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…
The Editor’s All at Sea on the Spirit of Tasmania
After much anticipation it was time to see what the trip to Tasmania aboard your only sea crossing option is all about. Was it worth the wait, and more importantly, is it value for money? Few Australian adventures begin with…
Ed’s Letter: In with the new and the old
You may have noticed that things have changed in terms of how the magazine looks and operates. This being a digital mag in the digital age, it won’t be a surprise to know that most of you read it on…
Ed’s Letter: A Lot of Bull
In light of our feature story this month, on the forced closure of a popular free camp in Rockhampton, I was further disappointed to hear about another similar situation just this week. Bulls Camp Reserve is on the Great Western…
Elecbrakes: Tap and stop?
Every vehicle has two maximum towing capacities: trailers with brakes, and without brakes. It is popularly assumed that vehicles can tow up to 750kg without brakes, but that’s a maximum reached only by vehicles such as medium to large 4WDs,…
Electric SUVs from Hyundai and Mercedes
You can now buy a purely electric front-wheel-drive SUV from Hyundai, the Kona. Claimed to have a range of 449km (not 450, 449), and able to reach 80 percent charge in 54 minutes from a fast charger, with a 0-100…
Elite Caravans 24ft Hume
Lionel and Lyn are no strangers to travel. With many years spent camping across the country in tents, they not only got to know the terrain and how to do it the hard way, but also picked up a lot…
Is This the End for Wired Trailer Connections?
Wireless tech comes to the fore with the WiTi trailer interface, and it might stop your van getting flogged too Alright, put your hand up if you’ve ever had to rewire or repair your trailer lights connections. I’ve done it…
