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…
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…
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,…
To help make your car ready for towing a little easier, REDARC has released a new universal Tow-Pro Elite wiring kit range and reduced its range from 11 to three. REDARC has announced it’s reducing the number of Tow-Pro wiring…
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…
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…
Caravan covers can help protect your asset, but how easy are they to put on? Here’s what we found when putting one to the test on our own caravan BEFORE YOU BUY Before forking out any money for a…
A recall notice has been issued for more than 17,931 Suburban Hot Water systems used on caravans and motorhomes in Australia because of their potential to emit carbon monoxide into the living space of an RV. The ACCC and Product…
Summer holidays are wonderful, but caravanning and camping in Australia can be a very hot experience. We show you how to stay cool at camp this summer. Summer caravanning holidays can be the stuff of dreams, but when the mercury…
The Dometic Dust Reduction System has been released boasting a 97% dust reduction in testing by Dometic. The product lists from $699, can be retro-fitted and Lotus Caravans is currently field-testing it for potential introduction on its range. For any…
Airxcel Suburban – RV and Caravan SHWS, AGA Certificate 4624 (Suspended) Following our news post regarding the licence suspension of a range of Suburban hot water systems, we spoke to Mr Chris Wealthy, Managing Director & CEO of the Australian…
The Australian Gas Association, the body responsible for the certification of gas appliances sold in Australia, has suspended the gas licence for a range of Suburban gas/electric hot water systems. These are arguably the most commonly used hot water systems…
As hoards of southerners make their way north along the Stuart Highway towards Uluru, many will be blissfully unaware that a short distance north of Glendambo, they will be driving through Australia’s version of Area 51; the Woomera Prohibited Area.…
You know that option on your GPS that makes sure you avoid toll roads? You might want to use it next time you’re driving through NSW with a medium to large caravan in tow. A couple of weeks ago, some…
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Jaala Pulford announced the new laws at a meeting with other Australian Transport Ministers in Adelaide to discuss the issue. “Vehicles that display offensive, sexist or obscene slogans such as the Wicked campervans have…
AL-KO LightR Chassis AL-KO have launched their brand-new LightR Chassis – a lightweight chassis made in Australia, especially for Australian caravans, to suit Australian conditions. Thanks to its clever design, the LightR Chassis is significantly lighter than a traditional chassis,…
AL-KO claims its new lightweight chassis has the potential to revolutionise the caravan industry. And while caravans are yet to be built with LightR, we’ve got the scoop on 10 things you need to know about this lightweight chassis concept.…
There’s plenty of new gear to check out this month, including a couple of books to assist you on your travels, an alarmed lock that will keep your caravan safe from would-be thieves, and a clever kitchen storage solution… Dometic…
