| HITCHING UP WITH MAX TAYLOR
GET OUT THERE !
The question I ’ m asked the most is , “ Which is the best brand of RV ?” Now , that ’ s a difficult question . There is no simple answer . Australia is lucky : we have a seemingly endless supply of RV manufacturers . The result is innovation spurred by healthy competition and , admittedly , some confusion by would-be vanners unsure what to buy . My answer is usually to buy the van that suits your needs . Establish the towing capacities of your vehicle , and where you ’ ll take the van , and work backwards from there . Will you be staying mostly in holiday parks , or will you freecamp as much as possible ? Will your kids or grandkids be on board ? Better look for a family van , then . The right van is one that does not require you to adapt your lifestyle . GO RV is all about making the vanning lifestyle as simple as possible , taking a common-sense approach to the issues you ’ ll face on the road . This e-mag is just one of our outlets : we have a growing website – gorv . com . au – a weekly e-newsletter , and you ’ ll find us on Facebook , too . We ’ e been closely involved in Australia ’ s RV scene and industry for decades but there ’ s always something new to learn . If you have a story to share , comment or observation , get in touch via info @ gorv . com . au – we ’ d love to hear from you . And remember : a caravan , motorhome or camper trailer can be as fancy and expensive as you like , but if you ’ re not using it , it ’ s a glorified garden ornament . Get out there !
EDITOR
Max Taylor
SALES DIRECTOR
Grant Manson
VIDEOGRAPHER / EDITOR
James Manson
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Adriana Manson
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Robbie Mangoni + Ruby Mack
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Hayley Ryan
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IN THIS ISSUE
WIN A CAMPER TRAILER ! 04
Skamper Kampers Ranger camper up for grabs
ROADSTAR GT SPORT MK2 TESTED 08
Roadstar ’ s first fibreglass sandwich panel van
SAFE TOWING 12
Key facts and figures to keep it legal
FACT OR FICTION ? 16
Three common RV myths busted
VICTORIAN SUPERSHOW 20
Highlights from the Victorian Caravan Show
INSIDE TRACK TRAILER 24
Go behind the scenes
THE FRONT BOOT 28
Accessories for the RV lifestyle
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