Thunder Struck
A combination of style, comfort and easy set-up makes this van pure gold I am happy to declare my respect for Goldstream RV as a foundation to this review. It’s a view forged from extensive experience with the brand over…
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Tarmac, mud, dirt and rock. These tyres can handle it all
Could the Cooper AT3 LTs be the tyres you’ve been looking for? Cooper Tires has just released its new range of all-terrain tyres, the AT3 series. Now, just to clarify here, these are not to be confused with the previous…
Aussie long-player Millard buys a new coat
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…
Two for this Tango to tour in comfort
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…
The black box fight avoider
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…
Tow test: Y62 Patrol
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.…
Locked up in a Lakeside and lovin’ it
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…
Affordable gem: Opal Tourer MK1 196
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…
Tow Test: Range Rover Velar
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…
Elecbrakes: Tap and stop?
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 on its Endeavour
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…
Sunliner RV ditches the engine with its fifth-wheeler launch
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…
How to lift 1000kg with one arm
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…
Bushtracker: The van for all seasons
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…
New Mercedes ute scores an X in our tow test
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…
Isuzu Mu-X: Is It the Best Tow Vehicle?
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…
Like a Solar Eclipse, The Aor Eclipse will Make you Stop and Look
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…
Winnebago Bondi: Tested in Tassie
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…
