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…
Hundreds of motorhomes ready for Kiwi isolation
In a radical move, the New Zealand government has employed hundreds of motorhomes as emergency accommodation for returning Kiwis. It appears that there are plenty of New Zealanders returning home from overseas due to the COVID-19 crisis, and they have…
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…
Cub’s premium Longreach LE camper is big and blinged-out
Fifty years of Cub heritage reaches further with a limited-edition hard-floor camper, the Longreach LE. Aussie-made campers are getting almost as rare as Drop Bears these days but one brand that has managed to stay local for more than…
What to do when the dog eats your car keys
If you find yourself with a damaged car key, what’s the best option to get it fixed and you back on the road? Dogs are said to be man’s best friend but with our 10-month-old Labrador Juno we have no…
Ezytrail Ceduna $64K Giveaway – winner announced
The wait is over for the result of the Ezytrail Ceduna 64K giveaway with the lucky winner being notified by phone. The competition, run in partnership with Ezytrail and RV Daily magazine and RV Daily’s Foodie Trails TV series, was…
Elecbrakes – we field test the Bluetooth trailer brake controller
The Elecbrakes system uses Bluetooth connectivity to link tow vehicle and trailer, and we’ve tested the latest version. If you tow and you’re reading this, chances are you have a heavy trailer which has electric brakes that can be operated…
EDITED: Caravan travel and Tasmania – here’s what you need to know
Edit: Since this story was published, the federal government has announced new guidelines for non-essential travel, so this story may now have to save as research for your next Tassie trip. Stay well! The Tasmanian State Government has announced that…
