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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...
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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...
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Anderson Plug Connection: Tech Guide

It was not that long ago when we’d hitch up our caravan and camper’s electrics using a simple seven-pin plug to control the lights at the rear. It’s also quite likely that one of...

Offroad Caravans: Five Key Features

Offroad caravans come in all shapes and sizes. But the truth is, offroad caravans are not created equally. SUBSCRIBE TO GORV FOR FREE! Many caravans badged ‘offroad’ are genuine bush-thumping beasts that will follow the tracks...
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Tech Guide: Driving Lights

The great debate: should you fit driving lights for better night vision, or resist driving at night and save the money for a few extra tanks of fuel? That’s an easy answer for me....
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Caravan Tyres: Advice

Think back to the time you were getting set-up with your first caravan and tow vehicle. Can you remember what you were looking for? You probably looked at the accessories fitted, the size and...
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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...
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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...
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Caravan Repairs: Dos and Don’ts

No matter how enthusiastic you are, or how developed your DIY skills, there are some jobs that shouldn’t be tackled by the home handyman. And that includes certain caravan repairs and maintenance jobs. It should go...

Top 10 RV Modifications

So you’re thinking about giving free-camping a go. You would like to travel without having to pay for caravan parks every night but you’re not sure whether your camper is equipped to do so. Well...