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The essential guide to ute canopies and tray styles
If you’re thinking about buying a new ute, and use it to carry stuff, you’re going to need our essential guide to ute canopies and tray styles THE BASICS Most utes arrive as standard with a tub unless you select…
Caravan Review: Wonderland RV XTR
Since this Wonderland RV XTR whopper comes in at just under 150Gs, we knew it had to be something special – more than just a cheeseburger we hoped! Wonderland RV has gained a reputation for delivering quality custom-built vans that…
Victorian caravan maker ordered to refund for overweight model
A recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) hearing has resulted in Victorian caravan manufacturer Roma being ordered to refund on an $83k caravan In addition, Roma was ordered to pay $9000 in interest on that purchase price, which came…
Right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance
We might not face Mad Max scenarios as the world endures its hand-cart-ride south, but right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance Okay, I am exaggerating, just a little. Still, with artistic licence, the possibility of…
Boost your camper’s appeal with DIY interior mood lighting
Many older caravans and campers do not have decent lighting, so add some mood-lifting illumination with this DIY interior lighting project Traditional, older-style lighting is either feeble light from festoon style globes or the old-style halogen globes that burn hot…
We’re all in this together – 1.5 metres apart
I can’t be the first scribbler recently to have sat down with a blank page and thought this is going to be the hardest column I’ve had to write. In the current health climate, I’m trying to think of an…
Rhino-Rack releases Backbone system for Navara NP300 RX and ST dual-cabs
Rhino-Rack introduces its “evolutionary, highly-anticipated” Backbone system for the Nissan Navara NP300 RX & ST dual-cabs The Backbone three-base mounting system from Rhino-Rack is specific to the Nissan Navara NP300 dual-cab. The new stainless-steel Backbone designed for the NP300 is…
Volkswagen launches online shopping for vehicles
Volkswagen customers can now configure and purchase their new vehicles from their living room via online shopping. According to the company, all new Volkswagens, from the Polo city car to the Crafter commercial vehicle are included in the new online…
Should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why?
It’s a question asked all the time, should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why? Ten years ago this wouldn’t even have been an article, it’d have been a one-word answer – wagon. Utes at the time…
ISSUE 051 – How to be overtaken safely, ball weight explained, DIY tech and tips to keep you busy + much more…
Avoid the wobbles with our detailed look at being overtaken by trucks, and why your set-up behaves the way it does. We have some DIY jobs you can do at home, and we pose the headline: Everything you wanted to…
How to prepare your RV for storage
In light of the stay at home message due to COVID-19, it’s time to stop travelling for a bit. Here’s how to prepare your RV for storage Whether you spend $5000 on a camper or $110K on a caravan, it’s…
Narva releases new dual-colour 12V LED strip lamps
Narva’s new dual-colour 12V LED strip lights are available in three combinations: white/amber, white/red and white/blue The novel feature of the strip lights is their ability to switch colour to suit your illumination needs. The light strips are designed for…
How to buy and maintain a portable generator
We answer your most pressing questions about how to buy and maintain a portable generator Travelling and having access to 240V power at the pull of a cord means a generator can be a great addition to your camping kit.…
Is this the ultimate self-isolation project – a DIY caravan?
We think we’ve stumbled across the ultimate self-isolation project, and it’s a DIY caravan! In what could be the greatest self-isolation project we will see in this health crisis, the question as to just how much you can get done…
