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Test: Outback Tracks Roll Out Awning Anchor Kit

In my travelling life, I have had three mishaps involving awnings. The first occurred when I attempted to pull up my 4WD and caravan on a side street in Coffs Harbour. I misjudged the...

Caravans, Water and Common Sense

Water is, without question, the one resource we can’t do without. When caravanning, the ability to carry the appropriate amount of water is therefore particularly important. SUBSCRIBE TO GORV FOR FREE! It’s a balancing act. Caravans...
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Jayco Announces 2022 Model Changes

Jayco has unveiled changes to its lineup for 2022 range. New décor, enhanced offroad capabilities and improvements to the kitchen, cabinetry, ensuite and more are among the changes. The 2022 Jayco Silverline, All Terrain and...
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Lightweight Stinger Hitch

There’s a new breed of tow hitches available in Australia. Called the Stinger, it promises to be of genuine benefit to caravanners. No doubt you are familiar with the steel variety of hitch. We have...
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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...
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The Fridge Friend Fix

After years of refining my caravan setup, from solar panels to water filtration, I thought I had food storage sorted. But on my recent three-week journey through Victoria, one small addition made a surprisingly...
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Yemmy’s Back But What’s the Diff?

Following on from last month when I said Yemmy was at the RACQ repairers in Mareeba and they couldn't look at him for a week, well, quite a lot has happened since then, including...
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Review: Kokoda Aussie Spirit 19ft 10in

It sometimes seems that every van is a jacked-up, hard-core offroader with aggressive styling, garish decals and checkerplate that goes on for ever. I found it somewhat refreshing, therefore, to step inside the understated, elegant...
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How to Spot and Avoid Common Caravan Scams

Are you in the market to buy a caravan? Or are you looking to hire a caravan for your next cross-country holiday? There are plenty of caravan sellers and letting agents with legitimate offers…...
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Test: Black Jack Trailer Jack

There are numerous reasons why you might decide to replace your manual jockey wheel with an electric trailer jack. Perhaps you have back or shoulder issues that preclude you from winding the handle. Or...