Offgrid Downunder | He’s Reviewed Them All. Here’s What He Really Thinks
Welcome to Season 2 of the Offgrid Downunder Podcast — now bigger, bolder, and recorded in our brand-new purpose-built studio.
Hosted by Steve Zammit, this season brings a fresh lineup of voices, new stories, and exciting perspectives from across the off-road and camping community.
One of Australia’s most experienced caravan journalist sits down with the MDC crew at the QLD Muster — and he doesn’t hold back.
Max Taylor has spent 20+ years reviewing caravans, running Caravan World Magazine, and building GoRV into one of Australia’s most trusted independent RV media outlets. This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.
We get into what’s really changed in the Australian caravan industry over two decades, what reviewers look for that most buyers never think to ask, and what manufacturers are still getting wrong in 2026. Plus — Max gives us his honest take on the MDC SR19 Series 2.
In this episode:
How Max went from print editor at ACP/Bauer Media to building a fully digital RV media business
The single biggest shift he’s seen in how Australians approach caravanning
What a “good caravan” looked like in 2006 vs what buyers expect today
The 48-volt revolution and what’s next for off-grid capability
The small details that tell Max a manufacturer has actually thought about their van
Common mistakes he still sees across the industry — and why they shouldn’t still be happening
His unfiltered first impressions of the MDC SR19 Series 2
Why musters like this one are where you get the real story from owners
The cost of living squeeze and what it’s doing to the caravan market
Filmed live at the MDC QLD Muster 2026.
