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Outback Overtaking Guide: Don’t Get Caught in The Crowd!
Overtaking takes concentration and co-operation. Here’s how to get it right; and wrong The Big Red Bash was on again this year and I believe it was another great success. I knew it was on as I got caught in…
What do do When You’ve Reached the end of the Towed
Maybe it’s time to embrace the safety, convenience and ease of motorhoming Australia has always been a caravanning nation. It’s a tradition that traces its roots to the boom times of post WWII suburbia, when car ownership really took off.…
Does a Van Conversion Motorhome Appeal
Horizon Melaleuca adds appeal to its name Horizon Motorhomes is the only dedicated, volume manufacturer of van conversion motorhomes in Australia. Based in Ballina on the NSW Far North Coast, the company is well known for its quality work and…
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…
A No-Meds Cure for the Travel Blues
How life on the road does funny things to your mind. Of course it was going to happen – The Travel Blues. How could I travel Australia with my kids for two years and not have them? But how long…
How Does Charging for 800AH of Batteries at 140 AMPS Sound?
WORDS & images tobey bostock Vehicle power management systems (also known as DC-DC chargers) are a growing market; spurred on by the fuel-saving ‘innovations’ like ‘smart’ alternators that manufacturers are now required to cram into their vehicles to save fuel.…
The Responsible Guide to Visiting Australian Wineries
With so many regions and so much on offer it would be irresponsible not to! When this fantastic travelling lifestyle as we know it provides so many opportunities to get out and explore, there is no better time than now…
Our guide makes long-term camping easy
Stop and smell the roses for a while, with the help of a few simple tips to keep you on the road longer.Words Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch & images My Aussie Travel Guide When there are countless sensational camping options…
Tips to get the Perfect Rack
With our expert guide to racks and carriers for bikes and boats you don’t have to chuck your toys out of the pram.Words & images Gary Tischer When we travel, we like to take our toys, but some are difficult…
How to service your bearings & brakes like a pro*
We show you how you can service the vital running gear on any caravan.Words & Images Philip Lord *You’re probably not a pro, so unless you’re handy on the spanners best leave this job to a professional. We’re all for…
What’s your tyre trying to tell you?
Don’t ignore the tiny messages on your rubber’s sidewall – your tyre will love you for it! By Colin Young, Caravan Council of Australia All tyre and rim combinations – for both motor vehicles and towables – must be as…
Dual role solar panel
We take a Projecta 120W portable solar panel and turn it into a roof-mounted panel for a camper, offering dual-purpose flexibility for solar power.By Anthony Kilner It was November 2015 when Jane and I drove out of the Ultimate Factory…
The 6 ways to improve your Christmas Presence
How to camp like a champ over the holidays (or anytime really…)By Melinda Uys We’ve struggled through the year, stretching out escapes from the rigours of work over four weeks of annual leave and the odd stolen long weekend. So…
