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Masterpiece Caravans Optimum Extreme Off-Road: Caravan Review

Now and then, I come across a manufacturer for whom the word ‘innovation’ actually means something. In this case, I’m talking about Masterpiece Caravans. If you’ve not checked out what’s happening at Masterpiece, I highly...
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5 Common Caravan Problems Solved

So, you’ve just bought your first caravan. Congratulations and welcome to the community! No doubt your new van will bring you many years of happy memories. But caravanning does involve a learning curve and...
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ACCC Caravan Industry Concern

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has said that it supports a “collaborative approach with the ACCC” in the wake of a new report that found “key issues of concern” within the RV industry. However,...
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Meet the Royal Flair Micron!

Royal Flair is targeting budget-conscious caravan buyers with the return of its classic Micron.  With its rear-door entry, the new 16ft Royal Flair Micron retails for $75,990. But just because it’s an ‘entry level’ caravan doesn’t...

Tour: Walkamin Central Van Park

My late wife, Vi, and I called in to the newly opened Walkamin Central Caravan Park in 2006 – a year after it was opened. We intended staying for just a couple of nights...

DexKo Buys G&S Chassis

DexKo Global Inc., the company behind Al-Ko and Dexter, has bought G&S Chassis and Hume Caravan and Camping Accessories. "These acquisitions allow us to expand into chassis manufacturing and supplying an even more diverse range...
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Covid shuts Victorian RV manufacturing

The Caravan Industry Association of Victoria (CIAV) has confirmed that RV manufacturing in Victoria must close for the duration of the State of Disaster enforced by the Andrews government from midnight August 5. CIAV chief...
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Royal Flair Piazza 16ft: Caravan Review

In my line of work, once in a while I come across a van with wow-factor in spades. Something unique. Something that would be the talk of the van park. A van that would...
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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,...
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Winnebago Byron: Review

I’ve been behind the wheel of quite a few motorhomes lately, each of them based on a Mercedes Sprinter. Cruising along the highway, high in my perch in the driver’s cab, each time has...