Easter on the Road

It's Easter time, so I asked a number of travellers what they were doing for the holiday. And, of course, the really hard questions, like how to keep the Easter Bunny secret in a...
New Age Caravans

A New Age For Walkinshaw

The Walkinshaw Group has taken ownership of New Age Caravans. The Walkinshaw name is known for its association with Holden Special Vehicles, as well as V8 Supercar team Walkinshaw Andretti United.  “We are excited about our...

Caravan Roll Over: The Facts

Caravans and their tow vehicles rarely jack-knife and roll over. But when they do, the consequences are severe. SUBSCRIBE TO GORV FOR FREE! While countless ‘explanations’ are rife, the cause has long been known. It is...
jurgens

Jurgens Australia Rolls On

Jurgens Australia remains operational. That’s the message from company director Paul Kyriacou, following the mid-March closure of the Pakenham, Vic, factory. The gates were chained and locked shut, with a notice lease termination notice fixed to...
Francois Peron National Park

Picture-Perfect Francois Peron National Park

The Shark Bay World Heritage Area encloses some of Australia’s most stunning and important natural highlights. Protected to the east by the mainland and to the west by Dirk Hartog Island and a handful...
BMPRO

BMPRO Cracks US Market

BMPRO has secured contracts with two of the largest US manufacturers of RVs, Thor Motor Coach and Jayco USA. BMPRO has supplied local companies such as Jayco and New Age for more than 10 years...
wallaby

Legend of the Wallaby

I often look for different ways to get home – as they say, a change is as good as a rest. Leaving Ararat, Vic, and heading home via Pomonal, I couldn't resist stopping to video...
hybrid

World First: Hybrid-Drive Caravan System

Australian technology startup OzXCorp has developed the world’s first hybrid drive technology for a recreational vehicle. The system was publicly launched at this year’s Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow. SUBSCRIBE TO GORV FOR FREE! OzXCorp...
BRS Offroadvideo

Review: BRS Offroad Pursuit Platinum

There are camper trailers. And then there are camper trailers. Emphasis on the word ‘camper’. You see, the BRS Pursuit Platinum, the top-end rig in the Pursuit line-up that’s built in Newcastle, NSW, is...
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Review: Nova Caravans Terra Sportz Offroader

In 2012, Nova Caravans released its first offroad caravan, taking this writer by surprise. Nova, you see, had long been known as a reputable builder of highway cruisers and I’d assumed at the time...