Camp For Longer!
The ever-increasing popularity of the RV lifestyle continues to see more of us hitting the road. And there may come a time when you’d like to find a top spot away from it all…...
Review: Hardkorr Universal Lantern
Lighting comes in all shapes and forms these days so finding the right solution can be a little overwhelming. The hard-wired 12V style found in many caravans and campers does the job extremely well,...
On the Road with Murphy
We had driven from a Surfers Paradise holiday unit to Brisbane to look at the botanical gardens and then left to drive south through the night. We had enjoyed a trouble-free run and although...
Top Five Family Caravanning Tips
We are a family of four doing the big lap. We are ‘Four Hands in a Tin Can’: Peter, Annie, Liam and Mia and thought that, as our initials spelt ‘palm’, we could use...
The Treeless Plain
Well, Yemmy made it to Denmark, WA, and back but has since had a gearbox transplant because he was having a ‘flare’ when changing between second and third. My friend, Eric, used a gearbox...
Warm in Walkamin
With the arrival of spring, let's hope the news gets better on the virus front. Even here in far north Queensland we are sticking to the rules in the caravan park. Last night we...
Under Pressure: Tyre Placards
A caravan’s tyre placard, which is usually incorporated within the van’s compliance plate, is an important part of a caravan or camper trailer. The intent of affixing a tyre placard to a vehicle is...
Murphy in the Gravel Pit
We used to race the old Triumph around an old disused gravel pit on Saturday afternoons. If Dad had thought it would be a dangerous bike for me to manage, I'm glad he never...
Sizzler Barbecue Review
Are you tired of your old barbecue not delivering the heat you need for those perfect steaks? Perhaps you've discovered, as I did, that your barbecue setup is not compliant with safety regulations. If...
Weight Distribution Hitch Dilemma
A towed caravan has to be heavier at its front than at its rear. If it is not, it will sway strongly, particularly if towed by a vehicle that is lighter. And as many...
