Podcast: Home schooling, how hard can it be?
What’s life like for a 13 year old and his grandparents on the road? And what the heck is a solar oven? There are lots of young families travelling Australia at the moment, getting a life education for the children,…
Podcast: A Vintage Campfire Conversation
A look at a good drop – in terms of caravanning, that is I searched for the definition of ‘vintage’ on the internet. Other than references to wine (also a favourite pastime of mine), I found that the word primarily…
Portable and Pressurised Water
The device that replicates your kitchen tap pressure, outdoors Mud, dirt, sand, salt, dust or sweat; Rinsekit lays claim to being able to wash off the lot regardless of whether you’re a camper, fisho, boatie, bike rider, tradie, surfie, dog…
Power on the go
From solar panels to gennies, here are the best ways to keep your 12V gear running when you hit the road Your tug is sorted for remote area travel with all manner of recovery and protection gear, and your van…
PRADO GXL: Can It Tow With The Big Boys Now?
The Toyota Prado has long been Australia’s top-selling large SUV, but for those who tow heavy caravans, it has fallen short of the mark with its rather small 2500kg towing limit. Late last year, as part of an update for…
Product review: BOS caravan stabiliser legs
There’s nothing like a long-term, real-world evaluation to work out a model’s performance. We review the BOS caravan stabiliser legs that have supported this van around Australia. By way of introduction, BOS manufactures towing equipment designed, engineered and manufactured in…
Product review: Caravan Hose Bag Kit
Why do we struggle with unwieldy and wild hoses and cables when something so simple as a Hose Bag Kit is available? Mark sharpens the axe while he ponders the Hose Bag Kit he actually bought! Many a time have…
Product Review: First Aid Kit Fundamentals
A kit is more than a simple box of band-aids and some Disprin When an accident happens, you’d naturally like to think you’re prepared whether you’re at home or travelling. So having a comprehensive first aid kit should be one…
Product Review: Going mad for Muk Mats
These Muk Mats are a surprise. Turns out, the most boring product review ever is the one you’re going to want to read the most! One of the perks of this job is that, on occasion, I get sent stuff…
Product review: The Rain Saver Gutter
When we saw a roll-out awning that had a gutter at the lower end to direct and collect rainwater, we loved the idea; we had to have this product, the Rain Saver Gutter. What is it? The Rain Saver Gutter…
Projecta releases emergency trailer breakaway kit, Sure Brake
Projecta has released its new Sure Brake Trailer Breakaway Kit, ensuring safety in a towing disconnection emergency In case you didn’t know, all Aussie trailers over 2000kg GTM by law must be fitted with an emergency breakaway braking system to…
We put Australia’s best-selling 4WD to the (tow) test
It’s Rugged by name, but has it got the heart for the hard yards? It’s not just Australia’s best-selling 4WD, it’s also Australia’s best-selling car. Toyota’s HiLux has long had a sales dominance of its own segment. But now that…
Quick Lamb Curry
No need to wait hours for a spicy and tasty treat. Ingredients 500g boneless lamb ½ cup beef stock 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 rounded tablespoons curry paste – mild or hot 1 tin diced tomatoes…
Raising a Glass, or Antennae. Or Both
These tasty little crustaceans are really worth the effort it takes to catch them There is nothing I love more than sitting around a campfire with a group of friends indulging in deep conversations. The fire is the host of…
