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Which 2026 Nissan Navara is best for towing? Suspension differences explained
Whats the difference with the 2026 Nissan Navara?They all tow 3500kg. They all run the same engine. They all sit on the same platform. So you’d be forgiven for...
General News
Ford Ranger Super Duty 2026: What Caravans Can You Actually Tow with 4,500kg?
The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty is here, and the headline number - a factory-rated 4,500kg braked towing capacity - isn't just a marketing...
General News
2026 Nissan Navara: Built for real world towing, not towing more
Tested where Australians actually tow. The new 2026 Nissan Navara hasn’t just been tuned locally - it’s been tested across some of the toughest touring routes in Australia, under...
General News
Easter Done Right: Travel Closer, Stay Longer & Make It Count
The cost of living has crept up, fuel prices are doing their thing again, and even a simple weekend away can start to feel...
General News
New Caravan Rest Area Upgrades Announced Across Regional Australia
Infrastructure Update • 2026 Rollout
Regional Rest...
General News
Caravan Weight Crackdown Expands Across Australia Ahead of Easter Travel Rush
Easter Traffic Operations • 2026
Caravan Compliance...
RV Industry
JB Group Expands with Sydney RV Dealership Takeover in Penrith
JB Group has taken over the Sydney RV dealership site in Penrith, expanding its presence in the Sydney market and bringing three major caravan...
General News
Fuel Prices Rise Ahead of Holiday Season – What It Means for Caravan Travellers
Fuel prices are increasing in parts of Australia ahead of the upcoming holiday period, adding pressure to the cost of caravan and road travel...
Events
Free Caravan Safety Workshops Announced for Ballina on 26 March
Ballina Shire Council will host free caravan safety workshops on 26 March 2026, giving travellers practical guidance on towing, loading and trip preparation ahead...
General News
Ghost Camping Is Blocking Australia’s Best Campsites – And It’s Getting Worse
For many travellers planning an Australian road trip, the story is becoming frustratingly familiar. You check the booking system for a campground weeks ahead...
RV Industry
Dometic Wins Three iF DESIGN AWARDS for New Cooler Range
Stockholm, Sweden - 5 March 2026Dometic has received three iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 honours for new portable cooling products, recognising design and engineering across...
RV Industry
Chinese-Built Caravans Gain Ground in 2026 as Local Manufacturers Report Sales Slowdown
Chinese-built caravans are appearing in greater numbers at Australia’s major shows in 2026, as import volumes remain elevated and local manufacturers report a sharp...
General News
SUVs and Ute Sales Dominate Australia’s January 2026 Vehicle Market
SUV and ute sales in Australia remained dominant in January 2026, with 87,092 new vehicles delivered nationwide — up 0.3 per cent year-on-year.According to...
RV Industry
Zone RV’s $42 Million Collapse: The End of the ‘Customer-Banker’ Era
The $42 million Zone RV collapse signals the end of high-risk progress payments in the Australian caravan industry. With Essential Caravans introducing a 10% deposit model, the sector is resetting how caravans are sold — and how buyer trust is protected.
Events
Show Season 2026: Are “Show-Only” Caravan Deals Really Worth It?
With the Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow in Melbourne (18–22 February 2026) and the UK’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at NEC Birmingham (17–22...
