ISSUE 045 – Why a smoke alarm in your caravan isn’t enough
In a huge issue this month we look at the confusion about a GCM upgrade – can you have one or not! Also, with caravan gas safety in the news, have you got the alarms you need? Plus we have…
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Suburban in hot water over licence suspension
The Australian Gas Association, the body responsible for the certification of gas appliances sold in Australia, has suspended the gas licence for a range of Suburban gas/electric hot water systems. These are arguably the most commonly used hot water systems…
ISSUE 044 – How not to buy a lemon caravan
Buying a lemon caravan has become one of the hottest topics in van land, so we’ve put together these tips on steering clear of a lemon caravan and what you can do if you still end up with one. If…
Ad-Blue Boo Boo – You could be next
If you’re new to driving a diesel engined vehicle or you’ve never heard of Ad-Blue before, you must read this to avoid making a very expensive mistake. Gone are the days when you could pull into a petrol station and…
When will the message sink in about caravan weight?
We know you’re doing the right thing, but what about the folk in the van next to you? We have to ask, when will the message sink in about caravan weight? Australians are a pretty relaxed bunch. We generally take…
The four ‘Ps’ of planning a long-term caravan trip
If there’s anything better than getting away in your caravan for a little while, it’s getting away in your caravan for a long while. An extended caravanning trip is the dream for many of us, whether it’s three months on…
Macca’s Useless Information – Out with the rules, in with common sense!
Sitting around a fire is one of, if not the most, gratifying activity one can do these days. Whether it’s cracking jokes and talking about what used to be, or contemplating life and good ole’ Donald Trump, it’s always a…
Issue 042 – When will the message sink in about caravan weight
RV Daily issue 42 asks the big question: when will the message about your caravan weight sink in? But we’re not just talking about it; we have included a calculator tool that you can download to show what happens when…
Campfire Conversations
A collective, a tribe, a cluster, a roma, a convoy – or is it simply a caravan of travellers? Words and Podcast Andrew Kennedy A lot of us have nicknames or travel titles when we hit the road; ours is…
Six steps to buying the Right RV
Make sure you avoid buyer’s remorse and end up van happy with our six steps to buying the right RV. You think buying a house, car or holiday is hard – wait until you do all three together. For some…
Ed’s Letter: In with the new and the old
You may have noticed that things have changed in terms of how the magazine looks and operates. This being a digital mag in the digital age, it won’t be a surprise to know that most of you read it on…
Issue 041 – Tragedy leads to prosecution for overweight caravan
Never has the issue of ensuring your vehicle and van are within their legal weight capacities been more plainly displayed. Our story about a pending court case for a fatal accident involving an overweight van is a must read, and…
Macca’s useless info: From savage to sophisticated
For whatever reason, it’s always the blokes that take up camping first. Maybe it’s because it served as an acceptable reason to disappear for a few days with your mates as a teenager. “Hey Mum, I’m just going camping with…
Campfire Conversations: The Lair
It’s all about community spirit in Greenways, SA On our travels, we get to meet some fantastic people, some real characters, not just fellow travellers, but in local communities as well. A while ago we have had the privilege of…
Issue 040 – What a load of rubbish – the camping crap we leave behind!
Issue 40 of RV Daily hits your inbox with the best kind of winter cool. Check out the tow test – there are big numbers and only some of them refer to fuel economy! Plus, we talk about our camping…
Macca’s Useless Info: Don’t get me fired up
I have recently had a bit of a lifestyle change; you hear of the tree change and the sea change, but I’ve had the opposite. You see, my minister for war and finance, my significant other, she-who-must-be-obeyed, took on a…
Campfire Conversations: It’s all about caravans
Craig Morgan is a master when it comes to caravan service and repair Late December 2018, a group of us headed to Streaky Bay in SA for a much-needed break. Usually it’s a break from the day-to-day issues we face…
5 tips to get your caravan site just right
Wonky floors, flapping awnings and power shortages? No thanks! Here are our tips to get your caravan site just right. You can find all the products used in this video (and bucketloads more) for prices that won’t break the bank…
