Off-road GPS navigation for cheapskates
If purchasing a purpose-built off-road GPS navigator is financially out of reach, don’t worry. We have found three solutions that will work on your smartphone that won’t cost the earth yet they will enable you to navigate across it. I…
Cub premieres new camper, the lightweight, forward-fold Scout
Cub Campers has used the Let’s Go Brisbane Caravan & Outdoor Sale to premiere its new camper, the lightweight, forward-fold Scout. Cub says it’s taken 12 months of intense R&D to bring the Scout camper to the Cub Campers range,…
The 2021 Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow postponed
Caravan Industry Victoria advises the 2021 Victoria Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow will be postponed from February until later in the year. Despite the fact Victoria is emerging from its heavy COVID restrictions, indications about outdoor events are at this…
The Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show is now live!
You can enjoy all the caravan and camping show goodies, from anywhere, because the Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show is now live. Here’s a message from the CEO of Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV), Rob Lucas, in a welcome to…
Invitation to the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show
Caravan Industry Victoria CEO Rob Lucas is extending a personal invitation to the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show. Like the Facebook party posts that go viral, this time as many of you that can come is welcome. None…
Tame the beast – New DO-45 hitch revealed
There’s a new DO-45 hitch by Cruisemaster about to hit the market. Find out what makes this beast their toughest model yet. When it comes to attaching your caravan or camper to your tow vehicle, there are hitches and then…
Access to Vic Caravan and Camping Virtual Show Extended
If your weekend went too quickly and, as a result, you missed out on visiting the Victorian Caravan and Camping Virtual Show, don’t stress. Due to popular demand, access to the show has been extended. According to Chief Executive for…
Five-minute mods – spruce up your caravan ensuite
We all love the ensuite’ in our RVs but, with the addition of just four items, we can improve their functionality to levels that rival the ones at home. Best of all, it’s easy to DIY. Without question, the addition…
BMPRO has extended its range of lithium batteries, with Zeal
In the field of lithium batteries, it can be overwhelming for that guarantee of getting what you pay for. Known brand BMPRO has extended its range of lithium batteries, with a little extra for good measure. BMPRO is a manufacturer…
New rules to enforce truck-only rest areas in Queensland
The heavy vehicle magazine, Big Rigs, this week published a story about a crackdown on other road-users clogging up heavy vehicle rest areas in Queensland. It’s long been a bone of contention between truck drivers and caravanners, however, usually with…
How to replace the anode in your RV hot water system
Having a hot water system in your caravan is usually an on-demand luxury that makes time in the van more home-like. Here’s how to replace the anode in your RV hot water system There are several established suppliers to the…
Facelifted 2020 HiLux finally revealed
Thanks to local design and development work, Toyota says if the 2020 HiLux could talk it would have a strong Aussie accent. Toyota Australia played a pivotal role in the design and development of the 2020 HiLux, which now comes…
HiLux, Prado and Fortuner DPF get 10-year/unlimited kilometre warranty!
Toyota has now released a CSE (Customer Service Experience) bulletin which gives a retrospective 10-year warranty on the DPF of certain HiLux, Fortuner and Prado models. With the class action lawsuit against Toyota for its DPF issues surging ahead, Toyota…
Driven: The New Land Rover Defender
It’s been a long wait but the New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia… and we’ve driven it. The New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia and, we were lucky enough to get behind the wheel…
