Sign up for our newsletter to receive our FREE magazine and the latest news from GoRV.
First Impressions: Iridium GO!
If you have a look at the coverage maps of any of Australia’s mobile phone telcos, you’ll see that, despite their claims that their networks are growing, there’s still a great swath of the...
Is Your Rear Numberplate Legal?
You’ve thought about your touring rig’s weight, its tyre pressures, D-shackles, coupling… everything required for a safe, legal setup, you’ve covered. Right? Well, perhaps not. The appearance and position of the humble numberplate is...
BMPRO ProBoost Review
One of the best ways to ensure your 4WD’s auxiliary battery is topped up and ready to go when you arrive at camp is get yourself a DC-DC charger. In simple terms, these chargers...
Caravan Air-Conditioning: Webasto Cool Top Trail
Of all the features and comforts found on a modern caravan, arguably none are more important than the reverse-cycle air-conditioner. It’ll keep you cool in the heat and warm in the cold.
The Webasto Cool...
Three tips to hitch your caravan
Hitching a caravan isn’t a dark art but, for the unwary, it can become complicated. These three top tips might make all the difference…
MEASURE TOWBALL DOWNLOAD
Not knowing how much weight is pushing on your...
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...
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...
5 Common Caravan Problems Solved
So, you’ve just bought your first caravan. Congratulations and welcome to the community! No doubt your new van will bring you many years of happy memories. But caravanning does involve a learning curve and...
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...
Legal Towing Essentials
It’s a common question: how do I know if my car can tow that caravan?
As you’ve probably noticed, there is a lot of advice on this topic, in printed magazines and in online forums....