NSW South Coast is open to tourists following bushfires
The NSW South Coast is open to tourists again, following the catastrophic bushfires that ravaged the area in recent weeks, destroying more than 700 homes. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a statement advising public that the South…
ISSUE 048 – Truckies vs. Caravanners, Flat Towing Explained + Much More
Everyone reckons that truckies are at war with the caravanners – but are they, really? Or is it just a social media beat-up? And talking of bigger rigs, we have a huge guide to flat towing behind an RV that…
Red tape tying up caravans donated for fire victims
Volunteer organisation Find A Bed has had its offer to donate caravans as emergency accommodation for those affected by the bushfire crisis blocked because of local government legislation. If you lose your home in a house fire, you can normally…
Suburban in hot water over licence suspension
The Australian Gas Association, the body responsible for the certification of gas appliances sold in Australia, has suspended the gas licence for a range of Suburban gas/electric hot water systems. These are arguably the most commonly used hot water systems…
Suburban – RV and Caravan Hot Water System Licence Suspension update
Airxcel Suburban – RV and Caravan SHWS, AGA Certificate 4624 (Suspended) Following our news post regarding the licence suspension of a range of Suburban hot water systems, we spoke to Mr Chris Wealthy, Managing Director & CEO of the Australian…
Suburban hot water systems – Recall best course of action
The issue with the popular Suburban Hot Water System licence suspension continues. As of Friday, there had been no official update from the Australian Gas Association (AGA), only that tests were continuing in order to determine if more than a…
Bruder Expedition wins landmark court decision against Lemon Caravans and RVs Australia administrator
Bruder Expedition Pty Ltd has won its court battle with the administrator of the Lemon Caravans and RV Aust Facebook Group, Ms Tracy Leigh. Off-road caravan maker, Bruder Expedition Pty Ltd, has won its case against the administrator of the…
Dometic Dust Reduction System Launched…promises dust-free caravanning
The Dometic Dust Reduction System has been released boasting a 97% dust reduction in testing by Dometic. The product lists from $699, can be retro-fitted and Lotus Caravans is currently field-testing it for potential introduction on its range. For any…
All-electric OzXCorp Retreat caravan completes lap of the country
An all-electric Retreat caravan has completed a 20,000km shakedown run around the country with plans underway to make the technology available to other RV makers. Australia’s first fully-electric caravan has completed an epic 20,000km test program that saw it travel…
EM-Caravans outed as a scam: Buyer beware
Purporting to be a family-run business sourcing second-hand caravans and campervans from around the world, EM-Caravans has been outed as a scam by Northern Territory Consumer Affairs. To all intents and purposes, EM-Caravans looks like a legitimate business – it…
Facebook group administrator accused of contempt of court
Following the loss of her court battle with Bruder Expedition, Ms Tracey Lee, the administrator of Lemon Caravans and RV Aust Facebook Group has accused of contempt of court. The administrator of the Lemon Caravans and RV Aust Facebook Group,…
ACCC issues product safety recall on Suburban hot water systems.
A recall notice has been issued for more than 17,931 Suburban Hot Water systems used on caravans and motorhomes in Australia because of their potential to emit carbon monoxide into the living space of an RV. The ACCC and Product…
New Age Caravans grows to 16 dealerships
New Age Caravans has added four new dealerships in just eight weeks, taking its total network in Australia and New Zealand to 16 and has become an official Redarc installer. New Age Caravans has added its fourth new dealership in…
New Age Caravans to get access to Walkinshaw design studio
Following the acquisition of New Age Caravans by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group, New Age will be given access to the Walkinshaw Design Studio. New Age Caravans has said its acquisition by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group will allow it to emerge…
