Test: Outback Tracks Roll Out Awning Anchor Kit
In my travelling life, I have had three mishaps involving awnings. The first occurred when I attempted to pull up my 4WD and caravan on a side street in Coffs Harbour. I misjudged the...
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...
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...
Review: Aquaheat Lithium Gas Shower
Touring doesn’t get much better these days – you can easily have hot water at the flick of a switch and a simple turn of a tap. We’re talking portable hot water units here,...
Fibreglass Caravan Construction: Behind The Scenes At Crusader Caravans
Composite construction is arguably going to be the future of caravan manufacturing. In fact, fibreglass sandwich panels are expected to become the norm within the next five years. Why? Well, they’re lighter, stronger, provide...
Caravan Weight Myths
Myth 1: It is fine to have end weight (like toolboxes and spare wheels) as long as the front end is heavier than the back.
Reality: This is commonly believed. It is a very dangerous...
Caravan 12V Systems: Watts vs Amps
The introduction of lithium batteries into the Australian RV industry has allowed RV manufacturers to develop sophisticated, highly capable electrical systems that allow travellers to take more appliances and technology on the road with...
Incredible Franklin Caravan Restoration!
Andrew Phillips is at it again. That’s right, the owner of The RV Repair Centre in Bayswater North, Vic, has set his sites on another caravan restoration! This time, it’s a 26ft 6in tandem-axle...
Anderson Plug Connection: Tech Guide
It was not that long ago when we’d hitch up our caravan and camper’s electrics using a simple seven-pin plug to control the lights at the rear. It’s also quite likely that one of...
Caravan Water Worries Solved
The fresh water system is one of the most important aspects of any RV. After all, the ability to carry large quantities of fresh water, or draw it out of a river in order...
