The essential guide to servicing your caravan
It may seem routine to have the tow vehicle serviced, but are you one of those caravanners that don’t book your van in for a regular check-up? Do you do it yourself? Do you do it at all? Read on,…
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Served a dose of camping karma at Conondale and Kenilworth
Introducing urbanites to the world of camping looked so easy but then we were served a dose of camping karma at Conondale and Kenilworth! Our friends had a 4WD although they were nervous even engaging it in a puddle at…
Caravan review: Vision RV VH hybrid series
A brand-new range of off-road hybrids debuted recently, and we went along to review the Vision RV VH hybrid series caravans in their element; off-road. It is not very often that a van manufacturer will launch its new range at…
Family camp boredom blasters
Replace boredom with education and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained while you camp this summer Camping is about experiences you can’t get at home. The last thing you want to hear is “I’m bored”! With a little forward…
The occasional RV tourist hires a motorhome
What to do when you don’t have a vehicle and need accommodation for a wedding? You hire a motorhome, naturally! Picture this: You own three vehicles (none of which work) and have been invited to a mate’s wedding in the Hunter…
Road trip your way to a better relationship
Pack your bag, pack your van, pack your kids and hit the road. It’s good for the soul and your relationship. “Crap,” I say to my husband as we drive a stretch of the Northern Territory’s Stuart Highway between Adelaide…
Y’know what really bugs us about camping?
Australia’s bugs can be enough of a nuisance to ruin your caravanning adventures. Here are some combat tactics for you to try My wife and I love travelling around this beautiful country, especially the pristine coastline and waterways. There’s only…
DC to AC Inverters: Where the magic happens!
Not everything that we take camping can run on 12V or gas. This is where DC to AC inverters are invaluable. Read on to find out why. An inverter will convert DC power from your 12V battery system to 240V…
Tyre Tensioning: What is it and why do you need to know?
After being on the road for three years, you would think we would have come across most things that could upset your day when using a caravan, particularly regards to tyres. Well, we are here to attest that we can…
Should towing licences be mandatory?
In the wake of COVID-19, new and used caravan sales are going through the roof. This means there will be a lot more first-time towers on the roads. Is it time to reconsider towing licences? A couple of years ago,…
Travelling full-time? How to make it work with or without kids.
Travelling full time is a romantic notion but it’s not all beer and skittles. Here’s how to make it work, by those that already have. Do you have the dream of travelling full time? You see all these great blogs…
Go remote, be in control: The insider’s guide to off-road caravanning
You hear a lot about remote travel, but what does it actually mean for us caravanners? And perhaps more importantly, how remote can you (safely) go? I was talking with the Ed (Tim) the other day, and the conversation went…
Who knew pool noodles had so many uses?
Yep, pool noodles – who knew they could have so many uses? If we all just used our noodles (yes, plural) when caravanning and camping, the world would be a nicer, safer and more colourful place. I’m not talking about…
Road trips. How I almost killed my toddler with a carrot stick!
With some states about to enter school holidays, we thought it timely to write about road trip mishaps – How I almost killed my toddler with a carrot stick! I almost killed my 20-month-old toddler on a long drive once.…
The length of your towbar matters! Here’s why
In the length of your towbar matters, here’s why, we explain the effect it has, along with wheelbase, on the dynamic performance of your tow vehicle. In the first part of Understanding the dynamics of towing, we looked primarily at…
