2001 Jeep Cherokee: My Favourite 4WD

While I’ve spent the last 15 years tow-testing all manner of vehicles with a caravan behind, from a Fiat 500 (yes, really) to a RAM 2500, I have also owned a few tow vehicles,...

Paddling Lawn Hill Gorge

In my previous column I said I'd tell you more about our time as school photographers. It was great travelling this great country and getting paid to do so and we went to a...
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Realities of Caravanning

I think it’s fair to say that, before the days of social media, the full-time travelling lifestyle was almost exclusively the domain of grey nomads. Couples in their 60s (and older), retired from work,...
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Dometic Product Recall

Dometic has announced recalls of MOBICOOL-branded windows and a couple of its absorption fridges. The company is asking RV owners to check both their van’s windows and fridges to see if this recall applies...
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Review: Everest Caravans Nitro Extreme

Australia has more than its fair share of excellent caravan manufacturers. I count Everest Caravans, a very small player in an unassuming factory in Campbellfield, Vic, among them. Having reviewed three or four of this...
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Review: Redfoot AutoLift Electric Levelling System

How many times have you pulled into a campsite only to discover that the ground is unlevel? One wheel of your RV sits higher than the other, so the water won’t drain from your...
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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...
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World First: Hybrid-Drive Caravan System

Australian technology startup OzXCorp has developed the world’s first hybrid drive technology for a recreational vehicle. The system was publicly launched at this year’s Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow. SUBSCRIBE TO GORV FOR FREE! OzXCorp...
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Review: RVsecure PlatinumX RV Alarm System

There are plenty of reasons to consider an alarm system for your caravan. After all, your house probably has an alarm, so why not your house on wheels? A new Australian-made product has hit the...
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Titanium Caravans Launch!

It’s not often a caravan launch feels like a red carpet movie premiere, but Titanium Caravans pulled it off with flair. The Melbourne-based manufacturer unveiled two new models in a dazzling event that blended...