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JHub Gets Even Smarter

Our TVs, our sound systems and even our houses… for many of us, they’re all controlled by an app on our smartphone. Welcome to the 21st century. It was only a matter of time before...
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Newlands Onyx: Review

You don’t last more than 40 years in business without doing something right. Last year, Alan Graham’s Caravans and RVs marked four decades as an RV dealership. The centrepiece of the celebrations: a specially-designed...
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Drone On!

Drones seem to be the current 'in thing' – my friend, Rob Tudor, has one and took some great aerial shots of  camping by the side of the lovely Gwydir River at Bingara, NSW,...
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ZOLEO: Ultimate Remote Communications

As a full time traveller, I often get asked about the sort of communications equipment we carry, particularly for use in an emergency. Of course, we have mobile phones and these are fine for...
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Review: Flat Out International

Confession: I’ve always struggled to keep things neat and tidy when caravanning. I’m referring to the sullage hose, the water hose and the 15A electrical lead. These are unwieldy items that take up space...
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Caravan Ball Weight Test

Hitch up a van and a couple of things happen. One, the anticipation of the journey ahead will build. And two, a transfer of weight occurs – the weight previously resting on the jockey...
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Prototype Caravan: New Generation Alpa Eco

How’s this for a stroke of innovation? In recent times, a small, unassuming manufacturer has popped up in Melbourne with a concept for a small caravan that just might force us to rethink how...
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Caravan Rest Areas: A Truckie’s Advice

Rest areas. Ultimately, they’re about ensuring everyone has somewhere to pull up safely to have a break from the rigours of the road, whether you’re towing a caravan or driving a car, motorhome or...
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Perth Caravan Show Cancelled

The Perth Caravan & Camping Show, which was scheduled to take place from March 23 to 27, has been cancelled. “The Caravan Industry Association Western Australia (CIAWA) has carefully and thoroughly evaluated the multitude of...
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Review: Paramount Caravans Thunder 186 Pop-Top

There’s a lot to be said for smaller vans, from little weekenders – effectively a bed on wheels – to 18ft pop-tops. They’re typically light, which in turn brings numerous benefits. Less fuel, less...