fuel efficiencyvideo

Diesel Fuel Efficiency Test: Driving Slower

Fuel. Along with accommodation/site costs, it’ll be one of your biggest expenses when caravanning, if not the biggest. But I don’t need to tell you that – no doubt your bank account has told...
VanTennavideo

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...
starlink

Starlink Systems Tested and Compared!

A couple of years ago, we purchased a Starlink mobile satellite internet system after months of frustration relying on a mobile broadband internet service. That decision changed our lives while living as full-time travellers....
video

Vantec: Protect Your Caravan

Your new caravan costs tens of thousands of dollars – and sometimes even more. Ultimately, why wouldn’t you do everything you could to protect it? That’s the way I look at products such as Vantec....
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...
redfootvideo

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...
ProBoostvideo

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...
zoleovideo

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...
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...
zoleovideo

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...