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GME release new Aussie made UHF handheld radio
GME, Australia’s only manufacturer of UHF CB radios, introduce the TX6600S. An all-new 5 Watt UHF CB Handheld Radio that is made here in Australia. According to GME, the TX6600S underwent all stages of its development including its design, engineering, and manufacturing…
Jurgens Australia workers locked out of the factory….AGAIN.
It appears déjà vu has struck embattled caravan manufacturer, Jurgens Australia, with posts appearing on social media suggesting workers have been ‘locked out’ of the factory for a second time. The reports allegedly come from Jurgens factory workers who say…
Cruisemaster clarifies New Age caravans suspension recall
Following last week’s recall of New Age caravans fitted with Vehicle Components Cruisemaster XT suspension, the guys at Cruisemaster have been receiving calls from concerned caravan owners of brands not affected by the recall. The recall notice that appeared on…
The Big Trip – Tools to Plan and Navigate
If you’ve made the decision to head off on the big trip, you may want to look at how to plan your trip, decide where to go and how to get there. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available but…
What cheeses me off? Our obsession with fuel economy.
I don’t know about anyone else, but when I meet other travellers, I want to talk to them about the places they’ve been, the sights they’ve seen, the great food they’ve eaten and the stories of their lives and travels.…
Birdsville Races set to return in 2021…..Hopefully!
Event organisers say they are working to overcome the Covid hurdles that forced the cancellation of the 2020 Birdsville Races. Today they confirmed that they are hopeful of releasing tickets for the 2021 Birdsville Races as usual in May this…
Plastic Fantastic – Regasco Composite LPG Gas Bottles
They’ve been used in marine applications for many years but they are almost unheard of in the caravan and camping community. If you’re desperate to reduce your caravan or camper’s weight, and gas safety is a concern, these Regasco Composite LPG…
New Avida Busselton Motorhome named after popular WA town
Avida Motorhomes’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Billy Falconer, says he and the Adida team are “ecstatic to launch the new Avida Busselton motorhome with dual rear wheels, a C-type motorhome with a bed over the cabin, that can be driven…
New LPG Cylinder Valves to Improve Safety for Aussie RVs
Following a spate of incidents where gas leakage from “leisure-sized” LPG gas cylinders have caused explosions and fires resulting in serious injuries and even deaths, a new gas cylinder valve will be rolled out in the coming months. According to…
Another Product Recall – This time New Age Caravans
There is yet another national product recall affecting the RV industry. This time it is 143 New Age caravans fitted with Cruisemaster XT suspension. The recall notice that appeared on the Product Safety Australia website on the 19 January stated…
Adria Coral Motorhomes Recall
149 Adria Coral Motorhomes sold between 1 January 2014 – 12 November 2020 are the subject of an urgent recall notice issued by Product Safety Australia over concerns the gas oven may not have been secured properly. The Adria Coral…
Electric Vehicles – How far away are we from EV Caravanning?
New electric vehicles have featured heavily in the news lately, particularly from some pretty big names in the SUV/4WD market. With more EVs hitting our shores and an ever-growing network of charging stations across Australia, how long will it be…
Camp Kitchen Favourite: Menindee Buns
OK…Easter isn’t quite around the corner just yet however hot cross buns are on the supermarket shelves. For something different, why not try our Meninde Buns? There’s no nicer way to eat sultanas! If you’re having a campfire and you…
The Big Trip – Deciding what to Pack
When you go away for a brief holiday, knowing what to pack and what to leave behind is not really all that critical, but going away for the big lap or even for a life on the road, that’s a…
