Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: Dual batteries
If you are towing a caravan, setting up the tow vehicle correctly is crucial for a functioning battery system in your van One of the first modifications we do to a vehicle will often be the addition of a dual-battery…
Track Trailer appoints a new SA Dealer
With the recent acquisition of Pioneer Campers by Track Trailer, the company has inherited a new South Australian Dealer, The Dirt Off Road Campers. The multi-award-winning Adelaide Hills business is a specialist off-road retailer and claims to offer a more…
How to repair the headliner in your tow rig
Is your tow rig’s headliner succumbing to gravity? Might be time to replace it, so here are 10 steps on how to repair the headliner in your tow rig If you own just about any tow vehicle built since Duran…
Caravan life under NZ lockdown – is the end is in sight?
We pop back to visit our friend Karen Nisbet as she reports on her caravan life under NZ lockdown and asks if the end is in sight? RV Daily: As you’re aware, we have a sort of ‘advisory’ lockdown here…
Does the 2020 Holden Colorado LTZ make for a viable towing proposition?
As the final incarnation, does the 2020 Holden Colorado LTZ make for a viable towing proposition? It has been almost three years since the Colorado received a major facelift and for MY2020 Holden has given its venerable one-tonne ute another…
NSW changes GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that NSW changed GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight. The changes to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) limit such increases to the…
Aussie Travellers caught out in nomads’ land!
State and Territory travel restrictions due to COVID-19 have resulted in Aussie travellers being caught out in nomads’ land. We’re well-known enthusiasts for the wide brown land but recent events have resulted in tunnel vision for many travellers on the…
GEAR: Projecta COMPAC Series Power Banks
Projecta has developed a new range of innovative COMPAC portable charging solutions The new COMPAC Series of fast chargers is designed to provide efficient, reliable and convenient power supply for a variety of equipment such as Smartphones, drones, laptops and…
How to add a barbecue to your caravan slide-out kitchen
If you have ever thought that you’d like a different set-up for your van or camper, here is a brilliant step-by-step guide on how to add a barbecue to your caravan slide-out kitchen. We spotted this DIY installation from Korker…
World domination in a Unidan Discovery X expedition vehicle
If you really wanna mark your Discovery, you slap an X on it! And Unidan’s Discovery X makes its mark alright – just look at it! Some people brag that their 4X4 is built like a truck. Some even call…
Maxtrax Trailer Skid – a trailer recovery device that’s simple
The Maxtrax Trailer Skid aims to take some of the hard work out of recovering your trailer from soft sand, mud or snow with its simple design The new Maxtrax Trailer Skid looks after the jockey wheel when there might…
Boost your camper’s appeal with DIY interior mood lighting
Many older caravans and campers do not have decent lighting, so add some mood-lifting illumination with this DIY interior lighting project Traditional, older-style lighting is either feeble light from festoon style globes or the old-style halogen globes that burn hot…
Caravan Review: Wonderland RV XTR
Since this Wonderland RV XTR whopper comes in at just under 150Gs, we knew it had to be something special – more than just a cheeseburger we hoped! Wonderland RV has gained a reputation for delivering quality custom-built vans that…
The ultimate deterrent for campers who camp too close!
We have found the ultimate deterrent for campers who camp too close! It’s a set of DIY bagpipes. It’s a perfect solution. It sends a clear message that camping right on top of someone you don’t know when there’s acres…
