starlink

How To Run Starlink on 12V!

Starlink’s satellite-based internet service has revolutionised connectivity for people across the country, particularly for the travelling community. That said, it does have a glaring problem. It needs 240V mains power to operate. However, you...
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Navigation Advice: Find the Right Tools

It would be fair to say that as a GoRV subscriber, you’re the type of person who likes to travel. But how do you work out where that next trip will take you? Questions...
gross combined mass

Gross Combined Mass And The Tow Vehicle Trap

Caravanning is not as complicated as you might think. At least, that’s what I wanted to write about. But as I began to write, and as the issues all caravanners who care about safety...
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,...
generator

Generator Comparison: Solar vs Petrol

Six years ago, I was deep into planning our transition to a permanent life on the road in our caravan. We wanted to do as much free-camping as possible so we had to have...
Houghtonvideo

Understanding Houghton Air-Conditioners

You know as well as I do how variable our climate is – especially down south. Summer is a scorcher, winter is as comfortable as a wet blanket. Sometimes, it’s as though the weather...
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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...
batteries

Guide: How To Keep Your Caravan Batteries Charged!

Back in April 2023, we looked at how you should size up your caravan’s battery requirements based on the power consumption of the appliances you want to run. This month, we look at the...
bluetti

Tested: Bluetti AC60 Portable Lithium Power Station

I’ve been a huge proponent of lithium-based portable power stations since they started making an appearance on the Australian market about six years ago. My first one was a Bluetti EB55, which formed the...
redfootvideo

Review: Redfoot AutoLift Electric Levelling System

How many times have you pulled into a campsite only to discover that the ground is unlevel? One wheel of your RV sits higher than the other, so the water won’t drain from your...