In part one of Understanding the dynamics of Towing, we discussed brakes, nose weight and the centre of gravity. In part two, we look at twin-axle trailers and weight balance. As in part one, the examples used are of lighter…
COVID-19 has been blamed for the liquidation of hybrid camper-trailer manufacturer, Complete Campsite High profile and award-winning hybrid camper-trailer manufacturer Complete Campsite has gone into liquidation, with the economic downturn due to COVID-19 being cited as the main reason. The…
How much do you actually know about what’s going on behind you when towing? And we’re not discussing the view from your towing mirrors; we are talking about understanding the dynamics of towing This series of articles is designed to…
You may have passed the signs many times and thought at least to expect a wave as you drive into an RV Friendly Town, but there’s more to that RVFT status than being, well, friendly! RV Friendly Towns might almost…
In the final instalment of Caravanners vs. Truckies part three on RVDaily, we look at doing the right thing, and how to be truck friendly! 10 TIPS FOR BEING TRUCK FRIENDLY 1. Don’t park in truck parking areas. It’s as…
In the next installment of RVDaily‘s caravanners vs truckies part two, we look at a little bit of communication among other things! Before we get started, we must put some things into context, setting aside the emotion and drama that…
Truckies vs Caravanners part one– is the conflict real or social media hoax? According to many on social media, and even in comments on the RVdaily Facebook page, allegedly the caravan and trucking fraternities have been at war with each…
Now that most of the country is free to travel, many of you will be dusting off the caravan and heading out on a long-anticipated holiday. These quick pre-trip checks that you can do yourself will help you avoid your…
For a caravanner or camper, liquified petroleum gas (or LPG) is an excellent travelling companion. It’s a clean, convenient and portable fuel source which can be used for a range of appliances and applications. Let’s look at what you need…
Victorians face fines of up to $11,000 and six months’ jail for entering NSW from COVID-19 hotspots Victorians from COVID-19 virus hotspots who try to enter New South Wales could be hit with fines of up to $11,000 and six…
In part three of our series, How well engineered is your caravan? it’s the turn of caravan chassis and suspension design and ratings to go under the microscope. Not to mention the tyres! It’s all well and good if the…
In part two of How well engineered is your caravan? we look at the importance of good load balance in caravan design and engineering. If you missed part one, it’s here. It is not only the ability to not fall…
Does your trailer need an axle alignment? Wheel alignment is crucial for your tow vehicle – but for towing nirvana you must apply the same detail to your trailer too. Everything has to be right, to enable a caravan or…
If ever you needed a reason to run a water filter, this is up there… At RV Daily, we love hearing from our readers, especially so when there’s a tip or trick involved, and after speaking with one such person…
They’re great and in widespread use, but they can stuff up, so we show you how to fix a Dometic window roller blind. Anyone who has the Dometic push-out windows on their caravan or motorhome will know that, while they…
No matter what caravan or camper you buy, storage is never perfect and optimising storage within the available space is a challenge. The guys at Korker Adventures share some of their ideas to optimise storage in a compact space. Here…
The South Australian Premier has announced that the state will reopen (almost all) its borders from midnight tonight. With the notable exception of Queensland, the decision to allow inbound travel will resonate with frustrated caravanners and business people alike. It’s…
If you’ve got a car or four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port (On-Board Diagnostics Ver.2 port). They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not…
