Chris Fincham

RV Editor at Motoring (Australia)

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All-Aussie Solquest campers buck the trend

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

A small Aussie start-up is bucking the trend of most cheap camper trailers arriving from China, with a fresh two-model range of tough little adventure trailers that are hand-built on the Gold Coast and start at just $12,990. On display for the first time at the 2025 Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow was the Solquest Recon-X base trailer and the slightly taller Solquest Combat Master box camper.
Jayco offers free dream trip but there's a catch

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

How would you like to go on an all-expenses paid RV trip, cruising and camping in a brand-new motorhome and visiting all the best spots in Australia for a period up to 12 months? Well, Australia's biggest RV manufacturer is offering just that, although there's a catch: the lucky person, couple or family who gets the gig will need to get behind and in front of the camera on a regular basis, creating and posting entertaining and interesting content about their travels en-route.
First Zone Expedition Hardtop unleashed

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

Queensland's Zone RV unveiled a new hard-top version of its innovative Expedition hybrid off-road composite caravan at the 2025 Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow. Priced from $179,500, the new Expedition Hardtop couple's hybrid has a starting weight of 2550kg, or around 50kg lighter than the Poptop, while it's $10,000 more expensive than the original, award-winning pop-top model.
Leader celebrates 20K caravan milestone

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

Melbourne's Leader Caravans had some enticing show-special models on display at the 2025 Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow. Displayed on the busy Australian Caravan Centre dealer stand, the two new Leader family blacktop caravans included a value-packed 21ft 6in Gold LE '20K Series' tandem-axle model and a more budget-priced 18ft Gold LE single-axle bunk van.
Urban SKT Signature Series breaks cover

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

Melbourne's Urban Caravans has rolled out a special limited-edition version of its full off-road hybrid couple's caravan, developed in conjunction with popular caravanning Youtubers Sarah and Keelan Travels.
Four-year wait for Iveco-based Latitude motorhome!

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

How long would you be prepared to wait for a brand-new customised caravan or motorhome? Many Aussie RV manufacturers aim for an order book that stretches out around 6-9 months, although in some cases this ballooned out to two years or more during the pandemic when demand for RVs went through the roof.
Airstream releases architect-inspired caravan

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

Iconic American travel trailer manufacturer Airstream has teamed up with some big brands over the years, from Porsche to Harley-Davidson; not to mention the odd fashion designer. Now it's collaborated with the custodians of the work of one of America's most famous architects and created a new, very special model, called the Airstream Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Limited Edition.
Value-packed new Lotus LCX range makes show debut

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

Melbourne's Lotus Caravans unveiled a new LCX model range at the 2025 Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow, which is designed to package the most desirable Lotus caravan features at a more affordable price-point for buyers. Available on Lotus' popular Freelander and Off Grid models, the new LCX option is available on eight different family and couple layouts, and body lengths from 18ft 9in to 23ft 6in.
Top turnout at Queensland Caravan Supershow

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

Delivering a real shot in the arm for the struggling caravan retail industry, more than 37,000 punters rolled through the gates of the Brisbane Showgrounds over five days in early June for the 2024 Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow.
New Titanium hybrid raises couple's comfort levels

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

Melbourne's Titanium Caravans has ripped the covers off a brand new luxury couple's layout for its premium hybrid series, at this year's Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Based on the Titanium HS1 full composite hybrid off-road model, the new floorplan for the 18ft 6in hard-top couple's 'van has a more luxury caravan feel, mainly due to a full width rear ensuite with separate shower and toilet, instead of the usual combination shower and toilet.