fridge

Why A Dual-Zone Fridge Makes Sense

Way back, and I mean way back when I was a teenager out camping with my mates for the weekend, we relied on a trusty old Esky, or chillie bin, or ice box, whatever...
toll roads

Caravanners, Toll Roads and Turmoil

Toll roads. In Australia, they're unavoidable. Drive Highway 1 and you’ll follow a serpentine route that bends and twists around all Australian states and territories, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory. There’s even...
fire

Fired up!

What a busy month! Since I last shared my adventures with you a lot has happened – mostly good but one a bit scary. The scary one was when I attended the 10th anniversary muster...

Heading North

Winter is around the corner so I've packed my bags and hit the road northwards towards Queensland. I'd planned a very relaxed itinerary, with a daily target of 300km or less. It was relaxing...
Julia Creek

One Clever Caravanner at Julia Creek!

When Tassie couple Brian and Christine Medcraft dropped by for a chat near the billabong at the Julia Creek RV Stay, I didn't believe what I was hearing. An under-floor shower? What were they...

Aerobatics with Murphy

Our second pilots were fully qualified on smaller planes but not allowed to fly the Hastings for take-off or landings and had to fly Tiger Moths and Chipmunks to keep their hand in. I...
caravan

Essential Caravan Gear To Pack!

The caravan and camping show season is about to get underway and, I’ll put money on it, those of you who have just bought an RV will be thinking of heading down to one...
motorhome

Yemmy the Motorhome is Back!

My motorhome, Yemmy, was damaged a few months ago in an accident, but when he arrived back following the repairs on a tilt truck, I couldn't believe it was him! They had done a...
Warrnambool

A Windy Warrnambool Muster

The weather gods didn't smile on us as we gathered at Warrnambool, Vic, for the 13th Australian Caravan Club's National Muster and AGM. Despite the weather, we had a great time and even the flapping...

Avoid Disaster!

When planning a caravan holiday, most people think about what they need to take with them, the tourist attractions they want to visit, how much money they will need to spend, and generally just...