Camp Kitchen Favourite – Sausage Penne Pasta
At the end of a full day’s driving with the van in tow, the last thing you want to worry about is cooking a fancy meal for dinner. Our recipe for Sausage Penne Pasta is quick, easy to prepare and…
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5 Minute Mod: Improvised tow ball scales you can build yourself
Are you concerned about your tow ball mass but you don’t have tow ball scales to measure it with? We found this ‘MacGyver’ed’ method using a set of bathroom scales, a few pieces of wood and some pipe. If your…
Google’s latest Chromecast makes media streaming easy
When there’s nothing on the television and you’ve exhausted your DVD collection, the various media streaming services come to the rescue. That’s fine if you’re at home but how do you do it on the road. Google’s new Chromecast model…
Why caravan ESC is not a fail safe
Electronic and Dynamic stability systems are great safety features but don’t think that they will automatically save you if you get a huge sway up. Here’s why caravan ESC is not a failsafe, and how it works. A swaying caravan…
Animal strike: How to avoid and to deal with a brush with the wild side
Volvo famously announced (to laughter) in 2017, that its self-driving cars can’t predict kangaroos. It’s okay Volvo, real humans driving cars can’t predict their behaviour either. Just when you think you’re clear, you’re liable to have one or more hop…
Quick tip – Have your RV electrical wiring checked professionally.
If you’ve recently purchased a pre-loved caravan or camper, its a good idea to have the electrical system checked by a professional. Here’s why. Everyone loves the idea of free camping but, these days, we want to do it with…
Lessons we have learned from waterside free camping
Being close to water can make a campsite perfect, here’s how to get it right, with lessons we have learned from waterside free camping. Finding that perfect waterside free campsite isn’t difficult when you only need to do a bit…
How to prevent broken caravan wheel studs and loose nuts
You don’t have to look too far to hear tales of broken wheel studs, and loose wheel nuts… sometimes with dramatic aftermath! What’s the cause? There’s a few. Let’s look at how to prevent broken caravan wheel studs and loose…
20 Top Tips to make sure your caravan is safe and legal
How do you know your caravan is safe and legal? Check out and follow our 20 top tip checklist to make sure. Let’s face it, you have invested a lot of money in your caravan or camper, and it is…
Do you need a GVM upgrade, or just better suspension?
When it comes to heavy towing, do you need a GVM upgrade or just better suspension? And talking of suspension does one set really fit all, or is going down the custom route a superior option? In a previous story…
The idiot’s guide to planning your trip
Can you go? Should you go? If you decide the answers are yes to both questions, but you don’t know where to start then maybe you need the idiot’s guide to planning your trip. And we mean that in the…
Travel guide: How to not let your trip turn to crap
When a little preparation can go a long way towards trouble-free touring. Here’s how not to let your trip turn to crap! Whenever you hit the open road, it’s only natural to hope nothing will go wrong while touring. But…
Family fishing: Or how you can bond with the kids and stay sane!
We’ve been chasing fish since the dawn of time, so isn’t it also time that the tech generation had a crack? Let’s have a go with family fishing – or how you can bond with the kids and stay sane.…
Fancy a vintage van resto? Here’s what I’ve learned so far
As glorious as they look, in full 1970’s colour schemes, there’s a ton of work in resorting an old van. I bought a vintage caravan. Here’s what I’ve learned so far The sales of secondhand vans are reportedly going through…
How to pick the best solar panel for your RV
Solar panels are not created equal, but to the casual observer, they all look the same. Among the good, the not-so-good, and the downright rubbish, there are also different types of panels. Here’s how to pick the best solar panel…
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,…
A chassis extension can improve your vehicle’s handling and towing
Not only can you carry more in your vehicle, but a chassis extension can also improve your vehicle’s handling and towing. A chassis extension takes away the long rear overhang that’s a feature of most of our utes and can…
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…
