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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…
Product review: The Kookabox portable kitchen
Now you really can bring the whole kitchen (except the sink, of course…) with the Kookabox, kitchen in a box. Whether you’re prepping for an impromptu picnic at the beach, bush, lake or your mate’s place, or preparing regular meals…
New rules to enforce truck-only rest areas in Queensland
The heavy vehicle magazine, Big Rigs, this week published a story about a crackdown on other road-users clogging up heavy vehicle rest areas in Queensland. It’s long been a bone of contention between truck drivers and caravanners, however, usually with…
Caravan review: All-new Ezytrail Winton 18
Fresh out of the box, we review the striking Winton 18, which is the first full-size caravan from Ezytrail. I first had this van described to me late last year, verbally, no pictures at that point. So when the Winton…
The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette
The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette answers all your difficult after-dinner questions. I remember the first time my wife, Kylie, insisted we get a caravan with a toilet cassette. My reaction was less than enthusiastic. Something along the…
Yes! Another bloody yarn about towing mirrors!
If there’s one area of setting up your rig for safe towing that gets questioned the most; it would arguably be that of towing mirrors. So yes, it’s another bloody yarn about towing mirrors! Should you fit towing mirrors? In…
What’s inside caravan composite sandwich panels?
Just like an edible sandwich, a sandwich panel used in building caravans can have different fillings. What’s inside a caravan composite sandwich panel and what can they do for you? Chances are you’ve heard the terms composite used in discussions…
