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Are lithium batteries worth the money?
Considered the bee’s knees in battery terms, lithium still is a hot topic re bang for your buck. So we ask, are lithium batteries worth the money? On several occasions we have written about the latest technology in 12-volt batteries,…
Reader review: Why I bought a … Newlands Ltd caravan
Why I bought a … is a new place for RV Daily readers to tell us what they bought, and what they think about their purchase. In this story, it’s Why I bought a … Newlands Ltd caravan. Reader’s name…
Explorex review: when a mining company builds a caravan
Many claims are made about a caravan model’s toughness for duty – this is what happens when a mining company builds a caravan! The Explorex caravan is borne of the Kimberley. It’s very easy to get caught up the excitement…
Caravan review: All-new Ezytrail Winton 18
Fresh out of the box, we review the striking Winton 18, which is the first full-size caravan from Ezytrail. I first had this van described to me late last year, verbally, no pictures at that point. So when the Winton…
Caravan owner’s review: Roadstar Safari Tamer
After four Years, 50,000km, 18 months full-time on the road and crossing some of the country roughest tracks, has the Roadstar Safari Tamer lived up to its name? Marty Ledwich gives us the review of his own Roadstar Safari Tamer.…
Caravan review: Wonderland Amaroo Hornet
The Wonderland Amaroo Hornet is big and bold but the sting is you’ll need a big rig to tow it If a little bling is your thing, then the new Wonderland RV Amaroo Hornet is guaranteed to generate more than…
Reviewed: Zoleo Satellite Communicator
Just another Personal Locating Beacon, or is there more to the Zoleo Satellite Communicator than meets the eye? More than 84 percent of Australia is without mobile (terrestrial) phone service, so considering how far afield we’re all travelling these days…
Reviewed: Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697 is no new contender on the market; the design has been around for a little over three years now. We fitted a set with instructions from Bridgestone to put them through their paces and, essentially,…
Motorhome review: Adria Coral a five-berth gem
Adria’s Coral is a surprise find and a left-field look worth taking. It’s rare to find a five-berth motorhome, so if the Adria Coral a gem why don’t we know more about it? Fully imported European motorhomes are still something…
Travel: Carnarvon Gorge with a difference
Carnarvon Gorge. Think you’ve seen it all before? Well, we have news for you… there’s a difference Yes, you’ve been to Carnarvon Gorge before and you may think that not much has changed over the past 20 years. But there…
Caravan review: The Avida Rock
Avida evokes the iconic Uluru for its premium off-road van, not surprisingly, called the Rock. Avida has expanded its range with a large off-road caravan called the Rock. Is this just clever marketing to conjure up images of the Red…
Caravan review: Roadstar GT Sport
Grand touring, just not on a grand scale. Let’s take a look at the Roadstar GT Sport caravan When it comes time to hit the open road for a trail to adventure, the Roadstar GT Sport may be just your…
Caravan Review: Halen Vans Bathurst off-roader
Does this off-road luxury Halen van shake like its musical namesake, Van Halen? Let’s review the Halen Vans Bathurst off-roader. Okay, there are going to be lots of Van Halen (VH) references in this yarn. Jason Francis, MD of Halen…
Review: Ozcape Campers Optima slide-on
A slide-on is the third option to a caravan or motorhome and provides the ultimate flexibility. So let’s look at what’s on offer in the Ozcape Campers Optima slide-on You would like caravan features including ensuite, kitchen and no canvas…
REVIEWED: Suncamper Santa Cruz Motorhome
Suncamper’s flagship, the Santa Cruz, could be a safe bet when it’s time to downsize from bricks and mortar Selling up and downsizing is a great way of ‘liberating’ your hard-earned dollars, and for many, the dream is to do…
Reviewed: Ezytrail Parkes 15 Quad Mk2
After our detailed experience with the Mk1 version, we eagerly got our hands on a van to review the Ezytrail Parkes 15 Quad Mk2. Of all caravan brands, I have spent more time living with an Ezytrail than the rest.…
Caravan Review: Provincial Estate family bunk van
This 22-foot Provincial Estate family bunk van is set up for semi-off-road touring with a rugged suspension system and looks. It’s designed to get the family away with plenty of comfort for all. While having the right mechanical and exterior…