Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Avida Emerald Tourer NEWS INDEX:   Recreation Vehicles Avida Emerald caravan for 2016 released 2nd December, 2015 Emerald comes standard with many quality features including roof mounted reverse cycle air conditioning, roll out awning, 190 litre 2 door automatic energy selection fridge/freezer, queen size 1,520mm width bed with a doona cover and ample storage throughout ..... more Avida RV's new Topaz caravan 14th October, 2015 Topaz (21 to 23 foot) comes standard with many new luxury features including but not limited to a slide out room in every model, which is just one specification highlight that ensures that this new caravan stands apart from the others ..... more Volkswagen California continues in T6 guise 23rd August, 2015 Continuing a camper van tradition which spans more than 60 years, the VW California is the only vehicle in its class to be designed, engineered and built in-house by a car maker ..... more Purple Line launch Opus On Road camper trailer 22nd July, 2015 Melbourne-based camper trailer manufacturer Purple Line has launched a new lightweight Opus On Road camper trailer which can be towed by Australia’s top-selling car, the Toyota Corolla, amongst others ..... more Avida's new "Eyre" motorhome 19th July, 2015 Avida has recently launched the new B type B7663SL & B7653SL slide-out Eyre models. This is the first time the Eyre has been available with a slide-out ..... more Avida Birdsville: now with a slide-out 14th June, 2015 Birdsville is one of the more popular motorhomes on Australian roads offering so much in creature comforts and its smooth, economical power and performance make it a easy enough to drive with a standard car licence ..... more Avida's new Esperance motorhome 10th May, 2015 The new B and C type 7923SL Esperance is built on the updated Iveco 50C17 Cab-chassis which comes standard with a 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine and the choice of a 6 speed manual transmission or the new 8 speed fully automatic transmission. It remains the largest motorhome on the market available to drive with a standard car driver’s licence ..... more Avida Menindee LKS motor home 2nd April, 2015 No one can argue that the Menindee LKS doesn’t offer an extensive range of standard features both inside and out, such as the large outdoor LCD television (one of three on-board), an automatic satellite dish, solar panels, washing machine, electric entry steps, towbar, BBQ gas fitting, internal and external shower and the luxury of being able to press a button and the electric awning opens up all accentuating the motor homing experience ..... more Crosswind Assist for Mercedes-Benz custom made motor homes 1st January, 2015 First standard-fit Crosswind Assist for motor home with custom-built body; Close cooperation with German camper manufacturer Hymer; Extensive range of innovative driver assistance systems; Huge choice of base models, wheelbase lengths and drives ..... more Top of page Camper van the Mercedes-Benz way 11th July, 2014 Marco Polo sets new standards in perceived quality, stylish living and comfortable practicality; Outstanding seating and sleeping comfort; Good safety and dynamic driving comfort for a passenger van; intended for German market ..... more Fiat Ducato takes 30%+ of motor home market 4th May, 2014 Ducato features a capable chassis that can handle high payloads and significant towing capacity in addition to a powerful 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine that delivers performance, reliability and usability ..... more Trakka Torino 23rd April, 2014 As well as offering a new night time choice of set ups, the split rear bed means that the Torino now uniquely has two day time sitting areas ..... more Trakka Trakkaway 800 23rd April, 2014 From the outside it could be hard to believe that the Trakkaway 800 offers a full double island bed, with free and easy access from three sides, so no more climbing over the bed ..... more OPUS camping trailer now available 28th February, 2014 With its unique, pram-like unfolding mechanism, the OPUS obtained plenty of favourable comment for its innovation, convenience and value at a show in Adelaide ..... more Avida add caravans to RV range 13th February, 2014 Avida have also announced an Australian industry first by offering a stylish, tough fibreglass exterior full sandwich panel body in three colours, arctic white, frosty silver and champagne gold, and with a choice of thirteen exterior decal colours ..... more Top of page RV production tops 20,000 again 19th December, 2013 Big vans are steadily increasing in popularity, with a shift from smaller vans, pop-tops and camper trailers to vans of over five metres ..... more Tent for Honda CR-V 15th November, 2013 The tent is suitable for all outdoor activities, with two doors and an access point to the CR-V, extending usable space into the vehicle. Featuring three mesh windows and an extendable rain fly ..... more Trakka Trakkadu ABT 30th September, 2013 Turbocharged engine, twin clutch gearbox, all-wheel drive, lowered sports suspension, 19" alloy wheels, low profile tyres, body kit, black paint – it’s not the equipment you would expect for a camper van ..... more Out the door: 10,000 units from Avida (Winnebago) 4th August, 2013 For Michael and Lucy, this is their first motor home and they are looking forward to travelling in their new Esperance C7934SL to experience the lifestyle. "The honour of owning the 10,000th Avida motor home was unexpected" they said ..... more TOW TEST Isuzu D-Max 11th June, 2013 25 years of the VW California 8th April, 2013 Around 100,000 California vans have come off the assembly line over the past 25 years ..... more EarthCruiser adding Iveco chassis to range 15th March, 2013 Psst, just quietly, Earthcruiser is about to introduce an Iveco chassis to its range of motor homes ..... more Winnebago Australia now known as Avida Motorhomes 11th March, 2013 Winnebago Australia has announced that it began rebranding all its new motor home products from 28th February, 2013. The new brand name is called Avida ..... more Bailey Unicorn caravan from UK released locally 7th March, 2013 The futuristically re-styled 2013 Bailey Unicorn Series 2 range, with its soaring panoramic front windows, even more plush interior fit-out and extended list of luxury and convenience features for long-term touring, will point the way to future Australian caravan design ..... more RV production remains healthy 27th February, 2013 Figures from RVM Australia, the peak body for the nation’s RV manufacturing industry, showed total production of 20,708 caravans and RVs for 2012 ..... more Kia Sorento's improved towing solution 17th February, 2013 This heavy duty kit will allow for an increased maximum down ball weight of 150kg whilst the maximum braked towing capacity will remain the same at 2,000 kg for automatic and 2,500 kg for manual vehicles ..... more EarthCruiser goes to America 1st February, 2013 With its specially designed soft ride/hard road suspension kit and super-single 36-inch Michelin XZL tyres, the Earthcruiser is capable of negotiating long distance desert crossings, snow covered mountain trails and endless kilometres of corrugated and rough outback roads in comfort ..... more Top of page ROAD TEST Winnebago Esperance Premium 9th November, 2012 Jayco Optimum updated for 2012 25th July, 2012 New to the interior of the Jayco Optimum range is stylish two tone leather design furniture, Coast to Coast washing machine (optional in the Fiat 26-2 model) and high quality Dometic windows with built in blinds ..... more Jayco Work 'N Play 18th June, 2012 This new smaller 14' model has a lower towing weight than its 17' counterpart (1,480 kg tare compared to 1,830 kg); making the Work ‘N Play accessible to owners of larger non-4WD cars ..... more Fiat Ducato summer camp in Italy 6th June, 2012 The first ever themed campsite experience dedicated especially to motor homes, the "Ca' Savio  Fiat Ducato" camping initiative will allow all Ducato camper van and motor home owners to enjoy a holiday filled with first-class service and total relaxation ..... more Jayco Expanda upgraded 4th June, 2012 With an extensive line-up of versions, the Expanda model range vary in weight from 1,363 kg to 2,160 kg (without options and carry-on luggage) ..... more TOW TEST Mitsubishi Pajero 3rd June, 2012 Winnebago Diversion camper van 2nd May, 2012 Winnebago’s stylish camper van, the Diversion, is now available in two distinctly different internal lay-outs, both of which are functional and practical as well as offering superb comfort ..... more TOW TEST Mitsubishi Challenger (RWD) 20th April, 2012 Jayco Starcraft updated 30th March, 2012 Building on its 2011 aesthetics, the 2012 range features newly styled cupboard door handles, comfortable Enduro foam furniture and fashionable curved finishes to the caravan’s Eurostyle cupboards and doors ..... more Jayco Conquest for 2012 15th March, 2012 The Conquest now boasts a new fibreglass nose which provides the motor home with improved aerodynamics and more storage space ..... more RV production continues upward 12th March, 2012 Traditional caravans continued to dominate production, with 47 per cent of the total, followed by pop-tops at 25 per cent and camper trailers at 20 per cent, with motorised units accounting for the remaining 8 per cent ..... more TOW TEST Toyota Land Cruiser 4th March, 2012 Jayco recall 29th February, 2012 Jayco models fitted with a 2,000 kg axle and 12 inch brake drums with chassis numbers between N12174 and P70111 are the subject of a "recall" ..... more Winnebago Birdsville motor home 23rd February, 2012 Built on the Fiat Ducato chassis with its new EuroV 130 kW 3.0 litre engine, the 2012 Birdsville range offers six attractive living plans accommodating two to eight people in comfortable sleeping positions using permanent and temporary bedding as required ..... more Jayco Sterling caravan updated for 2012 16th February, 2012 As well as the electric slide out bed and lounge feature which is available in a number of lay outs, caravanners will also be impressed with additions to the Sterling’s interior which include a new curved kitchen design ..... more Top of page Earthcruiser Blue Dog modular camper 14th December, 2011 What makes the Blue Dog camper body unique is that it is supplied as a completed module, insulated and fitted out with air conditioning and all the interior equipment necessary ..... more EarthCruiser motor home goes anywhere! 11th November, 2011 Designed and built in Queensland, the EarthCruiser is made to travel the world with a totally independent lifestyle. The EarthCruiser design is a complete module with a powered elevating roof that contains sleeping and accommodation for two or four travellers ..... more Jayco Optimum motor home 20th September, 2011 New to the Optimum range in 2011 is the innovative double slide out model, available in the 26 foot Fiat Ducato FA26.2 lay out. Both the bed and the dinette can expand or contract, providing extra room to move when required ..... more Bolwell Edge caravan gains awards 18th September, 2011 Not only has it won an Automotive Engineering Excellence Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), but it has earned a Good Design™ award in the Australian International Design Awards ..... more Jayco Swift camper trailer 14th September, 2011 Available in Touring and Outback models, the lightweight Jayco Swift Camper Trailer has been designed with small car owners in mind ..... more Fiat Ducato recall 11th September, 2011 Three hundred and five Fiat Ducato models are being recalled in Australia because the spare wheel may become detached ..... more Cub Camper trailers for 2011 9th September, 2011 For the past 43 years Cub Campers has been an Australian family-owned business designing, building and selling quality camper trailers for Australia's demanding conditions ..... more Caravan industry successes 5th September, 2011 Australia’s caravan and RV industry continues to break production records, with the first half of 2011 showing a 13 per cent increase on the record figures achieved in 2010 ..... more Jayco Swan camper trailer recall 4th September, 2011 The 240V wiring for the power inlet could be damaged, over time, by the roof winder cables ..... more Trakka Trakkaway 760 18th August, 2011 The newly designed Trakkaway 760 offers all the ‘bells and whistles’ you could desire, all in a compact motor home that offers a wealth of standard inclusions making it great value for money ..... more Jayco Conquest Tour Edition released 17th August, 2011 The model has an updated range of decor styles, with Eurostyle finishings such as Italian inspired door handles, a choice of tile and timber floor vinyl design, and a new style sink with a larger bowl for added home-like comfort ..... more Trakka Fiat Torino Xtra Remote 11th May, 2011 Built on a Fiat Ducato base with a fuel efficient 3.0L multi-jet diesel engine matched to a six speed Manual Transmission Automated (MTA) gearbox, the Trakka Fiat Torino Xtra Remote offers a blend of power, acceleration, relaxing drive and smooth gear changes ..... more Winnebago Eyre motor home 24th February, 2011 Built on the AL-KO chassis variant of the Fiat Ducato, the Winnebago Eyre is able to combine an unusually low overall height – just 2.75 metres – with a spacious, flexible interior that includes such notable features as an island double bed, a spacious kitchen, seating for four people and provide separate shower and toilet facilities ..... more ROAD TEST Toyota Land Cruiser 76 Series GXL Wagon 28th June, 2009 Top of page VW Campers Feature At Europe's Vanfest 5th September, 2008 The winning Volkswagen vans have been chosen for the ‘Five generations of Campervan’ display at Vanfest, Europe’s largest gathering of Volkswagen vans ..... more VW Caddy With A Boat Deck 28th August, 2008 The wooden sun deck on the roof is accessed via four matching wooden and aluminium steps in the Caddy’s tailgate and to complete the design theme there are wooden inserts along the side of the vehicle and in the rear bumper ..... more Jackie Ickx Takes To The Road In A VW California 18th June, 2008 Jackie Ickx, former Formula One driver, has taken delivery of a Volkswagen California camper and is planning to travel extensively around Europe and internationally in it to attend and compete in a variety of motor rallies and cross-country events ..... more TOW TEST Holden Rodeo LX 4x4 10th April, 2008 ROAD TEST Volkswagen Caddy Camper 13th March, 2008 Top of page REVIEW Volkswagen Caddy Life and Camper 10th December, 2007 Ford Meets RV Growth With Most Capable Motor Home Chassis Ever 2nd December, 2007 Ford adds most capable RV chassis ever to America’s best-selling motor home chassis line-up to meet consumer needs for larger RVs with more amenities ..... more TOW TEST Kia Sorento 30th November, 2007 Volkswagen Celebrates “60 years of the Bulli” 22nd October, 2007 An official event to celebrate 60 years of Volkswagen vans held in Hanover, Germany, earlier this month (5th-7th October) attracted 71,000 visitors with an amazing selection of over 5,000 Transporter vans and campers ..... more Land Rover Freelander 2 Awarded Category Win UK's Caravan Club’s 25th Tow Car Of The Year Awards 2008 27th September, 2007 The Land Rover Freelander 2 has scooped the accolade of ‘Best Tow Car over £32,000’ at the UK's Caravan Club Tow Car of the Year 2008 awards ceremony ..... more TOW TEST Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI 24th May, 2007 Major Overhaul of Jayco Camper Trailers 23rd March, 2007 In Jayco's camper make-over, aluminium sheeting is replaced with white fibreglass ..... more Top of page Jayco Unveils EuroEdition motor home 22nd August, 2006 The idea behind the Euro Edition is to offer a luxury model that makes it very much the motor home owners’ motor home of choice, yet its price remains at under $100,000 ..... more 90,000th Jayco Rolls off the assembly line 3rd August, 2006 A camper trailer recently rolled off a Dandenong assembly line as the 90,000th Jayco built ..... more Taking the Holiday Road to Family Fun 14th July, 2006 Camper trailers for decades have been the first choice entry into recreational vehicles both because they offer a relatively low-cost ownership option and just as importantly families love them because they provide variable sleeping arrangements ..... more Kombi Beach 30th May, 2006 The very word 'Kombi' represents, by perception, freedom, style, travel adventures and old-fashioned fun with family and friends ..... more Jayco's New Destiny 1st May, 2006 Jayco has again set industry benchmarks in design and quality with the recent launching of its new Destiny series of pop-top caravans ..... more Reversing Sensor for Caravans 11th April, 2006 Reversing, the bane of every novice caravanner, has now just got easier ..... more Travelling Australia A Conquest of Discovery 3rd April, 2006 Responding to the demand for motorised RVs has seen Jayco become recognised as one of the country’s premier builders of motor homes ..... more Jayco's Sterling Caravan Design 7th March, 2006 Jayco’s key challenge is to continue developing and building the best recreational vehicles (RVs) in the country ..... more Jayco Boosts Demand For Fiat Vans 23rd February, 2006 Growth in the popularity of motorised recreational vehicle (RV) ownership is helping Fiat Commercial expand its business ..... more Top of page Heritage Heading to be No. 1 Caravan in 2005 12th June, 2005 The Heritage, dubbed the “caravanner’s caravan” when released in 2002, remains the flagship of Jayco’s towable recreational vehicle (RV) fleet ..... more More Than a Makeover for Australia’s Most Popular Pop-Top 1st June, 2005 Australia’s most popular pop-tops, Jayco’s Freedom models, have been given more than just a make-over for 2005 and despite the dramatic overhaul the brand name was retained ..... more Jayco's Fiat Ducato motor home 27th April, 2005 Australia's leader in caravan manufacturing is quickly becoming a major player in the motorised recreational vehicle (RV) sector ..... more Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2004 - 2015   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. 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