Tag Caravan Reviews
Affordable gem: Opal Tourer MK1 196
With their new slick-looking tourer going for under 70Gs, Opal Caravans proves that cheap doesn’t always mean low quality. Opal Caravans Melbourne has recently moved to a bigger yard and showroom, with some of the latest 2018 stock rolling into…
Atlantic on its Endeavour
Atlantic Caravans is making a splash with its new generation Endeavour, but will it last the distance and manage to stay afloat among the sea of competition? Let’s have a look through the spyglass and see if the Endeavour is…
Looking for an Escape Van for the Family?
Regardless of which theme fits your family dynamics best, this van can certainly help with accommodating up to four kids for an adventure! One of the greatest pleasures in my life has been travelling with my three cherubs around this…
Jurgens Jindabyne: Fancy a Bunk Up?
There is one key feature that is required in a family van and that’s beds. Bunk beds specifically need to be functional and have enough space for young bodies to grow. Jurgens Caravans has tried to address both these ideas…
Mountain Trail has Fused Caravan, Camper and Luxury Apartment into one Hybrid Hero
You want to escape the rat race to camp remote, but you don’t want a camper-trailer with canvas. You want to retain life’s luxuries but just can’t fit them all into a smaller caravan. You want to have your cake…
JB Dirt Road Extreme, Looking for a Rock and Hard Place
JB revealed the Dirt Road Xtreme at the Melbourne show early this year, adding to a range that is expanding as rapidly and broadly as its dealer network. Right from the company’s inception, JB has stated a desire to be…
To Meet your Nemesis is Usually a bad Thing…Not With This van
This Galaxy Nemesis is rugged and good looking with plenty of hidden attributes as well!Words & images Mark Allen Having a good strong mate, buddy or friend tagging along while travelling our great brown land provides security, companionship and safety…
Will the price of Nova’s La Dolce Vita leave you seeing red?
This special edition La Dolce Vita van is a flagship for Nova, hosting a range of new products and innovation in design and build quality that will see the Nova range of vans benefit from the work involved. Once you…
Windsor’s new small breed tourer is a breed apart
Neither caravan nor camper-trailer the Hybrid is a unique mix of the two. Windsor Coromal continues its program of new model releases with two interesting units revealed at the recent Rosehill Show. The compact campers, the 390 Tourer and the…
24 feet of semi off-road opulence
But it’s a van with a payload for serious swag, too…Words & images Mark Allen When was the last time you spotted a brand-new caravan utilising good ol’ aluminium exterior panelling… just like caravans used to be manufactured? Sure, there…
A lightweight family van you can easily tow with your sedan
Adria’s Euro design channels IKEA but will it pack flat in Aussie conditions?Words & images Anthony Kilner Adria caravans are manufactured in Slovenija (or, as it’s often written, Slovenia. They have been imported by Apollo RV in Queensland since 2013…
He thrashes his vans
Four vans later… will this ultimate Blue Heeler last the distance?Words & images Mark Allen “I’m gonna warn you right from the get go,” says Tarrot Wyss, proprietor of Sunland Caravans. “The owner of this van doesn’t beat around the…
MU-X & MDC Affordable family touring
(Shame we lost the shopping)Words & images Tim Scott As I mentioned in my editorial last month, my holidays are loosely planned. I knew I was going away over Christmas, and had sourced the vehicle and caravan pairing you see…
Aus RV
Has MDC built the caravan we never thought they would?Words & images Gary Tischer Is AUS RV a new manufacturer of caravans? Yes and no. AUS RV is an evolution of MDC, but the AUS RV caravans are built from…
Pacific makes a big statement with its Islander
RV Daily got the scoop on a so-new 20 foot Pacific IslanderWords & images Anthony Kilner There are a range of new Pacific models hitting the roads which includes vans ranging from 20 to 22 feet and offering a variety…
Ram Lands A Right Hook
Ram meets Rhino in our tow test but the big news is that thanks to a factory-approved importer conversion the US left-hand-drive Dodge Ram now leads with its right.By Tim Scott and Brett Hemmings Preconceptions. There were a few with…
The Incredible Shrinking Van
The Euro Sunseeker compresses size, weight and budget for a truly minimalist approach.By Philip Lord There is a large pool of around 120 caravan brands to choose from in Australia but if you’re looking for a light, compact shower/toilet van,…
Opal down under
Specced out to the 9’s with an eye-catching interior and exterior; will Opal Caravans’ newest releases be as sought after as the precious stone itself? By Anthony Kilner Melbourne icon Opal Caravans has been in the manufacturing game since 1975,…
