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Yellow hooks – are they legal for towing?
How I built a 4×4 HiAce campervan
Squeaky brakes – common causes and how to fix them
What is an electric brake controller and why do you need one?
Caravan tyre pressure: Here’s how to calculate it correctly
Tyre size and pressure are crucial for all wheels on your towing rig. Here’s how to calculate the correct tyre pressure for your caravan. One of the most important safety aspects of towing is having the correct tyres fitted on…
Trek3 Monitor now a part of BMPro’s Odyssey system.
Trek is one of Australia’s most popular RV displays for caravans, motorhomes and campers and it has been revamped with a new look and additional optional functions for 2021. Now it’s part of BMPro’s Odyssey system. The Trek is a…
Custom Caravan Build – Extreme Off-Road Pop-Top Hybrid
When it comes to DIY caravan builds, pop-top vans are pretty rare. This month we feature Gavin Bassant from NSW who not only took on the challenge of building his own pop-top caravan but he made an extreme off-roader that…
Caravan 240v Power Safety – Why DIY equals Dumb
One of the most common questions on caravan forums and Facebook groups is “How do I plug my 15 amp lead into a 10 amp domestic power point?” While to most of us the answer to this would seem simple, the number of…
Bendix promotes braided brake hoses for 4WD vehicles
Braided brake hoses included in the Bendix Ultimate 4WD Upgrade Kits are now available in a range for individual purchase and offer a number of advantages over the factory fitted hoses fitted to the vehicle. Do you sometimes feel like your vehicle’s brakes…
Put your OEM navigation system on ICE
If you’re tired of your vehicle’s standard navigation/infotainment system or you want to declutter your dashboard, Advance ICE can add additional functionality to the system and retain the vehicle’s stock interior appearance. Normally when you want to add an accessory…
The Big Trip – Communications – Choosing UHF Radios
If you’re in the market for a UHF radio for your car or a handheld unit, you might think they are all much of a muchness. While that may be true to a certain extent, it’s the various features of…
How secure are the latches on your pop-top roof?
After our recent story about the dangers of flying rooftop solar panels, RV Daily was contacted by Mr David Bush from UNISEG Products. He alerted us to similar problems occurring with the roofs of pop-top caravans & hybrid campers caused…
Five helpful generator hacks and top tips for travellers
Generators are a much-maligned piece of equipment but for many travellers, they are an essential bit of kit. If you’re considering getting one to take on your travels or you’ve never used one before, here are five simple hacks and…
Dometic Recall 2 Door Absorption 3 way Refrigerator
Dometic Australia Pty Ltd has issued a recall notice for the Dometic 2 Door Absorption (3 way) Refrigerator models 188L RUA6408X and 224L RUA8408X with a defective 12-volt wiring loom. According to the recall notice, the Dometic 2 Door 188L…
Cruisemaster clarifies New Age caravans suspension recall
Following last week’s recall of New Age caravans fitted with Vehicle Components Cruisemaster XT suspension, the guys at Cruisemaster have been receiving calls from concerned caravan owners of brands not affected by the recall. The recall notice that appeared on…
What cheeses me off? Our obsession with fuel economy.
I don’t know about anyone else, but when I meet other travellers, I want to talk to them about the places they’ve been, the sights they’ve seen, the great food they’ve eaten and the stories of their lives and travels.…
New LPG Cylinder Valves to Improve Safety for Aussie RVs
Following a spate of incidents where gas leakage from “leisure-sized” LPG gas cylinders have caused explosions and fires resulting in serious injuries and even deaths, a new gas cylinder valve will be rolled out in the coming months. According to…