Review: Opus OP19 19ft Caravan
I’ll never forget when I saw the Opus camper trailer for the first time. With the unique ‘dome’ shape of the canvas, it cut quite a striking figure at camp. Many years ago –...
Tech Guide: Battery Management Systems
In our previous issue, we looked at the advancement of RV electrical systems, showing you a method of calculating your battery’s performance while camping off-grid using watts as the basis. As good as this...
Explore Oz Gets a CPX!
Jess and Allan Mercer have been travelling full time in their 2006 Goldstream RV pop-top for two years. But on February 14, the pair upgraded to a brand new Goldstream CPX pop-top.
Jess and Allan...
Caravan Review: Hike RV Amore Ultra 22ft 6in
Hike RV was established in Campbellfield, Vic, a few years ago. It is a relatively new manufacturer; however, the company’s vans demonstrate the maturity of a manufacturer that’s been on the scene for much...
Search For the Perfect Camp Light
Nope, no one type of camp light is perfect. Never was, never will be.
Take, for example, needing to do a midnight run to the dunny at a communal campground. A small, handheld pencil or...
Adria Altea 402 PH Sport: Review
Adria is a name that needs very little introduction. This Slovenian brand’s vans, which are sold in Australia by Apollo RV, have made their mark on our roads and in our holiday parks.
Because they’re...
Travel Guide: Point Leo Foreshore Camping Reserve
I’d been aware of the Point Leo Foreshore Camping Reserve for a long time. Point Leo is a hamlet on the Western Port Bay side of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. It’s a charming beachside town...
Ten Mistakes in the Bush
Many people make common mistakes when planning or taking a holiday in the Australian bush. Some will cause nothing more than an inconvenience, others will be life-threatening. Some will void your warranty and insurance,...
Isuzu MU-X Fuel Test!
Isuzu Ute Australia had loaned us an MU-X. With its 3L turbodiesel engine, smooth six-speed transmission and sophisticated safety features, it’s a heck of a car. Coincidentally, I was being called to Canberra. The...
Cowfish Cosmo: Starlink on 12V!
When Starlink was launched in Australia a couple years ago, it became an absolute game-changer for caravanners. That’s old news. But since then, a number of companies have sought to address a couple of...
