Bendix Brakes Trusted for GVM Upgrades and Heavy Towing There are few luxuries afforded to a busy independent workshop, but perhaps the rarest of all is the opportunity to do the same job twice. At Dr Shocks Suspension and Brakes in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the hoists rarely sit idle long enough for anyone…
Projecta’s New 48V Power System Changes the Game for Off-Grid Caravaning in Australia More power, faster charging and smarter design. Projecta’s latest 48V system is built for travellers who refuse to compromise when the blacktop ends and the bush begins. There’s a quiet shift happening in the caravan and touring world. Not loud, not flashy,…
How to prevent Ross River Virus: The Souvenir No One Mentions There are certain things every Australian touring trip delivers with absolute reliability. Fine red dust in places dust has no business being. A growing collection of free, town-branded stubby holders of questionable usefulness. One mysterious rattle that appears somewhere in the caravan after about…
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,…
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…
Touring Tech Tips: Why You Should Replace Brake Pads and Rotors Together When you’re planning the next big trip, the last thing you want is unexpected downtime on the side of the highway because of brake issues. For many drivers, maintenance bills can feel like a grudge purchase—especially with cost-of-living pressures. But when it comes…