
ACE EV Launches the X1 Transformer van
Australian electric vehicle manufacturer ACE EV Group has launched its new X1 Transformer modular platform to take electric light commercial vehicles to the next level. Could it be the base vehicle for a future EV camper? ACE EV managing director…

5 Minute Mods – Under Awning LED Strip Light
If you have an older caravan that is lacking some outdoor 12 volt lighting, this LED Strip Light installation is a quick and easy solution you can do yourself. If you’ve been following our recent articles, you have noticed I’ve…

The Big Trip – The Ins and Outs of House Sitting
Living on the road can be very enjoyable but there are times when you need a change from the confines of your caravan. House sitting is a great way to have a break while you’re on your big break. As…

Camp Oven Brownie Cake
If you love to cook and love to camp than you’ll know that a camp oven is a must have item! The versatile camp staple can stew, roast and even bake which is what we’ve used it for to make…

Narva’s Premium Penlight Now a 2-in-1 Pocket Performer
Narva has upgraded its premium ALS rechargeable penlight. It is now more versatile and functional, with the addition of a secondary torch function, charging via USB-C port, as well as incorporating a magnetic pen clip. The pocket-sized penlight is ideal…

DIY Caravan Rebuild – Saffron is an ’81 Millard with a ’70s Interior.
If you’d rather watch the Leyland Brothers travel all over the country side rather than Spider Everett or you find platform shoes more comfortable than a pair of Nike’s latest, then this caravan renovation is for you. Meet Saffron, a…

Lemon Myrtle & Chilli Mud Crabs
In the early 1900’s the Malaysian, Singaporeans, Japanese and Chinese pearl divers introduced spices to cooking in Australia and in Broome for the locals this meant a new way to honour the mighty mud crabs. Chilli mud crabs are famous…

Isuzu D-MAX Range – New models and upgrades planned for 2022
Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) is set to strengthen the Isuzu D-MAX 1-tonne ute portfolio with new variants, a new engine option, and customer-driven upgrades for the upcoming 2022 (22MY) range. Due to arrive in dealerships in the first quarter of…

7 Tips for Smarter Packing
As we enter Spring and hopefully exit lockdown (for some of us) we thought it was a great time to share our top tips for smarter (and safer) packing. If you’re anything like us, when you finally pull up to…

2021 Melbourne Leisurefest cancelled due to Victorian COVID-19 restrictions.
Caravan Industry Victoria have announced the 2021 Melbourne Leisurefest has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 related restrictions. After the success of the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow in Melbourne in May, the number of consumers looking at…

Product Review – CPLAY2air Wireless Apple iPhone interface.
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that can make a big difference to our lives. The CPLAY2air is one of those devices. One of the best innovations to car audio in recent years has been the introduction of Apple Car Play.…

Product News – New HEMA HX-2 Navigator is sure to impress!
With the inclusion of Vector Maps, more durable design and improved functionality, the new HEMA HX-2 is a big step up from the old HX-1. Be prepared to explore with Hema’s HX-2 on-road and off-road GPS Navigator, which allows you…

Bushies, vintage collectors, and hipsters on a 3-week countdown to get ‘Back to the Bush’ in Miles
In a life where travel uncertainty may be rife with lockdowns ever looming, organisers in Queensland’s Western Downs have barely skipped a beat with plans to get the Miles ‘Back to the Bush’ festival continuing in September. For fifty years the townsfolk of…

Camp Kitchen Favourite – Poppy Potato Bread.
If you’re over plain old bread and want something that is easy to cook and tasty, this Poppy Potato Bread recipe is for you. Make sure you get your share as this wont last long. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups self-raising…