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The collapse of Zone RV sent a shockwave through the touring community late last year. Now there’s a new chapter. Melbourne-based Essential Caravans has officially purchased the assets of the…

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Issue 064
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The Dark Arts of Towing Off-Road

Venturing off-road with your caravan or camper trailer opens up a world of adventure, granting access to Australia’s diverse and beautiful landscapes. However, it’s a journey that requires skill, knowledge,…

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25 Years of Tvan with TRACK’s Firetail Editions

In the land of fair dinkum outback camper trailers, few names resonate as profoundly as TRACK’s Tvan. This year, TRACK marks a significant milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Tvan,…

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Is your caravan or camper overweight?

In the vast and picturesque landscapes of Australia, caravanning has long been a way of life. The sheer distances we have, and the amazing places at either end of them…

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Resurrecting an Icon with the Kimberley Kampers’ Kruiswagen

A century ago, the renowned Mark Twain famously quipped, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Fast-forward to today, and we find an uncanny echo of this sentiment in…

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This unique Winnebago was the camper of the future… kinda

Day dreaming about remote camping, rich as all getup, and happen to live in the 1970s? Winnebago has just the camper you're looking for

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Advice

Thinking about buying a camper? Here’s what to look for

So you’re thinking about buying a camper trailer? Good call. You won’t regret it. But here's what to look for when buying your camper.

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Pioneer Campers new off-road hybrid revealed

Pioneer Campers was purchased by Track Trailers and after a challenging COVID-protracted development cycle, the Pioneer Verve was born.

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5 tips for buying a camper trailer

Buying a camper trailer is one of the most freeing purchases you can make in the modern world. Knock off work on a Friday arvo, fridge is loaded, water in…

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This is about the closest you should approach a Dingo

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Travel

Dingo dragged toddler from camper trailer on Fraser Island

A dingo has dragged a toddler from a camper trailer on Fraser Island overnight, in what seems to be the most aggressive attack by a dingo in many years. Paramedics…

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Van Weight Calculator – download here

Astute readers of Issue 037 will have seen the downloadable calculation tool in Weight A Minute to accurately estimate their towing weight. Looking for the spreadsheet? You’ve come to the right…

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Vehicles

You could still buy a TD42 Patrol in Papua New Guinea, in 2016

It’s the engine that gets Australian 4WDers properly hot under the collar, as they stand around a popped bonnet nodding and humming positively. Sure, the ZD30 stopped popping pistons left-right-and-centre,…

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The Bonetti Campers ‘Cruisinator’

Pop top roof conversions had taken somewhat of a back seat in recent years, with the advent of the off-road camper trailer and caravans. With their weights and size increasing,…

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Competitions

$112k Giveaway Winners Announced

AND THE 2018 $112k GIVEAWAY WINNER IS… Craig from Bateau Bay, NSW! He’s just won a brand spanking new V6 Amarok, Cub Frontier Camper, and a range of other prizes…

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Patriot Campers recall due to gas stove issues

There has been a Patriot Campers recall issued for a breach to the AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 Gas Installations guidelines. The breach concerns all Patriot campers fitted with the Bromic stove, and…

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The Track Tvan MK5 is a big development over previous models.

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Vehicles

Track Tvan MK5 Revealed

Track Trailer has lifted the covers off the next generation of their well-regarded Tvan camper trailer. This is the Tvan Mk5, let’s have a closer look at what’s new on…

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Vehicles

This Toyota LandCruiser FJ40 is a sight to behold.

It’s probably the most iconic 4X4 in Australia: the venerable Toyota LandCruiser FJ40. They’re a little bit thin on the ground these days, seeing as they first started kicking around…

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Infiniti Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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Mechanical

Will this Petrol Engine Kill Diesel?

The internal combustion engine is, at its core, very old technology. That base idea of a pumping piston connected to a crankshaft stretches into ancient times, and has slowly developed…

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First Look: New Cub Forward Fold Camper

It’s something that has made a big difference in camper trailer land: Forward Fold campers. They make a different use of space compared to a traditional hard-floor camper, and have…

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Johnno’s X-R15 Camper Trailer Review

When it comes to soft-floor camper trailers, The Johnno’s Camper Trailers X-R15 has to be one of the easiest to set up that we’ve ever come across. For those who have…

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New Pioneer Camper Trailer: The Details

Pioneer have just recently lifted the covers off their latest camper trailer, called the Mitchell. [x_image type=”none” float=”none” src=”https://www.mr4x4.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HERO-SHOT01.jpeg” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”] It’s a hard-roofed, hard floored camper trailer, which…

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Advice

From the Vaults: How to winch your camper trailer

A handy trick from Pat, for getting out of trouble with a trailer. Of course, your other option in this scenario is carry a beefy jockey wheel that can…

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Zone RV Sold, Customers Burned: What It Means For The Caravan Industry

The Dark Arts of Towing Off-Road

25 Years of Tvan with TRACK’s Firetail Editions

Is your caravan or camper overweight?

Resurrecting an Icon with the Kimberley Kampers’ Kruiswagen

This unique Winnebago was the camper of the future… kinda

Thinking about buying a camper? Here’s what to look for

Pioneer Campers new off-road hybrid revealed

5 tips for buying a camper trailer

Dingo dragged toddler from camper trailer on Fraser Island

Van Weight Calculator – download here

You could still buy a TD42 Patrol in Papua New Guinea, in 2016

The Bonetti Campers ‘Cruisinator’

$112k Giveaway Winners Announced

Patriot Campers recall due to gas stove issues

Track Tvan MK5 Revealed

This Toyota LandCruiser FJ40 is a sight to behold.

Will this Petrol Engine Kill Diesel?

First Look: New Cub Forward Fold Camper

Johnno’s X-R15 Camper Trailer Review

New Pioneer Camper Trailer: The Details

From the Vaults: How to winch your camper trailer