We’re all in this together – 1.5 metres apart
I can’t be the first scribbler recently to have sat down with a blank page and thought this is going to be the hardest column I’ve had to write. In the current health climate, I’m trying to think of an…
Rhino-Rack releases Backbone system for Navara NP300 RX and ST dual-cabs
Rhino-Rack introduces its “evolutionary, highly-anticipated” Backbone system for the Nissan Navara NP300 RX & ST dual-cabs The Backbone three-base mounting system from Rhino-Rack is specific to the Nissan Navara NP300 dual-cab. The new stainless-steel Backbone designed for the NP300 is…
Volkswagen launches online shopping for vehicles
Volkswagen customers can now configure and purchase their new vehicles from their living room via online shopping. According to the company, all new Volkswagens, from the Polo city car to the Crafter commercial vehicle are included in the new online…
Should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why?
It’s a question asked all the time, should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why? Ten years ago this wouldn’t even have been an article, it’d have been a one-word answer – wagon. Utes at the time…
ISSUE 051 – How to be overtaken safely, ball weight explained, DIY tech and tips to keep you busy + much more…
Avoid the wobbles with our detailed look at being overtaken by trucks, and why your set-up behaves the way it does. We have some DIY jobs you can do at home, and we pose the headline: Everything you wanted to…
How to prepare your RV for storage
In light of the stay at home message due to COVID-19, it’s time to stop travelling for a bit. Here’s how to prepare your RV for storage Whether you spend $5000 on a camper or $110K on a caravan, it’s…
Narva releases new dual-colour 12V LED strip lamps
Narva’s new dual-colour 12V LED strip lights are available in three combinations: white/amber, white/red and white/blue The novel feature of the strip lights is their ability to switch colour to suit your illumination needs. The light strips are designed for…
How to buy and maintain a portable generator
We answer your most pressing questions about how to buy and maintain a portable generator Travelling and having access to 240V power at the pull of a cord means a generator can be a great addition to your camping kit.…
Is this the ultimate self-isolation project – a DIY caravan?
We think we’ve stumbled across the ultimate self-isolation project, and it’s a DIY caravan! In what could be the greatest self-isolation project we will see in this health crisis, the question as to just how much you can get done…
2020 Big Red Bash officially cancelled
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has claimed another event with the 2020 Big Red Bash officially cancelled. The 2020 Big Red Bash scheduled to take place from 7-9 July this year has been cancelled. Paul Kelly was to headline the massive…
ARB LINX software updated with a TPMS module … great for those who tow
ARB has released a software update for its LINX system adding a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module ARB has announced a software update for its LINX system adding a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module. When linked to ARB…
Buying right: Five entry-level motorhomes
If you’ve decided that a self-driven RV is for you, here’s how to get on the road for less with these five entry-level motorhomes. 1. JAYCO RM.19-1 CAMPERVAN Purpose-built in a Renault Master L3H2 2.3-litre, four-cylinder van, the RM.19.1 Campervan…
Will hybrids kill off the diesel tow kings?
We take three unusual suspects and ask will hybrids kill off the diesel tow kings – long live the towing hybrid? Electrification will soon be big news for tow vehicles. Even Toyota has a petrol/electric hybrid powertrain to replace diesel…
REDARC now offers technical advice in real-time via the TeamViewer App
REDARC is now able to review installations and offer technical advice in real-time via the TeamViewer App. The TeamViewer app is used to gain remote access to devices for the purpose of troubleshooting a REDARC installation. In this video, you…