Perth Caravan Show Cancelled
The Perth Caravan & Camping Show, which was scheduled to take place from March 23 to 27, has been cancelled.
“The Caravan Industry Association Western Australia (CIAWA) has carefully and thoroughly evaluated the multitude of...
Review: RVsecure PlatinumX RV Alarm System
There are plenty of reasons to consider an alarm system for your caravan. After all, your house probably has an alarm, so why not your house on wheels?
A new Australian-made product has hit the...
Product Review: InDeflate
When travelling with an RV on bitumen, gravel, sand or simply off the beaten track, you could potentially be looking at six or more tyres that need your attention. And while there are many...
Caravan Weight Check
The most important thing you can do before hitting the road: ensure your caravan, tow vehicle and its towbar aren’t overloaded.
Caravans that have been loaded beyond their Aggregate Trailer Mass remain an issue –...
Caravan Batteries: Tech Advice
I wish I had a dollar for every post I’ve seen on caravan and camping Facebook groups where the member is having issues with their batteries going flat even though they have invested in...
Gross Combined Mass And The Tow Vehicle Trap
Caravanning is not as complicated as you might think. At least, that’s what I wanted to write about. But as I began to write, and as the issues all caravanners who care about safety...
Travelling Australia: Then and Now
Australia has bewitched us for over 40 years. We arrived in 1977 as young immigrants from the United States, Steve as a teacher and I as his accomplice. It wasn’t long before school holidays...
Hitch-Ezy Coupling Review
An offroad caravan needs an offroad coupling. Obviously. But they’re not all created equally. While the principal characteristics remain the same – 360° articulation on the horizontal and vertical axes – there are key...
Caravan Roll Over: The Facts
Caravans and their tow vehicles rarely jack-knife and roll over. But when they do, the consequences are severe.
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While countless ‘explanations’ are rife, the cause has long been known. It is...
Al-Ko Launches Enduro X
Al-Ko has launched a new independent caravan suspension system.
Enduro X introduces a ‘clamshell’ suspension arm, which Al-Ko says reduces the weight of the suspension system “while maintaining the strength needed for the harsh Australian...