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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...
Isuzu MU-X LS-T Fuel Test
Fuel. Like it or not (and we mostly don’t like it), you’ll spend a fair bit of time and moolah at the bowser when travelling the country. Hitch up a large caravan and, well,...
Is Your RV Trip-Ready? Essential Caravan Prep
Heading off on a trip with your RV in tow provides the freedom to go wherever you like. But before you hitch up and pull out of the driveway, a little maintenance on your...
12V Troubles
It’s 1am and suddenly you’re woken by an alarm in your caravan.
Groggily, you search for the source of the alarm and realise it’s coming from your battery management system. It’s telling you that your...
OCAM 4×4 Tow Mirrors Tested
When I was asked to review a couple sets of towing mirrors, my interest was immediately sparked. I have been in need of some new towing mirrors but have not been able to decide...
Our Three Favourite Caravan Gadgets
Twelve months ago, we took delivery of our third caravan. This new van is our full-time home so you can imagine it has a lot of creature comforts, many of which we have fitted...
Isuzu MU-X Fuel Test!
Isuzu Ute Australia had loaned us an MU-X. With its 3L turbodiesel engine, smooth six-speed transmission and sophisticated safety features, it’s a heck of a car. Coincidentally, I was being called to Canberra. The...
Bent Dual Cab Ute Chassis: How and Why
The other day, my wife and I were driving along Milleria Road in Melbourne’s inner west when we pulled up alongside a dual-cab ute. I can’t recall the make and model but it looked...
ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator Updated
One day, perhaps, Australia will have coast to coast mobile coverage. Well… perhaps not. Not any time soon, anyway. The lack of mobile coverage outside of our major cities and main regional centres presents...
Test: Tradeflame 12V Soldering Iron
When we can spend a lot of time touring the country, it’s not uncommon to be asked what specific tools we carry in our toolkit. Apart from the obvious spanners, screwdrivers, sockets and some...