Three top chefs travel Australia in expedition truck for TV show

LDV Australia has launched the Series 2 version of its factory-built Deliver 9 Campervan, featuring increased power and a revised layout. Key updates include a new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine (128kW, 420Nm), an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a two-seat variant with a north-south bed configuration. Pricing starts from $102,990 drive-away.

Conflicts over caravan and boat parking are intensifying in Australian coastal communities. Local residents are reporting a rise in disputes and complaints, with neighbors accusing each other of being self-entitled and illegally occupying public street space.

The publication is a structured guide for beginners interested in the RV lifestyle. It outlines the main types of vehicles, basic infrastructure requirements, and key aspects of travel planning.

A 22-year-old from Tennessee built a tiny home on a 2003 Ford Ranger truck bed to live rent-free and travel. He started the $3,000 DIY project in January 2025. According to the RV Industry Association, approximately 486,000 U.S. citizens now live full-time in RVs, with Gen Z and millennials making up 22% of owners.

Caravan park operators in Australia are experiencing sharp increases in insurance premiums and reduced coverage due to frequent natural disasters. Association data indicates some premiums have risen by 300% since 2020, with excesses for specific risks reaching AUD 50,000. This threatens the financial viability of many parks that are crucial for domestic tourism.

Vandals ripped down and threw over a cliff traffic signs prohibiting overnight motorhome parking in the coastal areas of Sandsend and Cayton Bay in North Yorkshire. The county council introduced an experimental ban due to the increased number of motorhomes but faced overwhelming objections and vandalism, which disrupted data collection. A final decision on making the ban permanent will be made next month based on data from only two of the three planned sites.