JPOD

JPOD Outback Hits the Road

Jayco has unveiled a new van in its lightweight JPOD range. Jayco Australia CEO Garry Moore said the popularity of the JPOD range drove the company to produce “a more robust ‘Jayco Outback’ version” of...
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Review: Avan Ovation M7 Slide-Out Motorhome

I’ve long pondered the motorhome lifestyle. I’ve always been an avid caravanner, but during those times of wet weather, hitching up in the mud and rain, wrestling with weight distribution bars, my mind has...
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Review: Great Alpine Caravans Bright 21ft 6in

The team behind Great Alpine Caravans have been building vans for over seven years. The company is owned by Rio Caravans, a manufacturer based in an unassuming factory in the caravan manufacturing capital of...
yarrawonga

Yearning for Yarrawonga

Embarking on a caravanning trip to Yarrawonga, Vic, is a delightful experience that offers the perfect blend of waterfront camping, fishing and outdoor activities. Nestled on the banks of the majestic Murray River and...
Weight distribution hitch

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...
towing

Essential Towing Gear: What You Need

When you purchase your first caravan, thoughts turn to all the fabulous accessories you can buy to make your travels more like staying in a luxury resort. Not that there’s anything wrong with that....
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Review: Pioneer Mitchell Hybrid

In mid 2018, Pioneer Campers was purchased by Gason, the company that also owns Trakmaster Caravans. And we all wanted to know how the well-regarded Pioneer range would change, particularly the hybrid Pioneer Mitchell. This...
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Alpha Suspensions Guide

If it’s an offroad or even a semi-offroad caravan, there’s a good chance it will have independent coil suspension. For good reason. Independent coil suspension absorbs massive forces imposed by varying road conditions. If it...
solarscreenvideo

Solarscreen Tested: How To Keep Your 4WD Cool

When hitching up for a touring adventure, knowing we’ll be spending a lot of time in our vehicle, we aim to make that driving experience a bit more comfortable where possible. And as we...
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Our Three Favourite Caravan Gadgets

Twelve months ago, we took delivery of our third caravan. This new van is our full-time home so you can imagine it has a lot of creature comforts, many of which we have fitted...