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New Viscount Models Revealed

 It’s taken much longer than two months to raise Viscount out of the ashes, although it’s been revealed that Concept Caravans is behind the move. Concept, a Victorian manufacturer, also builds Franklin and Newlands brand caravans, both well-known ... [Read More]
September 20, 2018
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Kimberley Kampers to be resurected

 Less than two months after Kimberley Kampers shut its doors, having been put into liquidation, ROAM has been told the company is to be resurrected by Grant Clark, the CEO of K Care Healthcare Solutions. ROAM has been told that although Grant has ... [Read More]
September 14, 2018

Breaking – Kirribilli House to be replaced with caravan

 In what seems to be the only sensible move by the Australian Government in recent days, Kirribilli house is scheduled to be demolished and replaced by a concrete slab and power box so the Australian Prime Minister can move out quickly, should the ... [Read More]
August 24, 2018
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4WD Aftermarket and Caravan Industry on QLD Towing Laws

 AAAA & CIAA CLARIFY CURRENT 4WD UPGRADE RULE STATUS August 23, 2018 - The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the nation’s peak body for the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of automotive parts and accessories, ... [Read More]
August 23, 2018
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So what’s actually happening with QLD towing laws?

 Yesterday, Queensland and Australia’s towing community erupted in outrage at a suggestion by the Courier Mail that Queensland would be preventing aftermarket upgrades to towing capacities. The article in question said that “The new laws mean any ... [Read More]
August 22, 2018
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No changes to QLD towing laws, says Minister

 The Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, the Honourable Mark Bailey, has said there are no changes to Queensland towing laws, as reported by the Courier Mail overnight. The Queensland newspaper has reported that "TOUGH new laws to be ... [Read More]
August 21, 2018
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Trakka Unveils its Fastest Motorhome Ever

 No one could accuse Trakka of ever taking the modest path through motorhome building. As far as we know, it's still the only company to ever enter its products into overland rallies, including the four times in the Australian Safari in vehicles as ... [Read More]
August 17, 2018
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Horizon Motorhomes Adds to its Trophy Cabinet

 No one could accuse Ballina motorhome builder, Horizon Motorhomes of being a wallflower - it's won just about every award there is to win in the last few years. Owner Clayton Kearney, Managing Director of Horizon Motorhomes and Ballina Camper... [Read More]
August 17, 2018
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What To Do If You Get A Lemon Caravan

 New caravans and campers in Australia are being registered and trundled out onto the road in ever increasing numbers in pursuit of the Australian nomadic dream. You don’t need grey hair to do it. Heads of all colours are chasing their horizons. ... [Read More]
August 7, 2018
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Will Viscount Caravans be resurrected?

 We don't want to sound too much like a tabloid, but anonymous sources close to ROAM (we have always wanted to use that phrase, though), have revealed that the Viscount name is to be resurrected and new caravans will once again appear on the road ... [Read More]
August 1, 2018