GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #42 | Page 2

IN THIS ISSUE ENTER HERE! WIN A JAYCO JTRAK TENT TRAILER 04 LETTERS OF THE MONTH Entries to win a Rola Titan Tray roof rack 10 EZYTRAIL WINTON 18 TEST! Exclusive test of EzyTrail’s first caravan! 18 12V ESSENTIALS Understand your van’s 12V system 26 NOVA TERRA SPORTZ! Offroader upgraded for 2020! 32 CHOOSING A TOW VEHICLE In-depth guide SHUT DOWN BUT STAYING STRONG BY MAX TAYLOR As I write, Victoria is a week into its stage 4 ‘lockdown’ restrictions. But, with some small but vocal exceptions, we accept it as necessary in order to curtail the worst public health disaster in generations. We’re all doing our bit down here. Victoria is Australia’s RV manufacturing capital, with about 90 per cent of Aussie vans built just outside of Melbourne. These manufacturers were required to temporarily close until mid September, and there is no doubt this will have a bearing on customers’ ability to plan their trips. It is estimated that 4000 workers from more than 50 Victorian RV factories have been affected. However, a number of manufacturers have publicly confirmed they will ramp-up production in order to fulfil customer orders as quickly as possible. The shutdown extended to Victoria’s RV dealerships, too, though service departments were able to remain open under certain conditions. On a personal note, please continue to exercise caution and common sense, even if you live in a state with minimal or no Covid-19 cases. This ain’t over yet. 02 \