Safety is of prime importance when it comes to your offroad adventures, especially for 4WD campervans. Unlike a typical vehicle, your motorhome is likely to face a variety of environmental conditions. This means your 4WD campervan should account for many rough conditions when putting a durable 4WD road trip together. How does Explorer Motorhomes cater to the safety requirements? We …

On the fence about adding a solar panel to your motorhome? Wondering if the benefits are really worth it? A solar panel solution is one of the effective ways to get power to your 4×4 motorhome for all your outdoor adventures. With a reliable solar panel, you’ll have one less thing to worry about next time you pack up for …

So you’ve been thinking about a vehicle with four driven wheels. You’re trying to decide between All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and Four-Wheel Drive (4WD). How do they differ and what works best for your needs? Here’s what you need to know. Power distribution One of the biggest advantages of an AWD is that the driver doesn’t need to make decisions about …

4WD motorhomes come with various features and options. If you’re planning to live out of it off-grid style, there are certain ones you absolutely need. Below we look at some of the key features to look for in a 4WD motorhome for travellers looking to live out of it for a while. Power and Electrical If you’re spending a lot …

Australia is a big country, with countless places to explore. Whether in the high country of Victoria or on a pristine beach in southern WA, you’ll find some world-class camping locations. Some people believe going camping means you’ll be cold, uncomfortable and roughing it. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth if you have the right equipment. When it …

If you want to take your next adventure off-road with a motorhome, you don’t need to go large. In fact, less is more with a compact 4X4 motorhome. Doing the big lap is a lot of fun, but Australia runs out of bitumen long before the attractions do. A smaller 4WD motorhome gives you the versatility to enjoy everything our …

Purchasing a new caravan or motorhome is a big decision and one you ideally want to make an informed choice on. Many buyers can simply get carried away looking at flashy styling and features. But it’s more important to understand what touches set apart premium 4WD motorhomes from other ones you can find. This includes details like the type and …

Australians love campers. They’re the perfect way to explore our big, diverse country with the convenience of simply parking and being set up after a long drive with minimal hassle. Many Australians planning a road trip might look into doing the big lap, the approximately 15,000km long road that connects every mainland state capital. However, others are more interested in …

For many, the idea of travelling around Australia in a motorhome, is a pie-in-the-sky dream that cannot come true. Some people think that you need to be  independently wealthy or win the lotto to be able to afford to buy a motorhome and travel around Australia. But that’s not actually the case.  Here are some tips that will help you …

Which motorhome is best in the winter? While travelling in a motorhome or caravan is often associated with summer holidays, it is also immensely enjoyable to be out in your motorhome during the winter months. For one, there are a lot less people around! Tourist hot spots are less crowded, there is more availability for paid and free camping, and …

Which should you invest into today and the reasons why you should buy new. Let’s talk about some of the biggest factors that make the most difference and hold the most importance when deciding whether to buy a pre-owned vs new motorhome. Benefits of Pre-owned Motorhomes Cheaper Money would have to be the biggest benefit of buying a pre-owned motorhome. …

Motorhome vs Camper Trailer – Which is best for your outdoor lifestyle This is a question that comes up a lot, so let’s address it right now.Everyone is unique and everyone has different preferences, so there’s no real definitive answer for this question, but there are 3 areas to consider that should help you make up your own mind as …

WHAT A MILESTONE! Explorer Motorhomes, based at Clontarf, Brisbane, have reached yet another milestone in their short history of motorhome manufacture. On the 24 January 2019 they handed over to its excited new owners the 200th motorhome the factory has built. The owners of the 200th vehicle are Don and Nancy. They had previously spent 40 years in caravans, and …

Decide Which is Best for You – a Camper / Motorhome or a Caravan With This Handy Guide Life on the open road – there’s no better way to explore the natural rugged beauty of the Australian outback and unbelievable coastlines. But if you’re new to the live on the road holiday style, knowing what type of vehicle to choose …

Learn the Surprising Benefits of Travelling in a Motorhome or Camper Australia is generally divided when it comes to being in team motorhome / camper or team caravan. Both have their pros and cons, but if you look a little closer into each one, the motorhome gets the gold medal. Of course if you have a big budget, you can …

It can be stressful when you’re buying your first motorhome. It’s such a lot of money and chances are, you don’t have much experience with motorhomes so you’re going to second-guess every decision you make. It may help to know, that almost no one purchases the ‘right’ motorhome the first time! (Is that helpful to know, or does it just …

For some people, the idea of touring the country by Motorhome is a dream come true. Traveling to a remote area a thousand miles from home and crawling into your own comfortable bed at the end of the day is just one of the attractions. Motorhome enthusiasts can bypass every expensive hotel and inn and seek out their own spectacular …