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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…
Travel: Carnarvon Gorge with a difference
Carnarvon Gorge. Think you’ve seen it all before? Well, we have news for you… there’s a difference Yes, you’ve been to Carnarvon Gorge before and you may think that not much has changed over the past 20 years. But there…
Product Review: Going mad for Muk Mats
These Muk Mats are a surprise. Turns out, the most boring product review ever is the one you’re going to want to read the most! One of the perks of this job is that, on occasion, I get sent stuff…
The 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show announced
The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) trade body has launched an exciting initiative: The Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show. Between September 2-6, 2020, you can attend one of the caravan lifestyle’s biggest events, just a bit differently. That’s right, for…
Dragging your craft out of boat storage (and how not to die at sea)
Given that many travel plans right now are being made in haste or being changed, we thought we’d revisit the topic of water safety and dragging your craft out of boat storage. Oh, and how not to die at sea!…
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…
Product review: The Rain Saver Gutter
When we saw a roll-out awning that had a gutter at the lower end to direct and collect rainwater, we loved the idea; we had to have this product, the Rain Saver Gutter. What is it? The Rain Saver Gutter…
How not to buy the wrong tow vehicle
If you’re looking to match up the perfect caravanning combination, here’s how not to buy the wrong tow vehicle! The subject of tow vehicle selection could easily fill a book, but worry not – it’s not hard to get it…
Caravan review: Roadstar GT Sport
Grand touring, just not on a grand scale. Let’s take a look at the Roadstar GT Sport caravan When it comes time to hit the open road for a trail to adventure, the Roadstar GT Sport may be just your…
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…
Projecta releases emergency trailer breakaway kit, Sure Brake
Projecta has released its new Sure Brake Trailer Breakaway Kit, ensuring safety in a towing disconnection emergency In case you didn’t know, all Aussie trailers over 2000kg GTM by law must be fitted with an emergency breakaway braking system to…
Caravan Review: Halen Vans Bathurst off-roader
Does this off-road luxury Halen van shake like its musical namesake, Van Halen? Let’s review the Halen Vans Bathurst off-roader. Okay, there are going to be lots of Van Halen (VH) references in this yarn. Jason Francis, MD of Halen…
Bigger isn’t always better… One simple way to stop killing your batteries!
Sometimes the biggest, baddest and angriest charger you can get your hands on isn’t always the best, and this simple mistake is killing your batteries by punching too many amps into them… without you even realising! Charging your auxiliary batteries…
Your quick guide to caravan and RV finance
With international borders closed until 2021 and state borders starting to open, there’s never been more reasons to explore Australia with a trusty caravan or RV. Though most of us will need some kind of finance to get our dream…
