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What Makes a True Offroad Caravan?
Sit around a campfire or any happy hour discussion and ask about what constitutes an offroad-capable caravan, and watch the fireworks. Some people will tell you that a true offroad caravan does not exist...
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...
DishyDock: RV Wi-Fi Now Gives Starlink Access!
Anyone who has taken a passing interest in Australian caravans over the last 10 years would have heard about RV Wi-Fi. This is the company that brought the first mobile internet router specifically for...
Bluetti AC50B Portable Lithium Battery Test
About 20 years ago, when I was going through something of a mid-life crisis, I bought myself a Subaru WRX performance sedan. It was a 1998 model and it was a deep metallic green...
Onboard Diagnostics: Diagnose Error Codes
On the outskirts of Melbourne during peak-hour traffic and light rain, my Land Cruiser suddenly flashed a warning: “Pre-Collision System Malfunction. Visit Dealer.” Then it shifted into limp mode, leaving me with just enough...
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...
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...
No Sun? Recharge Your Solar Generator Anyway!
I’ve been advocating for portable lithium power stations, or solar generators as they are also known, for some time now. I’ve been using various models of solar generator out in the field for more...
Run Your Air-Conditioner Off-Grid
I have mentioned before that I administer a few caravanning and camping groups on Facebook, and about this time of year, a lot of members ask about purchasing a generator to run their caravan’s...
Essential Advice: Caravan Tyres
Caravan tyres aren’t cheap, nor are they something that should be taken for granted. So how do you choose what’s right for your setup? For starters, it helps if you understand tyre types and...