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Caravan or motorhome: Are they really that different to tour with?
Our long-term caravanners trialled a motorhome to see if a caravan or motorhome are really that different for touring. Check out the results!
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Social media plea for grey nomads’ safe passage goes viral
A social media plea has gone viral as it asks for the safe passage for grey nomads currently travelling home or to safe camping due to COVID-19. In light of recent statements from Australia’s rural medical community for all grey…
Hundreds of motorhomes ready for Kiwi isolation
In a radical move, the New Zealand government has employed hundreds of motorhomes as emergency accommodation for returning Kiwis. It appears that there are plenty of New Zealanders returning home from overseas due to the COVID-19 crisis, and they have…
Grey nomads told to go home…
The president of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia has asked all grey nomads to return home, or if they’re still at home, to stay there. In a media release today, Dr Hall said the reports of grey nomads still…
Victoria the next state to follow in camping closures
Victoria has become the next state to follow in camping closures. At the direction of the Chief Health Officer Victoria campsites, caravan parks and camping grounds will now be closed to visitors. This closure comes into effect at 11.59pm (local…
Queensland camping to be shut down
Queensland has moved to shut down all camping in state forests and national parks as more and more stringent measures are put in place to assist in curbing the COVID-19 outbreak. All Queensland camping in national parks, state forests and…
BIG4 Holiday Parks now closed to non-essential travel
The BIG4 Holiday Park group has closed off its parks to non-essential travellers effective immediately. In a release on its website, and currently being shared across social media, Big4 has noted that due to the recent government updates, in particular…
Towing demands new driving skills – do you have them?
Do you have years of driving experience, but are new to trailers? Your road experience will be valid for the most part, but towing demands new driving skills – do you have them? Understand Your Weights Not an immediately obvious…
Tasmania to shut to non-essential personnel today
Despite Tasmanian borders remaining open to non-essential travellers after their strict quarantine measures last week, the Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein has now closed the island state off completely to non-essential travellers. “In terms of TT-Line, as of today there is…
Mitsubishi Triton in recall due to fire risk
More than 100,000 MQ and MR Mitsubishi Tritons are being recalled over fears the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness could catch fire. Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced an immediate recall on 102,616 Tritons (MQ and MR) with a genuine accessory…
How to change the engine oil in your tow rig
Fresh oil and a new oil filter will make your tow vehicle great again, so here’s how to do it if you’ve never changed your oil before Working on your own vehicle can be very satisfying and you’ll save some…
EDITED: Caravan travel and Tasmania – here’s what you need to know
Edit: Since this story was published, the federal government has announced new guidelines for non-essential travel, so this story may now have to save as research for your next Tassie trip. Stay well! The Tasmanian State Government has announced that…
Elecbrakes – we field test the Bluetooth trailer brake controller
The Elecbrakes system uses Bluetooth connectivity to link tow vehicle and trailer, and we’ve tested the latest version. If you tow and you’re reading this, chances are you have a heavy trailer which has electric brakes that can be operated…
Ezytrail Ceduna $64K Giveaway – winner announced
The wait is over for the result of the Ezytrail Ceduna 64K giveaway with the lucky winner being notified by phone. The competition, run in partnership with Ezytrail and RV Daily magazine and RV Daily’s Foodie Trails TV series, was…
