Review: EnduroMat Mate
As avid caravanners and campers, the ground outside our set-ups can vary anywhere from sand, dirt, mud and small rocks, through to spiky spinifex and luscious grass. And when looking for a mat that’s...
Travel Guide: Karri Forest Explorer, WA
In a recent article on Western Australia’s 'south-west edge', we mentioned a pleasant drive from the town of Pemberton: the Karri Forest Explorer. Here, we cover more details, and if you decide to go,...
Just Relax in Jericho
The Jordan Valley Hotel in Jericho, Qld is new to Camps 11 – we checked it out on our outback Queensland trip last year. Robert and Gay Stubbs purchased the business in 2005 but...
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,...
JB Caravans Adopts AL-KO Safety Technology
JB Caravans is the first manufacturer in Australia to offer ABS and sway mitigation technology as standard equipment on upcoming models.
Developed by AL-KO in collaboration with automotive supplier Bosch, Tow Assist is world-first technology...
All-New Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu has released the brand new MU-X – and it’s much more than a facelift. In fact, the new MU-X appears to be an even more attractive proposition for Australian caravanners.
Chief among the changes...
Crucial Caravan Safety Device: eTow Tested
Caravanners face numerous challenges. By their very nature, caravans present numerous difficulties that must be overcome by the driver. Obtaining legal and safe rearward vision is a case in point. But one aspect of...
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...
