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,…
Anglo-Australian relationships often need translation. Does this Range Rover and Jayco pairing lead to a strained or a ripper combination?Words by Tim Scott photography by Brett Hemmings Look, I can’t afford one either, but the Range Rover Sport is very…
One way to prove an off-roader is to chuck it in the deep end, as we found out.By Anthony Kilner The sun was shining brightly and the wind off Lake Mulwala was chilly. We were getting towards the end of a big…
Did an RV holiday change this newbie’s mind?By Robert Pepper I’m a 4WD guy. I drive hard tracks for fun, own a modified 4WD, am a member of 4WD clubs, I teach 4WD courses and generally live the 4WD life.…
Masterpiece Caravans has launched the Performance semi-off-road caravan and it’s fast becoming a name in the industry, but will it cut the mustard on the dirt roads and tracks it’s designed for? By Anthony Kilner If I had any doubt…
Adding to its already comprehensive range, Crusader has introduced the Weekend Warrior and I dare you to limit yourself to just using it on a Saturday or Sunday. By Andrew Kennedy Over our time we’ve had swags, tents, camper-trailers and rounding…
By Gary Tischer The benefits of the composite body, bonding technologies and monocoque construction are reduction in weight while increasing strength at the same time as keeping out dust and water. Although a relative newcomer in the caravan scene, the…
Tango Caravans is one of the newest manufacturers to fire up in Melbourne, having been official for just four months or so. But just because the company is new doesn’t mean the director is new too. Sarah Horter is the…
In a huge ‘first’ for Royal Flair Caravans, the introduction of a slide-out… which when added to a Piazza equipped with a front deck is impressive. RV Daily managed to grab the scoop on this new van. First things first,…
Winnebago’s venture into caravans moves to the top of its class with the Mossman Words and Pics by Gary Tischer The name Winnebago has been associated with RVs for nearly 60 years. What you may not know though, is that…
Roadstar is an established brand that has been around for a very long time, and this year it’s gearing up a notch and hitting some fresh home runs with its clients. Traditionally the team at Roadstar has concentrated on the…
The history behind family vans is an interesting one. They have always been around, however these vans were traditionally owned by grandparents who hosted the grandchildren for school holidays and special trips. Family camping holidays are on the rise and…
Lionel and Lyn are no strangers to travel. With many years spent camping across the country in tents, they not only got to know the terrain and how to do it the hard way, but also picked up a lot…
Since its inception, the Volkswagen Transporter, better known as a Kombi, has been the freedom seekers’ chariot of choice. It has also become the coolest, most iconic van on the road. Originally cheap, cheerful and mechanically simple, it was a…
Meet the Bruder, a van so robust it can cope with any climate, from the outback to the Arctic. But the military look doesn’t take away from the fact that this van is also built for luxury. One splattering of…
A new model catering for the 2500kg market, the JB Gator can be pulled by some of the most frequently-bought 4X4s on the road. Good value and lightweight, it is carving itself out a respectable slice of the RV market.…
The Jurgens Lunagazer is by far and away the most popular seller in the range and has been a force in the line-up for eight years. So will the 2016 range be as popular? Jurgens Caravans has been manufacturing caravans…
