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Towing demands new driving skills – do you have them?
Do you have years of driving experience, but are new to trailers? Your road experience will be valid for the most part, but towing demands new driving skills – do you have them? Understand Your Weights Not an immediately obvious…
Tasmania to shut to non-essential personnel today
Despite Tasmanian borders remaining open to non-essential travellers after their strict quarantine measures last week, the Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein has now closed the island state off completely to non-essential travellers. “In terms of TT-Line, as of today there is…
Mitsubishi Triton in recall due to fire risk
More than 100,000 MQ and MR Mitsubishi Tritons are being recalled over fears the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness could catch fire. Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced an immediate recall on 102,616 Tritons (MQ and MR) with a genuine accessory…
How to change the engine oil in your tow rig
Fresh oil and a new oil filter will make your tow vehicle great again, so here’s how to do it if you’ve never changed your oil before Working on your own vehicle can be very satisfying and you’ll save some…
EDITED: Caravan travel and Tasmania – here’s what you need to know
Edit: Since this story was published, the federal government has announced new guidelines for non-essential travel, so this story may now have to save as research for your next Tassie trip. Stay well! The Tasmanian State Government has announced that…
Elecbrakes – we field test the Bluetooth trailer brake controller
The Elecbrakes system uses Bluetooth connectivity to link tow vehicle and trailer, and we’ve tested the latest version. If you tow and you’re reading this, chances are you have a heavy trailer which has electric brakes that can be operated…
Ezytrail Ceduna $64K Giveaway – winner announced
The wait is over for the result of the Ezytrail Ceduna 64K giveaway with the lucky winner being notified by phone. The competition, run in partnership with Ezytrail and RV Daily magazine and RV Daily’s Foodie Trails TV series, was…
What to do when the dog eats your car keys
If you find yourself with a damaged car key, what’s the best option to get it fixed and you back on the road? Dogs are said to be man’s best friend but with our 10-month-old Labrador Juno we have no…
2020 NSW Caravan Camping Holiday Supershow Cancelled
As the coronavirus situation develops, more and more events are being called off or postponed. In the wake of Perth last week, the Sydney Supershow is another victim to the new public health crisis. The official statement reads: The National…
2020 Perth Caravan and Camping show cancelled
Amid a slew of cancellations across the country, and around the world, it was announced today that the 2020 Perth Caravan and Camping Show was to be cancelled. The Coronavirus situation has deepened concern for obvious reasons and along with…
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…
