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NSW changes GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that NSW changed GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight. The changes to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) limit such increases to the…
Track Trailer appoints a new SA Dealer
With the recent acquisition of Pioneer Campers by Track Trailer, the company has inherited a new South Australian Dealer, The Dirt Off Road Campers. The multi-award-winning Adelaide Hills business is a specialist off-road retailer and claims to offer a more…
Caravan chassis: The things we thought we knew but didn’t!
How well do you know your caravan chassis? We look at chassis production and discover things we thought we knew, but didn’t! Talk to anybody in the caravan industry and they’ll say the backbone of a caravan is the chassis.…
Recall notice issued for Honda EU22i generators
Owners of Honda EU22i are urged to check the dates and follow notices given in relation to the possible fault listed below. Australia’s love of camping and camping independently has seen many thousands of generators sold throughout the country. Honda…
Victorian caravan maker ordered to refund for overweight model
A recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) hearing has resulted in Victorian caravan manufacturer Roma being ordered to refund on an $83k caravan In addition, Roma was ordered to pay $9000 in interest on that purchase price, which came…
Volkswagen launches online shopping for vehicles
Volkswagen customers can now configure and purchase their new vehicles from their living room via online shopping. According to the company, all new Volkswagens, from the Polo city car to the Crafter commercial vehicle are included in the new online…
REDARC now offers technical advice in real-time via the TeamViewer App
REDARC is now able to review installations and offer technical advice in real-time via the TeamViewer App. The TeamViewer app is used to gain remote access to devices for the purpose of troubleshooting a REDARC installation. In this video, you…
TRACK Trailer acquires Trakmaster and Pioneer
Gerard Waldron (director, TRACK) and Wayne Gason (MD Gason industries) jointly announced today that TRACK has acquired the long-standing Australian brands, Trakmaster and Pioneer. This important deal has been in negotiation since late 2019 and will see these established brands…
BIG4 Holiday Parks now closed to non-essential travel
The BIG4 Holiday Park group has closed off its parks to non-essential travellers effective immediately. In a release on its website, and currently being shared across social media, Big4 has noted that due to the recent government updates, in particular…
2020 NSW Caravan Camping Holiday Supershow Cancelled
As the coronavirus situation develops, more and more events are being called off or postponed. In the wake of Perth last week, the Sydney Supershow is another victim to the new public health crisis. The official statement reads: The National…
The New Age 2020 Wayfinder camper is here
The MY20 Wayfinder brings a fresh update to New Age Caravans innovative camper range. Layouts have been refined and cabinetry space has been re-designed to accommodate larger storage areas According to New Age, the MY20 Wayfinder Camper is the perfect…
New Age Caravans announces a brand-new product range: The Manta Ray Pop-Top
The Manta Ray caravan is its most popular range and New Age claims the release of this new line lifts the benchmark within the pop-top category “The Manta Ray Pop-Tops are specced to impress. All the fantastic features that caravan…
Facebook group administrator accused of contempt of court
Following the loss of her court battle with Bruder Expedition, Ms Tracey Lee, the administrator of Lemon Caravans and RV Aust Facebook Group has accused of contempt of court. The administrator of the Lemon Caravans and RV Aust Facebook Group,…
Suburban hot water systems – Recall best course of action
The issue with the popular Suburban Hot Water System licence suspension continues. As of Friday, there had been no official update from the Australian Gas Association (AGA), only that tests were continuing in order to determine if more than a…
Suburban – RV and Caravan Hot Water System Licence Suspension update
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…
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…
NSW Fair Trading swoops on state’s RV dealers
NSW Fair Trading has announced the result of their compliance operation into the NSW Caravan and Motorhome industry and the results were made announced on their Facebook page today. Out of 57 dealers inspected, 16 were non-compliant with the legislation;…
Van buyer sued over negative review
Specialist camper manufacturer, Bruder Expedition Pty Ltd, has won its court case against a former customer, Mr Charles J. Coles. Mr Coles published a website that detailed alleged multiple issues with his Bruder camper-trailer, which reportedly cost him in excess…
