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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An Irish Festival Muster
I was a bit apprehensive about going to an Irish festival with my nemesis, Murphy, along but he kept his head down most of the time. Our Australian Caravan Club branch, the Gippsland Gypsies...
Travel Guide: North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island, affectionately known as Straddie, is jointly managed by the Quandamooka people and the Queensland Parks Service. Naree Budjong Djara National Park, meaning My Mother Earth, now covers about half the island;...
Bogged in the Bush!
Let me set the scene. We have just left Daly Waters and are driving north along the Stuart Highway, through the centre of Australia towards Mataranka and those welcoming hot springs. We’re seasoned road-trippers....
4WD Suspension Basics
Your 4WD suspension design can make a difference to how well it tows, and how much it can tow. Of course, there are many other factors in the mix for good towing stability, such...
Tested: BEAM Outback Solar Panels
Imagine you’re on a caravanning holiday, visiting a glorious national park in the outback. You see a magnificent panoramic vista ahead and you pull out your trusty smartphone to take a picture of what...
What Makes a True Offroad Caravan?
Sit around a campfire or any happy hour discussion and ask about what constitutes an offroad-capable caravan, and watch the fireworks. Some people will tell you that a true offroad caravan does not exist...
5 Common Caravan Problems Solved
So, you’ve just bought your first caravan. Congratulations and welcome to the community! No doubt your new van will bring you many years of happy memories. But caravanning does involve a learning curve and...
Caravan Review: Royal Flair EcoMate 19ft 6in
Royal Flair has been one of Australia’s premier caravan manufacturers for 30 years. The company’s vans are a staple of our roads, without question. From the Van Royce to the aggressive offroader known as...
Motorhome Tax Increase
The Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Queensland (Caravanning Queensland) has waded into the furore created by The Courier Mail’s August 21 report claiming the Queensland government was about to ban GCM upgrades.
Caravanning Queensland...