Getting all charged up
Is this smart battery charger from Redarc going to be top of its class? Words and Images Grant Hanan & Linda Bloffwitch Ah … the good ol’ flat battery! There can’t be too many other things more frustrating than when…
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Suspension game on
Do Terrain Tamer’s new parabolic leaf springs give shockingly good results, or are they a jarring disappointment? Terrain Tamer recently contacted me with an offer of a set of their newly-designed parabolic leaf springs for the rear end along with…
AL-KO: We have changed the off-road hitch game
We take to the tools to find out and install the one-touch pin coupling AL-KO are renowned for many caravan, camper-trailer and off-road products in the form of suspension, brakes, chassis, electronic sway control systems and more; they rarely (if…
Let’s talk about brake upgrades
We take a look at what the options are, and how best to spend your money when it’s time to talk about brake upgrades Brake upgrades aren’t just for performance cars and track days. Pulling up the tow rig in…
This is the right way to go Dutch at meal time
Uniflame’s spun-steel Dutch oven will have you cooking like a MasterChef When you like cooking at home as much as we do, we found it only natural this passion spills over to when we travel as well. For as long…
Off-road hitchin’ made Ezy
Auto-locking, self-centring, ADR approved – it’s almost too ezy! For some years I’ve been using the 5-tonne rated Hitch-Ezy off-road hitch on my caravan. It has proved its worth over and over with the stress-free hitching and unhitching of the…
Product Review: First Aid Kit Fundamentals
A kit is more than a simple box of band-aids and some Disprin When an accident happens, you’d naturally like to think you’re prepared whether you’re at home or travelling. So having a comprehensive first aid kit should be one…
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…
The black box fight avoider
A clever bit of technology to take the stress out of levelling your van We’ve found that caravan and camping shows are a fantastic place for finding new products and gadgets. One of these recently impressed us because it levels…
Elecbrakes: Tap and stop?
Every vehicle has two maximum towing capacities: trailers with brakes, and without brakes. It is popularly assumed that vehicles can tow up to 750kg without brakes, but that’s a maximum reached only by vehicles such as medium to large 4WDs,…
How to lift 1000kg with one arm
This jack could be your new best mate… You could easily say “move over Arnold Schwarzenegger”when the Trail-A-Mate is around. This jack is based on the principles of a hydraulic bottle jack, but that’s where any similarities end, because it…
Is This the End for Wired Trailer Connections?
Wireless tech comes to the fore with the WiTi trailer interface, and it might stop your van getting flogged too Alright, put your hand up if you’ve ever had to rewire or repair your trailer lights connections. I’ve done it…
Use Your Head to Light the Way
The Ledlenser MH6 Headlamp will keep you in the spotlight WORDS Grant Hanan & Linda Bloffwitch | IMAGES & VIDEO My Aussie Travel Guide After a few years of using our old, crappy and uncomfortable headlamps, we knew as soon as…
How to be a Travelling Coffee Snob
Think you can’t leave the city and feed your urge for good coffee? Think again. WORDS Grant Hanan & Linda Bloffwitch | IMAGES & VIDEO My Aussie Travel Guide It doesn’t matter where we are, if there’s one thing that we…
Wi-Fi: What’s That About an old Dog and new Tricks?
Strong, speedy internet on multiple devices at once while you’re on the move… is it too good to be true? Words & Images by Greg Cartan When Tim, RV Daily editor, asked me if I’d like to do a product…
THIS LITTLE GADGET CAN SAVE YOUR ENGINE
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Modern common rail diesel engines outperform yesteryear’s petrols. They use less fuel, have longer service intervals compared to older diesels, and go like the clappers. But, they have their faults.…
Clean Clothes Are Just a Bag Away
The revolutionary washing bag that will save you precious space and money Words & images Monica McInnes Laundry on the road can get tedious and expensive if you’re using caravan park laundries or town laundromats. And what if you’re bush…
Food Magic
When a vacuum sealer can package and store your food – and make it last a whole lot longer – who wouldn’t want one?By Linda Bloffwitch You only need to speak to any diehard fisho who will happily tell you…
