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That lemon caravans page: Is the zest just turning to acid?
Sure, there are problems in the caravan industry but could the self-proclaimed caravan consumer champion, now be just a self-absorbed source of vitriol and paranoia? If you’re in the market for a new caravan or RV, it’s likely you’ve seen…
Why Rocky could be the knockout blow to your free camping!
What seemed to be just one council free-camp being closed off following pressure from a state caravan body, may have ramifications for the rest of the country. Kershaw Gardens, a community park in the centre of the idyllic town of…
GCM & GVM Upgrades: WTF is going on?
The federal government has given us one version, the state governments keep changing their minds on what it all means, so how the bloody hell are the rest of us supposed to know what’s going on? Hopefully this will lighten…
Driving interstate? You’ll probably break the law
I have a dream … a dream that one day, road rules will be the same across every state and territory in Australia. The federal pollies need to take control and be responsible for the rules and regulations that govern…
Think about it, could you handle the travelling public?
You get the best site in the campground and live where you holiday. Is being a campground host heaven on Earth or just work in paradise? Frequent the national park campgrounds around this country and sooner or later you’ll come…
The Editor’s All at Sea on the Spirit of Tasmania
After much anticipation it was time to see what the trip to Tasmania aboard your only sea crossing option is all about. Was it worth the wait, and more importantly, is it value for money? Few Australian adventures begin with…
Tow Power: It’s not Just Milk That Comes in 2 Litres
Douglas Adams can explain why small engines shouldn’t worry you It may be strange to start off a technical explanation with a quote from the author of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, but it’s absolutely relevant to the story.…
TESLA MODEL X
Yes, it’s got gull wings, but can it tow? We tow-test the new Tesla SUV, the all-electric Model X Whether you like it or not, the internal combustion engine is on the way out, thanks to tough emissions laws. The…
GVM Upgrades
We break down the best ways to make sure that you’re compliant with weight restrictions WORDS & images Marty Ledwich Over the last nine months or so, every caravanning publication has been banging on about weights and compliance with the…
DROP TOILETS & MOLTEN MARSHMALLOW METEORITES
Our first (rather amusing) attempt at free camping… Camping; it’s about being prepared. Taking on nature and winning. Well, at least that’s what I thought, but then I realised that caravan parks were made to make me think I was…
The truth about the council crackdown on Kenilworth Camping
Words: Jennifer Johnston It’s been all over social media as a David and Goliath-type situation – battling farmer struggling with red-tape bureaucracy, but what’s really going on up on the Sunshine Coast? I’m visiting Shane Paulger’s Adadale property to find…
Near Disaster on an RV Daily Photoshoot
Only minutes in and we have a written-off vehicle! Which one? The Cruiser or the van? Aside from capturing great photos and video, the number-one outcome of any photoshoot is that no-one is hurt and nothing is damaged. Having a…
