Travelling Australia: Then and Now
Australia has bewitched us for over 40 years. We arrived in 1977 as young immigrants from the United States, Steve as a teacher and I as his accomplice. It wasn’t long before school holidays...
Kokoda Cadet II Platinum XLi Reviewed
A true family adventure calls for a true family caravan, such as this Kokoda Cadet. If you’ve ever tried to make do with a caravan that sleeps two, perhaps by pitching a tent off...
The Perfect Caravan Park
I met Jonathan and Jennifer Luth last year just after they – and their Sprinter motorhome – had arrived in Australia.
Their bright blue Sprinter had travelled in a cratave from the US, and they were...
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...
Jurgens Caravans Solaris: Tested and Rated
If I was to mention Jurgens Caravans, a particular style would come to mind: a beige, slightly textured exterior finish, a distinctive shape and woodgrain interior. For many years, this look has served the...
Easter Caravanning Tips
Being on the road full time, we often lose track of times such as Easter, school holidays and public holidays. We freedom-camp at these times as this means we can avoid taking up space...
Knock-Off D035 Couplings Spotted
Cruisemaster, the manufacturer of the D035 offroad coupling, is warning the public to be on the lookout for non-compliant, counterfeit copies of the D035.
The fake D035 couplings that have appeared on the Australian market...
FX2: Forward-Fold Camper by Concept Caravans
Concept Caravans has long been a highly regarded caravan manufacturer. Established in 2004, it didn’t take long before the company became one of Australia’s top five or six van builders.
But it was still somewhat...
Review: EzyTrail Parkes 15
It’s compact. It sleeps four people. It’s an offroader that won’t break the bank. It’s the new Parkes 15 by EzyTrail.
EzyTrail was established 11 years ago with a focus on camper trailers but about...
Weight Distribution Hitch Dilemma
A towed caravan has to be heavier at its front than at its rear. If it is not, it will sway strongly, particularly if towed by a vehicle that is lighter. And as many...
