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Yemmy’s Back But What’s the Diff?

Following on from last month when I said Yemmy was at the RACQ repairers in Mareeba and they couldn't look at him for a week, well, quite a lot has happened since then, including...
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Diesel Fuel Efficiency Test: Driving Slower

Fuel. Along with accommodation/site costs, it’ll be one of your biggest expenses when caravanning, if not the biggest. But I don’t need to tell you that – no doubt your bank account has told...
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Review: New Jayco Crosshaul

Jayco’s Crosshaul is a lightweight van that, while simple in its layout, offers multiple options for owners. Let’s start with the tradie option. The Crosshaul offers a great space for lugging tools around and...
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Test: Black Jack Trailer Jack

There are numerous reasons why you might decide to replace your manual jockey wheel with an electric trailer jack. Perhaps you have back or shoulder issues that preclude you from winding the handle. Or...
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Touring Guide: Indian Ocean Drive

We were in Western Australia for a handful of days. Our objective: travel from Perth to Kalbarri National Park as part of our test of Jayco’s Adventurer offroad caravan. Our route would take us...
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Caravan Review: Lotus Caravans 17ft Freelander

Of Australia’s many offroad caravan manufacturers, few match the reputation and and experience of Lotus Caravans. A few come to mind, but Lotus Caravans would surely make any top five list concerning offroad caravans. The...
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Weight Distribution Hitch Dilemma

A towed caravan has to be heavier at its front than at its rear. If it is not, it will sway strongly, particularly if towed by a vehicle that is lighter. And as many...
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Travelling Australia: Then and Now

Australia has bewitched us for over 40 years. We arrived in 1977 as young immigrants from the United States, Steve as a teacher and I as his accomplice. It wasn’t long before school holidays...
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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...

Five Caravan Myths Busted!

Australian caravanning means three things: amazing destinations, time with your loved ones, and a healthy dose of mythology. Many campfire discussions have devolved into heated debates about the rules of the road as they...