jackeryvideo

Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro Lithium Power Station Test

Access to power when you’re camping or caravanning can mean the difference between a memorial trip and one you’d rather forget. There are, of course, plenty of ways to achieve this access, from a direct...
caravan prep

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...
RVsecure

Review: RVsecure PlatinumX RV Alarm System

There are plenty of reasons to consider an alarm system for your caravan. After all, your house probably has an alarm, so why not your house on wheels? A new Australian-made product has hit the...
caravan battery

How To Size Up Your Caravan Battery Needs

I remember when I bought my first camper trailer. It was a fairly basic affair. Not much more than a 6x4 trailer with a heavy axle and big 4WD wheels and tyres. The list...
Iridium Go!video

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...
cool top trailvideo

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...
electrical

Tech Guide: Avoid Electrical Issues

If you buy a new van, the chances are it will have a comprehensive but also complicated electrical system. High-capacity lithium batteries, large solar arrays and high-wattage inverters that were rare 10 years ago...
ute

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...
4WD suspension

4WD Suspension Basics

Your 4WD suspension design can make a difference to how well it tows, and how much it can tow. Of course, there are many other factors in the mix for good towing stability, such...
BMPRO

Jayco’s Exclusive BMPRO BMS

BMPRO has released a new battery management system, the J35D, exclusively for Jayco. According to BMPRO, the lithium-compatible J35D has a charging current of up to 15A in ‘bulk’ mode and 30A in ‘boost’ mode....