Chris Fincham

RV Editor at Motoring (Australia)

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Traveller Destination Cruise 2025 Review

5 days ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

It was just over 12 months ago that we reviewed the first JB Group entry-level Traveller caravan, and now there's a shiny new 'MK 2' range to check out... Like the original timber-framed 'vans, the latest Traveller Destination touring and semi-off-road models are relatively lightweight and come well-equipped for the price, and are available in a variety of sizes and with different ensuite layouts.
Warning bells for local caravan builders

1 week ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

Will RV imports overtake locally-built caravan and motorhome numbers, for the first time ever in 2025? That's the question on industry pundits' lips, as Australian RV production continues to drop from pandemic highs, while imported caravan and hybrid camper numbers are increasing. According to Caravan Industry Association of Australia figures, Australian RV production is down around 10 per cent so far this year, with 5392 units built in the first three months of 2025.
Is this Australia's stealthiest camper?

1 week ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

We've spied some stealthy campervans and motorhomes over the years, but this one takes the cake!Residing in NSW and based on an Isuzu NLR 200 light truck, it looks like any old delivery or work truck on the road, and wouldn't get a second glance with its plain black side curtains and aluminium rear roller door.
Royal Flair announces dealer shake-up

1 week ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

Long-standing Melbourne caravan manufacturer Royal Flair is the latest RV brand to join one of Australia's largest RV dealers, Kratzmann Caravans & Motorhomes. Owned by the THL/Apollo group, the multi-franchise RV retail outlet located in Queensland's Moreton Bay region already counts a dozen brands in its portfolio including New Age, Coromal and Adria, and the latest move should see many of Royal Flair's latest '50th Anniversary' models on display at the Burpengary outlet.
ARB goes camping for 50th birthday

1 week ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

ARB has kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations with a camping trip in Victoria's High Country. The 4x4 accessories giant recently took a number of 4x4 wagons and dual-cab utes loaded up with ARB-branded 4x4 accessories and gear to iconic High Country locations, including dragging an ARB Earth camper trailer behind a 'chopped' 300 Series LandCruiser up the spectacular Blue Rag Range Track near Mt Hotham.
Old-school Jayco Dove priced under $30K

1 week ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

After a surprise reveal at the Sydney Supershow, Jayco has released pricing and specifications for its new limited edition Jayco Dove family wind-up camper trailer. Standing out with its unique burgundy tent section and retro decals, the new 50th Anniversary Jayco is priced from $29,990 -- or around mid-pack in Jayco's now six-model wind-up camper trailer range.
Auto-Trail Aussie import rights up for grabs

2 weeks ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

Queensland-based Elite RV is looking for a buyer to take over the national distribution of UK-built Auto-Trail motorhomes in Australia. Elite RV director Darren Nye said the sale would include exclusive national supply and distribution rights for the 43-year old UK motorhome brand, the Australian Auto-Trail website, and factory support and backing including the ticking of all local compliance and regulatory boxes prior to being loaded on to the ship.
Celebrity caravan newbies hit the road

2 weeks ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

Jayco has signed up another vanbassador; throwing the keys to a brand spanking new Silverline caravan to former Perfect Match TV host and Smooth FM radio presenter Cameron Daddo, and his wife, former model and podcaster Alison Brahe-Daddo. Self-confessed caravan newbies, the Daddo duo returned to Australia after spending more than two decades overseas and are planning to head off on "a series of escapes around Australia".
Two dream caravan rigs up for grabs

2 weeks ago | caravancampingsales.com.au | Chris Fincham

Dreaming about heading off on a lap of luxury, but don't currently have a suitably modern rig sitting in the driveway that's up to the job? Don't fret, as you might be able to score one on the cheap with a couple of brand-spanking new turn-key touring rigs being raffled off at the moment, as part of the latest fund-raising charity drives.
Top tech at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show

2 weeks ago | trucksales.com.au | Chris Fincham

Road transport technology, safety and innovation was front and centre at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, with the latest developments in fuel-agnostic Euro 6 engines, AI-assisted telematics, e-axles, electronic driver assistance, design software, powertrain integration and heavy-lifters on display at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in mid-May. Here's our pick of the technology and innovation highlights at the show...