Review: ReverseMate
Reversing a caravan safely and accurately is an art as much as it is a learned skill. After years of caravanning, I like to think I can thread almost any needle when backing up....
Review: Great Alpine Caravans Bright 21ft 6in
The team behind Great Alpine Caravans have been building vans for over seven years. The company is owned by Rio Caravans, a manufacturer based in an unassuming factory in the caravan manufacturing capital of...
Victorian Caravanning Guide
Caravanning in Victoria means at least two places: Wilsons Promontory and the Great Ocean Road. Victoria has no shortage of beautiful destinations to visit, but these two are usually on the top of the...
Easter on the Road
It's Easter time, so I asked a number of travellers what they were doing for the holiday. And, of course, the really hard questions, like how to keep the Easter Bunny secret in a...
The Van Life! A Daily Cost Breakdown Of Your Road Trip
With more than 823,000km of road, vastly contrasting landscapes, and affordable options for accommodation, food, and more, Australia is a caravanner’s paradise. But unless you have unlimited finances, travelling with an RV is something...
Jurgens Caravans Solaris: Tested and Rated
If I was to mention Jurgens Caravans, a particular style would come to mind: a beige, slightly textured exterior finish, a distinctive shape and woodgrain interior. For many years, this look has served the...
Quick Guide: The Great Central Road
The Great Central Road is more than Australia’s longest shortcut. This mostly unsealed road is 1126km long and connects Yulara, NT, to Laverton, WA.
Permits are required to travel on this road and to view...
Review: Regal Naralan Motorhome
I arrived at Regal Caravans with great expectations. About six months ago, I had the opportunity to climb behind the wheel of one of Regal’s first attempts at a motorhome, a Sprinter-based van.
Regal has...
Halen Vans Custom Avalon Offroad Tested
If I were a fan, I could no-doubt pepper this review with plenty of Van Halen puns. Alas, I no nothing about this musical group, other than the fact that in Lilydale, Vic, is...
Solarscreen Tested: How To Keep Your 4WD Cool
When hitching up for a touring adventure, knowing we’ll be spending a lot of time in our vehicle, we aim to make that driving experience a bit more comfortable where possible. And as we...
