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The Top 10 caravan accessories for 2020

There are a few things that make camping that bit better, here’s how to win at van life with these top 10 must-have caravan accessories for 2020 1. A 12V portable fan A portable fan is one of the most…

The Springers Solar Guide to 12V Electrics: How to make a great 12V system

We have previously looked at all the components that make a great 12V system for your RV, caravan or vehicle. There are a multitude of products and a huge number of ways that we use the power from our battery…

The complete guide to diesel heating

Whether you’re going to buy an RV with diesel heating from the factory, or you intend to install a system yourself, this is the complete guide to diesel heating TYPES OF HEATING When you look at adding an aftermarket heating…

The Big Wet: How to caravan in the rain!

Travel has been upended due to COVID-19. But you can plan a tropical adventure now. Surprisingly, we’re suggesting: The Big Wet: How to caravan in the rain! So how do you caravan in the rain? My first trip to outback…

Genuine lightweight caravans that will improve your payload and budget

If your mission is to improve payload and get the most bang for your buck, then you'll love these five lightweight caravan options.

Springers Solar guide to 12V electrics: Dual batteries

If you are towing a caravan, setting up the tow vehicle correctly is crucial for a functioning battery system in your van One of the first modifications we do to a vehicle will often be the addition of a dual-battery…

How to add a barbecue to your caravan slide-out kitchen

If you have ever thought that you’d like a different set-up for your van or camper, here is a brilliant step-by-step guide on how to add a barbecue to your caravan slide-out kitchen. We spotted this DIY installation from Korker…

Caravan chassis: The things we thought we knew but didn’t!

How well do you know your caravan chassis? We look at chassis production and discover things we thought we knew, but didn’t! Talk to anybody in the caravan industry and they’ll say the backbone of a caravan is the chassis.…

How do I safely jack my caravan?

This is serious stuff. Don’t be gung-ho, or casual. Or a casualty. If you’re asking how do I safely jack my caravan? Here’s how Any accident with a jack is likely to be nasty. Changing a wheel or tyre is…

Which electronic brake controller is best for you?

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,…

Right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance

We might not face Mad Max scenarios as the world endures its hand-cart-ride south, but right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance Okay, I am exaggerating, just a little. Still, with artistic licence, the possibility of…

Should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why?

It’s a question asked all the time, should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why? Ten years ago this wouldn’t even have been an article, it’d have been a one-word answer – wagon. Utes at the time…

How to prepare your RV for storage

In light of the stay at home message due to COVID-19, it’s time to stop travelling for a bit. Here’s how to prepare your RV for storage Whether you spend $5000 on a camper or $110K on a caravan, it’s…

Buying right: Five entry-level motorhomes

If you’ve decided that a self-driven RV is for you, here’s how to get on the road for less with these five entry-level motorhomes. 1. JAYCO RM.19-1 CAMPERVAN Purpose-built in a Renault Master L3H2 2.3-litre, four-cylinder van, the RM.19.1 Campervan…

Everything you wanted to know about ball weight

Everything you wanted to know about ball weight (but were afraid to ask). Well, a confused reader did ask: Is towball weight, or download, a legal matter? We have found enlightenment, Grasshopper. Understanding towball download weight can be problematic at…