Australian company unveils updated Escape Pod travel trailer

A specialized gas spanner wrench for propane and butane cylinders has been introduced. The tool features a 30mm opening and is designed to fit campervan and caravan bottles.

Outdoor equipment specialist ARB has introduced a kit to convert the Dacia Bigster SUV into a camper. The kit includes a rigid roof-top tent, a slide-out kitchen, and a drawer system, with a total cost of around 35,000 euros including the vehicle.

Australian company Goldfields Campers & Caravans has updated its Escape Pod travel trailer model. The 5.1 m long, 1,330 kg caravan features a kitchen, diesel heating, a 300-Ah battery system, and is priced from AU$38,900.

LDV has updated its factory-built Deliver 9 Campervan for the 2026 model year. The update includes a reconfigured interior, a new two-seat layout with a north-south bed, a more powerful engine, and an extended warranty. The new two-seater starts at $102,990 drive-away, while the four-seat variant has seen a $15,000 price increase.

The Mary Valley Rattler project has received a government grant to establish a boutique RV and caravan park in Gympie, Queensland. The park will feature 20 fully serviced sites and communal areas. The funding aims to boost tourism infrastructure in the region.

A failed Queensland caravan manufacturer has been sold to a Melbourne-based rival. The sale resulted in millions of dollars in losses for the company's investors and creditors.