The Dangers of Ingested Button Batteries
Three Australian children have died after swallowing a button battery. According to Product Safety Australia, 20 children a week are presenting at emergency departments nationwide suspected of having swallowed or inserted a button battery. These small, innocuous batteries are used in…
Put your OEM navigation system on ICE
If you’re tired of your vehicle’s standard navigation/infotainment system or you want to declutter your dashboard, Advance ICE can add additional functionality to the system and retain the vehicle’s stock interior appearance. Normally when you want to add an accessory…
Bendix promotes braided brake hoses for 4WD vehicles
Braided brake hoses included in the Bendix Ultimate 4WD Upgrade Kits are now available in a range for individual purchase and offer a number of advantages over the factory fitted hoses fitted to the vehicle. Do you sometimes feel like your vehicle’s brakes…
Caravan 240v Power Safety – Why DIY equals Dumb
One of the most common questions on caravan forums and Facebook groups is “How do I plug my 15 amp lead into a 10 amp domestic power point?” While to most of us the answer to this would seem simple, the number of…
REDARC Launches New Solar Panel Range
Redarc has just launched its newest range of fix and portable solar panels The new range of panels from Redarc includes both fixed and portable folding solar panels. The new fixed panels will be available in wattage ratings of 50,…
Custom Caravan Build – Extreme Off-Road Pop-Top Hybrid
When it comes to DIY caravan builds, pop-top vans are pretty rare. This month we feature Gavin Bassant from NSW who not only took on the challenge of building his own pop-top caravan but he made an extreme off-roader that…
REDARC expands into Victoria
REDARC has opened a new office in Victoria at the Auto Innovation Centre (AIC), within the automotive district, which is centrally located in Mulgrave, South East of Melbourne. The company is set up to serve its customers locally and increase its…
Product Review – Tilt Fridge Slide Combo from RV Storage Solutions
When it comes to using a portable fridge inside your vehicle, a slide is almost a necessity. The problem is the normal straight slides present a few problems, especially for regular travellers. The Tilt Slide Combo fridge slide from RV…
Jayco unveils 2021 Caravan range
Australia’s number one caravan manufacturer, Jayco Australia, has unveiled its 2021 range, which features new smart technology and increased safety additions, to make road trips safer and even more fun as domestic travel continues to skyrocket. The new range of caravans includes…
BMPRO releases new Odyssey app for mobile phones.
If like me, you’re a bit of a tech-geek especially when it comes to caravan electronics, then the latest news from BMPRO about their new Odyssey phone app is likely to spark your interests. The Smart RV Odyssey, designed and…
Trek3 Monitor now a part of BMPro’s Odyssey system.
Trek is one of Australia’s most popular RV displays for caravans, motorhomes and campers and it has been revamped with a new look and additional optional functions for 2021. Now it’s part of BMPro’s Odyssey system. The Trek is a…
The KABE Royal Tower – The story behind the double-deck caravan
When it comes to viral images of caravans, none have circulated the internet quite like the pictures of this huge European double-deck caravan. Its called the KABE Tower and it turns out it is real with the almost mythical status…
Breaking News – Bruder Exp. Vehicles’ High Court Appeal Dismissed
Bruder Expedition Vehicles’ application to the High Court of Australia for leave to appeal the overturned injurious falsehood judgement against the administrator of the Lemon Caravans and RV’s in Australia Facebook Group, Ms Tracy Leigh, has been dismissed with costs.…
Five helpful generator hacks and top tips for travellers
Generators are a much-maligned piece of equipment but for many travellers, they are an essential bit of kit. If you’re considering getting one to take on your travels or you’ve never used one before, here are five simple hacks and…
