
The RVMAP key
So many reasons to look for the key! You can win a brand-new Volkswagen Touareg 150TDI just by purchasing an RVMAP accredited recreational vehicle from now until June 23, 2017. The RVMAP Accreditation Key is a symbol that the manufacturer of…

Tacos on the trot
These can be served with or without the hot mince Ingredients4 single-serve bags of corn chips1 cup grated cheese1 cup shredded lettuce1 tomato, cut into chunks1 jar salsa – mild, medium or hot1 cup cooked taco mince (optional – see below)Sour…

Readers’ Rigs A Toy To Getaway & Escape
Driving a 2600km round trip to pick up their new toys, Ted and Rosie are looking forward to lifetime of adventures with ‘lil Elly’ Out with the old, in with the… slightly less old… Ted and Rosie Dekker have recently…

This gadget will save your house batteries
What would you rely on to keep your family happy?Words & images Mark Allen No doubt, fitting a dual-battery system should be one of the first ‘must-have’ items in any touring 4WD; especially if you’re charging a battery-sucking 12-volt fridge.…

How to service your bearings & brakes like a pro*
We show you how you can service the vital running gear on any caravan.Words & Images Philip Lord *You’re probably not a pro, so unless you’re handy on the spanners best leave this job to a professional. We’re all for…

Think you know how to tow?
I didn’t, but completing a tow course changed all that…Words Morgan Lane Images Sam Rees Jones Since my induction into the caravan world last September, I have received a crash course in all things caravan related. I can list manufacturers,…

Hot & dreamy
Or spicy and steamy. Take your pick! Calm down – we’re talking about cooking… Do you ever find yourself day-dreaming about your next holiday, only to be interrupted with a cry of, “What’s for dinner, Dar?” That’s exactly where the DreamPot…

Is LPG the forgotten fuel?
Did the turbo-diesel onslaught kill what’s really an economic fuel choice? With diesel priced on par with (or more than) petrol, we re-examine LPG.Words Colin Young LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas – has long been successfully used as a beneficial…

He thrashes his vans
Four vans later… will this ultimate Blue Heeler last the distance?Words & images Mark Allen “I’m gonna warn you right from the get go,” says Tarrot Wyss, proprietor of Sunland Caravans. “The owner of this van doesn’t beat around the…

This killer destination is less than two hours from Adelaide
The sword and shining armour have been replaced with camera and snorkel when seeking the elusive sea dragons of Rapid Bay.Words Chris Blakemore, Images Chris Blakemore & Ron Van Der Marel As scenic as Rapid Bay is above the waterline,…

Honey, I blew up the camper
With the new AirOpus R1 – that’s the idea!Words and Images by Anthony Kilner Tough Luxury is the catch-cry from the Opus Australia team who worked in conjunction with their UK colleagues to design the uniquely Aussie features on the…

Why these four women did a nudie run through the Pinnacles
Four girls, a motorhome and a road trip to self-styled liberation. You know how every year you try to escape for a few nights with the girls without hubby and/or kids? Well this year, somehow, I managed to convince my…

Towing Mirrors – How not to cop a ticket
You can’t just hitch up and head off without a clear and legally-enforceable view behind you.Words & images Marty Ledwich Ask someone who spends a lot of time on the roads what is their biggest gripe about drivers towing large…

Jeep Announces Five-Year Warranty Upgrade Across Range
It’s in the middle of a bit of a crisis at the moment, and Jeep has taken a big step to change public perception of the American brand. Starting from February 2017, there’s a five-year/100,000km warranty for all models. So…