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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…
When and how to use a weight-distribution hitch
Weight-distribution hitches can be literally a lifesaver but are no substitute for good payload balance. We explain when and how to use a weight-distribution hitch. We’ve probably all seen a van being towed by a vehicle with its nose pointing to…
Build a battery box wrong, and it becomes a hydrogen bomb!
We really need to stop turning battery boxes into hydrogen bombs! In a rather concerning trend I’ve noticed as of late, there are a lot of people building ‘battery boxes’. I absolutely understand the concept behind them; they’re portable, easy…
Caravan owner’s review: Roadstar Safari Tamer
After four Years, 50,000km, 18 months full-time on the road and crossing some of the country roughest tracks, has the Roadstar Safari Tamer lived up to its name? Marty Ledwich gives us the review of his own Roadstar Safari Tamer.…
Money-saving lessons from a tight-arse traveller
Don’t let a lack of money hold you back! Get the inside line on cheap travel with money-saving lessons from a tight-arse traveller. Right now, money is near the front of everyone’s minds. Whether you’re off for a relaxing weekend…
Caravan parks: It’s how much extra per child!?
It’s how much extra per child!? How does zero sound? That’s right, if you’re travelling with your kids, then there’s a scheme that you can get behind and support caravan parks supporting you! You will always find a very lively…
12 Pros and Cons of Lithium Batteries
It’s flexible but expensive – is lithium power right for you? We run through 12 pros and cons of lithium batteries. PROS 1 – ENERGY LEVELS LifePO4 (lithium) batteries will release energy at any level required in RV use. Given…
How to replace the anode in your RV hot water system
Having a hot water system in your caravan is usually an on-demand luxury that makes time in the van more home-like. Here’s how to replace the anode in your RV hot water system There are several established suppliers to the…
Is your caravan drawbar set to kill you?
If you simply hitch up and go, that’s a massive safety fail. We’ve put together a set of checks so that you can rest assured your drawbar is not set to kill you! Look, your drawbar isn’t actively trying to…
Caravan review: Wonderland Amaroo Hornet
The Wonderland Amaroo Hornet is big and bold but the sting is you’ll need a big rig to tow it If a little bling is your thing, then the new Wonderland RV Amaroo Hornet is guaranteed to generate more than…
Is a long idle killing your diesel engine?
We noticed posts about idling your diesel tow vehicle for an extended period are gracing the pages of Facebook again. So we ask the question, is a long idle killing your diesel engine? We thought it time to sit down…
All-new D-MAX first drive impressions
While we recently brought you all the details on Isuzu’s all-new D-MAX we weren’t allowed to tell you what it was like to drive… until now. So far we’ve sampled a D-MAX LS-U and the new top-of-the-range D-MAX X-Terrain and…
Driven: The New Land Rover Defender
It’s been a long wait but the New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia… and we’ve driven it. The New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia and, we were lucky enough to get behind the wheel…
HiLux, Prado and Fortuner DPF get 10-year/unlimited kilometre warranty!
Toyota has now released a CSE (Customer Service Experience) bulletin which gives a retrospective 10-year warranty on the DPF of certain HiLux, Fortuner and Prado models. With the class action lawsuit against Toyota for its DPF issues surging ahead, Toyota…
