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…
Time to get serious – the Retreat gasless caravan takes to the red stuff
Our intrepid testers hauled the Retreat from Laverton along the Old Laverton Road to the Deep Well area, a favourite spot for some time-out. This road was rough and in very poor condition, which really tested the dirt road driveability…
Opalite Skoot Caravan recalled due to risk of axle bearings failing
Opalite’s Skoot Tandem Caravans have been recalled due to a safety hazard, specifically, the models with independent suspension and gross trailer mass (GTM) rating of 2600kg and above. Despite being marked with a gross trailer mass (GTM) rating of 2600kg…
Ford and Mazda brake recalls
Two of the more popular 4WD touring and towing vehicles, the Ford Ranger and the Mazda BT-50, are currently involved in a serious brake recall. The Mazda BT-50, specifically MY2016-2018 models, have potential problems with front brake hoses and front…
Powerfully connected trailer socket
Narva has released a new 7-pin flat trailer socket that also features a built-in heavy duty battery connector. This connector allows for a 50amp Anderson plug to be used. With the ability to deliver up to 50 amps of power…
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…
Should 200 Series owners be trading for a RAM 1500?
Bigger than a barn, the RAM 1500 should tow like a champion, but does it… One-tonne utes are big business these days, but whether they are big enough when it comes to towing heavy trailers is another question. The latest ute…
