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Gear: The Muk Mat elevates the status of the caravan doormat
If cleanliness is next to godliness then the Muk Mat elevates the status of the caravan doormat to divine intervention. In a bid to keep the muck out of their caravan and car, a Queensland family came up with what’s…
Five-minute Mods – interior anti-bug light
Are insects making life hell inside your caravan? This amber LED light installation is simple, cheap and will virtually repel the biting menaces for good You may recall our feature article in issue 33 on how to avoid the biting…
Red tape tying up caravans donated for fire victims
Volunteer organisation Find A Bed has had its offer to donate caravans as emergency accommodation for those affected by the bushfire crisis blocked because of local government legislation. If you lose your home in a house fire, you can normally…
How to level a caravan or trailer
Do you have a caravan that drags its bum or sits nose down like a hot-rod on your tow vehicle? Time to get serious about setting up your rig. Here’s how to level a caravan or trailer. Getting your rig…
Suburban in hot water over licence suspension
The Australian Gas Association, the body responsible for the certification of gas appliances sold in Australia, has suspended the gas licence for a range of Suburban gas/electric hot water systems. These are arguably the most commonly used hot water systems…
Cash grab with higher tolls for caravans on NSW Motorways
You know that option on your GPS that makes sure you avoid toll roads? You might want to use it next time you’re driving through NSW with a medium to large caravan in tow. A couple of weeks ago, some…
Things to do in Broome? Don’t upset the locals!
You have to admire the mainstream media’s ability to dangle a catchy headline in cyberspace to lure in readers. Yet the actual news has little to no substance at all. Such is the case with the news item that appeared…
The Longest Line 2019
The Australian Motorhoming Lions Club (AMLC) is organising to set two world records – the longest parade of camping vehicles (RVs) currently set at 672, and the longest connected image of an LED rope light. Just quietly, they are expecting…
Follow Harmony’s Adventus in Wonderland
When RV Daily organised a review with Wonderland RV, it was a great surprise to find out the new owner wanted to get involved on the shoot I rocked up at the Wonderland RV factory in Campbellfield to meet Ana…
Introducing Winnebago’s Mega-Factory in Brisbane
The Winnebago factory in Brisbane is 20,000 square metres in size, making it one of the largest caravan and motorhome manufacturing facilities in Australia. Passionate about build quality, Winnebago is lifting the standards of the caravan industry by producing all…
Camec 4 Seasons Evolution Roof Hatch
Camec has delivered yet another great roof hatch: the 4 Seasons Evolution Roof Hatch in the classic 660 x 660mm square size. Camec reckons it’s even better than the much-loved original 4 Seasons hatch, offering easier installation and use, plus…
Aussie long-player Millard buys a new coat
A composite smooth body construction marks a change in the Toura range Millard is one of Australia’s oldest caravan brands and the company has started to reinvigorate its models, such as the Toura, with the option of a smoother cladding…
ElecBrakes
It’s Australia’s first Bluetooth electric trailer brake controller, and it’s already getting rave reviews. Not surprisingly, given that it eliminates the need to modify your tow vehicle – no bulky controller on the dash, plus it makes it a whole…
Savvy Technical Solutions SavvyLevel
While most caravan parks these days have level grounds, you may come across some uneven patches of ground. This can make for an uncomfortable stay – things falling down, electrical appliances not functioning properly, not being able to set up…
Camec 4 Season Evolution Roof Hatch
The brand-new Camec 4 Season Evolution Roof Hatch has been designed especially for Australian conditions to carry you through the four seasons. This versatile, easy-to-use hatch features a skylight, LED lights and roller blind, making it not only practical but…
Happy Wanderer Easy-Tune Signal Finder and Booster
In what could be a true first on the caravan market, the Easy-Tune is an amplifier with a built-in signal finder that will work with any TV antenna. Easy-Tune allows you to align the aerial perfectly and boost the TV/Radio…
This Might Be a Personal Question but, Is Your Van Overweight?
How would you know? Have you ever checked? Certain state industry bodies are on hand to help you find out Words & images GARY TISCHER There are a lot of jokes about Queensland being behind the southern states. We may…
Thetford N3141-A Fridge
Thetford’s newly released N3141-A fridge has been designed with maximum space saving in mind. This 140L fridge with 15L freezer is narrower than most standard RV fridges and has an increased height of 1500mm, making it a tidy fit for…
