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…
Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle Signs on Caravans: What the Law Actually Says That “DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE” sign isn’t reserved for big, burly trucks. Many caravan combinations qualify to display one — and when a tight turn requires extra lane space, having the correct sign can be a legal requirement. Spend enough time…
Bendix Ultimate 4WD Cuts Triton Stopping Distance How much difference can a brake upgrade really make to a dual-cab ute? Bendix put two Mitsubishi Tritons, Supercars young gun Zach Bates and a tonne of water to work at Calder Park. The answer, at least in this test, was measured not in centimetres but metres —…
Air Safe Hitch Review: Why We Fitted One to Our Isuzu D-MAX Australian roads are getting rougher, caravans are getting heavier, and the humble hitch is being asked to absorb more punishment than ever. After two years of towing with an Air Safe hitch behind our Isuzu D-MAX, we explain why we bought one, how…
Bendix has the Ford Ranger covered when it comes to stopping power With the Ford Ranger dominating Australian and New Zealand sales charts, Bendix has developed a wide range of brake pads, rotors and upgrade kits to improve stopping performance for owners who tow, tour or work their Rangers hard. There are few things more…
X-Series RV X-Pulse POD review: Real-World Test Summary with administration update Editor’s Update: 25 June 2026 Since this review was first published, ASIC published notices sighted by Gone Touring show that X Series RV Pty Ltd, ACN 677 125 763, and Sunland RV Pty Ltd, ACN 656 503 383, have appointed administrators. The notices list…