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Look at the Stars

Look at the Stars

The campfire’s glowing coals eke out their last bit of warmth. Tummies are sated and the family’s conversation has dropped to a murmur; a cool br... Read more

Cederberg seclusion

Cederberg seclusion

The Cederberg has a magnetic appeal. 
It ticks all the right boxes: adventure, scenery, great campsites and bucketloads of character, and it’s tu... Read more

Picture Perfect : Behind the lens brilliance

Picture Perfect : Behind the lens brilliance

Looking at old photographs evokes a wonderful sense of nostalgia in most of us. Whether you’re preserving a special occasion, photographing your ... Read more

Pre-owned: High-flying Raven

Pre-owned: High-flying Raven

We found a three-berther that’s a solid 12-year-old and, well, in need of just a bit of TLC. By the time you read this, Tygerberg Caravans will n... Read more

Cookout: Hot Chicken Curry

Cookout: Hot Chicken Curry

Fry the onion in a little heated oil until tender. Add the garlic and ginger pastes, and stir in the mixed masala and curry powder. Add the tomat... Read more

Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort

Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort

Recently absorbed into the Gooderson Leisure group of resorts, Natal Spa has been upgraded and spruced up, making it a worthwhile holiday spot fo... Read more

Stabilise your Sprite Tourer tent

Stabilise your Sprite Tourer tent

I recently had the unpleasant experience, during a camping weekend with friends, of having to get up a couple of times in the middle of the night... Read more

Tent Review: Natural Instincts Outlook 3 with vera…

Tent Review: Natural Instincts Outlook 3 with veranda

There’s something so rewarding about setting up camp on a spur-of-the-moment getaway. But it’s even more rewarding if you can master the tent ins... Read more

Fireside
 Flavour

Fireside
 Flavour

He may come from the land of tea and scones, but chef Valentine Warner is no stranger to the great outdoors. Successfully marrying his passion fo... Read more

An African Introduction

An African Introduction

Do we take for granted what’s right on our doorstep? A group of friends take a young Swedish learner camping in the Pilanesberg in order to give ... Read more

Species in the spotlight: Cape Cobra

Species in the spotlight: Cape Cobra

The myth and superstitions surrounding snakes could be compiled into a best-selling horror novel. However, the reality is that these stories gene... Read more

Pretzel Multi-Purpose Series Xrad Trailers

Pretzel Multi-Purpose Series Xrad Trailers

Luggage trailers are a dime a dozen, but this model is about as innovative as they come. Its versatile design and range of optional extras mean i... Read more

Off Road Trailer Review: Bushwakka Fox-Trot 4

Off Road Trailer Review: Bushwakka Fox-Trot 4

We needed a tough off-road trailer, and we needed it at seriously short notice. The intended trip was from north to south – well, more like north... Read more

Capturing the Moments

Capturing the Moments

One of the awesome things about being out in nature and away from the crazy lives that we tend to lead in the cities is what happens afterwards: ... Read more

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DIY Features

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Gypsey Gold Kitchen Conversion

Gypsey Gold Kitchen…

Ardent caravaners Johan and Elmarie van Wyk decided they needed a fully contained outside kitchen on their Gypsey Gold caravan. With a bit of planning and some ...

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Winterise your caravan

Winterise your cara…

The colder, wetter (in some parts) months of winter can take their toll on your caravan, especially if it’s not being used regularly. We look at ways to keep it...

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Modifying a pre-2009 Jurgens Fleetline angled island bed

Modifying a pre-200…

The angled island bed in the pre-2009 Jurgens Fleetline caravans isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. With some careful planning, Reg Stone modified the bed layout and ...

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Pack away your poles: Tent pole storage box

Pack away your pole…

Faced with the problem of where to store his tent poles on the outside of his Jurgens XT-series trailer, Burgert Turnbull set about building his own storage box...

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Building my own motorhome & teardrop trailer

Building my own mot…

If you can’t find the right product on the market, the solution must be: make it yourself! Reader Roy Kruger did just that. Having grown up camping, my wife an...

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Changing the wheel bearings on a caravan or trailer axle

Changing the wheel …

Wheel bearings: they’re the components that keep your wheels turning, literally, and for that reason it’s vitally important to make sure they’re always in tip-t...

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Caravan Clinic

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Caravan Clinic (November 2011)

Caravan Clinic (No…

Lay Yesson writes: I was wondering if you or your readers had any suggestions regarding the subject of tent pegs.

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Caravan Clinic (October 2011)

Caravan Clinic (Oc…

Brian and Liz Midlane write: With reference to the letter from Rodney Green (page 65 of the June 2011 edition), this is our story of how we chose a tow vehicle...

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Caravan Clinic (August 2011)

Caravan Clinic (Au…

John Bosman writes: I was very interested in your article ‘Little is lekker’ in the June edition covering the Suzuki Jimny. I own a Jimny, which I use for farmi...

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Readers Contributions

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The holiday that went wrong!

The holiday that w…

This couple discovered that there’s lots to be enjoyed around the country, even if you limp from one towcar disaster to another! We had planned our trip to the...

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Three couples, two caravans, and a tent! Exploring Etosha

Three couples, two…

Reader Alistair Buchanan shares the adventure of exploring Etosha and its wealth of wildlife. Isn’t it great to know that you can do this exciting trip with a S...

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Arfikaanse Artikels

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Uitbuiting of gesonde besigheid?

Uitbuiting of geso…

Die kerndoelwitte van enige besigheid is om kliënte tevrede te stel,omgewingsvriendelik op te tree, en personeel ordentlik te behandel (en vergoed). H...

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Elektrisiteit by kamplekke bekommer my

Elektrisiteit by k…

'n Jong seun het onlangs ernstige brandwonde opgedoen toe sy tent aan die brand geslaan het in 'n woonwapark aan die KZN-kus. Daar is bespiegel dat sy...

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Kampering maak jou ryk!

Kampering maak jou…

‘Camping really does make you richer in mind, body and soul’, aldus navorsers van die Liverpool John Moores Universiteit, wat ‘n onlangse aanlynopname...

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