
This Might Be a Personal Question but, Is Your Van Overweight?
How would you know? Have you ever checked? Certain state industry bodies are on hand to help you find out Words & images GARY TISCHER There are a lot of jokes about Queensland being behind the southern states. We may…

Infinity QX80 Now Significantly Less Ugly
The fancy-dress Patrol gets a new look and inclusions Coming off the back of the impressive QX80 Monograph concept car at the recent New York Auto Show, the somewhat toned-down production-ready model takes a design step in the right direction.…

Mercedes X-Class Pricing Information Revealed
The cheapest X-Class, which is a Pure-spec 2WD cab-chassis, is $45,450. The cheapest 4X4 X-Class is $50,400, which is a X 220 d and six-speed manual. This is the least powerful engine, with one turbo and 120kW/403Nm available. Pure gives…

Nissan Titan for Australia?
Nissan might be one of the first manufacturers to bring its full-size ute to Australia. You can currently buy these units through speciality importers, however, there is no pure factory option (yet). Nissan’s chief of LCVs, Ashwani Gupta, told media…

Excuses to go and Reasons to Stop
Holding an event? Need assistance with promotion? Let us help. MANJIMUP, WAManjimup CherryHarmony FestivalDECEMBER 9, 2017 If the thought of delicious, locally-grown cherries makes your mouth water, then you’re going to love Manjimup’s Cherry Harmony Festival. Thousands of visitors come…

Top of the C Class? Figjam!
Lying in bed on the weekend, trawling social media, I happened upon another raging debate about the questioned requirement for towing licences for caravan owners. As many of these exchanges do, it kicked off with a confused comment and thus…

Issue 020 – This might be a personal questions but, is your van overweight?
Nightmare trip? Not all roadside assist is created equally Ten reasons to travel in the wet season

Safety Recall
Sunland Australia RV Pty Ltd — Patriot Caravans with Fitted Front Storage Box PRA No. 2017/16411 Date published 9 Nov 2017 Campaign number patrecall001 Product description Front storage box with holes in the dividers What are the defects? Affected models…

The Great Aussie Bird Debate
Australia’s Top 10 birds are being decided from a selection of 51 finalists for 2017. As we speak people are being asked to decide by The Guardian as to which one. Why not get involved and vote for your fave bird…

Ironman 4X4 Rooftop Cargo Storage Bags
Short on storage space? Let Ironman’s 4X4 Rooftop Cargo Storage Bags take some of the load off. Now available in five different sizes, these handy bags will increase your vehicle’s overall storage and free up valuable cabin space. With heavy-duty…

Westinghouse Digital Inverter Generator 2400i
The all-new Westinghouse 2400i Digital Inverter Generator is a new comer on the portable power scene. Generally better known for their kitchen appliances, Westinghouse can now not only supply the fridge, but also the power to keep the beer cold.…

Australia Free Book 2
Mike Koch can lay claim to exploring just about every nook, crannie and corner of Australia. Over four years and well over 200,000km later, Mike has returned home. The result of his epic adventure on the road and over back…

Klymit Sleeping Range
Outdoor solutions company Klymit has expanded its Australian sleeping range to include five new products which are available now. Included in the new range is the Static V Junior, Static V Ultralite SL Series, Pillow X Large and the Pillow…

BenQ GS1 Cable-free Portable Projector with Camping Mode
Imagine portable (big screen) entertainment that you can take with you anywhere, and use outdoors – even at night? The BenQ GS1 is a cable-free projector that allows you to enjoy your favourite movies on a 60-inch screen. Weighing less…