V8 LandCruiser 200 Series to be shelved in July 2019!
It appears Toyota has today unofficially announced that is about to discontinue all V8 versions of the LandCruiser 200 Series from July 2019. The shock news was communicated via Messenger to enquiries on its Facebook page this afternoon. (See the…
Qld Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow off to a cracking start
The 51st Qld Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow kicked off yesterday, and is set to attract more visitors over the weekend. The show wraps up on Monday, June 10, so there’s still plenty of time to head to the Brisbane…
Jurgens Caravans Australia claws its way back!
In a very positive media release today, 11 June 2019, Director of Jurgens Australia, Paul Kyriacou offers plenty of hope to Jurgens caravan owners and new owners into the future. Only months ago, the future of Jurgens here in Australia…
Why the new Range Rover Evoque should matter to you
If you’re serious about either towing or four-wheel driving, the Range Rover Evoque would barely be a blip on your radar considering its lack of towing ability and off-road dominance. Yet while the Evoque is designed for inner-city living,…
Should an odometer be fitted to every caravan?
It’s never been easier to track your travel miles with Hummingbird’s GPS Trailer Odometer so we ask should an odometer be fitted to every caravan? Have you ever wondered why an instrument for calculating distance is called an odometer? The…
Travelling full-time? How to make it work with or without kids.
Travelling full time is a romantic notion but it’s not all beer and skittles. Here’s how to make it work, by those that already have. Do you have the dream of travelling full time? You see all these great blogs…
5 Ripper bush camps to explore this summer
If you want to avoid the peak rates at caravan parks this summer, why not relax and reconnect with nature at one of these out-of-the-way bush camping spots. CAMP 1: Plantation Campground – The Grampians, Victoria How does a camping…
5 tips to get your caravan site just right
Wonky floors, flapping awnings and power shortages? No thanks! Here are our tips to get your caravan site just right. You can find all the products used in this video (and bucketloads more) for prices that won’t break the bank…
Big Red Bash all set to rock the desert
When it comes to bucket list events, the Big Red Bash is right up there for most caravanners. It’s the world’s most remote music festival, and it brings the outback town of Birdsville to life each and every year. And…
Backtracking to go forward
This week’s update is all about taking care with one’s health while in remote areas. Our dynamic duo ended up in Leinster, where we settled down in the BHP Caravan Park. Just to prove how small this country can be,…
RV World Record Smashed
Barcaldine, Queensland, was the staging point for the Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Parade of Camping Vehicles (RVs). It’s a parade meaning the vans were being towed or driven in a long line, very slowly, which spanned over…
Win a Winter Survival Pack!
The mercury has plummeted this week, but we reckon there’s something pretty magical about winter camping. Luckily, our mates at Club 4×4 are giving away five awesome Winter Survival Packs to keep you toasty warm at camp. The lucky winners…
Back in emergency
Our sun-loving adventurers had headed north after Fran had been in hospital in Kalgoorlie. With the all clear given, they again found themselves in the sun heading to Gwalia then moving on to Leinster. A couple of days catching up…
Tyre Tensioning: What is it and why do you need to know?
After being on the road for three years, you would think we would have come across most things that could upset your day when using a caravan, particularly regards to tyres. Well, we are here to attest that we can…
