lamented the demise of the R51 Pathfinder, which was a 4WD wagon based on the Navara. It was a great vehicle with a 3000kg towing capacity,…
Bushtracker: The van for all seasons
The Bushtracker reputation for off-road durability is one really built on solid ground… and sand, and mud Over the years of caravan and camping shows I’ve attended, one display that I always remember is the aluminium caravan frame that people…
New Mercedes ute scores an X in our tow test
If badges are important, then you’ll no doubt look at the Mercedes X-Class. In this case, the three-pointed star has two faces and as a ute the opinions are good. As a tow vehicle? Cue fanfare: on a kazoo. Mercedes-Benz…
Issue 027 – New Mercedes ute scores an X in our tow test
The X-Class has landed so we’ve given it a tow test; an über ute it ain’t. Plus, we find out what it takes to be a campground host, why Australia’s driving laws need to be the same and make sure you’re…
Terrain Tamer Modified Ratio Gear Sets
If you’re serious about off-roading and want to get the most out of your vehicle, or if you do lots of travelling on the highway and want to make your drives more comfortable and fuel efficient, Terrain Tamer may have…
Rigidek Full System Hard Tonneau Cover
If you’ve got a ute and you haven’t already heard of them, you’re going to love Rigidek, Australia’s newest supplier of high-end ute accessories. Their award-winning flagship product, the Full System hard tonneau cover, comes with a bevvy of awesome…
Simarine PICO Battery Monitor
Monitoring your battery, tank levels and temperatures just got easier than ever, thanks to PICO, the ultimate, one-of-kind, all-in-one battery monitoring system for your RV. Installation is simple because programming is done from your smartphone using the free Simarine app…
