Back in emergency
Our sun-loving adventurers had headed north after Fran had been in hospital in Kalgoorlie. With the all clear given, they again found themselves in the sun heading to Gwalia then moving on to Leinster. A couple of days catching up…
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Time to get serious – the Retreat gasless caravan takes to the red stuff
Our intrepid testers hauled the Retreat from Laverton along the Old Laverton Road to the Deep Well area, a favourite spot for some time-out. This road was rough and in very poor condition, which really tested the dirt road driveability…
Stinking hot and no sun!
After several days getting the Retreat serviced and prep’d for the big haul through to Kalgoorlie and parts further north, plus getting the Ford ready to go as well, the electric van hits the road for the next stage of…
BMPRO to take on US market
BMPRO have just announced they have secured substantial contracts with two of the largest US manufacturers of RVs, Thor Motor Coach and Jayco USA, for 2019. Whilst BMPRO has been the exclusive partner with local companies such as Jayco, New…
REDARC Tow-Pro Elite V2 Brake Controller Recall Update
Redarc are being very proactive in this recall and in the first phase of getting information out to the public, they are very much into the initial awareness stage. According to Anthony Kittel, Managing Director, REDARC Electronics, “Redarc are really…
Narva’s Virtual Reality Experience Wins Big!
Narva has taken out the Best Stand Award Over 100sqm at the recent National 4×4 Show in Melbourne. The stand included their new range of LED lights, the Ultima 180, Ultima 175 and the Ultima 225. With a vibrant looking stand and…
Warn celebrates 70 years
Known for their state-of-the-art winches, Warn Industries has been around since 1948, when Arthur Warn began producing locking hubs for surplus World War II Jeeps. To become the company we’re familiar with, Warn has been supplying industry-leading winches to four-wheel…
Is This the End for Wired Trailer Connections?
Wireless tech comes to the fore with the WiTi trailer interface, and it might stop your van getting flogged too Alright, put your hand up if you’ve ever had to rewire or repair your trailer lights connections. I’ve done it…
Use Your Head to Light the Way
The Ledlenser MH6 Headlamp will keep you in the spotlight WORDS Grant Hanan & Linda Bloffwitch | IMAGES & VIDEO My Aussie Travel Guide After a few years of using our old, crappy and uncomfortable headlamps, we knew as soon as…
Wi-Fi: What’s That About an old Dog and new Tricks?
Strong, speedy internet on multiple devices at once while you’re on the move… is it too good to be true? Words & Images by Greg Cartan When Tim, RV Daily editor, asked me if I’d like to do a product…
REDARC’S Total Vehicle Management System a step closer
Ahead of the January launch, REDARC has given us a glimpse and early details of its new Total Vehicle Management System (TVMS). The TVMS uses a more familiar but new in-vehicle mounted display that teams with its bring Your Own…
Watermelons, Snakes, Nipples n’ Box Jellyfish!
Yep, read it here first… the latest way to measure solar panels… what the! It’s the 21st century. Almost everything relies on electronic power of some sort – mostly 12-volt when you are removed from mains power. We tend to…
Lightforce Venom 170mm 50W HID Driving Light
Lightforce Venom 170mm 50W HID Driving Light: $950 pair Lightforce has been a big player in the international driving light scene for some time, and they have a new product out: the Venom. Based upon the popular 170 Striker light,…
Bushranger Nighthawk LED Driving Lights
Bushranger Nighthawk LED Driving Lights: price $320 each The Nighthawk LED lights utilise wide angle German OSRAM 3W LED Lights, producing high output with high efficiency. For further information visit:
Ironman 4X4 Icecube Fridge 40L
Ironman 4X4 Icecube Fridge 40L Price: $750 The 40L Ironman 4X4 model will hold 62 375ml cans and comes with the latest Secop (formerly Danfoss) compressor. Comes complete with insulated fridge bag and weighs less than 20kg. For further information…
