Retreat ERV: The First Battery-Only Caravan
For as long as I can remember, caravans have had three main energy sources: the 240V electricity drawn from the grid; the 12V electricity stored in the van’s battery; and the gas stored in...
Gear Review: Eco Billy
When heating water for a cuppa, washing dishes, or even washing yourselves while on the road, most of us would generally use the usual options like gas, a butane burner, or even a traditional...
Caravan Review: Nova Caravans Bravo Signature Z Series
Picture this: the kids have flown the nest and it’s time for you and your partner to hit the road full-time. The open road beckons as it never has before. But you’re going to...
ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator Updated
One day, perhaps, Australia will have coast to coast mobile coverage. Well… perhaps not. Not any time soon, anyway. The lack of mobile coverage outside of our major cities and main regional centres presents...
Review: Newlands Caravans Luxe 675
If you’ve got a couple of kids and a strong desire to explore Australia, you’ll need a family van. Sure, you could do it with a camper trailer or even just a tent. But...
Test: Tradeflame 12V Soldering Iron
When we can spend a lot of time touring the country, it’s not uncommon to be asked what specific tools we carry in our toolkit. Apart from the obvious spanners, screwdrivers, sockets and some...
Avida Trip: First RV Adventure
One of the many perks of being national sales manager at GoRV is that every now and then I get to test out the latest products and RVs. Although I have worked in the...
Review: Mars Campers Ranger X Hybrid
I’ve said it before but when it comes to offroad caravans, I believe that smaller is better. Mars Campers, a company that seems to have gone from strength to strength in recent years, last...
Caravan Review: Pro RV 21ft 6in Family Haven
I was unfamiliar with Pro RV Caravans when I arrived at Caravan Court in Springvale, Vic. Caravan Court is something of an institution in the Victorian caravan industry. This family-run business has been a...
Caravan Review: Crusader CRV Hurricane
Offroad caravans come in all shapes and sizes, from 24-footers complete with every conceivable luxury, to tiny single-axle rigs that amount to little more than a storage trailer with a rooftop tent.
Those big rigs...
