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.…
This is possibly the best tow vehicle on the planet
HSV’s imported Chevrolet Silverado ute hits the spot, big time Towing. It’s a tough gig, which can really sort the wheat from the chaff. In an age when engines are getting smaller, using multiple turbos and extra-ratio gearboxes to keep…
This is the right way to go Dutch at meal time
Uniflame’s spun-steel Dutch oven will have you cooking like a MasterChef When you like cooking at home as much as we do, we found it only natural this passion spills over to when we travel as well. For as long…
Explorex review: when a mining company builds a caravan
Many claims are made about a caravan model’s toughness for duty – this is what happens when a mining company builds a caravan! The Explorex caravan is borne of the Kimberley. It’s very easy to get caught up the excitement…
This killer destination is less than two hours from Adelaide
The sword and shining armour have been replaced with camera and snorkel when seeking the elusive sea dragons of Rapid Bay.Words Chris Blakemore, Images Chris Blakemore & Ron Van Der Marel As scenic as Rapid Bay is above the waterline,…
This van is light on with a French accent
A small, lightweight shower/toilet caravan with a certain je ne sais quoi has arrived from France We are quick to forget that Aussie vans were once light and simple vans, not the 2000kg-plus lardy things many are now. Meanwhile, the…
Thoughts From The Road: Cocoon Conundrum
What is it about stars? On a clear night, sitting around a campfire, it is easy to lose hours just gazing up at the night sky. There is simply nothing better. It got me thinking recently. I was a few…
Three we Love, Three we Long for
The weather may be getting colder, but there are plenty of places to warm up this Autumn! WORDS MORGAN LANE Hastings Point, NSW Big4 North Star HolidayResort & Caravan Park Big4 North Star Holiday Resort & Caravan Park has fully…
Thunder Down Under
Find out how the Thunder Multi-Function Jump Starter Kit is just like a block of chocolate (only less tasty) Comparing the Thunder Multi-Function Jump Starter kit to a block of chocolate may make no sense to some … well, a…
Thunder Struck
A combination of style, comfort and easy set-up makes this van pure gold I am happy to declare my respect for Goldstream RV as a foundation to this review. It’s a view forged from extensive experience with the brand over…
Tips to get the Perfect Rack
With our expert guide to racks and carriers for bikes and boats you don’t have to chuck your toys out of the pram.Words & images Gary Tischer When we travel, we like to take our toys, but some are difficult…
