Spinifex Caravansvideo

Review: Spinifex Caravans Xscape Rough-Roader

Finding an adventure is about taking the journey as much as it is about arriving at the unexpected destination. With that in mind, I was keen to see if the Spinifex Xscape has all...
video

Flat Out Hoses: Review

As someone who prioritises caravan safety and hygiene, my recent discovery while fixing a leak in my hose left me shocked. I had purchased this hose several years ago at a local caravan show,...
tyre pressure

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems: Avoid a Blowout

Picture this: you’re on a picturesque road trip, towing your caravan through the rugged outback. The sun is shining, and the adventure awaits. Suddenly, disaster strikes – a flat tyre. Whether you’re in the...
Golf Caravansvideo

Caravan Review: Golf Caravans Grand Tourer 620

The Golf Caravans name goes back many years in Australia. Built by Avan in Pakenham, Vic, the range includes vans of all types and sizes, from the Golf Bush Challenger rising-roof camper to the...
towing

5 Things You’ll Notice When Towing

If you’re an experienced caravanner, hitching up probably doesn’t worry you. But if you’re new to the lifestyle – perhaps you’re about to buy your first van – you’d be forgiven for feeling a...
royal flair eco matevideo

Caravan Review: Royal Flair EcoMate 19ft 6in

Royal Flair has been one of Australia’s premier caravan manufacturers for 30 years. The company’s vans are a staple of our roads, without question. From the Van Royce to the aggressive offroader known as...
ute

Bent Dual Cab Ute Chassis: How and Why

The other day, my wife and I were driving along Milleria Road in Melbourne’s inner west when we pulled up alongside a dual-cab ute. I can’t recall the make and model but it looked...
Australian standards

New Vehicle Laws Welcomed

Australia has a new regulatory framework governing the importation and local production of vehicles, including RVs of all types. The Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) passed the Australian Senate on November 27, which was...
electrical

Tech Guide: Avoid Electrical Issues

If you buy a new van, the chances are it will have a comprehensive but also complicated electrical system. High-capacity lithium batteries, large solar arrays and high-wattage inverters that were rare 10 years ago...
Kokoda Diggervideo

Kokoda Digger 2: Caravan Review

Without question, I am more partial to single-axle caravans over their tandem-axle counterparts. They’re easier to tow, back-up, store and behave in a more nimble fashion. This is one of the reasons the Digger...