Brendan Batty

Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park To Open Early

Currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar redevelopment as part of the Kingscliff Foreshore revitalisation project, the Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Kingscliff Beach property is expected to open to campers and caravanners months earlier than antici... [Read More]
January 11, 2018

Why are caravan weights and masses so confusing?

Caravan masses and towing weights are two of the most confusing aspects of caravanning – and it’s not hard to see why. To ensure you stay legal when towing, you really need to know a lot of data, and only some of it isn't actually what’s ... [Read More]
January 9, 2018

Legal action against Lemon Caravans Facebook group founder dropped

Lotus Caravans has made a statement on its Facebook page stating it's ceased legal proceedings against Tracey Leigh, the founder of the Lemon Caravans Facebook group which she set up after feeling she'd bought a lemon caravan from the Melbourne ... [Read More]
January 2, 2018

The Best Road Trip Audio Books For Aussie Summer

We're caravanners and campers, so we spend a lot of time driving, or just relaxing around camp? Have you ever considered listening to audio books on your next road trip or camping trip? I've always been a bookworm. I can still remember reading my ... [Read More]
December 31, 2017

Towing Mirror Comparisons

I go through a lot of towing mirrors, and I don’t think I’m alone in wondering if there is a ‘perfect mirror’. One that doesn’t vibrate, is easily adjustable, offers good vision and most importantly, won’t break. Here’s a rundown of ... [Read More]
December 29, 2017

Caravanning in Peterborough, SA

Once a thriving rail junction connecting the silver wealth of Broken Hill and meagre wheat income of the Flinders Ranges with the world, Peterborough (formerly Petersburg), is now a charming hub of history that shouldn’t be passed by if you’ve ... [Read More]
December 29, 2017

Kimberley Kampers goes into voluntary administration

Kimberley Kampers Pty Ltd has placed itself in voluntary administration, according to a notice placed on the ASIC website. Kimberley Kampers is generally credited with building the most advanced and highest quality rear-fold camper trailers and ... [Read More]
December 16, 2017

Celebrity Camper – Fanny Lumsden

Edwina ‘Fanny’ Lumsden is one of Australia’s up and coming Australian folk musicians. As well as a highly regarded first album, the young country girl from the Snowy Mountains has clocked up nearly 100,000km touring the country over the last ... [Read More]
December 14, 2017

Elite Caravans Survives $1,000,000 Embezzlement

UPDATE: A man has been arrested - read the unfolding story here. Original story: Elite Caravans has allegedly been embezzled by up to $1,000,000 by one of its employees, the company has said when ROAM spoke with owner Adrian Capolla. An email ... [Read More]
December 14, 2017

Caravan Review – Jayco Expanda 16.49-3 Outback

When friends of mine started planning a six-month trip of Australia with their young family – taking their kids out of school for a couple of terms to bolster their educations with some amazing experiences – they asked me for a shortlist of ... [Read More]
December 6, 2017