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Tech Guide: How To Correctly Load a Caravan

So you’ve hitched your caravan and, five minutes down the road, you’re positive something isn’t right. The van is twitchy. It feels unstable. As a result, you’re clutching your steering wheel so tightly that...
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Tested: Bluetti AC60 Portable Lithium Power Station

I’ve been a huge proponent of lithium-based portable power stations since they started making an appearance on the Australian market about six years ago. My first one was a Bluetti EB55, which formed the...
free-camping

Guide To Better Free-Camping: Part 1

Out of all the ways we can travel around the country, free-camping is my favourite. There is something very challenging about living in your caravan in a remote area, using only the resources you...

Caravan Roll Over: The Facts

Caravans and their tow vehicles rarely jack-knife and roll over. But when they do, the consequences are severe. SUBSCRIBE TO GORV FOR FREE! While countless ‘explanations’ are rife, the cause has long been known. It is...
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Isuzu D-MAX Fuel Test: Unhitched!

Fuel. Like it or not, it’s one of the biggest expenses faced by any RVer, if not the biggest expense. It’s no secret, either, that the cost at the bowser has increased dramatically in...
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...
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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....
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Air-Compressor Installation: Tech Guide

Whether you’re travelling on an iconic outback gravel road, beach driving, or just the occasional sidetrack, having a compressor to regulate tyre pressures or plug a puncture on your vehicle or RV goes a...
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Test: Tradeflame 12V Soldering Iron

When we can spend a lot of time touring the country, it’s not uncommon to be asked what specific tools we carry in our toolkit. Apart from the obvious spanners, screwdrivers, sockets and some...
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...