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What are all these towing parts?

Don't let anyone tell you differently, towing a caravan or trailer is complex. Here's all the towing parts you need to know about.

Towing uphill and off-road: a word of caution

Dave Darmody, owner and lead trainer of The Australian Offroad Academy offers up some words of caution on towing uphill offroad.

There’s more than one way to build a campfire

Just like there are many ways to camp, there is more than one way to build a campfire. Want to learn a few more? Check them out here.

Hitchless towing could be the safe and easy future of caravanning

Wait, a hitchless trailer that doesn’t need towing? Is that the dumbest idea ever? How does it even work? In fact, hitchless towing is a very smart idea and the more I think about it, the more I like it.…

Do you really need to pack that? Beginners tips for off road towing

Dave Darmody, owner and lead trainer of The Australian Offroad Academy, shares some great beginners tips for off road towing. Learn more here.

5 rookie mistakes to avoid when RVing with your dog

When we head off on a road trip, it’s only fitting that the fur baby tags along. Here are five mistakes to avoid when RVing with your dog.

Your tow ball weight could be making your tow-tug illegal

Need to make sure you stay on the right side of the law with your towing weights? Our handy guide to tow ball weight has what you need.

Brake fade: What it is, why it sux and how to avoid it

Brake fade can happen in any vehicle, including yours. We take a look at brake fade, what it is, why it sux and how you can avoid it.

Dual batteries 101: How to keep your beers cool

Dual batteries might be one of the best accessories you can make to your tow-tug, but it doesn't need to be complicated.

Camp cheaper for longer with these new portable power stations

We look into camping cheaper for longer with Energizer’s new range of soon-to-be-released portable power stations and solar panels.

A simple guide to diesel heaters for caravans

We delve into diesel heaters for caravans including how they work and share three top choices for your caravan or camper.

What to look for when choosing a tent

Looking to buy a new tent or upgrade your old faithful? We’ve shared a list of things to consider and to keep in mind when choosing a tent.

Your rights when buying a caravan

The ACCC has released a guide on consumer rights when purchasing a new caravan and we’ve spelt it out for you.

Electric vehicle (EV) vs diesel towing test – A look at EV towing now and into the future

Robert Pepper tests out the realities of towing with an EV in Australia and takes a look at EV towing both now and into the future.

What the !!!! does that stand for? Electric Vehicle (EV) jargon explained

Welcome to the new world of electric vehicles (EVs) and a whole lot of new and confusing jargon to learn. Here's what all those terms mean.

These DIY fire starters work amazing

If you love a bit of DIY then check out these DIY fire starters for a long lasting starter that gets the blaze going first time every time.

How to build your confidence driving an RV

RVs are incredible but driving them takes some getting used to. Here are six ways you can improve your RV driving confidence.

The best vehicles for easy towing in 2022

You’ve finally settled on a caravan or camper but can your vehicle handle it? We take a look at the best vehicles for easy towing in 2022.

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