Police Roadside Caravan Safety Inspections
Every now and again, social media catches fire with news of a police blitz on caravan safety and towing compliance. Invariably, it goes that on a certain highway, police are pulling over caravanners, weighing...
Caravanning Green
It could be said that driving green is an oxymoron. Can one call oneself a greenie, as I do, and still drive the length and breadth of Australia in a diesel 4WD towing a...
The Van Life! A Daily Cost Breakdown Of Your Road Trip
With more than 823,000km of road, vastly contrasting landscapes, and affordable options for accommodation, food, and more, Australia is a caravanner’s paradise. But unless you have unlimited finances, travelling with an RV is something...
Yemmy’s Story – Part 2
Together with friends and family, Lionel started dismantling a lot of the ambo stuff installed in me, including the place where the stretcher went. He did take me down to a free camping area...
Into Business With Murphy
I’d always fancied running our own business and the opportunity came when a new service station was built in the main street of Mornington, Vic, near the beach. This was a great challenge as...
Cost of Travel
The cost of living is rising right across the country and somewhere to park your RV is no exception as parks and councils alike respond to a boom in post-covid RV travel. It seems...
Advice: Kids and Caravanning
Children add a different, sometimes challenging dimension to caravanning. But there’s no better way to spend the school holidays than pulling up at a beachside camp. However, if that beachside spot is more than...
Woes in Walkamin
I said last month that I'd still be in Queensland when writing my column for the next issue but I didn't know then that I'd have no choice! When I was shopping last Sunday,...
Caravan Space Savers
With caravans being a small fraction of the size of the average house, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when attempting to squeeze everything in that you think you will need for your travels.
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The Towing Experience
When I first towed a caravan, I was nervous. I was at the wheel of a HiLux and my intention was to tow a pop-top to the Great Ocean Road to meet some friends....
