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The Great Caravan Rego Rip-Off
The alarming disparity of registration costs makes absolutely no sense and it could cost you a small fortune. Here’s the breakdown state-by-state. By Phil Lord Transferring a caravan into your name and registering it can be either as cheap as…
The Hitch-Ezy
Is this off-road hitch the ultimate coupling design?By Mark Allen Hitch-Ezy has upgraded its already ingenious off-road hitch, which is self-centering, and offers full flexibility in all three axes. Most importantly, it keeps the weight and pivot point right smack…
The hottest spots in western NSW for volcano hunters
Once upon a time, these would have been frightening prospects but these days the volcanoes of western New South Wales are hotspots for different reasons. Check them out May I begin with a confession? I’m a volcano tragic. I’ve visited…
The idiot’s guide to planning your trip
Can you go? Should you go? If you decide the answers are yes to both questions, but you don’t know where to start then maybe you need the idiot’s guide to planning your trip. And we mean that in the…
The Incredible Shrinking Van
The Euro Sunseeker compresses size, weight and budget for a truly minimalist approach.By Philip Lord There is a large pool of around 120 caravan brands to choose from in Australia but if you’re looking for a light, compact shower/toilet van,…
The Kombi is Back!
Celebrating 70 years since the original hit the roads, Volkswagen has released an updated Kombi. Originally destined as a passenger and goods van, the Kombi had easily removed rear seats to double as a passenger van. And as history showed,…
The length of your towbar matters! Here’s why
In the length of your towbar matters, here’s why, we explain the effect it has, along with wheelbase, on the dynamic performance of your tow vehicle. In the first part of Understanding the dynamics of towing, we looked primarily at…
The McGee Family Calls in on Cooktown
There are two roads you can take north from Cairns, and we travelled both. We took the inland road first, and then the coastal road. The McGee family come from Lewisham, Tasmania and for the next 12 months are travelling Australia…
The Many Faces Of Happy Campers
Happy Campers is a video series by Let’s Go Caravan and Camping that is uncovering the personal stories of Aussie caravanners and campers. Any camper knows that you meet wonderful people from all walks of life out on the road…
The most widespread eucalypt in Australia
Flora & Fauna – River Red GumBy Scott Mason The beautiful Eucalyptus camaldulensis, or river red gum, is the most widespread eucalypt in Australia, often seen in large clusters, dominating the riverside and dry creekbeds of our inland areas. Along…
The new Range Rover Evoque will show us the future, now
Land Rover makes many fine touring and towing vehicles, but the Evoque isn’t one of them … so why are we talking about it here? Well, this updated Evoque showcases a number of technologies that will be rolled out in…
The Nipper
With an GTM of 750kg this entry-level Teardrop Camper is perfect for that quick getaway So many people love the idea of hitching up and heading out to explore this amazing backyard of ours. Once you start your investigation and…
The Online Campsite Booking Fail: Why is doesn’t work for many Aussie travellers
By upping the automation, have the national park agencies added just another level of stress to what should be a stress release? The Problem Just about everything we do now has an ‘online’ aspect to it. The magazine you’re reading…
The Responsible Guide to Visiting Australian Wineries
With so many regions and so much on offer it would be irresponsible not to! When this fantastic travelling lifestyle as we know it provides so many opportunities to get out and explore, there is no better time than now…
