In our last issue we introduced our new long-term project vehicle a brand new Holden Trailblazer LTZ 4×4 SUV. This offering from Holden has only been around for a couple of years and Holden have positioned this new SUV to be a real strong towing option for the RV market and the tough Australian conditions. […]
CRUISEMASTER XT Suspension Review
Because of safety issues and the law, it’s important to watch the weight of your caravan when it’s loaded. John Ford reports on getting his own van in order. Not long after we purchased our second-hand off road caravan I realised that we were going to have a problem with it being overweight when it […]
Malibu Raider 19’8” XXL Extreme
One Tough Raider The recent release of a range of well-priced, off-road capable vans in the Malibu range is a result of customer feedback for a more rugged van. Paul Dean, from Bellarine Caravans, told On The Road that their exclusive brand has been selling well from the Corio dealership, west of Melbourne, and it […]
Bushmaster Ironbark 18’10”
Iron Clad You can get into some pretty interesting conversations around the campfire about what constitutes an off-road caravan. Does merely fitting high ground clearance suspension and a bunch of solar panels qualify? Or is there more to it? For my money, there are only a few genuine off-road vans produced in Australia, and I’d […]
Malibu Raider 18’2”
New off-roader As we went to press, Bellarine Caravans in Corio, west of Melbourne’s CBD, announced the latest entry into the offroad market. And by all accounts, it’s a beauty. Bellarine’s principal, Paul Dean, told On the Road that the new van was a collaboration between his sales team and builder to offer an extreme […]