Ryco SynTec wins gold — but what does it mean for your touring 4WD? Ryco has picked up two major innovation awards for its Australian-developed SynTec Performance Oil Filters. Awards are nice, trophies look terrific in reception, and somebody in marketing will undoubtedly find a very expensive shelf for them. But here at gonetouring.com.au we’re…
Can Going Off Grid Make Solo Travel More Affordable? As caravan park prices rise, fuel becomes more expensive and household budgets tighten, the cost of travelling Australia is beginning to change the way people travel. For solo travellers in particular, becoming genuinely self-contained may have less to do with disappearing into the wilderness and more…
BIG4 Batemans Bay at Easts Riverside Holiday Park Review Looking for a peaceful riverside caravan park in Batemans Bay with river views, friendly staff and an easy walk to town? BIG4 Easts Riverside Holiday Park delivers exactly that, provided your van isn’t too long and you don’t mind the occasional tight squeeze on the waterfront…
How to Clean and Maintain a Caravan Cassette Toilet A cassette toilet is a marvellous invention. It allows you to enjoy all the comforts of home while parked miles from civilisation – right up until the moment it reminds you, quite forcefully, that somebody still has to empty it. Key points Empty the cassette when…
Projecta’s Good Design double could make touring electrics a whole lot simpler Projecta’s latest Intelli-Grid GEN III power management system and Intelli-IQ Smart Relays are designed to simplify the increasingly complicated electrical systems found in modern caravans, campers and heavily accessorised tow vehicles, bringing charging, monitoring and accessory control together in a much cleaner package.…
Beth, Betsy and 6000 Kilometres of Going Solo When Beth Ollason’s friends were forced to pull out of their planned three-month Western Australian adventure, she had two choices: cancel the trip or go anyway. She went anyway. Almost 6000 kilometres later, after beaches, red dust, lobster boats, a few campervan lessons and one entirely unexpected…
Choosing Somewhere to Stay When You’re Travelling Alone Travelling solo gives you the freedom to stop wherever you like, but choosing where to spend the night can feel a little different when there’s nobody beside you to offer a second opinion. Kerri looks at finding places that feel safe, practical and enjoyable, whether you arrive…
Ryco Expands Chinese Vehicle Filter Range as BYD, GWM, MG and Chery Sales Surge in Australia Chinese vehicles have gone from being the new kids in the Australian car park to taking up a sizeable chunk of it. With brands including BYD, GWM, MG, Chery and Geely piling on sales, Ryco has expanded its oil,…
Thinking About Travelling Solo? Start Small Travelling solo doesn’t have to begin with selling the house, buying a caravan and disappearing around Australia for six months. Sometimes the best way to start is simply to pack an overnight bag, choose somewhere close to home and see how you go. There’s something wonderfully appealing about travelling…
Buying a Used Caravan from a Dealer: Why It Worked for Us Buying a used caravan can be a much less frightening way to enter the caravanning world. This is especially true for first-time buyers still working out what they really need. Our experience buying a five-year-old caravan from a reputable dealer taught us something…