The Tow King. Why buy a Toyota LandCruiser? (Part one)
The Toyota LandCruiser attracts the faithful like Yoda at a Star Wars convention. Who says brand loyalty is dead? We ask, why buy a Toyota LandCruiser? It stands as the original and undisputed king of the road. Unbreakable when faced…
The Truma Show
Imagine taking the guesswork out of gas bottle levels in seconds with the push of a button… you can with the Truma LevelCheck!By Grant Hanan When we’ve found a sensational place to set up camp for a week or more,…
The Victorian Plumbing Legislation: Explained
The Victorian Caravan Industry is gearing up to comply with plumbing legislation that comes into force at the end of January 2017. Words by Anthony Kilner There has been talk in the caravan and motorhome industry about the implementation of…
The VW T6: Resurrecting the Campervan Market
Since its inception, the Volkswagen Transporter, better known as a Kombi, has been the freedom seekers’ chariot of choice. It has also become the coolest, most iconic van on the road. Originally cheap, cheerful and mechanically simple, it was a…
The Weekend Away: Seal Rocks
When it comes to getaways, two days sometimes just isn’t enough but if it’s all you have, then going back to basics is the best way to go. By Annabell Blue We snuck out of Sydney on Friday afternoon, feeling…
The winner’s jersey
Or a Guernsey. Jockeying for first place in this race is udderly ridiculous fun. Welcome to the country’s cow racing capital!By Chris Blakemore and Heather Williams The Mt Compass community don’t take themselves too seriously. As a township developed around…
Things are fine on Route 39
Take a tour along the Newell Highway to find out what’s in store for you On the western plains behind the Great Divide, the Newell Highway runs from Goondiwindi in Queensland down to Shepparton in Victoria – a touch over…
The Yorke Peninsula is a Long Way From Rome
But this stunning part of SA has more Mediterranean look about it than just the shape of Italy.Words & images Chris Blakemore Gazing over a map of South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula might easily have you thinking you’re planning a visit to…
There’s always one in the class…
One of the million things I love about travelling is the people I meet. Plonk your backside on a stool at any country pub and within minutes you’re meeting people. When you live in a town where you see the…
Think about it, could you handle the travelling public?
You get the best site in the campground and live where you holiday. Is being a campground host heaven on Earth or just work in paradise? Frequent the national park campgrounds around this country and sooner or later you’ll come…
This all-but invisible gadget will look after your ass!
Towing a caravan, horse float, camper or any heavy trailer is fraught with the danger of stopping suddenly and becoming the meat in a heavy metal sandwich… squashed by your trailer or by the vehicle you’ve just run into.Words &…
Think you know how to tow?
I didn’t, but completing a tow course changed all that…Words Morgan Lane Images Sam Rees Jones Since my induction into the caravan world last September, I have received a crash course in all things caravan related. I can list manufacturers,…
Caravan review: The Avida Rock
Avida evokes the iconic Uluru for its premium off-road van, not surprisingly, called the Rock. Avida has expanded its range with a large off-road caravan called the Rock. Is this just clever marketing to conjure up images of the Red…
This gadget will save your house batteries
What would you rely on to keep your family happy?Words & images Mark Allen No doubt, fitting a dual-battery system should be one of the first ‘must-have’ items in any touring 4WD; especially if you’re charging a battery-sucking 12-volt fridge.…
