How to pick the best solar panel for your RV
Solar panels are not created equal, but to the casual observer, they all look the same. Among the good, the not-so-good, and the downright rubbish, there are also different types of panels. Here’s how to pick the best solar panel…
Don’t like a cold van floor? This DIY carpet job is for you!
Caravanning in the winter months has its ups and downs, but you’ll know how horrible a cold hard floor can be. If you don’t like a cold van floor in the morning, this DIY job is for you! Most van…
Don’t Worry, He’s Only Being Social
I’m positive most of you think this isn’t a real job, and that I spend all my time running around the country; travelling, taking photos, making daft videos and chucking it all on social media. Well, much as I’d like…
Downsizing isn’t a dirty word with the Paramount Micro
A small van with a full-size ensuite … is it a solo traveller’s dream come true? Paramount Caravans has teamed up with Canterbury Caravans to create a 14-foot micro-van, aptly named the ‘Mini-Micro’, which they say is perfect for…
Dream Rig: VW Dub Box
Here is a classic VW Campervan without the expense and headaches of restoring a VW Kombi. Everything about this van says ‘open road freedom’… These eclectic vehicles have been created by retro camper van fans Matt and Becky Clay, who…
Drive-Thru Meals: Scenic Rim Roast
Spring is still a couple of moons away, so to warm those winter nights, try out this recipe for a hearty feed around the campfire. And despite the red wine, this recipe is still kid-friendly (the alcohol cooks off). Ingredients:…
Driven: 2018 Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu has squeezed a decent update onto its D-Max ute before the halfway-point of 2018, with the main talking point being the updated rear suspension – a three-leaf pack, instead of the old five-leaf pack. Naturally, a more supple spring…
Driven: 2019 Mazda BT-50 gets updated
Mazda’s BT-50 has been around since 2011 and has hardly changed in those years. It’s based on the Ford Ranger but hasn’t been getting the same raft of constant updates. The BT-50 still isn’t the techno-wizard that the Ford Ranger…
Driving interstate? You’ll probably break the law
I have a dream … a dream that one day, road rules will be the same across every state and territory in Australia. The federal pollies need to take control and be responsible for the rules and regulations that govern…
The Drop Toilet Debate Are National Park Camping Fees Worth it?
Are we just chucking our money down the drop dunny? Or do the basic facilities at our national parks deserve your dollar? Words & Images by MELINDA UYS Really, is there anyone alive who loves using a drop toilet? Not…
Dual role solar panel
We take a Projecta 120W portable solar panel and turn it into a roof-mounted panel for a camper, offering dual-purpose flexibility for solar power.By Anthony Kilner It was November 2015 when Jane and I drove out of the Ultimate Factory…
Dust busters: Is it possible to keep a dual-cab ute tray dust-free?
A look at four options I have tried, to keep the dust outside where it belongs Having owned a number of dual-cab utes over many years, I have always been interested in the quest to create a dust-free storage environment…
Easy Thai Chicken Curry
There are many versions around, but this one is perfect for when you land late into camp Time:35minServes: 4 Ingredients Method
How the Ed did his nut in Tasmania
Bacon. By the ocean. Why had I never experienced this before? I enjoyed a bacon sandwich or two sitting on the step of the Winnebago, looking out over a still uncooperative Bass Strait. Dead calm. Gentle laps at the beach…
