Caught napping!
I was getting ready to do the washing when a ping told me I had an email. Oh dear – it was the editor asking for my column and I hadn't written a word!
So...
Travel Guide: Karri Forest Explorer, WA
In a recent article on Western Australia’s 'south-west edge', we mentioned a pleasant drive from the town of Pemberton: the Karri Forest Explorer. Here, we cover more details, and if you decide to go,...
When the going gets Tuff
Jugens Australia has released a new model in its line-up of TuffTRAX offroaders, the XP1850.
The new rig include a double bed, a dinette that converts into a single bed, an 80L compressor fridge, fans...
Victorian Virtual Caravan Show Going Ahead
Following the announcement that this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions in Victoria, the Victorian Caravan Industry Association has announced that its much-touted Industry Virtual Caravan and Camping Show will...
4WD Suspension Basics
Your 4WD suspension design can make a difference to how well it tows, and how much it can tow. Of course, there are many other factors in the mix for good towing stability, such...
Kununurra on a Budget
You’ve just ticked the epic Gibb River Road off your bucketlist, but your caravan is in serious need of some love and attention. With the quote from the repairer more than you expected, the...
Touring Guide: Moreton Island National Park
Brisbane has to be luckiest city in Australia, with access to some of the best sand islands on the planet, all anchored right off the coastline. Let everyone else flock to Fraser Island while...
Review: Royal Flair Piazza Sky-Deck 18ft 6in
When I first laid eyes on the Royal Flair Piazza Sky-Deck, I was impressed. This was back in 2013. I had taken it for a test tow along the Great Ocean Road, spending many...
Majestic Couple’s Caravan
Chris and Carol Brett met in Guernsey (one of the Channel Islands) when she went there as a nurse. Chris had recently returned to his home there after getting his degree in England.
I suppose...
Guide: East Kimberley Safe Swimming
If you’re a worry-wart like me when it comes to travelling in areas known for scorching temperatures and croc-filled water, such as the East Kimberley, you might resort to sticking to public pools, or...
