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Caravan Review: Halen Vans Bathurst off-roader
Does this off-road luxury Halen van shake like its musical namesake, Van Halen? Let’s review the Halen Vans Bathurst off-roader. Okay, there are going to be lots of Van Halen (VH) references in this yarn. Jason Francis, MD of Halen…
Bigger isn’t always better… One simple way to stop killing your batteries!
Sometimes the biggest, baddest and angriest charger you can get your hands on isn’t always the best, and this simple mistake is killing your batteries by punching too many amps into them… without you even realising! Charging your auxiliary batteries…
Your quick guide to caravan and RV finance
With international borders closed until 2021 and state borders starting to open, there’s never been more reasons to explore Australia with a trusty caravan or RV. Though most of us will need some kind of finance to get our dream…
Understanding the dynamics of towing: Nose weight
In parts one and two of Understanding the Dynamics of Towing, we have established that the nose weight of your trailer plays a crucial role, here we discuss nose weight in detail.* It does not matter if you have a…
Why are disc brakes not usually fitted to caravans?
They’ve been around for years, but if you’re banging a drum, you might ask, ‘Why are disc brakes not usually fitted to caravans?’ Given the widespread use of disc brakes in our towing vehicles you might wonder why the technology…
RAM releases brand-new Warlock model
RAM 1500 Warlock added to RAM Trucks Australia line-up priced from $104,450 with 4500kg towing capacity. Despite denials to RVDaily as late as last week, RAM Trucks Australia today announced it would introduce the new V8 Hemi-powered RAM 1500 Warlock model…
Understanding the dynamics of towing: Twin-axle trailers
In part one of Understanding the dynamics of Towing, we discussed brakes, nose weight and the centre of gravity. In part two, we look at twin-axle trailers and weight balance. As in part one, the examples used are of lighter…
COVID-19 blamed for Complete Campsite liquidation
COVID-19 has been blamed for the liquidation of hybrid camper-trailer manufacturer, Complete Campsite High profile and award-winning hybrid camper-trailer manufacturer Complete Campsite has gone into liquidation, with the economic downturn due to COVID-19 being cited as the main reason. The…
Understanding the dynamics of towing, part one
How much do you actually know about what’s going on behind you when towing? And we’re not discussing the view from your towing mirrors; we are talking about understanding the dynamics of towing This series of articles is designed to…
Melbourne Boat Show goes virtual
Those looking for a new boat to haul behind their 4×4 will be able to check out what’s on offer at the ‘virtual’ Melbourne Boat Show from the comfort of home… or on their boat… or while dropping a line.…
Just what makes an RV Friendly Town?
You may have passed the signs many times and thought at least to expect a wave as you drive into an RV Friendly Town, but there’s more to that RVFT status than being, well, friendly! RV Friendly Towns might almost…
Is enough being done to educate caravanners on truck safety?
Is enough being done to educate caravanners on truck safety? RV Daily recently ran a three-part story entitled Caravanners vs Truckies (read it here). We looked at the key road safety issues, who is responsible for altering their behaviour to…
Review: Ozcape Campers Optima slide-on
A slide-on is the third option to a caravan or motorhome and provides the ultimate flexibility. So let’s look at what’s on offer in the Ozcape Campers Optima slide-on You would like caravan features including ensuite, kitchen and no canvas…
Caravanners vs. Truckies part three: Do the right thing
In the final instalment of Caravanners vs. Truckies part three on RVDaily, we look at doing the right thing, and how to be truck friendly! 10 TIPS FOR BEING TRUCK FRIENDLY 1. Don’t park in truck parking areas. It’s as…
