Free to Free Camp

The majority of caravans are today sold to some degree on their ability to allow you to ‘free camp’. Sounds good, but not every caravan is properly equipped to do it and not every...
New Age Caravansvideo

Review: New Age Caravans Road Owl

In late 2018, New Age Caravans was bought by Walkinshaw Automotive Group, the same company behind HSV. In that time, New Age has incorporated some of Walkinshaw’s automotive technology, beginning with the Walkinshaw-designed and engineered...
Sunland Caravansvideo

Review: Sunland Caravan Phoenix 20ft 6in Offroader

Sometimes, when time and opportunity don’t coincide, it’s still possible to get a glimpse of the outback. Just north of Brisbane, within the Moreton Bay region on the outskirts of Caboolture, you’ll find a...
Paramount Caravansvideo

Review: 15ft Paramount Caravans Micro

I’ve long been a believer in the notion that small is cool when it comes to caravanning. Don’t get me wrong: a big, beautiful caravan has it’s appeal, especially when the kids are onboard,...
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Travel Guide: Outback Loop

Every offroad RVer in Australia must, at some point, treat themselves to three of the great iconic, historic adventures of the outback: the Strzelecki Track, the Birdsville Track and the Oodnadatta Track. These have...
Option RVvideo

Review: Option RV Traction Offroader

Option RV is a quiet achiever in the Australian caravan manufacturing industry. The caravans produced in its Campbellfield, Vic, factory are well regarded, though it had been a number of years since I’d had...
Spinifex Caravansvideo

Review: Spinifex Caravans Xscape Rough-Roader

Finding an adventure is about taking the journey as much as it is about arriving at the unexpected destination. With that in mind, I was keen to see if the Spinifex Xscape has all...
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Guide: Buying a New Tow Vehicle

Choosing a suitable tow vehicle for a caravan is just as important as selecting a caravan that best suits your travel needs. The number one requirement is that the combination is 100 per cent legal...
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Offroad Caravan: Trip Prep

Even if you own the best offroad caravan, you simply cannot expect it to survive a long offroad jaunt without performing some pre-trip preparation. Here are four tips that will improve your caravan’s survivability...
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What Makes a True Offroad Caravan?

Sit around a campfire or any happy hour discussion and ask about what constitutes an offroad-capable caravan, and watch the fireworks. Some people will tell you that a true offroad caravan does not exist...