AL-KO reveals its powered next-generation caravan chassis
AL-KO has released details of its powered next-generation caravan chassis which it claims will support electric vehicles when towing and increase their travel range. Towing takes a toll on electric vehicle batteries reducing their driven range (sometimes by up to…
How to boost your engine for better towing performance
We visit the Horsepower Factory for a Diesel Tune Australia power-up kit including an ECU re-map More grunt for towing is on the mind of almost every tourer on the road. Campfire stories abound about getting up that murderous…
Caravan covers – are they worth the hassle?
Caravan covers can help protect your asset, but how easy are they to put on? Here’s what we found when putting one to the test on our own caravan BEFORE YOU BUY Before forking out any money for a…
Windsor Caravans has produced a motorhome – the new Windsor Daintree
2020 signals a new entry to the motorhome market from an established player, as Apollo relaunches Windsor with an engine up front Apollo brand parent has added a new motorhome to the Windsor line-up to complement its offerings with nameplates…
The Tow King. Why they bought a Toyota LandCruiser!
We asked current and ex-owners that write for our magazines why they keep returning to the Toyota LandCruiser as an off-roader and tow vehicle Wes Whitworth, RV Daily and Unsealed 4X4 Content producer. Current Model: HDJ80R – 1992 80 Series Toyota LandCruiser…
How climate change could be good news for portable aircon in your RV
Aussie engineer brings about a quiet revolution in a portable air conditioner that’s great news for the planet and those on the move Australia is experiencing above-average temperatures and erratic weather behaviour. With air conditioning, complicit in the rising energy…
Avida Leura motorhome gets a fresh new look
Avida has launched its new look RV, the Avida Leura, bringing the most compact motorhome in its range into the modern era. The entry-level Avida Leura is a fresh take on an old design, originally launched in 2014. And despite being the…
GentleTent GT Home 410 inflatable annexe released
GentleTent Australia’s GT Home 410 is an inflatable caravan and motorhome annexe that promises an easy to set up, lightweight and compact annexe. The GentleTent GT Home 410 inflatable caravan and motorhome annexe promises to make life at camp a…
Zone RV’s new $8m facility opens on the Sunshine Coast
Zone RV’s new $8m facility has opened in Coolum Business Park on the Sunshine Coast, incorporating a factory, showroom and service centre. The purpose-built facility includes is the fourth home for the rapidly expanding RV manufacturer. Zone RV has grown…
NSW caravan dwelling law changed for bushfire victims
A controversial NSW caravan dwelling law has been amended to allow bushfire victims to live in ‘moveable dwellings’ on private property for up to two years. The NSW Government has amended the legislation that prohibited bushfire victims from living in…
ISSUE 049 – How you can help rebuild Oz, caravan design and engineering + much more
A huge array of topics this month: top of everyone’s minds are the bushfires, and the aftermath, so we show you how BlazeAid can assist the recovery with your input; and an RV helps too! Also, has the Kimberley become…
Volkswagen T6.1 California Beach camper to hit Oz in 2020
Volkswagen Australia has announced it will launch its new Volkswagen T6.1 California Beach campervan in the latter half of 2020. The T6.1 is the next evolution of Volkswagen’s sixth generation ‘T6’ Transporter van and will be available in a range…
Buyers’ guide to electronic brake controllers
Electronic brake controllers are essential to tow your trailer legally and safely. Which electronic brake controller is right for you? The rules and regulations If the trailer or van weighs 750kg and 2000kg, it must be fitted with an independent…
NSW Caravan Tolls – there’s good news and bad news
Tolls on the M2 and M7 were increased in August 2019 but Transurban, the operator of both motorways, has said it will reimburse eligible customers who travelled on the motorways between August and December but that price increases would remain…
