The Top 10 caravan accessories for 2020
There are a few things that make camping that bit better, here’s how to win at van life with these top 10 must-have caravan accessories for 2020 1. A 12V portable fan A portable fan is one of the most…
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The Springers Solar Guide to 12V Electrics: How to make a great 12V system
We have previously looked at all the components that make a great 12V system for your RV, caravan or vehicle. There are a multitude of products and a huge number of ways that we use the power from our battery…
Will my generator power my air-conditioner?
We answer one of your most pressing and frequently-asked caravanning questions: will my generator power my air-conditioner? This is a question that comes up all the time on RV forums and Facebook groups and often the answers are confusing and…
The complete guide to diesel heating
Whether you’re going to buy an RV with diesel heating from the factory, or you intend to install a system yourself, this is the complete guide to diesel heating TYPES OF HEATING When you look at adding an aftermarket heating…
Parks begin to reopen as COVID-19 apparently slows
In a little bit of good news coming off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, parks are beginning to reopen around the country So far, camping restrictions have been relaxed in the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, with many parks,…
The top 5 mistakes new caravanners are about to make!
If you’re in a rush to hit the road, don’t make these classic top five mistakes that are the hallmark of a new caravanner But it’s not just newbies, is it? A couple of these mistakes are still being made…
ISSUE 052 – Time to rethink your caravan insurance, DIY hitch maintenance, 5 lightweight caravans + much more
In these uncertain times – you can be certain RV Daily is packed full of caravanning goodness. In issue 52, we reckon that you might want to re-think your caravan insurance while you’re parked up. So, we’ve also a guide…
The Big Wet: How to caravan in the rain!
Travel has been upended due to COVID-19. But you can plan a tropical adventure now. Surprisingly, we’re suggesting: The Big Wet: How to caravan in the rain! So how do you caravan in the rain? My first trip to outback…
Caravan construction: Stick and tin vs composite panels
We hear these terms used often, but what do they mean for you? We examine the tried and tested old-school stick and tin vs composite panels Have caravan manufacturing techniques and technology changed a lot over the past few decades?…
NSW changes GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that NSW changed GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight. The changes to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) limit such increases to the…
Genuine lightweight caravans that will improve your payload and budget
If your mission is to improve payload and get the most bang for your buck, then you'll love these five lightweight caravan options.
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How to repair the headliner in your tow rig
Is your tow rig’s headliner succumbing to gravity? Might be time to replace it, so here are 10 steps on how to repair the headliner in your tow rig If you own just about any tow vehicle built since Duran…
Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: Dual batteries
If you are towing a caravan, setting up the tow vehicle correctly is crucial for a functioning battery system in your van One of the first modifications we do to a vehicle will often be the addition of a dual-battery…
How to add a barbecue to your caravan slide-out kitchen
If you have ever thought that you’d like a different set-up for your van or camper, here is a brilliant step-by-step guide on how to add a barbecue to your caravan slide-out kitchen. We spotted this DIY installation from Korker…
Aussie Travellers caught out in nomads’ land!
State and Territory travel restrictions due to COVID-19 have resulted in Aussie travellers being caught out in nomads’ land. We’re well-known enthusiasts for the wide brown land but recent events have resulted in tunnel vision for many travellers on the…
Caravan chassis: The things we thought we knew but didn’t!
How well do you know your caravan chassis? We look at chassis production and discover things we thought we knew, but didn’t! Talk to anybody in the caravan industry and they’ll say the backbone of a caravan is the chassis.…
How do I safely jack my caravan?
This is serious stuff. Don’t be gung-ho, or casual. Or a casualty. If you’re asking how do I safely jack my caravan? Here’s how Any accident with a jack is likely to be nasty. Changing a wheel or tyre is…
Are we killing our dual-cab utes?
The ute is a versatile vehicle but it has its limits! As some struggle to understand GVM we ask: are we killing our dual-cab utes? In 1932, the wife of a Victorian farmer wrote a letter to Ford Australia asking…
