Tag Safety
Is enough being done to educate caravanners on truck safety?
Is enough being done to educate caravanners on truck safety? RV Daily recently ran a three-part story entitled Caravanners vs Truckies (read it here). We looked at the key road safety issues, who is responsible for altering their behaviour to…
Caravanners vs. Truckies part three: Do the right thing
In the final instalment of Caravanners vs. Truckies part three on RVDaily, we look at doing the right thing, and how to be truck friendly! 10 TIPS FOR BEING TRUCK FRIENDLY 1. Don’t park in truck parking areas. It’s as…
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…
Government funds $1.1m RV safety awareness program
The Caravan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) has secured a $1.1m government grant to launch an RV safety awareness program. The grant came from the Federal Government’s Road Safety Awareness and Enablers Fund (RSAEF), which provided a total of…
Suburban hot water systems – Recall best course of action
The issue with the popular Suburban Hot Water System licence suspension continues. As of Friday, there had been no official update from the Australian Gas Association (AGA), only that tests were continuing in order to determine if more than a…
Suburban – RV and Caravan Hot Water System Licence Suspension update
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…
Suburban in hot water over licence suspension
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…
Opalite Skoot Caravan recalled due to risk of axle bearings failing
Opalite’s Skoot Tandem Caravans have been recalled due to a safety hazard, specifically, the models with independent suspension and gross trailer mass (GTM) rating of 2600kg and above. Despite being marked with a gross trailer mass (GTM) rating of 2600kg…
Jeep Wrangler JL rates 1-star for safety
Every time ANCAP or one of the equivalents test a bunch of cars for safety they send us journos the results, and usually it’s pretty boring as another set of cars are awarded 5-star ratings. Actually, allow me a little…
How to avoid caravan sway. Again!
It’s obvious that there are many people out there that still don’t understand caravan sway: What causes it and more immediately, how to deal with it. Watch the video we shared on Facebook (here) that showed a car and caravan…
The Hitch Pro
We all know the pain of kicking a tow hitch – it makes treading barefoot on Lego seem almost pleasant in comparison. It’s not just a nuisance though – for kids and the elderly in particular, accidental run-ins with…
Uniden iGO Dash Cam
Uniden have released their new range of dash cams, the iGO. The iGO captures incidents on the road and while the vehicle is parked. There are six models to suit any budget, varying in resolution (from 1080p to 4K), to…
IS CARAVAN ABS SET TO BE THE ULTIMATE SAFETY SYSTEM?
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Bosch Australia, in conjunction with DexKo Global, Inc. is set to launch what could be the biggest safety product to ever hit the caravan industry. It’s a Trailer Safety Control…
Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks
Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks are based on a chemical reaction utilising potassium as the catalyst. These sticks are just shy of 12 inches long, and an inch in diameter, and are activated in a similar way to which you’d light…
Are Bungee Cords a Thing of The Past?
We try out a safer alternative – the Lynx Hooks Stash Bag There undoubtedly will come a time where you’ll be reaching for something to either tie down a load or hold a tarp in place. But what you reach…
This Might Be a Personal Question but, Is Your Van Overweight?
How would you know? Have you ever checked? Certain state industry bodies are on hand to help you find out Words & images GARY TISCHER There are a lot of jokes about Queensland being behind the southern states. We may…
TYREDOG Wireless Tyre Pressure Monitoring Kit TD-2700F-X kit
A blown-out tyre in the bush can leave you stranded, cursing and with a hefty bill to cough up. While dramatic blow-outs are quite often attributed to a sidewall puncture, in many circumstances this is not actually the case and…
This all-but invisible gadget will look after your ass!
Towing a caravan, horse float, camper or any heavy trailer is fraught with the danger of stopping suddenly and becoming the meat in a heavy metal sandwich… squashed by your trailer or by the vehicle you’ve just run into.Words &…
