vanconnectvideo

Tech Guide: VanConnect 5G and Starlink Integration Kit

It wasn’t so long ago when reliable remote-area communications were limited to satellite phones, those bulky bricks that were expensive to purchase and cost an arm and a leg to use. How times have...
weight distribution hitchvideo

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...
12V

Easy 12V Setup!

Having caravanned around Australia for more than seven years, we have seen electrical setups becoming bigger and better at a phenomenal rate. From entirely electric caravans that eliminate the need for gas appliances, to...
driving lights

Tech Guide: Driving Lights

The great debate: should you fit driving lights for better night vision, or resist driving at night and save the money for a few extra tanks of fuel? That’s an easy answer for me....
Iridium Govideo

Real-World Test: Iridium GO!

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of tech gadgets, especially when it comes to caravan and camping gear. And thanks to the SatPhone Shop, I’ve had the opportunity to try out some...
caravan power

Caravan Power: Why RVs Use 15-Amp Electrical Circuits

You’re new to caravanning and you’ve packed the car and the van and hit the road. At the powered site, you unpack the extension lead, ready to plug the van in and get the...
caravan battery

How To Size Up Your Caravan Battery Needs

I remember when I bought my first camper trailer. It was a fairly basic affair. Not much more than a 6x4 trailer with a heavy axle and big 4WD wheels and tyres. The list...
RV Clotheslinevideo

Review: ReverseMate All-In-One RV Clothesline

We have probably all met a caravanner who has rigged up their own awning clothesline. In fact, you might’ve rigged your own as well. But what if I told you there is a portable,...
bluetti

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...
outback tracksvideo

Test: Outback Tracks Roll Out Awning Anchor Kit

In my travelling life, I have had three mishaps involving awnings. The first occurred when I attempted to pull up my 4WD and caravan on a side street in Coffs Harbour. I misjudged the...