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Caravan chassis: The things we thought we knew but didn’t!
How well do you know your caravan chassis? We look at chassis production and discover things we thought we knew, but didn’t! Talk to anybody in the caravan industry and they’ll say the backbone of a caravan is the chassis.…
How do I safely jack my caravan?
This is serious stuff. Don’t be gung-ho, or casual. Or a casualty. If you’re asking how do I safely jack my caravan? Here’s how Any accident with a jack is likely to be nasty. Changing a wheel or tyre is…
Are we killing our dual-cab utes?
The ute is a versatile vehicle but it has its limits! As some struggle to understand GVM we ask: are we killing our dual-cab utes? In 1932, the wife of a Victorian farmer wrote a letter to Ford Australia asking…
Caravan life under NZ lockdown – is the end is in sight?
We pop back to visit our friend Karen Nisbet as she reports on her caravan life under NZ lockdown and asks if the end is in sight? RV Daily: As you’re aware, we have a sort of ‘advisory’ lockdown here…
Maxtrax Trailer Skid – a trailer recovery device that’s simple
The Maxtrax Trailer Skid aims to take some of the hard work out of recovering your trailer from soft sand, mud or snow with its simple design The new Maxtrax Trailer Skid looks after the jockey wheel when there might…
Recall notice issued for Honda EU22i generators
Owners of Honda EU22i are urged to check the dates and follow notices given in relation to the possible fault listed below. Australia’s love of camping and camping independently has seen many thousands of generators sold throughout the country. Honda…
The AAV Canter Global Xplorer has off-road capability and camping comfort
Motorhomes don’t need to be huge or confined to bitumen as the AAV Canter Global Xplorer demonstrates with off-road capability and camping comfort. Do you want travel accommodation with fixed walls, shower, bed, toilet, and you want to explore further…
The ultimate deterrent for campers who camp too close!
We have found the ultimate deterrent for campers who camp too close! It’s a set of DIY bagpipes. It’s a perfect solution. It sends a clear message that camping right on top of someone you don’t know when there’s acres…
Which electronic brake controller is best for you?
A recent tow-test threw-up the need for portable electronic brake controllers (EBC). We look at three different types and ask which electronic brake controller is best for you? We don’t always get what we want! When we book press cars,…
The essential guide to ute canopies and tray styles
If you’re thinking about buying a new ute, and use it to carry stuff, you’re going to need our essential guide to ute canopies and tray styles THE BASICS Most utes arrive as standard with a tub unless you select…
Caravan Review: Wonderland RV XTR
Since this Wonderland RV XTR whopper comes in at just under 150Gs, we knew it had to be something special – more than just a cheeseburger we hoped! Wonderland RV has gained a reputation for delivering quality custom-built vans that…
Victorian caravan maker ordered to refund for overweight model
A recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) hearing has resulted in Victorian caravan manufacturer Roma being ordered to refund on an $83k caravan In addition, Roma was ordered to pay $9000 in interest on that purchase price, which came…
Right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance
We might not face Mad Max scenarios as the world endures its hand-cart-ride south, but right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance Okay, I am exaggerating, just a little. Still, with artistic licence, the possibility of…
Boost your camper’s appeal with DIY interior mood lighting
Many older caravans and campers do not have decent lighting, so add some mood-lifting illumination with this DIY interior lighting project Traditional, older-style lighting is either feeble light from festoon style globes or the old-style halogen globes that burn hot…
