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…
The set-up of this camper isn’t automatic but it sure is easy!
It’s a process they call Campomatic!Words & images Mark Allen Turning dreams into a reality can be easier said than done. Many a camping outfit makes claims of getting the set-up job done in the blink of an eye. Most…
The Rise Of Civilised Surfaris
Aah… the ubiquitous Aussie surf trip, where cutting loose used to mean getting on a wave, getting off your face and getting away from all that is civilised.By Melinda Uys The days of having a ‘secret’ wave are pretty much…
The RVMAP key
So many reasons to look for the key! You can win a brand-new Volkswagen Touareg 150TDI just by purchasing an RVMAP accredited recreational vehicle from now until June 23, 2017. The RVMAP Accreditation Key is a symbol that the manufacturer of…
The ‘shower-in-a-box’ that lets you take a hot wash out bush
Because, let’s face it, not even the bravest among us can handle a cold shower in the middle of winter (except maybe that guy from Siberia) Words and Images Chris Blakemore In places where it rarely gets warmer than a…
The Tong Master
Last time, I spoke about a character that always pops his head up when we strike camp, but there’s more than one and today we will visit another regular in the campsite. This bloke emerges when the fire monitor has…
The Solar Blanket That has Your Needs Covered
When we came across a solar solution that’s easy to use, compact and lightweight, yet portable and efficient, we had to have one for ourselves WORDS grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch images & VIDEO My Aussie Travel Guide While the RV…
The Tvan Mk4 Additions Designed to Make You Drool!
We always knew the Mk4 was a pretty special van… But now, makers Track Trailer have introduced some even better essential components – including air-con and an updated kitchen – which make this trailer more tempting than ever. Our friends…
The Top 10 caravan accessories for 2020
There are a few things that make camping that bit better, here’s how to win at van life with these top 10 must-have caravan accessories for 2020 1. A 12V portable fan A portable fan is one of the most…
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…
