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JOHN FORD

MY24 SILVERADO 2500 HEAVY DUTY TAKES ‘LIVING BIG’ TO THE NEXT LEVEL

CUB HOSTS CONFERENCE ON COCKATOO ISLAND

HEMA MAPS INBUILT NAVIGATION IN THE MY24 NISSAN PATROL RANGE

MANUAL TOWING • Malcolm has fun towing a van with a manual LandCruiser 70 Series

CONVERTING TO LITHIUM • This month David answers a question from readers wishing to convert their caravan AGM batteries to lithium.

HOW WILL AI AFFECT CARAVAN MANUFACTURING? • The caravan industry will have to embrace Artificial Intelligence or risk being left behind.

CARAVAN SAFETY 101 • Caravan safety is a prime concern for us at Caravan World. With ever increasing numbers of new caravanners on the road, here are our 10 tips for a safer drive.

A WARNING ABOUT WEIGHTS

TRAVEL HAPPY • We shine the spotlight on caravanners, their rigs and their travel tales.

AN INSIDER'S LOOK AT COTY 2024 • It's that time of year again, and I welcome you to the first part of our Caravan of the Year 2024 presented by MSA 4x4 Accessories series. So, before you dive into the reviews, let's have a look at what went on at this year's event.

WONDERFUL WONDERLAND • A tough offroader with dual living zones for parents and kids, the Wonderland XTR 2211 is a winner for travelling families. The XTR 2211 was judged the Overall Winner at Caravan of the Year 2024 and also took home the Best Family Caravan and Best Innovation awards.

STURDY STORM • The Storm 21 may not be a budget van, but it stood out at COTY 2024 with its fit, finish and price-to-spec balance. And it looks the part without being over the top, which the judges appreciated.

NIMBLE NOMAD • The Mobi Nomad Continental was the unique pocket rocket at this year's COTY event, a compact couples caravan designed in South Africa that will fit right in on Aussie roads.

PAINT IT BLACK • Priced at just under $105,000, the On The Move Adventure 6.3 Black Edition is a 6.3m (20ft 6in) caravan manufactured in China yet has a great deal of Aussie engineering and design built into it

PRIMED FOR EXCELLENCE • The Prime Edge Odyssey is designed for couples who want to head away on offroad adventurers without sacrificing the finer things in life, and the judges at COTY 2024 were impressed by its competitive price

CRAFTED FOR ADVNETURE • A couples offroad van with plenty of high-spec features and premium build quality, the Vancraft Craftsman 216 turned heads at COTY 2024.

REST EASY WITH REDARC • No matter where you're travelling — whether it's into the remote areas of outback Australia or your favourite nearby free camp — being able to easily charge and monitor your power system is crucial for a stress-free trip. Luckily, REDARC Electronics have some great solutions to keep you covered.

WHAT WE ARE MOST EXCITED ABOUT

FREMANTLE: AN ECLECTIC PORT • Fremantle is a mishmash of everything - old, new, bizarre and artful - and that is what makes it Perth's most exciting region to wander on foot.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE • Australian owned and operated company, iTechworld, designs and develops affordable, high-quality portable power solutions to Australian campers and caravanners, offering some of the most innovative products on the market today.

VALLEY OF GOLD • Hidden in a remote valley in West Gippsland is a tiny one-street town whose population once peaked at 3500 people. Now, just 16 permanent residents call Walhalla home, but the spring of its...