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The house call

The house call

Servicing and repairs done at your home Read more

Breakfast in bed

Breakfast in bed

  From the heart for the heart Most parents will agree that every day is children’s day, but this month sees one day dedicated to spoiling, hon... Read more

Camping must-haves

Camping must-haves

  The more the merrier Who doesn't beam with delight when people laugh or chat around a warm hearty meal that’s been prepared with love and car... Read more

MANSFIELD RESERVE

MANSFIELD RESERVE

  Unique, beautifully restored ox-wagon accommodation is a must to experience (above), while the abundant wildlife, birdlife and outdoor activit... Read more

Caravan Clinic

Caravan Clinic

  Which awning I am in the market for a caravan awning and have been looking at Eezi-Awn and Fiamma and other similar extractable types of awni... Read more

Botswana On a budget

Botswana On a budget

  Botswana On a budget In search of an African adventure, but not so keen on breaking the bank to make it happen? Derik le Grange and his famil... Read more

Heading out with mom

Heading out with mom

  Looking to head out on an adventure with your mom for a little quality one-on-one time, but just not too sure what action plan to suggest? We ... Read more

Out in this world

Out in this world

  Out in this world Swartland ultra-marathon now in fifth year Read more

At Home Anywhere!

At Home Anywhere!

  Popular AHA-45 camper upgraded Since we FIRST introduced you to this camper unit from AHA Outdoor Systems in July last year, some exciting fe... Read more

Instant Impala

Instant Impala

  Greensport Impala Turbo tent It may be heavy to carry, but this durable canvas Impala tent from Greensport has to be one of the easiest, fast... Read more

AREENA RIVERSIDE RESORT

AREENA RIVERSIDE RESORT

  East London and the Wild Coast are among South Africa’s best-kept secrets. With arguably the best year-round climate, the region makes an ide... Read more

Sleep in

Sleep in

  Sleep in An essential item on every camper’s list is the sleeping bag: it’s one thing you simply can’t do without. We got cosy in a couple to... Read more

Puzzles May

Puzzles May

                                          Words to find. PENINSULA pinnulae spinulae pineal insulae penal pinnula sp... Read more

The urban antelope

The urban antelope

  The steenbok (Raphicerus campestris) is a relatively small dwarf antelope that has captured the hearts of many with its melancholic – yet aler... Read more

Chevy Trailblazer

Chevy Trailblazer

  2.8 Duramax Diesel Choosing an SUV towcar just got tougher! General Motors has really stepped up to the plate and shown what it can do with i... Read more

Living life sensationally

Living life sensationally

  The flagship Sensation Anee Luxury, space and a separate shower and loo – not to mention a whole lot of storage space – should make the new A... Read more

NATURE’S REST RESORT

NATURE’S REST RESORT

  The aptly named Nature’s Rest Resort boasts an abundance of wildlife in a truly idyllic setting. Read more

Phalaborwa Safari Park,

Phalaborwa Safari Park,

  a Forever Resort Lying just outside the Phalaborwa Gate to Kruger Park, Phalaborwa Safari Park is an ideal place to enjoy yourself in unspoil... Read more

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DIY Features

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DIY 1984 Caravette 6 interior rebuild

DIY 1984 Caravette …

  1984 Caravette 6 interior rebuild Ever considered a complete caravan interior rebuild? Nick Jennings recently brought his ’84 Caravette 6 back to life with ...

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DIY: Awning gone AWOL

DIY: Awning gone AW…

  DIY: Awning gone AWOL If you’ve ever suffered the unexpected loss of your caravan awning, whether through someone’s wilful wickedness or from rattling along...

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A ROMANY like no other

A ROMANY like no ot…

The dinette bed was halved and the table was turned into a shelf for coffee cups and the kettle. The other seat became a cabinet that houses our chemical toilet...

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TURNING TABLES

TURNING TABLES

With some simple changes, Piet and Riekje van Schie modi ed the dinette in their Jurgens Classique to give them more legroom, more  oor space and more table r...

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DIY: Make a caravan-channel opening tool

DIY: Make a caravan…

The aluminium channel extrusion surrounding your caravan is useful, especially for mounting your tent fabric. But sometimes there just aren’t enough openings in...

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 Building my own motorhome & teardrop trailer

Building my own mo…

If you can’t fi nd 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 a...

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Caravan Clinic

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Caravan Clinic

Caravan Clinic

  Caravan Clinic Readers’ tips, queries and advice. Email clinic@caravansa.co.za

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Battery basics

Battery basics

  Battery basics As avid campers, we often rely heavily on battery power when venturing away from civilisation, especially if ‘off-road’ is your holiday desti...

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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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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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Readers Contributions

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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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To Baviaans and beyond

To Baviaans and be…

  To Baviaans and beyond Winding his way from Cape Town, Richard van Ryneveld tows the back routes to the breathtaking Baviaanskloof, and finds a wealth of c...

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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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Arfikaanse Artikels

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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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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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Eksklusief of inklusief

Eksklusief of inkl…

My opinie dat die Waterberg-omgewing (Warmbad, Nylstroom en Naboomspruit) van die beste kampeerplekke in die land het, is welbekend. Omdat ek gereeld ...

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