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INCREASED REGIONAL TOURISM AND EXPANDED HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES FOR REFLECTIONS HOLIDAY PARKS
YOUI ENTERS SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CTP MARKET TO INCREASE CONSUMER CHOICE
PLENTY OF ACTION TO SEE IN THE OUTBACK
FLOOD AWARENESS AND EXPORT LINGO • Malcolm shares flood awareness tips and clarifies some export terms
LEVERAGING IDEAS • It’s amazing to consider the accumulated knowledge of a group of travellers and what you can glean from one another.
LOOSE TERMINALS
SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
INDUSTRY FIXING A BROKEN REGULATORY REGIME IN PART WITH RVMAP • Consistent education around current and looming regulations will keep RVMAP-licenced businesses ahead of the pack when it comes to compliance
HANDBRAKES
RV INLINE WATER FILTER FROM B.E.S.T. WATER FILTERS
TRAVEL HAPPY • We shine the spotlight on caravanners, their rigs, and their travel tales
WIN!
HOW TO WIN
LOCAL LEGEND • The Legend Trackline 186 is a sensibly sized couples rough road tourer, and with lots of quality inclusions, it vies for a place among the best offroaders.
LEGEND TRACKLINE 186
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A JEWEL IN QUEENSLAND’S SANDSTONE BELT • Explore one of the most spectacular gorges hidden within Queensland’s Carnarvon National Park
FACTS
RUGGED TOURER EXTREME IN NAME AND NATURE • Established in 1963, Evernew has the knowhow to make a van go the distance in even the toughest of conditions
MEASURING UP
EVERNEW RTX28
RATINGS
POWER MANAGEMENT • Being fully equipped with battery and solar panels means staying off-grid is easily possible, but for how long? Knowing a few electrical basics and crunching a few numbers will reveal that information. Part one of this two-part article examines all the necessary system components.
BACKROAD DOWN THE PAROO • From the Queensland Outback, many roads cross the border into New South Wales. One of the best, for adventure value and driving pleasure, is that which traces the iconic Paroo River from Eulo (Q) to White Cliffs (NSW).
CONTACTS
OUTSIDE THE BOX • Family caravans are much more popular these days, and there’s been a certain commonality of layouts — not so with Jayco’s latest Journey Outback model.
RV – JAYCO JOURNEY OUTBACK 22FT
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CAMPING FREEDOM • Free camping is a terrific way to get back to nature and enjoy a new destination. We take a look at some free camps in Australia’s most interesting locations.
THE WHERE TO CAMP GUIDE AUSTRALIA
AIMING HIGH • An unusual colour palette combined with a robust construction and luxurious finishes make this family van pop.
EVEREST FALCON 18FT 7IN
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TASMANIA’S WESTERN WILDERNESS • Not for the faint of heart, step back in time to untouched scenery and historical towns for a wild and unforgettable adventure
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