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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ZOLEO: Real-World Field Test

When I was initially asked if I would give the ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator a trial run, I was quite excited as I had been considering our communication systems for some time. ZOLEO promised to...
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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...
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Using a Weight Distribution Hitch: The Basics

Weight distribution hitches are expensive. Money isn’t everything, but it’s worth investigating whether you need one for your rig because, in my experience, they can make an enormous improvement to towing stability. The principle is...
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Cowfish Starlink Integration Kit Installed and Tested!

There is barely a campsite in Australia where you won’t find a Starlink satellite dish either on top of a caravan or plonked out in front of a tent. It has certainly changed the...
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Cowfish Cosmo: Starlink on 12V!

When Starlink was launched in Australia a couple years ago, it became an absolute game-changer for caravanners. That’s old news. But since then, a number of companies have sought to address a couple of...
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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...
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Lightweight Stinger Hitch

There’s a new breed of tow hitches available in Australia. Called the Stinger, it promises to be of genuine benefit to caravanners. No doubt you are familiar with the steel variety of hitch. We have...
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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...
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Tech Advice: Parabolic Springs

Hitting the road, towing a caravan or camper trailer, means you need a good, reliable tow vehicle. Coincidentally, there’s also been a shift to utility-style vehicles. That’s not surprising, considering vehicle manufacturers have made...