Big Lap Tips and Tricks
It’s year three of full-time caravanning now and we at Four Hands in a Tin Can have come to the conclusion that you are mad if you continue to do the same thing over...
Caravan Axle Advice
The axle is, arguably, one of the least-considered components of any caravan, though they’re also one of the most important. After all, the weight of the entire van, minus the ball weight, rests on...
Destination: Portarlington, Vic
Caravanning is amazing fun, especially when you find a spot surrounded by sun, water and good friends. So why not hitch-up and head to Portarlington, Vic.
Portarlington is a charming seaside town on the Bellarine...
Review: Viscount Caravans is Back!
Few caravan brands have the name recognition of Viscount. At the height of its popularity, the late 1970s, it was by a wide margin the biggest selling caravan brand in Australia. Many families would...
Travel Guide: Shark Bay, WA
To be considered for listing as a World Heritage site, a region or property must meet at least one of four criteria of ‘universal value’. Shark Bay, sprawling over 23,000 square kilometres, with both...
Review: New Jayco Crosshaul
Jayco’s Crosshaul is a lightweight van that, while simple in its layout, offers multiple options for owners. Let’s start with the tradie option. The Crosshaul offers a great space for lugging tools around and...
Caravan Review: Goldstream Rhino 2050 RE RD
Have you ever sold something and regretted it almost instantly? That was the case with me when I sold my Goldstream RV Gold Wing III camper. I loved that thing. It would go virtually...
Solarscreen Tested: How To Keep Your 4WD Cool
When hitching up for a touring adventure, knowing we’ll be spending a lot of time in our vehicle, we aim to make that driving experience a bit more comfortable where possible. And as we...
Review: Avida Rock Offroader
These days, it’s all about offroad caravans. At least, it seems that most manufacturers offer an ‘offroader’ in their stable of vans.
Avida joined the offroad gang last year with the release of the Rock....
Review: Royal Flair Piazza Sky-Deck 18ft 6in
When I first laid eyes on the Royal Flair Piazza Sky-Deck, I was impressed. This was back in 2013. I had taken it for a test tow along the Great Ocean Road, spending many...
