Riverview Caravan Park Ocean Grove: Beautiful, Historic… and Mildly Dangerous Nestled on the civilised side of Victoria—close enough to Melbourne that one can still nip back for a decent coffee, yet far enough away that you can pretend you’re “off grid”—lies the venerable Riverview Family Caravan Park at Barwon Heads. It’s one of those old, well-established caravan…
Four DIY Caravan Fixes for under $50 If there’s one thing every caravanner learns quicker than a rookie reversing into a tight campsite, it’s this: no matter how flash your new pride-and-joy looked sitting in the dealer’s yard, gleaming like it had just rolled out of a shampoo commercial, the moment you actually tow it…
Review of Discovery Parks – Pambula Beach If one were to design the ideal family holiday park, it would probably look suspiciously like Discovery Parks – Pambula Beach. It has that “something for everyone” quality, like a Swiss Army knife, but without the risk of accidentally slicing your thumb while trying to extract the corkscrew. Upon arrival,…
Tucked away off the beaten track on the picturesque New South Wales South Coast, Tuross Beach Cabins and Campsite is one of those hidden gems that reward travellers who wander just a little further. Perched right on the water’s edge, this relaxed and welcoming park is the kind of place where time slows down and the sound…
Review: Revtek UHF Handpiece Mount for Isuzu D-Max & MU-X Gen3 When you’re setting up a touring rig, it’s often the small details that make the biggest difference to comfort, safety, and practicality. The Revtek UHF handpiece mount for the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X Gen3 is one of those little gems that blends factory-fit looks…
Fireside Therapy: Why Aussie Dads are requesting swapping Christmas Gifts for Campfire Nights. It appears that Aussie men, in particular, are embracing camping as a mental wellness ritual, a mental reset under the stars. New research from Australian camping company ArcMate found that camping offers a bigger mental reset for men than it does for women.…
The comfort of living on the road in a caravan requires attention to details that can enhance the travelling experience. One such detail is the use of removable caravan window awnings. These versatile accessories offer several practical benefits, including increased privacy, reduced sun glare, and decreased heat penetration, all while being relatively easy to create…
Replacing the sacrificial anode in your caravan’s hot water system is a straightforward DIY task that usually takes about half an hour. It’s a simple procedure, requiring only a few basic tools. The majority of caravans and RVs in Australia use the popular US-made Suburban gas/electric hot water systems. These units require some simple maintenance…
How to prevent caravan sway: Here is how AL-KO ESC tames the sway and keeps your caravan safe. Click the play button to listen to “How to prevent caravan sway” with AL-KO ESC. For beginner and novice caravaners, caravan sway (or “snaking”) is one of the most terrifying hazards on the road. It often strikes…
Stone Proofing Your Caravan’s Grey Water Pipes: A Simple DIY Upgrade. Cruising down Australia’s rugged backroads in a caravan can be the adventure of a lifetime – until a flying stone shatters a pipe and brings your trip to a messy halt. Many outback and regional roads have deteriorated to such a point where loose…