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 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...
12V Troubles
It’s 1am and suddenly you’re woken by an alarm in your caravan.
Groggily, you search for the source of the alarm and realise it’s coming from your battery management system. It’s telling you that your...
Caravan Roll Over: The Facts
Caravans and their tow vehicles rarely jack-knife and roll over. But when they do, the consequences are severe.
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While countless ‘explanations’ are rife, the cause has long been known. It is...
Hitch-Ezy Coupling Review
An offroad caravan needs an offroad coupling. Obviously. But they’re not all created equally. While the principal characteristics remain the same – 360° articulation on the horizontal and vertical axes – there are key...
Rules of Safe Towing
It’s every caravanner’s worst fear: a sway that quickly gathers steam until, like an unpredictable double pendulum, it jerks out of control. On the eve of the festive season, this dash-cam footage acts as...
Solar Myths for Caravans and Motorhomes
The issue of solar for caravans and motorhomes is surrounded by innuendo and outright untruths. Here, we bust 10 of the most common myths.
Myth 1: All solar modules are much the same so buy...
Caravan Weight Myths
Myth 1: It is fine to have end weight (like toolboxes and spare wheels) as long as the front end is heavier than the back.
Reality: This is commonly believed. It is a very dangerous...
Advice: Caravan Suspension
The suspension is what rests between the vehicle and the vagaries of the terrain. It cushions the ride, making it more comfortable. But more importantly, the suspension absorbs road shock and prevents these forces...
Caravan Frame Guide
When it comes to caravan frames, is there any greater debate than timber versus aluminium? On the one one hand, aluminium doesn’t rot. On the other, neither does timber if it’s not exposed to...
