electrical

Tech Guide: Avoid Electrical Issues

If you buy a new van, the chances are it will have a comprehensive but also complicated electrical system. High-capacity lithium batteries, large solar arrays and high-wattage inverters that were rare 10 years ago...
bullbar

Bullbar Advice

I get it: many folk simply don’t want a bullbar on their vehicle and that’s okay. Be it for cost, aesthetics, extra weight, not believing it necessary, or whatever other personal reason there may...
driving lights

Tech Guide: Driving Lights

The great debate: should you fit driving lights for better night vision, or resist driving at night and save the money for a few extra tanks of fuel? That’s an easy answer for me....
air-conditioner

Run Your Air-Conditioner Off-Grid

I have mentioned before that I administer a few caravanning and camping groups on Facebook, and about this time of year, a lot of members ask about purchasing a generator to run their caravan’s...
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HiTech Power Solution

There is a new power management system available for Australian caravans. It’s called the Powersync 3680 RV Management Hub and it’s by HiTech, a business in Cambellfield, Vic, that’s closely aligned with caravan manufacturing....
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Fullstop Caravan Security Gear Wrap-Up

Years ago, my camper trailer was pinched from my driveway. It was one of the early Opus models, built before the company introduced the ‘air beams’ that give the canvas section its shape and...
numberplate

Is Your Rear Numberplate Legal?

You’ve thought about your touring rig’s weight, its tyre pressures, D-shackles, coupling… everything required for a safe, legal setup, you’ve covered. Right? Well, perhaps not. The appearance and position of the humble numberplate is...
bluetti

Review: Bluetti Elite 100 V2

I know what you’re thinking: not another Bluetti solar generator review. Yes, it’s no secret that we have a lot of respect for Bluetti’s products, and they have featured a bit in recent issues...
vantennavideo

Cowfish VanTenna: Installation And Review

For many caravanners, kicking back with free-to-air television is a regular thing after a long day on the road. But beyond just entertainment, regional TV offers something streaming services such as Starlink can’t –...
caravan tyres

Caravan Tyres: Advice

Think back to the time you were getting set-up with your first caravan and tow vehicle. Can you remember what you were looking for? You probably looked at the accessories fitted, the size and...