En Route to Walkamin
I left you last month at the Kilkivan Bush Camp and what a great week we had there. It was an informal gathering of Apex 40 members on our way to an Apex 40...
Thetford Fresh-Up Kit: Review
Picture this. You’ve bought a secondhand caravan or motorhome with an onboard toilet. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could freshen up that toilet? No matter how many times you clean the seat and...
How to Spot and Avoid Common Caravan Scams
Are you in the market to buy a caravan? Or are you looking to hire a caravan for your next cross-country holiday? There are plenty of caravan sellers and letting agents with legitimate offers…...
Heading North
Winter is around the corner so I've packed my bags and hit the road northwards towards Queensland. I'd planned a very relaxed itinerary, with a daily target of 300km or less. It was relaxing...
Review: Winsig 4.0 Camping Antenna
Caravan and camping often requires clever solutions to common problems, from developing a sustainable source of 12V power for the caravan to watching the telly. The good news is that multiple solutions exist for...
In the Frame
If you want to purchase a new or secondhand caravan, you may wonder about the various frame construction methods used by manufacturers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method? Is one better...
Top Five Bargain Tow Tugs
Just because a new tow vehicle is bargain-priced doesn’t mean it’ll do the job well. There are some other, more affordable, tow vehicles than these five, but these are the best value, best for...
Friends and Memories
Way back in 1972, we had a barbecue at our place in Mornington, Vic, to start an organisation we called Apex 40. You leave Apex at 40 years of age, and we wanted to...
A Dog’s Life: Caravanning With Dogs
Now that you’ve decided to take your dogs with on your next caravanning holiday, it’s time to look at how to make the trip safer and more enjoyable for yourself and your furry companions.
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The Towing Experience
When I first towed a caravan, I was nervous. I was at the wheel of a HiLux and my intention was to tow a pop-top to the Great Ocean Road to meet some friends....
