Mark Allen

Articles: 18

Modified ratio gear kit: re-gear your tow vehicle for long distance driving

Mark Allen installed a modified ratio gear kit in his 2011 Troopy for a better long-distance drive experience - here's how it turned out.

Do you really need to use RV safe toilet paper?

Do you really need to use RV safe toilet paper? Or can you just stick to your favourite regular kind? Learn more here.

Take a walk through this 4WD converted HiAce campervan

From the 180 awning to the custom fit-out, Mark Allen takes us on a walk-through tour of his 4WD converted HiAce campervan.

RV mattress got you down? Here’s how I sleep like a king

Mark Allen shares his experience of going from d'oh to woohoo when it comes to uncomfortable RV mattresses.

National Park booking systems – the ultimate spontaneity killer

Mark Allen shares his thoughts on why National Park booking systems in Australia are the ultimate spontaneity killer.

Is 240V cooking a viable option for long-term off-grid travel in an RV?

Mark Allen shares his experience of cooking with 240V appliances in an RV with no access to mains power. Is it a viable option in the Aussie Outback for extended periods? The answer may surprise you.

Top 10 tools to take bush

Everyone’s heard of MacGyver and his seemingly impossible repairs, right? Well, here's some gear that's handy to have when you head bush.

How I work on the road (with no Starlink)

Mark Allen shares how he manages reception (without Starlink) and power when working on the road in remote destinations.

How to repair a tubeless tyre with a plug

Carrying out tyre repairs is more of a 'when' than an 'if', so Mark Allen shows us step-by-step how to repair a tubeless tyre with a plug.

How I built a 4×4 HiAce campervan

Say what? A 4x4 Toyota HiAce? You betcha! High and low range, diff locks, the lot. Here's how I converted by HiAce to a 4x4 campervan.

Screw splitter: gimmick or replacement for wood splitting axe?

Screw splitter with wood

How to vacuum seal food on the road

I go shopping. I plonk most of the food and drinks into my 12-volt camp fridge. Then I tootle off into the bush. What can I say? I am a simple travelling man! That works for me most of the…

Stay warm with a KickAss 12v blanket

Bit of a wimp when it comes to the cold? Don't rely on your other half for body heat through the night. Grab a 12v blanket!

Ride on mower racing: garden gangsters

Gentlemen, start your engines. Getcha wheels spinning and cut loose. Forget ya’ LS one, twos and threes, Barras won’t get a look in, neither will sooty old turbo diesels. Nope, this thrill-a-minute motorsport action is the domain of your Briggs…

The official unofficial guide to backyard cricket

Looking to fire up a game of backyard cricket this month? Make sure you're across all the rules of this Aussie loved game!

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