Category Towing

Should you install a cross-axle differential lock on your tow car?

Towing off road? You might want to consider installing a diff-lock. Here's our guide to aftermarket lockers and how they can help you tackle the tough stuff.

Free caravan weigh and towing advice on offer in Broken Hill

Is your rig on the heavy side? Not sure of your caravan's weight distribution? If you happen to be passing through Broken Hill, this FREE weigh and workshop is for you.

7 tips to fuel your next off-road RV adventure

Ready to get away from the crowds and hit the rough stuff? Here's a survival guide for taking your caravan or camper trailer off road.

Suspension sag – is the weight of your trailer putting you at risk on the road?

How airbag suspension can get your vehicle level and help improve towing safety.

Hitch like a boss

Your hitch is the only thing keeping your car and trailer together on the road. Make sure it’s safe and secure with these hitching tips and hacks.

Review: McHitch Uniglide trailer auto coupling

We reviewed the McHitch Uniglide Trailer Coupling - does it make hitching, unhitching, and towing easier? Check out how it went here.

DIY hitch maintenance – here’s what you need to do

While you might be busy with more adventurous jobs right now, don't neglect your DIY hitch maintenance. Learn more here.

Guide to breakaway brakes – everything you wanted to know and more

Breakaway brakes are a legal requirement for heavier vans, but do you understand the setup? In this guide, we break it down for you and look at what can go wrong.

Guide to trailer sway – what it is and how to fix it

What causes trailer sway, and what can you do about it once it starts? More importantly, how do you avoid it in the first place?

Can the F-150 Lightning EV handle the heat? We put its towing to the test!

Robert Pepper takes a Ford F-150 Lightning for a spin and puts its towing capabilities to the test. Here's how it went!

The complete guide to flat towing: Everything you need to know

Learn what flat towing is, why you may choose it, its legality in Australia, how to do it, suitable vehicles for towing and more.

How to level your caravan and tow vehicle for safe towing

In this guide to levelling your caravan and tow vehicle for safe towing, we discuss why being level matters, how to check if it's level, the easiest way to level up your rig and whether you should consider a weight distribution hitch.

The legal lowdown: Do I need towing mirrors?

Do you actually need towing mirrors? Robert Pepper takes a look at the legal requirements and the different types of mirrors available.

What makes other drivers hate caravanners? (an easy guide to not being a jerk)

Are you guilty as charged? See our top tips to go from being the most detested vehicle on the road to the most loved.

How to save fuel when towing your caravan or trailer

In this final instalment of our ultimate guide to towing series, we discuss how to save fuel when towing your caravan or trailer.

Learn how to reverse a trailer with this step-by-step guide

In this instalment of our ultimate guide to towing series, we discuss learning how to reverse a trailer step-by-step. Learn more here.

Here’s where to find second hand Clearview towing mirrors

Is a set of Clearview towing mirrors out of your budget? Here's where to find a set of second hand ones and why it's a great idea.

How to master the art of towing safely

Nobody wants to end up on Facebook as another example of an accident, so here's how to master the art of towing safely.

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