Review: Bushranger Joey
Offroad vans come in various shapes and sizes, but some are so large that the idea of tackling tight tracks seems a bridge too far. That’s where the Bushranger Joey comes in. Not only...
Fraser Island Under Pressure
It is the biggest, and possibly the most beautiful, sand island in the world. Its freshwater perched lakes include the largest (Boomanjin at about 200ha), some of the highest (Boomerang Lakes at 120m) and...
New Vehicle Laws Welcomed
Australia has a new regulatory framework governing the importation and local production of vehicles, including RVs of all types.
The Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) passed the Australian Senate on November 27, which was...
Review: 2019 Avida Birdsville
Avida has released its Birdsville motorhome with 2019 updates and we wasted no time climbing aboard for a test drive. It’s large, spacious and – perhaps best of all – it can be driven...
Bailey Australia Unicorn IV Pamplona Reviewed
Bailey Australia has just launched its promised ‘Australianised’ Unicorn IV Pamplona. If you’ll forgive the brag, we were the first to hitch up this van for an in-depth look.
Despite now being built locally, the...
Kershaw Camping Kiboshed
RV camping at Kershaw Gardens in Rockhampton, Qld, is no longer allowed.
On November 15, the Planning and Environment Court ruled against Rockhampton Regional Council, finding that the use of the site for RV camping...
Review: Oz Cruiser Explorer 1760
Large vans replete with all the gear are appealing, but I usually prefer compact rigs. I’m not opposed to being comfortable, so if that compact van has a bathroom, an internal kitchen and a...
The Treeless Plain
Well, Yemmy made it to Denmark, WA, and back but has since had a gearbox transplant because he was having a ‘flare’ when changing between second and third. My friend, Eric, used a gearbox...
Kununurra on a Budget
You’ve just ticked the epic Gibb River Road off your bucketlist, but your caravan is in serious need of some love and attention. With the quote from the repairer more than you expected, the...
Coromal Caravans Pioneer Evolution Tested
Australia doesn’t really build cars anymore. But caravans? We’ve got more manufacturers than you can count.
But as anyone who had done the rounds of an RV show would attest, many of the thousands of...
