Caravan World Issue 631

All the best for 2023. Let's hope for a drama-free 12 months after years of continual surprises. As we head into the new year, this month's issue has excellent reading on the basics around caravan ownership. With lots of us relaxing at our favourite holiday bolthole, it might be time for reflection about things we sometimes take for granted. If you have been out on the roads over the Christmas break, you will probably have seen the best and worst attitudes around driving with a van from other travellers. Busy roads and hot weather fray tempers, and the sight of a caravan up ahead seem to release a primordial imperative to overtake at all costs. You can choose fight mode and refuse to let anyone pass, or you can chill along…

New Age Caravans is celebrating engineering excellence through global certification of the manufacturing process of all New Age Caravans chassis. Manufacturing of all New Age Caravan chassis, which are designed by Walkinshaw Automotive Group and manufactured by Hilton Manufacturing, the highest accredited manufacturer in the industry, have international certification in quality management systems, quality requirements and welding quality. Following on from complete Australian Design Rules (ADR) approval on the entire New Age range, it's another example of the lengths New Age Caravans is going to, to ensure the highest levels of quality, safety, and peace of mind for all New Age Caravan owners – exceeding what is required by the industry. “When we look at how New Age Caravans chassis are designed and manufactured, we want to ensure that they are of the…

Famous for its potatoes, wine and organic farming, Hepburn Shire is a veritable food bowl. And every year, The Great Trentham Spudfest honours the humble spud with a day-long celebration of all things potato. Rich red soil, 700m elevation and with an average rainfall of 1100mm, the district's farmers grow kipflers, Dutch creams, desiree and red pontiacs just to name a few. If you're a potato lover (and let's be honest, who isn't?), it's a feast for the senses, with plenty to do, see and taste. And yes, of course, you can buy a bag or two of potatoes to take with you. They're available on the day direct from the farmers, or you can stop at a roadside stall and grab a bag. Farmers, small-scale organic vegetable growers, makers of jams, pickles…

SCAM WARMING: Be aware that scammers may use the information about this recall to elicit personal information or money from you. The ACCC would never ask for your details or payment. Never give personal information or money to anyone contacting you out of the blue and never give access to your computer or bank account. If you have given information to a scammer or lost money, contact your bank immediately. Report scams to Scamwatch: www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam The ACCC will be directly contacting almost 5000 households that are likely to have energy solar systems with dangerous LG solar batteries in the coming weeks, to continue efforts to raise awareness about safety recalls. The batteries, which may be branded LG, SolaX, Opal, Redback, Red Earth, Eguana and VARTA, can overheat and catch fire, causing property…

All the best for 2023. Let's hope for a drama-free 12 months after years of continual surprises. As we head into the new year, this month's issue has excellent reading on the basics around caravan ownership. With lots of us relaxing at our favourite holiday bolthole, it might be time for reflection about things we sometimes take for granted. If you have been out on the roads over the Christmas break, you will probably have seen the best and worst attitudes around driving with a van from other travellers. Busy roads and hot weather fray tempers, and the sight of a caravan up ahead seem to release a primordial imperative to overtake at all costs. You can choose fight mode and refuse to let anyone pass, or you can chill…

Hiking season has started at Mt Hotham, with wildflowers galore and a steady stream of keen walkers already hitting the tracks. The trails are in tip top condition, so whether you're keen to get out beyond mobile coverage for a few days of peace, or just want a short walk with a big view, Mt Hotham has it. Free guided walks for January 2023 have also been launched. TAKE ON THE BIG TRAILS Everyone knows the iconic razorback track heading out to Mt Feathertop, but did you know you can also access diverse terrain from all areas in the Mt Hotham resort? Mt Loch area: Access the Bogong High Plains and Falls Creek from the Loch trailhead or throw a right turn and explore historic huts on the Huts Walk, which brings you back…