This Might Be a Personal Question but, Is Your Van Overweight?
How would you know? Have you ever checked? Certain state industry bodies are on hand to help you find out Words & images GARY TISCHER There are a lot of jokes about Queensland being behind the southern states. We may…
Mitsubishi Released GLS Sport Edition Triton
Going for $45,990 (manual) and $48,490 (auto), Mitsubishi has added a bit of flair to its otherwise dull Triton GLS – with a range of aesthetic changes for those who want something a little different. Black is the new black…
Money-saving lessons from a tight-arse traveller
Don’t let a lack of money hold you back! Get the inside line on cheap travel with money-saving lessons from a tight-arse traveller. Right now, money is near the front of everyone’s minds. Whether you’re off for a relaxing weekend…
Mountain Trail has Fused Caravan, Camper and Luxury Apartment into one Hybrid Hero
You want to escape the rat race to camp remote, but you don’t want a camper-trailer with canvas. You want to retain life’s luxuries but just can’t fit them all into a smaller caravan. You want to have your cake…
MU-X & MDC Affordable family touring
(Shame we lost the shopping)Words & images Tim Scott As I mentioned in my editorial last month, my holidays are loosely planned. I knew I was going away over Christmas, and had sourced the vehicle and caravan pairing you see…
Much More than the 12 Apostles
The Great Ocean Road’s appeal reaches over and above its well-known landmark WORDS Tobey Bostock images out there images There is a lot to see and do on the Great Ocean Road other than looking at the stunning views…
Mundi Mundi Bash Succumbs to COVID-19
The inaugural Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash has been cancelled for 2021 but is set to return in April, 2022. Given the ongoing escalation of the COVID outbreak in NSW, organisers of the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash have made the hard…
Murray-Darling: We Literally Give Two Ducks About our Famous Waterways
What did you think we meant? Have you ever dropped a stick in a creek and wondered how long it would take to get to the ocean? Or whether it would get there at all? I decided to drop a…
Near Disaster on an RV Daily Photoshoot
Only minutes in and we have a written-off vehicle! Which one? The Cruiser or the van? Aside from capturing great photos and video, the number-one outcome of any photoshoot is that no-one is hurt and nothing is damaged. Having a…
New Age releases its new, entry-level Road Owl pop-top
New Age Caravans has announced the release of its brand-new Road Owl pop-top. According to New Age, the Road Owl pop-top is aimed at those looking to take their first step into the caravanning lifestyle with easy-to-understand upgrade packs for…
New Mahindra Pik-Up Released
With low prices, a new look and updated driveline Indian 4WD manufacturer Mahindra has updated its Pik-Up 4WD ute for 2018, bringing extra grunt and a new look to the brand. It’s still a high-value proposition, with prices ranging from…
New Mercedes ute scores an X in our tow test
If badges are important, then you’ll no doubt look at the Mercedes X-Class. In this case, the three-pointed star has two faces and as a ute the opinions are good. As a tow vehicle? Cue fanfare: on a kazoo. Mercedes-Benz…
New Podcast: 7 Laps of Australia
Would you believe … today I met Maxwell Smart! Certainly not the bumbling Agent 86, from the mid-1960s American TV show Get Smart. Listen to Andrew’s interview with Maxwell Taylor on his seventh journey around Australia No, this Maxwell has…
New Sunshine Coast caravan show launches
Sunshine Coast residents are set to enjoy a new caravan show with the launch of the Sunshine Coast Caravan and Outdoor Expo. The event will be held at Nambour Showgrounds from August 30th to September 1st. The new Sunshine Coast…
