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Stuart Highway to close for Hayabusa2 return to Earth.
Australia’s main corridor through the heart of the country will be closed to make way for a historic event of cosmic proportions. The Hayabusa2 mission to the near-Earth asteroid, Ryugu, will come to an end as a spectacular fireball over Australia’s…
Camp Kitchen Favourite – Sausage Penne Pasta
At the end of a full day’s driving with the van in tow, the last thing you want to worry about is cooking a fancy meal for dinner. Our recipe for Sausage Penne Pasta is quick, easy to prepare and…
5 Minute Mod: Improvised tow ball scales you can build yourself
Are you concerned about your tow ball mass but you don’t have tow ball scales to measure it with? We found this ‘MacGyver’ed’ method using a set of bathroom scales, a few pieces of wood and some pipe. If your…
The incident that proved the worth of my Clearview mirrors
When it comes to purchasing extension mirrors for towing, you can spend a lot of money on quality gear or you can seek out cheaper options. We purchased Clearview mirrors three years ago and, after my recent traffic incident, I’m…
Google’s latest Chromecast makes media streaming easy
When there’s nothing on the television and you’ve exhausted your DVD collection, the various media streaming services come to the rescue. That’s fine if you’re at home but how do you do it on the road. Google’s new Chromecast model…
Could this be your next wine sipping weekend escape?
With world-class wine, handcrafted chocolate and views to die for, a trip to the Yarra Valley is something of an indulgence Being a frequent traveller along the National Highway 1 for many years, all 14,500km of it, you arrive at…
Australia’s unique history under threat
Three historically significant tourist destinations that are likely to disappear thanks to our aging population, big business apathy and government indifference. There’s absolutely no question Australia has some of the most amazing world-class tourist attractions. Uluru, Kalbarri National Park, Great…
Why caravan ESC is not a fail safe
Electronic and Dynamic stability systems are great safety features but don’t think that they will automatically save you if you get a huge sway up. Here’s why caravan ESC is not a failsafe, and how it works. A swaying caravan…
Free-camping is not a cost-free option!
When it comes to choosing between staying in a caravan park, or free-camping – which is the more sustainable choice? Aussies are passionate about the environment. The physical world that excites our senses: the vast open landscapes, the crisp morning…
New Zealand tourism minister to ban non self-contained camper hire
New Zealand’s tourism minister, Stuart Nash, says he intends to introduce regulations to ban freedom camping in vehicles that are not self-contained as part of a greater focus on attracting “high net worth” holidaymakers to the popular tourist destination. According to the…
Animal strike: How to avoid and to deal with a brush with the wild side
Volvo famously announced (to laughter) in 2017, that its self-driving cars can’t predict kangaroos. It’s okay Volvo, real humans driving cars can’t predict their behaviour either. Just when you think you’re clear, you’re liable to have one or more hop…
Why I bought … a Supreme Classic
Why I bought a … is a place for RV Daily readers to tell us what they bought, and what they think about their purchase. In this story, it’s Why I bought … a Supreme Classic 19ft. Readers name and location…
Quick tip – Have your RV electrical wiring checked professionally.
If you’ve recently purchased a pre-loved caravan or camper, its a good idea to have the electrical system checked by a professional. Here’s why. Everyone loves the idea of free camping but, these days, we want to do it with…
Camper review: Cub’s new lightweight forward-fold Scout
There’s much to like about Cub’s new Scout forward-fold lightweight camper-trailer and you probably don’t need a new vehicle to tow it. The Cub brand is one synonymous with Australian camper-trailers and Australian camping. Cub has been in the scene here…
