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...
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...
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...
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...
Jayco’s Exclusive BMPRO BMS
BMPRO has released a new battery management system, the J35D, exclusively for Jayco.
According to BMPRO, the lithium-compatible J35D has a charging current of up to 15A in ‘bulk’ mode and 30A in ‘boost’ mode....
Caravan Storage Advice
Hitting the road to experience the freedom the RV lifestyle offers is a major highlight of owning an RV. But when the trip comes to an end, and you’re unpacked and ready to lock...
Sirocco 12V Fan Installation
Michael D’Argent is a photographer and videographer who is travelling Australia in a van conversion with his friends. But travelling up north, or in outback South Australia, presented a major issue: the lack of...
Caravan Air-Conditioning: Webasto Cool Top Trail
Of all the features and comforts found on a modern caravan, arguably none are more important than the reverse-cycle air-conditioner. It’ll keep you cool in the heat and warm in the cold.
The Webasto Cool...
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...
Review: Kakadu Caravans Sanctuary III
Kakadu Caravans is a brand that is gaining more and more traction in the Australian caravan market. These Australian-built vans are available in on-road, semi-offroad and offroad configurations, ranging in size from the 17ft...
