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...
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DIY Offroad GPS! Cheap But Effective!

About three years ago, I got myself an expensive, name-brand, offroad GPS navigator. It was a decent system that included both on-road point-to-point navigation as well as offroad topographical mapping. It did everything I...
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ZOLEO: Ultimate Remote Communications

As a full time traveller, I often get asked about the sort of communications equipment we carry, particularly for use in an emergency. Of course, we have mobile phones and these are fine for...
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Thetford Additives: What You Need To Know

The Thetford Porta Potti has been around for more than 70 years and is sold worldwide. Millions have been sold all over the world. But the range expanded to include permanent and cassette toilets....
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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...
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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...
towing

5 Things You’ll Notice When Towing

If you’re an experienced caravanner, hitching up probably doesn’t worry you. But if you’re new to the lifestyle – perhaps you’re about to buy your first van – you’d be forgiven for feeling a...
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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...
diagnostics

Onboard Diagnostics: Diagnose Error Codes

On the outskirts of Melbourne during peak-hour traffic and light rain, my Land Cruiser suddenly flashed a warning: “Pre-Collision System Malfunction. Visit Dealer.” Then it shifted into limp mode, leaving me with just enough...
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True Grit: the Makings of an Offroad Caravan

Go RV sat down with Trakmaster's Russell Seebach for his take on the essential characteristics of a genuine offroad caravan...