batteries

Guide: How To Keep Your Caravan Batteries Charged!

Back in April 2023, we looked at how you should size up your caravan’s battery requirements based on the power consumption of the appliances you want to run. This month, we look at the...

Solar Myths for Caravans and Motorhomes

The issue of solar for caravans and motorhomes is surrounded by innuendo and outright untruths. Here, we bust 10 of the most common myths. Myth 1: All solar modules are much the same so buy...

Weighing Caravan Payload

Caravan payload. There’s no getting around this crucial aspect of caravanning. Everything you load into your van, from the water in the tanks to the flour in the cupboard, will erode the payload allowance...
EcoFlow

Review: EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Lithium Power Station

We recently looked at how a portable lithium power station such as the EcoFlow Delta 2 could be a viable alternative to a petrol-powered generator. In that article, I suggested the 1024Wh battery in...
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Review: iDeal RV Rugged Extreme Offroader

iDeal RV is a relatively new company in the Melbourne caravan scene, albeit with a history that spans eight-plus years in designing caravans.  iDeal has sold more than 50 vans in just four months. It’s...
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Titan Suspensions Systems Launched

Did you know that ARV Chassis is one of Australia’s biggest suppliers of chassis to the local caravan manufacturing industry? With 110 chassis being supplied to factories around the country every week, it was...
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VanTenna: Easier Caravan TV Reception

There are a few reasons why picking up a reliable free-to-air TV signal can be a challenge when caravanning. First, Australia is vast, and the destinations we want to explore are often out of range...
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Tech Advice: Parabolic Springs

Hitting the road, towing a caravan or camper trailer, means you need a good, reliable tow vehicle. Coincidentally, there’s also been a shift to utility-style vehicles. That’s not surprising, considering vehicle manufacturers have made...
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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...

Offroad Caravans: Five Key Features

Offroad caravans come in all shapes and sizes. But the truth is, offroad caravans are not created equally. SUBSCRIBE TO GORV FOR FREE! Many caravans badged ‘offroad’ are genuine bush-thumping beasts that will follow the tracks...