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Tested: BEAM Outback Solar Panels

Imagine you’re on a caravanning holiday, visiting a glorious national park in the outback. You see a magnificent panoramic vista ahead and you pull out your trusty smartphone to take a picture of what...

ScanGauge 3 Review

In the world of modern diesel and petrol vehicles, complexity intertwines with digital innovation to forge machines that propel our exploration of this great land, Australia.  For caravaners and 4WD enthusiasts, pushing the boundaries of...
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Caravan Weight Check

The most important thing you can do before hitting the road: ensure your caravan, tow vehicle and its towbar aren’t overloaded. Caravans that have been loaded beyond their Aggregate Trailer Mass remain an issue –...
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Fuel Test: Caravan Versus Pop-Top

Fuel. It is the biggest hip-pocket burden of all RVers, especially those who are not stopped in one place for a significant period of time.  Pop-tops, therefore, have long been an object of appeal. Because...
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Review: Handbrake Assist

Modern technology. If nothing else, it has made caravanning in Australia so much easier. If it has been an issue for caravanners, someone has found a way to solve it. But until now, one...
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Review: Redfoot AutoLift Electric Levelling System

How many times have you pulled into a campsite only to discover that the ground is unlevel? One wheel of your RV sits higher than the other, so the water won’t drain from your...
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AL-KO Enduro X Suspension Hits the Market

Independent coil spring suspension systems have been available for Australian caravans for many years. They provide a more comfortable ride and typically allow the caravan to access areas of the country that a beam-axle...
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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...
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Lightweight Stinger Hitch

There’s a new breed of tow hitches available in Australia. Called the Stinger, it promises to be of genuine benefit to caravanners. No doubt you are familiar with the steel variety of hitch. We have...
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Using a Weight Distribution Hitch: The Basics

Weight distribution hitches are expensive. Money isn’t everything, but it’s worth investigating whether you need one for your rig because, in my experience, they can make an enormous improvement to towing stability. The principle is...