
The Big 3,500kg Braked Towing Rip Off
Are vehicle manufacturers pulling the wool over our eyes in the legal department of braked towing? With the proliferation of vehicles rated to 3,500kg of braked towing over recent years, are vehicle manufacturers playing smoke and mirrors with their published…

On the Road: 365 Days with a Lotus Freelander
Ron Pollock sold his home and invested in a Lotus Freelander. He explains how it was modified to suit his new life permanently touring Australia. Ron Pollock is a real bushie at heart, he lives for the outdoor life and…

Pitstop: Four events to check out in June
Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival – Grenfell, NSW 9–13 June, 2016 henrylawsonfestival.com.au The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts celebrates Grenfell’s famous son, Henry Lawson. The festival focuses on family entertainment with national competitions and exhibitions, as well as a stunning street…

Places to Stay in Echuca
A Shady River Holiday Park Merool Lane, Moama 03 5482 5500 www.aspenparks.com.au 26 acres of natural bushland, resort pool, children’s adventure playground, fully serviced grass camp & caravan sites, campers kitchen, outstanding amenities, undercover BBQ areas, tennis courts, sealed boat…

Purple Line Nemesis Wheel Clamp
Purple Line’s Nemesis wheel clamp provides heavy duty protection and a highly visible deterrent against caravan and trailer theft. Hardened high tensile steel resists cutting and drilling, and the high-security lock resists picking. Packed in a handy carry bag, its…

Purple Line e-go Titanium Electric Caravan Mover
This electric caravan mover makes manoeuvring a breeze. Operated by a simple remote control, this lightweight, powerful mover combines the top-of-the-range lightweight alloy drive unit with a proven over-centre engagement system. It suits single and dual axle vans with all…

Saracen’s New Ultra Hitch Lock
Saracen’s Ultra hitch lock secures standard 50mm ball hitches both when hitched and unhitched. Made from high strength metals, it has an anti-pick cylinder lock with tubular, anti-copy key. It joins the Purple Line range of anti-theft products including the…

Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger
This battery charger is a fully automatic multi-stage, multi-input charger with the ability to refuel from either an alternator linked to a battery; or via solar power with the in-built ‘Maximum Power Point Tracking’ solar controller. It has a fully…

Aura Caravans Earth Series Off-Roader
Sturdy, spacious and on the hunt for 80s executives who love a touch of monochrome (we joke, but who knows), this van from a new player delivers on its promise. Aura Caravans is a new player in the Melbourne caravan…

Caravan Parks: Umina, Merry Beach, Nambucca, Lucky Bay, Wycliffe Well, Takarakka
Three we love: Ocean Beach Park – Umina, NSW A spit from Sydney, this is a NSW stalwart, well-known to all campers in the region. Ocean Beach isn’t a quiet escape and it’s ensconced in what feels like a suburban…
Trakka Jabiru
Trakka’s big Jabiru takes campervans to a new level of luxury When it comes to campervans they don’t come much bigger than Trakka’s Jabiru. Built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 419 it’s an imposing 7.1 metres long and in truth, it…

Make Money On The Road: Milk Camels
One way to keep the bank balance healthy on the road The biggest questions I had when travelling were: how can you work on the road? Is there a lot of work and where do you find it? I could…

The CaraBoat – a hybrid design for land and water
The newest hybrid to hit the market, the CaraBoat is designed to keep you high and dry on land and in water. Ordinarily, to travel around the country, be self-sufficient in accommodation and supplies – as well as have the…

Van Cruiser Outlaw SUV
A solid, comfy, bold-looking trailer, the Outlaw is a law unto itself. Van Cruiser has long been recognised as a manufacturer of high quality caravans, with the ability to customise much of its line to meet individual needs. However, the…





