The Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show is now live!
You can enjoy all the caravan and camping show goodies, from anywhere, because the Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show is now live. Here’s a message from the CEO of Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV), Rob Lucas, in a welcome to…
Five Australian meteorite craters you can actually visit
Innovation at the Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show
Wednesday, September 30 will witness a new concept for a caravan and outdoor consumer show. Innovation arrives at the inaugural Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show, it is an exciting and pioneering take on traditional caravan and camping shows. Due…
How to reduce your caravan’s load by 200kg
Does your caravan have a weight problem? Perhaps you need to put it on a diet. We show you how to reduce your caravan’s load by 200kg. When we made the transition from a camper-trailer to a caravan, we fell…
Who knew pool noodles had so many uses?
Yep, pool noodles – who knew they could have so many uses? If we all just used our noodles (yes, plural) when caravanning and camping, the world would be a nicer, safer and more colourful place. I’m not talking about…
Road trips. How I almost killed my toddler with a carrot stick!
With some states about to enter school holidays, we thought it timely to write about road trip mishaps – How I almost killed my toddler with a carrot stick! I almost killed my 20-month-old toddler on a long drive once.…
Are lithium batteries worth the money?
Considered the bee’s knees in battery terms, lithium still is a hot topic re bang for your buck. So we ask, are lithium batteries worth the money? On several occasions we have written about the latest technology in 12-volt batteries,…
Reader review: Why I bought a … Newlands Ltd caravan
Why I bought a … is a new place for RV Daily readers to tell us what they bought, and what they think about their purchase. In this story, it’s Why I bought a … Newlands Ltd caravan. Reader’s name…
The essential guide to the Eyre Peninsula
Now that border restrictions between South Australia and most of the country have eased, its time to go exploring and the Eyre Peninsula is a great place to start. Here’s a little taste to whet your appetite. Australia is truly…
The length of your towbar matters! Here’s why
In the length of your towbar matters, here’s why, we explain the effect it has, along with wheelbase, on the dynamic performance of your tow vehicle. In the first part of Understanding the dynamics of towing, we looked primarily at…
Invitation to the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show
Caravan Industry Victoria CEO Rob Lucas is extending a personal invitation to the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show. Like the Facebook party posts that go viral, this time as many of you that can come is welcome. None…
Explorex review: when a mining company builds a caravan
Many claims are made about a caravan model’s toughness for duty – this is what happens when a mining company builds a caravan! The Explorex caravan is borne of the Kimberley. It’s very easy to get caught up the excitement…
The essential guide to tyres for your 4X4, caravan or camper-trailer
Everything you could want to know about tyres in the essential guide to tyres for your 4X4, caravan or camper-trailer. Tyres might not be sexy, but they are vital for touring safely and reliably. It’s a cliché, but tyres are…
It’s a five-star ANCAP safety rating for the 2021 Isuzu D-MAX
The 2021 Isuzu D-Max caps off a celebratory launch with a full five-star ANCAP safety rating, and under a tougher testing schedule. The all-new Isuzu D-MAX is the first vehicle to be tested in Australia against the new stringent 2020…