The Nipper
With an GTM of 750kg this entry-level Teardrop Camper is perfect for that quick getaway So many people love the idea of hitching up and heading out to explore this amazing backyard of ours. Once you start your investigation and…
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Mountain Trail has Fused Caravan, Camper and Luxury Apartment into one Hybrid Hero
You want to escape the rat race to camp remote, but you don’t want a camper-trailer with canvas. You want to retain life’s luxuries but just can’t fit them all into a smaller caravan. You want to have your cake…
Fault Code Self Diagnosis
Forget Googling your personal ailments; with an EDS you can read and reset engine error codes… all from the side of the track! WORDS & images Mark Allen Like it or not, the electronically-controlled engine is here to stay and…
Is This Australia’s Best Value Tow Rig?
Putting the $48,500 Pajero Sport to the tow test WORDS Sam Purcell images Anthony Warry A one-time staple of the tow-rig scene, Mitsubishi’s venerable Pajero is getting knocked on the head. Caught up in a tough cycle of a fast-moving…
JB Dirt Road Extreme, Looking for a Rock and Hard Place
JB revealed the Dirt Road Xtreme at the Melbourne show early this year, adding to a range that is expanding as rapidly and broadly as its dealer network. Right from the company’s inception, JB has stated a desire to be…
To Meet your Nemesis is Usually a bad Thing…Not With This van
This Galaxy Nemesis is rugged and good looking with plenty of hidden attributes as well!Words & images Mark Allen Having a good strong mate, buddy or friend tagging along while travelling our great brown land provides security, companionship and safety…
Will the price of Nova’s La Dolce Vita leave you seeing red?
This special edition La Dolce Vita van is a flagship for Nova, hosting a range of new products and innovation in design and build quality that will see the Nova range of vans benefit from the work involved. Once you…
Windsor’s new small breed tourer is a breed apart
Neither caravan nor camper-trailer the Hybrid is a unique mix of the two. Windsor Coromal continues its program of new model releases with two interesting units revealed at the recent Rosehill Show. The compact campers, the 390 Tourer and the…
24 feet of semi off-road opulence
But it’s a van with a payload for serious swag, too…Words & images Mark Allen When was the last time you spotted a brand-new caravan utilising good ol’ aluminium exterior panelling… just like caravans used to be manufactured? Sure, there…
The set-up of this camper isn’t automatic but it sure is easy!
It’s a process they call Campomatic!Words & images Mark Allen Turning dreams into a reality can be easier said than done. Many a camping outfit makes claims of getting the set-up job done in the blink of an eye. Most…
A lightweight family van you can easily tow with your sedan
Adria’s Euro design channels IKEA but will it pack flat in Aussie conditions?Words & images Anthony Kilner Adria caravans are manufactured in Slovenija (or, as it’s often written, Slovenia. They have been imported by Apollo RV in Queensland since 2013…
He thrashes his vans
Four vans later… will this ultimate Blue Heeler last the distance?Words & images Mark Allen “I’m gonna warn you right from the get go,” says Tarrot Wyss, proprietor of Sunland Caravans. “The owner of this van doesn’t beat around the…
Honey, I blew up the camper
With the new AirOpus R1 – that’s the idea!Words and Images by Anthony Kilner Tough Luxury is the catch-cry from the Opus Australia team who worked in conjunction with their UK colleagues to design the uniquely Aussie features on the…
MU-X & MDC Affordable family touring
(Shame we lost the shopping)Words & images Tim Scott As I mentioned in my editorial last month, my holidays are loosely planned. I knew I was going away over Christmas, and had sourced the vehicle and caravan pairing you see…
Aus RV
Has MDC built the caravan we never thought they would?Words & images Gary Tischer Is AUS RV a new manufacturer of caravans? Yes and no. AUS RV is an evolution of MDC, but the AUS RV caravans are built from…
Pacific makes a big statement with its Islander
RV Daily got the scoop on a so-new 20 foot Pacific IslanderWords & images Anthony Kilner There are a range of new Pacific models hitting the roads which includes vans ranging from 20 to 22 feet and offering a variety…
Off-Road Evac
The new Sunliner Habitat offers a quick getaway – in every sense.Words Richard Roberetson Sunliner is one manufacturer unafraid of pushing the boundaries. This long-established family business is set to release the all-new Habitat – a motorhome they say is a…
Lance Mid-Size Offers Rare Slide-On With A Slide-Out
By Time Scott, Sam Rees-Jones Ford’s new Transit is something of a lone shark, yes that’s the right spelling, in that it is a manual-only transmission in a field of autos and semi-autos that help haul the nation’s motorised RVs.…
