The Big 90!
My 90th birthday started five hours early! I was at a muster of my Australian Caravan Club's Gippsland Gypsies branch at Maryborough and after a great weekend we had gathered in the indoor area...
Birdsville Track Rescue
Australia is such a big country – at some stage your travelling journey could see you on a dirt road or two. And if you find yourself around northern South Australia or south-west Queensland,...
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...
Beautiful Motorhome Conversion
You often hear people say that they have brought everything except the kitchen sink but I believe Austin and Caroline Smith have really brought their kitchen sink with them in their spacious bus/motorhome.
The rig...
4WDing Basics
Australia offers one of the best opportunities to holiday in untainted, beautiful country. Given the expanse of the country, often a 4WD is the only way to see the best spots. They offer one...
Camp For Longer!
The ever-increasing popularity of the RV lifestyle continues to see more of us hitting the road. And there may come a time when you’d like to find a top spot away from it all…...
Weighty Matters – Discussing Trailer Mass
The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) is set to come into effect on July 1 2021. Replacing the Motor Vehicle Standards Act (1989), the RVSA includes a raft of measures designed to improve the...
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...
2001 Jeep Cherokee: My Favourite 4WD
While I’ve spent the last 15 years tow-testing all manner of vehicles with a caravan behind, from a Fiat 500 (yes, really) to a RAM 2500, I have also owned a few tow vehicles,...
A Novel Idea
Have you ever wondered what happens to vehicles that have been in a front-end crash? I spotted just such a vehicle – a VW Kombi that was since converted into a lovely little caravan.
The...
