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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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…
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…
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…
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,…
How to reduce your caravan’s load by 200kg
Does your caravan have a weight problem? Perhaps you need to put it on a diet. We show you how to reduce your caravan’s load by 200kg. When we made the transition from a camper-trailer to a caravan, we fell…
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…
The essential guide to tyres for your 4X4, caravan or camper-trailer
Everything you could want to know about tyres in the essential guide to tyres for your 4X4, caravan or camper-trailer. Tyres might not be sexy, but they are vital for touring safely and reliably. It’s a cliché, but tyres are…
The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette
The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette answers all your difficult after-dinner questions. I remember the first time my wife, Kylie, insisted we get a caravan with a toilet cassette. My reaction was less than enthusiastic. Something along the…
Yes! Another bloody yarn about towing mirrors!
If there’s one area of setting up your rig for safe towing that gets questioned the most; it would arguably be that of towing mirrors. So yes, it’s another bloody yarn about towing mirrors! Should you fit towing mirrors? In…
What’s inside caravan composite sandwich panels?
Just like an edible sandwich, a sandwich panel used in building caravans can have different fillings. What’s inside a caravan composite sandwich panel and what can they do for you? Chances are you’ve heard the terms composite used in discussions…
The facts behind caravan suspension
We look at the facts behind caravan suspension and ask, do you really need that independent set-up? Before we get into what’s important about the facts behind caravan suspension, let’s take a step back and think about what job the…
The beginners’ guide to free camping
If you’ve ever felt daunted by free camping because you didn’t know where to start, we’ve got some top tips to help in the beginners’ guide to free camping! Right now, many people are flocking to the caravan lifestyle. It…
Product review: BOS caravan stabiliser legs
There’s nothing like a long-term, real-world evaluation to work out a model’s performance. We review the BOS caravan stabiliser legs that have supported this van around Australia. By way of introduction, BOS manufactures towing equipment designed, engineered and manufactured in…
When and how to use a weight-distribution hitch
Weight-distribution hitches can be literally a lifesaver but are no substitute for good payload balance. We explain when and how to use a weight-distribution hitch. We’ve probably all seen a van being towed by a vehicle with its nose pointing to…
