We answer your most pressing questions about how to buy and maintain a portable generator Travelling and having access to 240V power at the pull of a cord means a generator can be a great addition to your camping kit.…
We think we’ve stumbled across the ultimate self-isolation project, and it’s a DIY caravan! In what could be the greatest self-isolation project we will see in this health crisis, the question as to just how much you can get done…
Roll-out awnings on caravans are a fantastic convenience, but they are not without their drawbacks. This Aussie Traveller awning rafter installation shows you how to stop your awning from flapping. Our first holiday in our first caravan was a real…
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…
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…
Are insects making life hell inside your caravan? This amber LED light installation is simple, cheap and will virtually repel the biting menaces for good You may recall our feature article in issue 33 on how to avoid the biting…
Is this the best photo-editing application ever? Professional photographers may say no but for us ordinary folks, it may well be. Let me tell you why You’ve no doubt heard the saying a picture tells a thousand words. Whoever coined…
Frustrated by the water tap on your drawbar? It’s easy to change it to a more practical alternative I don’t know about you, but I have always found the tap on our drawbar to be a constant source of frustration. …
If you find yourself with a Lemon Caravan, then there are legal steps to follow. Be prepared to stand your ground but also to negotiate About three days before we were due to collect our caravan, one of our children…
There are a handful purchasing decisions that are so fundamental, if you get any one of them wrong, it could set the tone for the rest of your ownership experience Here we look at the five most critical decisions you…
Do you have a caravan that drags its bum or sits nose down like a hot-rod on your tow vehicle? Time to get serious about setting up your rig. Here’s how to level a caravan or trailer. Getting your rig…
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…
We know you’re doing the right thing, but what about the folk in the van next to you? We have to ask, when will the message sink in about caravan weight? Australians are a pretty relaxed bunch. We generally take…
Wonky floors, flapping awnings and power shortages? No thanks! Here are our tips to get your caravan site just right. You can find all the products used in this video (and bucketloads more) for prices that won’t break the bank…
Two batteries, three solar panels and … no power? What to do when your 100K caravan becomes a tin tent Our caravan is our home; it is what we have dragged around the country for nearly three years now, and,…
Do you know how much energy your appliances draw from your battery system? If you don’t, it is time to find out: how to calculate energy draw If you already have a caravan and tow vehicle, you have invested a…
We tell you how they did it, and how you can do it for even less. You’ve probably heard about the young Perth couple who travelled around Australia for less than $1 a kilometre on their seven-month, or 228-day, trip…
We break down the best ways to make sure that you’re compliant with weight restrictions WORDS & images Marty Ledwich Over the last nine months or so, every caravanning publication has been banging on about weights and compliance with the…
