Tag Brakes

Why you need to upgrade your brakes for towing

We upgraded our brakes for towing when filming the series Are You rvSafe? for a safer ride. Here's why you should, too!

DIY brakes: how to upgrade your brakes for safer towing

We're talking DIY brakes. Why? Because big caravans need better tow-vehicle brakes. Here’s how to upgrade your brakes with a day on the tools for safer towing.

How to get your brakes fighting fit for towing

If your brakes don’t have what it takes to handle your towing needs, then you’re going to have a very bad day. Here's how to upgrade them to make them safer and better for towing.

Brake fade: What it is, why it sux and how to avoid it

Brake fade can happen in any vehicle, including yours. We take a look at brake fade, what it is, why it sux and how you can avoid it.

Checked your caravan brakes lately? What’s stopping you?

When it comes to pre-holiday safety checks, your caravan’s braking system is usually out of sight and out of mind. Here are 5 simple braking system checks you can perform before you head off on your next trip. As a…

Cruisemaster™ Electric Trailer Brakes Recall

Cruisemaster issues a recall of 10inch and 12inch Cruisemaster Electric Trailer Brakes, shipped from Cruisemaster between 4 February 2021 and 20 April 2021. Defect The cable-operated Park Brake Lever (in red) has been manufactured in a way that may cause…

Bendix Ultimate 4wd Brake Booster Upgrade

Bendix’s new Dual-Diaphragm Brake Booster Upgrade for 4WD’s

We spend a lot of time and money making our tow tugs go faster but seldom worry about them slowing down. This new Dual-Diaphram Brake Booster upgrade from Bendix will give your rig safer and more effective braking performance. Leading brake…

Possible brake booster failure forces Toyota Hilux / Fortuner recall

Toyota has issued a recall for some of its HiLux and Fortuner models following concerns over the possibility of the brake booster failing. The recall affects approximately 24,000 of the popular Diesel HiLux and Fortuner models made between June 2018…

The essential guide to servicing your caravan

It may seem routine to have the tow vehicle serviced, but are you one of those caravanners that don’t book your van in for a regular check-up? Do you do it yourself? Do you do it at all? Read on,…

Understanding the dynamics of towing, part one

How much do you actually know about what’s going on behind you when towing? And we’re not discussing the view from your towing mirrors; we are talking about understanding the dynamics of towing This series of articles is designed to…

Ford and Mazda brake recalls

Two of the more popular 4WD touring and towing vehicles, the Ford Ranger and the Mazda BT-50, are currently involved in a serious brake recall. The Mazda BT-50, specifically MY2016-2018 models, have potential problems with front brake hoses and front…

Our MU-X got an upgrade!

Without too much fanfare, the Isuzu MU-X is a rather formidable mid-sized SUV. With it’s essentially unbreakable power-train, full ladder chassis, proper off-road credentials and Isuzu Truck heritage, it’s a solid platform for towing duties. With this in mind, and…