October 2018: What’s on around Australia
From outdoor expos and festivals to a lakeside fun run, there’s plenty of events on to keep you out and about this month. Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Show Illawarra, NSW, November 9-11, 2018 Make your way down to…
Multiple trailers: Road Train? More like, Nope Train
Don’t be fooled into thinking that towing more than one trailer at once is anything other than illegal and unsafe. That’s when the Road Train is more like Nope Train. Back in 2013, retired Mildura truck driver Jim Underwood caused…
Podcast: Running a caravan park … easy, right?
A chat with some park managers reveals exactly how much work is involved It was 7am and I’d just risen after an extremely cold, rough and windy night in the Adelaide Hills; I’d arranged to meet Wayne Sholtz at 8am.…
12-volt pancake rolls
These can also be done the usual way in a skillet, but 12-volt ovens are so much easier when you’re in a hurry Ingredients 1 ½ cups self-raising flour 1 egg 1 ¼ cups milk Pinch of salt Butter for…
Driven: 2019 RAM 1500 with 298kW V8
The latest offering from Ram is now here in Australia, and it’s packed with potential Like a cat with hemispherical heads among the DPF-equipped pigeons, the Ram 1500 is looking to shake up the order when it comes to the…
The Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: Energy Draw
Do you know how much energy your appliances draw from your battery system? If you don’t, it is time to find out: how to calculate energy draw If you already have a caravan and tow vehicle, you have invested a…
Willow RV: This way to see the wood and the trees
The Conifer caravan is as hardy as its namesake, but unlike a whomping willow won’t give you a bashing Willow RV is one of the newest caravan manufacturers to set up shop in Pakenham in Melbourne’s outer east. Being new…
PEDDERS TrakRyder eXtreme Adjustable Coilovers
The all-new Pedders TrakRyder eXtreme Adjustable Coilover claims to offer the best in suspension kits for serious 4WDers. With so many features, the TrakRyder eXtreme range of coilovers will be a tempting proposition for those that want to get the…
Vitri DP150i 2 Door Fridge Freezer 150-Litre
The Vitri DP150i is the latest innovation from Camec, and it promises to help make life on the road just that bit easier. It offers a generous 150 litres of space, including a freezer compartment – perfect for storing frozen…
ARB Summit Raw Tow Bar
If you own a Ford PX or PXII, or a Mazda BT-50, and you use it to tow, this could be your next modification. ARB’s new Summit Raw Tow Bar is a step up from the original Summit Tow Bar,…
TJM Signature Bar to suit the 2017+ Isuzu D-MAX
TJM’s Signature Bar is a favourite among 4WDers, and now Isuzu D-MAX owners can join the party. The newly released Signature Bar for the 2017+ D-MAX will add style and strength to your fourby, and also increases airflow to the…
TRAX RV Flexible Solar Kit 150W
TRAX RV, an offshoot of Australian Off Road (AOR), is set to be the leading brand for off-road adventure accessories. Their new solar solution, the Flexible Solar Kit 150W, is ideal if you are looking for a flexible, easy-to-store panel.…
Truma AquaGo
The Truma AquaGo is one of the most powerful and efficient instant water heaters on the market, designed for all-season use. It promises to always deliver a constant water temperature and provide an unlimited supply of hot water without the…
Sphere Rapid Flow Tyre Inflator
If you do a lot of vehicle-based travelling, particularly off-road, there will be times when you need to inflate your car or caravan tyre. The Sphere Rapid Flow Tyre Inflator is a compact, lightweight air compressor that operates on 12V…
