CARAVAN PARKS: 3 WE LOVE, 3 WE LONG FOR
Dreaming of your next holiday? Add these destinations to your list CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE WE LOVE 1 Grampians Edge Caravan Park, Vic This caravan park is located on the edge of the Grampians,…
The Tong Master
Last time, I spoke about a character that always pops his head up when we strike camp, but there’s more than one and today we will visit another regular in the campsite. This bloke emerges when the fire monitor has…
Top 5 Last-Minute Touring Destinations for Autumn
The weather’s cool, but not too cold yet, and landscapes are coloured with the brilliant gold, rusty red and burnt orange hues of autumn. So if you want to hit the road before the chilliest months are upon us, when…
Sweet and Sour Pork
This quick and easy recipe is faster than getting take-away! INGREDIENTS METHOD EASY SWEET & SOUR SAUCE Whisk 1⁄4 cup cornflour with 1⁄4 cup water. In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together: 1 cup water, 3⁄4 cup sugar,…
Pioneer Has a New Home
As of the 7th of May 2018, Pioneer Campers was taken over by Caramax Pty Ltd trading as Trakmaster and are joining Trakmaster Off-Road Caravans in Gason’s Off-Road Adventure Division. Trakmaster posted that they are looking forward to the future and…
The Black Dog is the Only one you can Kick!
Last month I finished my column talking about social media. The miracle of or curse on modern society? It depends on who you talk to but either way it’s dominant and engrossing. Here at the mag, I use it for…
Isuzu Mu-X: Is It the Best Tow Vehicle?
We put our new long-term tow rig through the ringer It’s a hot topic for debate: what is the best option for hauling around a three-tonne van, especially if you’re on the road full-time? We reckon we might have the…
Trailer Tyres- The Forgotten Link
The RV Daily Practical guide to modern towing: Part 5 Any car enthusiast forum will have lots of discussion on tyres, but that never extends to the trailer Nobody cares very much about trailer tyres, which is fine until you…
Pitstop: What’s On Around Australia
STORY 1: Music in the MulgaEulo, QldMay 17-20, 2018 Once a year, Wandilla Station, a popular bush camping spot in the red soil Mulga country, hosts the Music in the Mulga festival over the Mother’s Day weekend, where you can…
The Editor’s All at Sea on the Spirit of Tasmania
After much anticipation it was time to see what the trip to Tasmania aboard your only sea crossing option is all about. Was it worth the wait, and more importantly, is it value for money? Few Australian adventures begin with…
Like a Solar Eclipse, The Aor Eclipse will Make you Stop and Look
But is an outdoor shower worth the extra room inside? Australian Off Road (AOR) is a company that has always moved with the times, continually updating its line of hybrid campers. This provides consumers with products to suit their changing…
Winnebago Bondi: Tested in Tassie
Did the Bondi Hipster have a titanic struggle in the harsh wilds of Tasmania? This test panned out a lot bigger than first anticipated. And with a different vehicle too. Apollo is the parent company to brands Apollo RV Sales…
Is This the End for Wired Trailer Connections?
Wireless tech comes to the fore with the WiTi trailer interface, and it might stop your van getting flogged too Alright, put your hand up if you’ve ever had to rewire or repair your trailer lights connections. I’ve done it…
How big is Your Thumper?
This thumping good portable power solution takes the cake. When looking for a portable power solution for our lap of the map eight years ago, we decided a Thumper was the best way to go for our needs. Fast forward…