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...
Isuzu

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...
towing

5 Things You’ll Notice When Towing

If you’re an experienced caravanner, hitching up probably doesn’t worry you. But if you’re new to the lifestyle – perhaps you’re about to buy your first van – you’d be forgiven for feeling a...
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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...
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Titan Suspensions Systems Launched

Did you know that ARV Chassis is one of Australia’s biggest suppliers of chassis to the local caravan manufacturing industry? With 110 chassis being supplied to factories around the country every week, it was...
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...
caravan batteries

Caravan Batteries: Tech Advice

I wish I had a dollar for every post I’ve seen on caravan and camping Facebook groups where the member is having issues with their batteries going flat even though they have invested in...
caravan problems

5 Common Caravan Problems Solved

So, you’ve just bought your first caravan. Congratulations and welcome to the community! No doubt your new van will bring you many years of happy memories. But caravanning does involve a learning curve and...
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...