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Caravan World is the definitive guide that gives caravanners the know-how and confidence to pursue their touring dreams. At its heart, Caravan World is committed to enabling caravan travel in Australia, through informed testing of RV products, helpful tips and advice and showcasing great destinations and activities.

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BIG NUMBERS AT MELBOURNE LEISUREFEST • The annual Melbourne Caravan & Camping Leisurefest at Melbourne’s Sandown Racecourse is one of the biggest industry events in the country, and this year was no exception.

TOYOTA TUNDRA ON SALE IN AUSTRALIA • Toyota’s answer to the Ford F-150, RAM 1500 and GM Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has hit the Australian market.

ONLYVANS FIRST ROUND UP

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BIGGER OR BETTER? • While holidaying in the US, Malcolm checked out some of the RV offerings and discovered that bigger is not always better.

UNCOVER YOUR BETTERY’S SECRETS • This month David answers a reader’s question about getting accurate readings on their batteries.

LET’S MAKE THIS UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON ONE TO REMEMBER • The holiday season brings with it an increase of people (and their vans) on the road, but it is also the most dangerous time of year to be travelling.

ACCEPTABLE IN THE 80s • Big hair, great music and an economic boom — there was plenty happening in the 80s.

WARRANTY WOES

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‘3001 THINGS TO SEE AND DO AROUND AUSTRALIA’ TRAVEL GUIDE FROM HEMA MAPS

TRAVEL HAPPY • We shine the spotlight on caravanners, their rigs and their travel tales.

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WESTWARD BOUND • Fleeing a Melbourne winter for a four-month caravanning trip to northern Western Australia — including the iconic Gibb River Road — involved some planning and preparation. Deputy Editor Allison Watt shares some of her tips.

PRIMED FOR ADVENTURES • Prime Edge Caravans is an emerging brand with an interesting back story. The Aussie manufacturer is making a name for itself with high- end build quality and distinctive styling. So, we took a look at one of the brand’s top sellers that strikes a balance between performance and value, the 19ft 6in Adventurer offroad van.

SUCCESS AT THE FIRST HEMA SAFE EVENT • Hema Group’s inaugural Hema Safe event, focusing on caravan towing and safety, was held in Melbourne recently and provided caravanners with an opportunity to get first-hand, accurate information from a team of experts.

A COSY CORNER • Located in Western Australia’s beautiful Great Southern region, Denmark is a cosy spot filled with natural beauty, distinct flavours and plenty to see and do.

GET OFFROAD READY WITH TOUGH DOG • It’s important to make sure you’ve got the right vehicle setup when you head offroad, particularly if you’ve also got a van in tow. Suspension plays a key role in this, so we spoke to the experts on how you can ensure your vehicle and trailer are up to the task.

POWER FOR PLAY • Details on the new Ford Ranger Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) have been released. Will it change caravanning? Tim van Duyl takes a look at what we know so far.

LIVING IN WONDERLAND • We know a thing or two about Wonderland RV’s caravans, so why do we always come away impressed? Shouldn’t the sheen have washed off by now? Nope, they are great.

AN ALPINE ADVENTURE PART 2 • Chris’s alpine adventure continues with some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Victorian Alps.

RV MASTER MANUFACTURERS PROGRAM LAUNCHED BY CARAVAN INDUSTRY VICTORIA • Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) launched its RV Master Manufacturers program in Melbourne last month and Caravan World’s Robert Crack was there to learn all about the new and rigorous uniform standards for the sector...