Bay of Fires, located on the northeastern coast of Tasmania, is a stunningly beautiful and unspoiled coastal region that offers visitors a chance to experience the rugged beauty of the Tasmanian coastline. The combination of crystal-clear waters, the white sandy beaches, and the vibrant orange lichen-covered rocks make this a unique and awe-inspiring place to…
If you’re new to camper trailers, here is one question you’ll undoubtedly ask yourself. “Is buying a used camper an economical alternative to purchasing a new one?” What are the pros and cons of buying a used camper, and what should you be looking for when purchasing? These are questions we asked Howard Shanks to…
As the name suggests, Islander Campers’ range of slide-on campers comes from the holiday island of Tasmania. Their model range features lightweight composite construction with an extensive list of standard features that allow luxurious off-grid camping with a minimal compact footprint. This review and road test investigates the pros and cons of the Mersey 2.4…
Cosy Corner South offers free camping with generous access to caravans. It’s dog friendly, with long drop toilets. Phone and internet service are available through the 4G network. But best of all, close proximity to stunning white beaches. Bay of Fires is approximately four hours from Hobart and three hours from Launceston. Cosy Corner South…
When you practically live and work out of a vehicle day in day out, you quickly learn all of its little idiosyncrasies. In other words, know them from top to bottom. Howard Shanks has done just that for well over a decade, so when he ordered another Holden Rodeo, we had to ask why? The…
Isuzu Ute gets economical 1.9 litre Diesel engine option in SX work ute. For over a decade, the SX Single Cab Chassis has proven its mettle locally across many a worksite, as a courier and in the Australian new vehicle sales charts. As reported by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the D-MAX has…
The towing capacity for the newly-launched GWM Ute range has been increased to 3000kg. Initial homologation documentation for the GWM Ute listed the maximum towing capacity at 2250kg but the Ute has now been re-homologated and certified at a 3000kg towing capacity. Maximum downball weight has now also increased to 300kg. The increased towing capability…
Projecta’s versatile and popular Intelli-RV range has been upgraded, providing caravan and recreational vehicle manufacturers and their customers with additional features and functionality, to help them safely and efficiently manage their battery and solar power requirements. The Intelli-RV range is designed to monitor all manner of electrical functions. Model dependent, this ranges from basic set-and-forget…