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We knew committing to a Vanlife event over the October long weekend in Natural Bridge, QLD was going to be a big one considering our starting point was Sydney.  Thursday night, I packed up our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter LWB demo vehicle, keeping camping gear pretty basic with a bigger focus on food and snacks! The camper itself was easy to prepare - fuel, fresh water, full battery, BBQ, bedding, cookware and utensils. Forecast was looking perfect with no extreme heat or cold snaps on the radar.  Friday flowed smoothly with a 4am start, a couple quick stops for fuel, lunch and to...

If you were hoping for a last minute Christmas present, we get our hands on a near new Jabiru J2M AWD motorhome. With an unfortunate change in circumstances, this near new motorhome will be ready for Summer adventuring come December.  Built on the highly sought-after Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MWB AWD platform, it delivers true touring capability with compact 6m agility. Under the bonnet, the 2.0L 140kW turbo-diesel engine produces an impressive 450Nm of torque, paired with a smooth 9-speed automatic gearbox for effortless performance on any terrain. The previous owner has taken meticulous care of this vehicle and it’s now available...

Time to update your diaries for 2026. We've got the first 4 shows locked in for 2026 (with 2nd half still to be confirmed). Few new things you will definitely want to see - MY26 updates, new models (Trakkadu and 5 seater van based models) and new off road options for Jabiru.  Melbourne Caravan Supershow 18th - 22nd February 2026 Melbourne Showgrounds Display: Trakkadu, Torino T2, Jabiru J2M AWD, Jabiru J2 AWD (TBC) Melbourne Motor Show 10-12th April 2026 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Display: Trakkadu, Jabiru J2M AWD, Jabiru J5 AWD Sydney Caravan Supershow 28th April - 3rd May...

Back in the Jabiru J2 AWD motorhome for another somewhat chaotic round of Cooking with TRAKKA. This week we wanted to put the EcoFlow 48V electrical system to the test. The MY25 hub allows for 3600W continuous output and that's what we got (plus a bit more).  Ingredients Chicken Marinade:This will depend how punchy you'd like the chicken.. you could easily do grilled chicken with olive oil and salt flakes to let the salad hero the meal, otherwise add in the seasoning for more punch.  4-6 chicken thighs Spice mix (we used Marco Polo Greek Style Lemon Pepper seasoning but...