Review: DC Battery meter
Now for a review on something a little left of field. Don’t get me wrong, more often than not at RV Daily, we get our resident tech-head Wes to put some of the biggest brands and best-quality gear to the…
Gear: The Muk Mat elevates the status of the caravan doormat
If cleanliness is next to godliness then the Muk Mat elevates the status of the caravan doormat to divine intervention. In a bid to keep the muck out of their caravan and car, a Queensland family came up with what’s…
New release: Bushranger Night Hawk 7-inch VLI LED driving lights
The compact seven-inch Bushranger Night Hawk LED driving light packs big light and is ideally suited to mounting where space is limited. The Bushranger Night Hawk LED is now available in a new compact and lightweight seven-inch model, completing the…
The perfect (green) dots to pull over…
The green dot initiative. An initiative that was started to allow truckies an extra place to pull up and have a rest is now being pushed into service to allow caravanners a spot to pull over to let banked-up traffic…
The importance of good load balance in caravan engineering
In part two of How well engineered is your caravan? we look at the importance of good load balance in caravan design and engineering. If you missed part one, it’s here. It is not only the ability to not fall…
New Mazda BT-50 revealed!
The all-new Mazda BT-50 revealed today will go on sale in Australia towards the end of this year with a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, a 1000kg payload, a 3500kg towing capacity, state-of-the-art safety and an all-new look. The all-new Mazda…
Avida announces new dealer for the Sunshine Coast
Avida RV is excited to announce it has appointed a new dealer on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland. Avida Sunshine Coast/Green RV is an Australian family-owned and operated business committed to helping customers with their company tagline being ‘Built by…
The ultimate tightarse DIY mudflaps for your tow vehicle
If you object to spending money on something you could make yourself, we give you the ultimate tightarse DIY mudflaps for your tow vehicle Keeping the track debris away from your trailer is important to maintain its appearance and value.…
NSW residents (only) able to claim toll rebate
After much debate, backflip, petitions, and now a positive move, the NSW toll increase for large recreational vehicle users has been offset by a rebate – but NSW residents only are able to claim the large recreational vehicle toll rebate.…
How to keep the track debris off the front of your trailer, part one
Ingenious adaptations of the mudflap that go to great lengths, and widths, to keep the track debris off the front of your trailer. Years ago, I watched a bloke doing circle work in the sand on a station outside Broken…
2021 HiLux scores more power and more towing capacity
In better news for HiLux lovers who want to tow, the 2021 Toyota HiLux scores a 150kW/500Nm 2.8L turbo-diesel engine and more towing capacity for the auto. Amid a flurry of PR, Toyota took the wraps off its 2021 HiLux.…
Cruisemaster’s new DO35 V3Plus hitch available now
The new and improved Cruisemaster DO35 V3Plus hitch has hit the production line and is now available to buy. In the announcement, Cruisemaster states that this product supersedes the existing DO35 V3 models, as in, the current version DO35 will…
Why should you buy Australian-made?
The ongoing health pandemic has raised questions about the state of Australian manufacturing and the loss to overseas production. It’s a mantra that’s gaining momentum again, so why should you buy Australian-made? There has definitely never been a better or…
How to keep the track debris off the front of your trailer, part two
In part one, we looked at the things you can do to protect your trailer, with the gear you can attach to your tow vehicle. In part two, we look at the hardware to attach to your caravan and how…
