I really hate it when people post dash-cam footage of caravan crashes on social media especially when they involve trucks. Here’s why. Barely a week goes past when there isn’t a video posted on YouTube showing dash-cam footage of a…
When it comes to pre-holiday safety checks, your caravan’s braking system is usually out of sight and out of mind. Here are 5 simple braking system checks you can perform before you head off on your next trip. As a…
There is no law in this country that compels anyone to drive at or beyond the posted speed limit. So why do so many people bully and harass caravanners who are just doing the right thing? When I’m not writing…
If you want to get the most from the Camps Australia Wide smartphone application, here are four essential tips to get you started. Camps Australia Wide is an Aussie-owned business that has been producing guides for Aussie travellers since 1992.…
Just about everyone who travels around Australia wants to track their journey and share it with their friends and family. Most people just trace their tracks on a plain map. Here are 5 ways you can do it that are…
Cruisemaster issues a recall of 10inch and 12inch Cruisemaster Electric Trailer Brakes, shipped from Cruisemaster between 4 February 2021 and 20 April 2021. Defect The cable-operated Park Brake Lever (in red) has been manufactured in a way that may cause…
According to a press release from the ACCC today, the Federal Court has ordered caravan manufacturer Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd (Jayco) to pay a penalty of $75,000 for making a false or misleading representation to a consumer about their consumer…
In this month’s letters to the editor, or in this case, the acting editor, one eagle-eyed reader spotted a slip up we made with some measurements. Another had an interesting question about the Swift Hot Water System and the third…
According to Battery World, callouts for flat car batteries surged during the pandemic as vehicles were left idle, and now with the colder months approaching, cars are at greater risk of battery failure. At colder temperatures, an automotive battery’s ability…
A draft of a proposed new Federal code for Gross Combination Mass or GCM upgrades has been released to the vehicle modification industry for consultation and is expected to bring certainty to the GCM upgrade market. A copy of the…
Caravan Industry Victoria CIV invites you to their West Melbourne office on Friday 16 April and Friday 23 April 2021 for a FREE caravan weight inspection. The Caravan Industry Victoria CIV has teamed up with Vic Roads to establish these…
With caravan road trips experiencing unprecedented popularity in Australia due to international travel restrictions, insurance companies are urging families to exercise caution when purchasing second-hand RVs as a rapidly increasing issue emerges. According to the Caravan Industry of Australia, caravan…
The Pambula Motorfest & Swap Meet is back on again after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a chance to exhibit your special vehicle, meet with like-minded people, help raise funds for local charities and…
When it comes to DIY caravan builds, pop-top vans are pretty rare. This month we feature Gavin Bassant from NSW who not only took on the challenge of building his own pop-top caravan but he made an extreme off-roader that…
Three Australian children have died after swallowing a button battery. According to Product Safety Australia, 20 children a week are presenting at emergency departments nationwide suspected of having swallowed or inserted a button battery. These small, innocuous batteries are used in…
A far as caravan restorations go, this rebuild of a 1974 Viscount Royal named Sage is about as immaculate as any we’ve ever seen here at RV Daily. The extraordinary transformation by Dominic Wood will serve as the family home…
Generators are a much-maligned piece of equipment but for many travellers, they are an essential bit of kit. If you’re considering getting one to take on your travels or you’ve never used one before, here are five simple hacks and…
Building your own caravan is a labour of love and definitely not a job for those of us think Sikaflex is some sort of weird exercise regime. That said, if you’re prepared to put in the hours and you have…
