Houghtonvideo

Understanding Houghton Air-Conditioners

You know as well as I do how variable our climate is – especially down south. Summer is a scorcher, winter is as comfortable as a wet blanket. Sometimes, it’s as though the weather...
Ultimate9video

Ultimate9 Nudge Bars

Almost any 4WD can be improved by some sensible aftermarket accessories. LED lights, roof racks, throttle controllers… the list of what you can add is almost endless. For one Australian 4WD accessories company, Ultimate9, right...
starlink

How To Run Starlink on 12V!

Starlink’s satellite-based internet service has revolutionised connectivity for people across the country, particularly for the travelling community. That said, it does have a glaring problem. It needs 240V mains power to operate. However, you...
redarcvideo

Installing a Redarc Management30 Battery Management System

Our caravan was in need of a 12V upgrade, so we set about installing the popular Redarc Manager30 Battery Management System. With more than a decade of caravan travel under our belts that’s included a...
RVsecure

Review: RVsecure PlatinumX RV Alarm System

There are plenty of reasons to consider an alarm system for your caravan. After all, your house probably has an alarm, so why not your house on wheels? A new Australian-made product has hit the...
solarscreenvideo

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...
Mawby Hookvideo

Meet the Mawby Hook

One of my pet hates is fiddling with D-shackles every time I need to hitch or unhitch my caravan. I often find D-shackles difficult, partly because I'm always in a rush to set-up and...
Axle

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...
water tankvideo

RV Water Tank Repair

If you’re as passionate as we are about seeing the country, you’ll inevitably find yourself travelling on remote gravel roads. And it’s here where the saying “the more remote you go, the better prepared...
BMPRO

Jayco’s Exclusive BMPRO BMS

BMPRO has released a new battery management system, the J35D, exclusively for Jayco. According to BMPRO, the lithium-compatible J35D has a charging current of up to 15A in ‘bulk’ mode and 30A in ‘boost’ mode....