Caravan Parks: 3 We Love, 3 We Long For
In this 3 we love, 3 we long for, we look at caravan parks that allow you to make the most of summer. Whether you crave beachfront, lakeside or a great water playground for the kids these six caravan parks…
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20 Top Tips to make sure your caravan is safe and legal
How do you know your caravan is safe and legal? Check out and follow our 20 top tip checklist to make sure. Let’s face it, you have invested a lot of money in your caravan or camper, and it is…
The essential gear guide for first-time caravanners
The gear you need to have in your caravan before you hit the road in the essential gear guide for first-time caravanners. Buying a brand-new caravan, or one that is new to you can be one of the most exciting…
Do you need a GVM upgrade, or just better suspension?
When it comes to heavy towing, do you need a GVM upgrade or just better suspension? And talking of suspension does one set really fit all, or is going down the custom route a superior option? In a previous story…
The idiot’s guide to planning your trip
Can you go? Should you go? If you decide the answers are yes to both questions, but you don’t know where to start then maybe you need the idiot’s guide to planning your trip. And we mean that in the…
Travel guide: How to not let your trip turn to crap
When a little preparation can go a long way towards trouble-free touring. Here’s how not to let your trip turn to crap! Whenever you hit the open road, it’s only natural to hope nothing will go wrong while touring. But…
How to pick the best solar panel for your RV
Solar panels are not created equal, but to the casual observer, they all look the same. Among the good, the not-so-good, and the downright rubbish, there are also different types of panels. Here’s how to pick the best solar panel…
Family camp boredom blasters
Replace boredom with education and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained while you camp this summer Camping is about experiences you can’t get at home. The last thing you want to hear is “I’m bored”! With a little forward…
The occasional RV tourist hires a motorhome
What to do when you don’t have a vehicle and need accommodation for a wedding? You hire a motorhome, naturally! Picture this: You own three vehicles (none of which work) and have been invited to a mate’s wedding in the Hunter…
Y’know what really bugs us about camping?
Australia’s bugs can be enough of a nuisance to ruin your caravanning adventures. Here are some combat tactics for you to try My wife and I love travelling around this beautiful country, especially the pristine coastline and waterways. There’s only…
DC to AC Inverters: Where the magic happens!
Not everything that we take camping can run on 12V or gas. This is where DC to AC inverters are invaluable. Read on to find out why. An inverter will convert DC power from your 12V battery system to 240V…
Tyre Tensioning: What is it and why do you need to know?
After being on the road for three years, you would think we would have come across most things that could upset your day when using a caravan, particularly regards to tyres. Well, we are here to attest that we can…
Travelling full-time? How to make it work with or without kids.
Travelling full time is a romantic notion but it’s not all beer and skittles. Here’s how to make it work, by those that already have. Do you have the dream of travelling full time? You see all these great blogs…
Who knew pool noodles had so many uses?
Yep, pool noodles – who knew they could have so many uses? If we all just used our noodles (yes, plural) when caravanning and camping, the world would be a nicer, safer and more colourful place. I’m not talking about…
Are lithium batteries worth the money?
Considered the bee’s knees in battery terms, lithium still is a hot topic re bang for your buck. So we ask, are lithium batteries worth the money? On several occasions we have written about the latest technology in 12-volt batteries,…
The essential guide to tyres for your 4X4, caravan or camper-trailer
Everything you could want to know about tyres in the essential guide to tyres for your 4X4, caravan or camper-trailer. Tyres might not be sexy, but they are vital for touring safely and reliably. It’s a cliché, but tyres are…
The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette
The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette answers all your difficult after-dinner questions. I remember the first time my wife, Kylie, insisted we get a caravan with a toilet cassette. My reaction was less than enthusiastic. Something along the…
Yes! Another bloody yarn about towing mirrors!
If there’s one area of setting up your rig for safe towing that gets questioned the most; it would arguably be that of towing mirrors. So yes, it’s another bloody yarn about towing mirrors! Should you fit towing mirrors? In…
