GPS

DIY Offroad GPS! Cheap But Effective!

About three years ago, I got myself an expensive, name-brand, offroad GPS navigator. It was a decent system that included both on-road point-to-point navigation as well as offroad topographical mapping. It did everything I...
solar

Tech Guide: Solar in Winter

If you weren’t already aware, winter is here, and that means the annual northern migration of southerners has begun, with a huge number of us leaving in search of the sun. Unfortunately, I’m not...
VanTennavideo

VanTenna: Easier Caravan TV Reception

There are a few reasons why picking up a reliable free-to-air TV signal can be a challenge when caravanning. First, Australia is vast, and the destinations we want to explore are often out of range...
Englaonvideo

Review: ENGLAON 24in Smart TV

Out with the old and in with the new X70 Series ENGLAON 24in HD LED Android11 Smart 12V/240V TV with built-in Chromecast and Bluetooth 5.0! This sleek, modern TV not only looks great but has...
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First Impressions: Iridium GO!

If you have a look at the coverage maps of any of Australia’s mobile phone telcos, you’ll see that, despite their claims that their networks are growing, there’s still a great swath of the...
BMPROvideo

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...
cowfishvideo

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...
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...
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Isuzu MU-X Fuel Test!

Isuzu Ute Australia had loaned us an MU-X. With its 3L turbodiesel engine, smooth six-speed transmission and sophisticated safety features, it’s a heck of a car. Coincidentally, I was being called to Canberra. The...
franklinvideo

Incredible Franklin Caravan Restoration!

Andrew Phillips is at it again. That’s right, the owner of The RV Repair Centre in Bayswater North, Vic, has set his sites on another caravan restoration! This time, it’s a 26ft 6in tandem-axle...