solar

Tech Guide: Solar in Winter

If you weren’t already aware, winter is here, and that means the annual northern migration of southerners has begun, with a huge number of us leaving in search of the sun. Unfortunately, I’m not...
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...
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...
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...
Houghtonvideo

Understanding Houghton Air-Conditioners

You know as well as I do how variable our climate is – especially down south. Summer is a scorcher, winter is as comfortable as a wet blanket. Sometimes, it’s as though the weather...
hitechvideo

HiTech Power Solution

There is a new power management system available for Australian caravans. It’s called the Powersync 3680 RV Management Hub and it’s by HiTech, a business in Cambellfield, Vic, that’s closely aligned with caravan manufacturing....
generator

Generator Comparison: Solar vs Petrol

Six years ago, I was deep into planning our transition to a permanent life on the road in our caravan. We wanted to do as much free-camping as possible so we had to have...
vantennavideo

Cowfish VanTenna: Installation And Review

For many caravanners, kicking back with free-to-air television is a regular thing after a long day on the road. But beyond just entertainment, regional TV offers something streaming services such as Starlink can’t –...
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...
Siroccovideo

Sirocco 12V Fan Installation

Michael D’Argent is a photographer and videographer who is travelling Australia in a van conversion with his friends. But travelling up north, or in outback South Australia, presented a major issue: the lack of...