BMPRO

Jayco’s Exclusive BMPRO BMS

BMPRO has released a new battery management system, the J35D, exclusively for Jayco. According to BMPRO, the lithium-compatible J35D has a charging current of up to 15A in ‘bulk’ mode and 30A in ‘boost’ mode....
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Test: Aqua Plus Water Filters

When you’re touring Australia, can you really be 100 per cent sure about the quality of the water you’re about to drink or take a shower in? Obviously, bottled water bought from a store...
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Review: BMPRO Power Station

BMPRO has entered the portable lithium battery space. It was bound to happen – this company has been developing 12V gear for RVs, 4WDs and camping for years, from battery management systems to DC-DC...
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Ultimate9 Nudge Bars

Almost any 4WD can be improved by some sensible aftermarket accessories. LED lights, roof racks, throttle controllers… the list of what you can add is almost endless. For one Australian 4WD accessories company, Ultimate9, right...
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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...
Isuzu

Isuzu Fuel Test: Affected By Head Winds

For a few weeks, I had been pondering the results of a fuel test of our long-term test Isuzu MU-X LS-T. In that test, which saw me travelling a couple hundred kilometres without a caravan...
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Solarscreen Tested: How To Keep Your 4WD Cool

When hitching up for a touring adventure, knowing we’ll be spending a lot of time in our vehicle, we aim to make that driving experience a bit more comfortable where possible. And as we...

Rules of Safe Towing

It’s every caravanner’s worst fear: a sway that quickly gathers steam until, like an unpredictable double pendulum, it jerks out of control. On the eve of the festive season, this dash-cam footage acts as...
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Caravan Sway: How To Beat It

When I was in my early 20s, I had just moved into my own home and I was keen on starting my garden. I wanted some railway sleepers to turn into garden beds, and...

Advice: Caravan Suspension

The suspension is what rests between the vehicle and the vagaries of the terrain. It cushions the ride, making it more comfortable. But more importantly, the suspension absorbs road shock and prevents these forces...