
Understanding the dynamics of towing: what is a Dutch Roll?
We’ve looked at the basics of towing dynamics in several parts – one, two and three) and now we’re adding in a couple of effects. Namely, what happens on inclines and what’s a Dutch Roll? Dutch Roll is a tendency…

Use Your Head to Light the Way
The Ledlenser MH6 Headlamp will keep you in the spotlight WORDS Grant Hanan & Linda Bloffwitch | IMAGES & VIDEO My Aussie Travel Guide After a few years of using our old, crappy and uncomfortable headlamps, we knew as soon as…

Uniden Dash View 30 and 30R hits the market
Uniden has released the Uniden Dash View 30 and 30R, which provide a slimline and discreet dash cam solution for luxury vehicle owners. The Uniden Dash View 30 features a 2.5k video resolution front camera, while the Uniden Dash View…

Updates to the Ford Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak models
Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak variants and announces the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford Australia has announced updates to its Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak models, and the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. The Ford Performance…

Who knew pool noodles had so many uses?
Yep, pool noodles – who knew they could have so many uses? If we all just used our noodles (yes, plural) when caravanning and camping, the world would be a nicer, safer and more colourful place. I’m not talking about…

Vehicle News Roundup
V6 Amarok released…Taking the throne as ute with most power and torque. Volkswagen has released the much-awaited Amarok V6, which along with a series of other updates, has a new, powerful engine under the bonnet. It’s a three-litre V6, used…

Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show partners with RV Online
September 2020 will bring a whole new way to experience a caravan show with the virtual platform offered by Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV). First out of the blocks is principal show partner: RV Online. In normal circumstances, there’s nothing like…

The Video Caravan & Motorhome Published How They got it all Wrong!
If you’re being sold something to tow, you wanna know if the person is selling you on fact or in fact pushing a barrow WORDS KRIS BIRD Recently Caravan and Motorhome On Tour published a Facebook advertising video featuring Andrew…

Volkswagen Amarok Sportline
Now $55,990 driveaway for V6 pulling power A few extra ponies under the bonnet always makes for a better tow rig. But quite often, only the most expensive models and options get the enviable power and torque figures. Volkswagen has…

Volkswagen Combi is Coming Back!
…in 2022, with a fully electric drivetrain It’s probably the most iconic campervan of all time. And after an incredibly long global production run that ended in 2013, the Volkswagen Kombi looks set to return in 2022. No more air-cooled,…

VW Caddy Camper Conversion for $250
How to convert a van into a camper in for $250.

Want a Brilliant Camp out? Well you Must Take Steps
Dunkings, flips and a trip to the hospital… a perfect weekend away near Gloucester, NSW WORDS & IMAGES MARK ALLEN Want to camp right next to a crystal clear river, frolic in the calmer swimming holes with the family and…

Want in the Outback?
Here’s your guide to installing satellite WORDS & images PHIL LORD If you can’t do without TV when in the bush, then the only way around it is to fit a satellite unit to your RV. Here we’ll walk you…

Warn celebrates 70 years
Known for their state-of-the-art winches, Warn Industries has been around since 1948, when Arthur Warn began producing locking hubs for surplus World War II Jeeps. To become the company we’re familiar with, Warn has been supplying industry-leading winches to four-wheel…




