ISSUE 050 – Buying an off-road van, caravanning in the wet, ute or wagon and much more…
Half a century! RV Daily’s 50th issue is here and what a line-up we have for you. If you’re looking for an off-road van we have buying tips for you, plus five hybrid off-roaders to sample. Your tow vehicle has…
How to change your tow vehicle’s window regulator
Windows not working? Your window regulator might be broken. Here’s how to change it in five easy steps If your tow vehicle is getting on a bit there’s every chance a window regulator will fail. This simple mechanism moves your…
INSTA GLAM! Are you living your best van life?
The glamorous @instagram life is truly for the converted … here’s how to make a successful van conversion work for you So you’ve hit on the idea of buying an old van, decking it out as a camper, grabbing your…
DIY Projecta BM320 Smart Battery Gauge installation
We tackle a DIY Projecta BM320 Smart Battery Gauge installation to stop a repeat of the unthinkable: warm beer On a trip to the Gulf, I discovered an electrical problem that drained the batteries completely. With no way to check…
More toll credits for caravanners
We are being encouraged to spend our holidays in fire-affected regions in Australia rather than going overseas. Trasnsurban wants to help by extending the grace period for new tolls With the world in the grips of the Coronavirus crisis, international…
Five-minute Mods – interior anti-bug light
Are insects making life hell inside your caravan? This amber LED light installation is simple, cheap and will virtually repel the biting menaces for good You may recall our feature article in issue 33 on how to avoid the biting…
Snow Peak makes a fire pit to get stoked about
Snow Peak’s stainless-steel fire pit is hot for all the right reasons When Winter gets underway in the southern states, our thoughts turn to the annual migration north to where the weather is supposedly warmer. However, even in Central Australia…
Urban Caravans prove that a welded frame is the way to go
Urban Caravans is one of the few manufacturers that TIG welds its aluminium frames and builds them tough for off-road work. We look at the Urban Tungsten X-Treme Steve Trajcevski runs Urban Caravans and has a passion for building quality…
National 4×4 Outdoors Show set to hit Brisbane
The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing and Boating Expo is set to hit Brisbane later this month, taking over the Brisbane Showgrounds from March 27 – 29. Touted as being the Sunshine State’s largest outdoor lifestyle and recreation show, the…
13 reasons to visit Bullara, an authentic station stay on the spectacular Ningaloo coast
The remote Ningaloo coast of Western Australia is a place of stark contrast and unique beauty, and the most authentic way to experience it is by staying at a working station. Here’s 13 reasons we reckon caravanners will love Bullara…
Dometic Ibis 4 rooftop air conditioner review
The rooftop air conditioner has had a makeover and the difference is incredible. We put the new Ibis 4 Inverter Air Conditioner through its paces in the tropical north As far as air-conditioner technology is concerned, the rooftop units on…
The New Age 2020 Wayfinder camper is here
The MY20 Wayfinder brings a fresh update to New Age Caravans innovative camper range. Layouts have been refined and cabinetry space has been re-designed to accommodate larger storage areas According to New Age, the MY20 Wayfinder Camper is the perfect…
Six tips to help you nail that big trip budget!
These ideas are useful whether you’re still in the planning stages or have hit the road already and need help balancing the books Have you always wanted to take the big trip and travel around Australia in your RV of…
How to make your travel budget go further (and you with it)
If you can’t yet afford a caravan, there’s no reason you can’t travel far and wide. In part one we look at pre-caravan type travel and in part two saving for the big rig and maybe the big lap We…