A composite smooth body construction marks a change in the Toura range Millard is one of Australia’s oldest caravan brands and the company has started to reinvigorate its models, such as the Toura, with the option of a smoother cladding…
Tango Caravans believes in offering quality vans at very affordable prices, so is the pricing and spec level of this Escape music to your ears? The Tango, a dance of passion, was created in the 1880s in the Río de…
A clever bit of technology to take the stress out of levelling your van We’ve found that caravan and camping shows are a fantastic place for finding new products and gadgets. One of these recently impressed us because it levels…
But does the diesel drought knock out its chances of being a heavy-hauling tow vehicle? If you want a big Nissan wagon to tow heavy trailers with, there’s really only one option left these days, and that’s the Y62 Patrol.…
Offering great usable space for you and your gear, the Lakeside Eppalock is a curiously-named caravan you should investigate. In case, like I was, you were wondering about the name Eppalock, it’s a lake. The Lakeside range is made for…
With their new slick-looking tourer going for under 70Gs, Opal Caravans proves that cheap doesn’t always mean low quality. Opal Caravans Melbourne has recently moved to a bigger yard and showroom, with some of the latest 2018 stock rolling into…
You have a broad choice when looking for a medium-size luxury SUV, but that choice narrows when you want such an SUV that can tow much. One model that fits the bill is the Range Rover Velar. The Range Rover…
Every vehicle has two maximum towing capacities: trailers with brakes, and without brakes. It is popularly assumed that vehicles can tow up to 750kg without brakes, but that’s a maximum reached only by vehicles such as medium to large 4WDs,…
Atlantic Caravans is making a splash with its new generation Endeavour, but will it last the distance and manage to stay afloat among the sea of competition? Let’s have a look through the spyglass and see if the Endeavour is…
Fifth-wheelers have never really caught on in Australia, but Sunliner reckons that’s going to change and with its new Northshore fiver it aims to be at the forefront of this niche market Sunliner has been operating for 44 years. Back…
This jack could be your new best mate… You could easily say “move over Arnold Schwarzenegger”when the Trail-A-Mate is around. This jack is based on the principles of a hydraulic bottle jack, but that’s where any similarities end, because it…
The Bushtracker reputation for off-road durability is one really built on solid ground… and sand, and mud Over the years of caravan and camping shows I’ve attended, one display that I always remember is the aluminium caravan frame that people…
If badges are important, then you’ll no doubt look at the Mercedes X-Class. In this case, the three-pointed star has two faces and as a ute the opinions are good. As a tow vehicle? Cue fanfare: on a kazoo. Mercedes-Benz…
We put our new long-term tow rig through the ringer It’s a hot topic for debate: what is the best option for hauling around a three-tonne van, especially if you’re on the road full-time? We reckon we might have the…
But is an outdoor shower worth the extra room inside? Australian Off Road (AOR) is a company that has always moved with the times, continually updating its line of hybrid campers. This provides consumers with products to suit their changing…
Did the Bondi Hipster have a titanic struggle in the harsh wilds of Tasmania? This test panned out a lot bigger than first anticipated. And with a different vehicle too. Apollo is the parent company to brands Apollo RV Sales…
Wireless tech comes to the fore with the WiTi trailer interface, and it might stop your van getting flogged too Alright, put your hand up if you’ve ever had to rewire or repair your trailer lights connections. I’ve done it…
The STR 5950 pop-top is certainly a looker, but let’s see if there enough goodies inside to make it a great tourer… The Coronet name-plate has been around since 1951 where it started life as a business based in Ballarat.…
