Mitsubishi Triton in recall due to fire risk
More than 100,000 MQ and MR Mitsubishi Tritons are being recalled over fears the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness could catch fire. Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced an immediate recall on 102,616 Tritons (MQ and MR) with a genuine accessory…
Will hybrids kill off the diesel tow kings?
We take three unusual suspects and ask will hybrids kill off the diesel tow kings – long live the towing hybrid? Electrification will soon be big news for tow vehicles. Even Toyota has a petrol/electric hybrid powertrain to replace diesel…
Tasmania to shut to non-essential personnel today
Despite Tasmanian borders remaining open to non-essential travellers after their strict quarantine measures last week, the Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein has now closed the island state off completely to non-essential travellers. “In terms of TT-Line, as of today there is…
BIG4 Holiday Parks now closed to non-essential travel
The BIG4 Holiday Park group has closed off its parks to non-essential travellers effective immediately. In a release on its website, and currently being shared across social media, Big4 has noted that due to the recent government updates, in particular…
Queensland camping to be shut down
Queensland has moved to shut down all camping in state forests and national parks as more and more stringent measures are put in place to assist in curbing the COVID-19 outbreak. All Queensland camping in national parks, state forests and…
Victoria the next state to follow in camping closures
Victoria has become the next state to follow in camping closures. At the direction of the Chief Health Officer Victoria campsites, caravan parks and camping grounds will now be closed to visitors. This closure comes into effect at 11.59pm (local…
Grey nomads told to go home…
The president of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia has asked all grey nomads to return home, or if they’re still at home, to stay there. In a media release today, Dr Hall said the reports of grey nomads still…
Social media plea for grey nomads’ safe passage goes viral
A social media plea has gone viral as it asks for the safe passage for grey nomads currently travelling home or to safe camping due to COVID-19. In light of recent statements from Australia’s rural medical community for all grey…
What’s caravan life like under NZ Lockdown?
What’s caravan life like under NZ lockdown? Karen Nisbet is a caravan YouTuber and blogger based in NZ. In this first of her shared tales, Travelling K details her experience. It’s interesting to see the real dilemma faced by people…
TRACK Trailer acquires Trakmaster and Pioneer
Gerard Waldron (director, TRACK) and Wayne Gason (MD Gason industries) jointly announced today that TRACK has acquired the long-standing Australian brands, Trakmaster and Pioneer. This important deal has been in negotiation since late 2019 and will see these established brands…
5 Minute Mods – How to stop your awning from flapping
Roll-out awnings on caravans are a fantastic convenience, but they are not without their drawbacks. This Aussie Traveller awning rafter installation shows you how to stop your awning from flapping. Our first holiday in our first caravan was a real…
REDARC releases new Tow-Pro Universal Wiring Kit Range
To help make your car ready for towing a little easier, REDARC has released a new universal Tow-Pro Elite wiring kit range and reduced its range from 11 to three. REDARC has announced it’s reducing the number of Tow-Pro wiring…
Why Windy Weather Forecaster is no ordinary weather app
Not another bloody weather app! But the Windy Weather Forecaster is no ordinary weather app. Let me tell you why. As caravanners, having access to good, accurate weather information is extremely useful. For instance, being able to see which way…
REDARC now offers technical advice in real-time via the TeamViewer App
REDARC is now able to review installations and offer technical advice in real-time via the TeamViewer App. The TeamViewer app is used to gain remote access to devices for the purpose of troubleshooting a REDARC installation. In this video, you…
