MyRV E-Magazine Issue 9�
Welcome to the new format for our MyRV�E-Magzaine. After 8 issues over 2 years we�have gone from quarterly to-monthly and now�with more of a magazine look rather than an�e-newsletter style.�
Have a read and let us know what you think�about it. We believe it you will enjoy it.�
I would like to thank all those readers that�responded to our reader survey. What your�responses told us is that our readers are in the�right demographic, can afford to buy, are ready�to buy an RV mostly in the next 12 months and�use our Auto Alliance Group network of�E-Magazines and websites to help them with�their buying decisions.�
In short you guys are great as readers.�
The results were in line with our expectations.�Here they are:�
Age demographic of readers:�
Of those readers who are retired 96% of them�were self funded retirees. Combine this with�47% of readers earning over $100,000 and you�start to see a clear picture of our reader base.�
Now given the long lead times for purchasing a�recreational vehicle, sometimes up to 5 years,�the next part of the survey was extremely�interesting.�
Note that for this survey RV included AWD,�4WD and SUV ‘s so the lead time was probably�shorter than what is normal for Caravans and�Motorhomes etc.�
Likelihood of buying an RV in the next:�
These are pleasing results for us and the feed-�back from readers indicated that our articles�actually helped them with their buying decisions.�
We here at MyRV publications adopt the view�that if a recreational vehicle provides us with�enjoyment its worth testing. Remember, we are�the only online E-Magazine that covers the�entire RV industry. Please let me know what�you think of this issue. After all, the E-Magazine�is for your reading enjoyment.�
Cheers Rob Fraser (Editor)�EDITORIAL�Editor: Rob Fraser –�[email protected]�
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Regular Contributors:� Ngaurie McCallum,�John and Julie Eggenhuizen, Pete Wilson,�Jeff Daniels, Steve and Tania Trembath,�
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Editors Comments:�
BOATING CLUBS�Affordable Luxury Cruising�
Imagine cruising up Pittwater, or cruising through Sydney Harbour, under�the Harbour Bridge then around to Darling Harbour in your luxury Sports�Cruiser, pulling up at the wharf so you can go to one of the many waterside�restaurants. Up until now this has been the exclusive preserve of the�wealthy. But there are alternatives and as we found out heaps of them.�READ MORE!�
We had the opportunity to take Trakka's brand new�Trakkaway 850 'C' class motorhome for a brief drive. This�8.5m long motorhome is based on the Fiat Ducato with ALKO�chassis. The Fiat Ducato has a 3.0L Multijet Turbo Diesel�motor with a 6-speed Automatic. Launched recently with a�drive away price in NSW of $202,225 it is easy to see why it�has been an immediate success with the build quality and�high level of standard inclusions.�READ MORE�.�
ABOVE�: The ever-popular Winnebago Birdsville model range has been�expanded by the addition of an Elite range of Birdsville Motorhomes.�READ MORE�
BELOW�: Venture across this wide brown land in spacious comfort, with-�out compromising on the luxuries you have come to enjoy at home,�thanks to Jayco’s new Optimum 26’ Motorhome.�READ MORE�
The Jurgens Rascal is a light weight pop top caravan. Its ATM of�only 1200 kg places it within the reach of a wide selection of�small to mid size family sedans.� READ MORE�
For adrenaline junkies, motorbike riders or action-loving�individuals who need their transportation space, weekends will�never be better – now that the new and improved Base Station�from Jayco has been released.�READ MORE�
We drove Holden’s new Colorado in both the LX TD Crew Cab ver-�sion and the upmarket LTR V6 Crew Cab. Both are up for the job.�It is an honest dual cab Ute sure to be popular with tradesman.�READ MORE�
When we picked up the Burnt Orange Hummer H3 for a week�of testing we quickly realised that subtlety was not amongst�its qualities. Everywhere we went people just wanted to get a�good look at it. The Hummer retains its public interest long�after the war!!!�READ MORE�
We had the Lexus RX450h for about 3 weeks over the holidays. It�transported all the family to Queensland, swallowed all the�luggage and teenagers with ease and everyone arrived feeling�relaxed. The drive was comfortable, smooth and fuss free. The�RX450h drove and handled more car like that SUV like and the�more I drove it the more I started to really like it.�READ MORE�
Places to Go & Stay:�McDonald Ranges Caravan Park -�
Alice Springs�This fabulous park has a wide range of�sites on offer to suit all caravans,�5th-Wheelers, campervans, Motorhomes�and camping. Select from a variety of�powered, grassed or slab and unpowered�sites. All the sites have access to first�class facilities including spotlessly clean�amenities, laundries, camp kitchens and�BBQ areas. READ MORE�
Hyatt Regency Coolum�Looking for something special for a Winter�break away, then look no further than the�Hyatt Regency Coolum Hotel, which is�situated on Australia’s beautiful Sunshine�Coast. Surrounded by 150 hectares of�natural bushland, rainforest, a private�beach and set at the base of Mount�Coolum, this Sunshine Coast resort boasts�a multitude of options and is the perfect�place to unwind.�READ MORE�
Looking for ways to be able to take your�bikes, quads, ATV’s etc and all your camping�gear with them in their pursuit of those�awesome trails.�READ MORE�
A common sight you see when travelling�around Australia is the number of vehicles that�have dinghies on top.�READ MORE�
Product & Accessories�
Narva Intell-Wave Inverters�Engineered and designed in Australia, the�new Intelli-Wave inverters produce ultra�clean power with exceptional peak�performance of 200% capacity for 3�seconds and 140% for 3 minutes, allowing�them to effortlessly run demanding�appliances such as fridges and power�tools.�READ MORE�
Narva Headlamp Assemblies�Original equipment quality 90 mm�universal twin headlamp assemblies in�high and low beam have been released�by Narva, setting a new low price�benchmark for modern style headlamps.�READ MORE�
Narva’s popular�hand held L.E.D�inspection lamp�has received a�battery upgrade�and is now�powered by the�latest lithium�technology.�READ MORE�
Narva Handheld Inspection Lamp�(Below)�
Projecta’s Intelli-Charge Battery�Chargers (Below)�World class 7-stage technology with�multi-chemistry charging in Projecta’s�latest range of battery chargers sets a�new standard for professionals in maxi-�mising battery performance and life.�READ MORE�
Narva’s ‘Quickfit’ Trailer Connectors�Make Fitting Quick and Easy (Left)�
A re-design of the popular Narva flat 7 pin�trailer plug and socket is a major step�forward in simplifying trailer wiring and�assembly�.� READ MORE�
Projecta Puts You in the Driver’s Seat�for Battery Monitoring�
Compact and lightweight, the new Projecta�BT200 Digital Voltmeter is ideal for use with dual�battery systems providing a concise interpreta-�tion of a battery’s health.�READ MORE�
Narva ‘Delta’ L.E.D�Work Lamps�
New levels of perfor-�mance and reliability in�rugged L.E.D work�lamps have been set�with the release of the�new Narva ‘Delta’ work�lamps. Designed for the�most demanding condi-�tions and to withstand�the harshest environ-�ment.�READ MORE�
Other News:�
ROCK TAMERS�
If you spend any time�wandering around a�caravan park and have�a look at the rear of the�tow vehicles you will�see heaps of homemade�flaps all designed with�the same purpose in�mind.� READ MORE�
Hankook Tyres' new�Enfren low rolling-�resistance tyre has�excelled in a real-world�fuel economy challenge�bettering conventional�radial tyres by more�than five percent.�READ MORE�
Hankook Enfren�Tyres�
Winnebago has recognised the need to provide a motorhome�modified to suit a disabled lifestyle and the new Esperance�B2694D SL and C2694D SL has been designed to cater for the�majority of disabled people.�READ MORE�
Australia’s award-winning motorcamper manufacturer Trakka has�once again set the benchmark in design and innovation by�supplying Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service in Katherine�in the Northern Territory with two custom-built mobile clinics.�READ MORE�
One of the more interesting ‘discoveries’ that�we made at the recent spate of caravan and�camping shows was the all-new telescoping�15T model Hi-LO caravan.�READ MORE�
Jayco has responded to the demand of RV holiday enthusiasts�across the country, by bringing the Starcraft Caravan and Pop Top�to their range of luxury Jayco RV's.�READ MORE�
Amarok – The Volkswagen Ute Arrives.�READ MORE�
Mahindra Pik-Up Launches "Rock Bottom" Sale .�READ MORE�
Kia has its latest generation Sorento and they have sold out to the SUV�revolution. The 4WD is dead long live the AWD.�READ MORE�
The Hyundai Sante Fe has long been a favourite of ours and the MY10�version only endears the vehicle to us more with significant�improvements through the new ‘R’ series diesel.�READ MORE�
Subaru started the trend many years ago of the AWD SUV wagon that�blends wagon versatility with the safety and flexibility of all wheel drive.�Suzuki and Toyota then took up the challenge and between them they�have created a buyers niche that has taken the market by storm.�
We look at seven Sporty SUV’s for the adventurous lifestyle.�READ MORE�
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