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Portable Lithium Power Stations
Caravanning and camping are not what they used to be. In the old days, it was all about getting away from the complications of normal life. It was a pretty basic affair. Nowadays, we...
Caravan Ball Weight Test
Hitch up a van and a couple of things happen. One, the anticipation of the journey ahead will build. And two, a transfer of weight occurs – the weight previously resting on the jockey...
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...
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...
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...
Review: Handbrake Assist
Modern technology. If nothing else, it has made caravanning in Australia so much easier. If it has been an issue for caravanners, someone has found a way to solve it. But until now, one...
DIY: Caravan Maintenance Advice
If you’ve recently purchased a new or second-hand caravan, you will want to ensure all of its systems and appliances are functioning correctly and safely. Here are 10 essential caravan maintenance tasks you can...
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...
Essential Advice: Caravan Tyres
Caravan tyres aren’t cheap, nor are they something that should be taken for granted. So how do you choose what’s right for your setup? For starters, it helps if you understand tyre types and...
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...