Caravan and Outdoor Life Magazine

LED trailer and caravan tail-lights are confusing the onboard computers of many modern towcars. We researched the problem, and found that this issue has caught many motor manufacturers off guard.

Gravel-road-capable caravans have become all the rage. They offer the comforts of on-road models combined with the structural strength to cope with untarred road surfaces. That combination makes southern Africa your caravaning oyster.

Prevention is better than cure

In our next issue we begin a series of three articles offering hints, tips and crucial advice on first aid and camping. Running concurrently will be an exciting competition, in which nine lucky readers will win comprehensive camping first aid kits supplied by Alpha Pharm, each to the value of R1000. So be sure not to miss next month’s magazine!

One of Europe’s oldest motorhome manufacturers now has representation in South Africa, through local importers TravelStar. We were there for the excitement when the first of Hymer’s distinctive models came ashore in PE!

Towing on-roaders through Southern Africa

Touring southern Africa isn’t restricted to tough towcars with their off-road caravans or trailers, as the Erasmus family recently discovered.

A canopy of tropical trees and a welcoming atmosphere make this park an enticing stopover spot in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Jurgens Ci launched the new Sprite Tourers quite recently, and Loftus Caravan City was quick off the mark: they’ve already created an accessorised version called the Tourer SP Deluxe. We reviewed it from front to back.

Waylaid by winelands and whales

The Cape South Coast tends to be ignored by locals. We’ve discovered that this district is a playground for whales and a paradise for wine lovers, a destination that legends are made of. Definitely worth a visit!

Game RANGER: Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi XLS 4x2 Double-Cab

There’s a new range of Rangers in town. From the ground up, every aspect has been changed, improved, enhanced and upgraded. We put the smallest-capacity derivative, the efficient 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, to the tow test.