DIY that really isn’t a wind up
There’s nothing worse than heading bush with a camper-trailer, and the jockey wheel decides it doesn’t want to play anymore. After a short-term bush fix, Ant decided to replace the jockey wheel on his Ultimate Camper with a swing-up type,…
DIY Stone Guard
This DIY approach will protect your van from stone strike, and make you feel warm and fuzzy.Words & images Mark Allen Brand-new, shiny caravan – tick. Grand plans of hitting the dirt roads – you betcha! Worried to death about…
Do my caravan shackles have to be yellow?
While all shackles are not created equal, they’re not all yellow either – what difference does it make? And do my caravan shackles have to be yellow? You’d be forgiven for thinking the sky was about to fall in. Your…
Does a Van Conversion Motorhome Appeal
Horizon Melaleuca adds appeal to its name Horizon Motorhomes is the only dedicated, volume manufacturer of van conversion motorhomes in Australia. Based in Ballina on the NSW Far North Coast, the company is well known for its quality work and…
Dollars, Driven
One of the hottest topics for us is free camping, or freedom camping as some prefer to call it. This latter term is to dispel the myth that everyone who doesn’t stay in a caravan park is looking to camp…
Dometic issues RUA absorption refrigerator recall for Australia
Dometic issues RUA absorption refrigerator recall for Australia. Dometic Australia has identified a potential defect in RUA6 and RUA8 series absorption refrigerators sold in various brand RVs and caravans from July 2018 to December 2020. What’s the problem? If the…
Don’t be afraid to meet your heroes
Chance would’ve been a fine thing! Geeveston’s only letdown was the TV stars were out of town Rosehaven, on the ABC, is one of the most well-crafted and funniest Australian shows I’ve ever seen. Some of the episodes are filmed…
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…
