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...
Anderson plugvideo

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 caravan

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...
video

AL-KO Enduro X Suspension Hits the Market

Independent coil spring suspension systems have been available for Australian caravans for many years. They provide a more comfortable ride and typically allow the caravan to access areas of the country that a beam-axle...
load a van

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...
fuel efficiencyvideo

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...
solarscreenvideo

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...
numberplate

Is Your Rear Numberplate Legal?

You’ve thought about your touring rig’s weight, its tyre pressures, D-shackles, coupling… everything required for a safe, legal setup, you’ve covered. Right? Well, perhaps not. The appearance and position of the humble numberplate is...
caravan tyres

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...
siroccovideo

A New Use For Your Sirocco II Fans!

Late last year, we held our Offroad Challenge as part of the filming for our upcoming TV show. Trouble was, it was blistering hot and shade was hard to come by. Inside our gazebo,...