A recall notice has been issued for more than 17,931 Suburban Hot Water systems used on caravans and motorhomes in Australia because of their potential to emit carbon monoxide into the living space of an RV. The ACCC and Product…
Summer holidays are wonderful, but caravanning and camping in Australia can be a very hot experience. We show you how to stay cool at camp this summer. Summer caravanning holidays can be the stuff of dreams, but when the mercury…
The Dometic Dust Reduction System has been released boasting a 97% dust reduction in testing by Dometic. The product lists from $699, can be retro-fitted and Lotus Caravans is currently field-testing it for potential introduction on its range. For any…
Airxcel Suburban – RV and Caravan SHWS, AGA Certificate 4624 (Suspended) Following our news post regarding the licence suspension of a range of Suburban hot water systems, we spoke to Mr Chris Wealthy, Managing Director & CEO of the Australian…
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…
As hoards of southerners make their way north along the Stuart Highway towards Uluru, many will be blissfully unaware that a short distance north of Glendambo, they will be driving through Australia’s version of Area 51; the Woomera Prohibited Area.…
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…
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Jaala Pulford announced the new laws at a meeting with other Australian Transport Ministers in Adelaide to discuss the issue. “Vehicles that display offensive, sexist or obscene slogans such as the Wicked campervans have…
AL-KO LightR Chassis AL-KO have launched their brand-new LightR Chassis – a lightweight chassis made in Australia, especially for Australian caravans, to suit Australian conditions. Thanks to its clever design, the LightR Chassis is significantly lighter than a traditional chassis,…
AL-KO claims its new lightweight chassis has the potential to revolutionise the caravan industry. And while caravans are yet to be built with LightR, we’ve got the scoop on 10 things you need to know about this lightweight chassis concept.…
There’s plenty of new gear to check out this month, including a couple of books to assist you on your travels, an alarmed lock that will keep your caravan safe from would-be thieves, and a clever kitchen storage solution… Dometic…
Touring life just got a whole lot easier with this fully portable, extendable telescopic ladder from MickeyBlu. Perfect for getting onto your caravan’s roof or your 4WD’s roof rack, the ladders are small and compact, and extremely lightweight at just…
Looking for the best of the best driving lights for your 4WD? Well, you won’t want to go past ARB’s new Intensity V2 Driving Lights. Engineered here in Aus and manufactured in the US, the V2s offer a broad field…
Yakima has made it incredibly simple to legally bring your bike along on your caravan or 4WD trips, with their PlateMate Accessory Number Plate Holder. The PlateMate will securely hold your accessory number plate to the back of your bike…
Rhino-Rack know that many of us love bringing our bikes along on our caravan and 4WD adventures, which is why they’ve come up with the Pioneer Thru Axle Bike Carrier, specifically made to attach directly to your Pioneer system. The…
Cargo barriers are a safety essential if you carry a lot of gear in your 4WD, and Brisbane-based 4X4 accessories brand KAON pretty much tick all the boxes when it comes to this product. Their cargo barriers boast a sturdy…
Dometic has released a new generation of their industry-leading roof air conditioner – the Ibis 4, which is more lightweight, more compact, and with less vibration than its predecessor, the Ibis 3. Performance is also improved thanks to the new-generation…
Not having clear vision of the road and traffic behind you and to each side of your vehicle while towing, is a recipe for disaster – not to mention illegal. The solution? Make sure you’re good to go with OCAM’s…
