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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…
Caravanners vs Truckies Part Two: A little communication goes a long way!
In the next installment of RVDaily‘s caravanners vs truckies part two, we look at a little bit of communication among other things! Before we get started, we must put some things into context, setting aside the emotion and drama that…
Truckies vs Caravanners Part One: Concocted controversy or real conflict?
Truckies vs Caravanners part one– is the conflict real or social media hoax? According to many on social media, and even in comments on the RVdaily Facebook page, allegedly the caravan and trucking fraternities have been at war with each…
LPG: There’s more to it than turning on a gas bottle
For a caravanner or camper, liquified petroleum gas (or LPG) is an excellent travelling companion. It’s a clean, convenient and portable fuel source which can be used for a range of appliances and applications. Let’s look at what you need…
Caravan chassis and suspension design and ratings
In part three of our series, How well engineered is your caravan? it’s the turn of caravan chassis and suspension design and ratings to go under the microscope. Not to mention the tyres! It’s all well and good if the…
The importance of good load balance in caravan engineering
In part two of How well engineered is your caravan? we look at the importance of good load balance in caravan design and engineering. If you missed part one, it’s here. It is not only the ability to not fall…
Why you need to run a water filter…
If ever you needed a reason to run a water filter, this is up there… At RV Daily, we love hearing from our readers, especially so when there’s a tip or trick involved, and after speaking with one such person…
Everything you needed to know about OBD2
If you’ve got a car or four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port (On-Board Diagnostics Ver.2 port). They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not…
Do you need a transmission oil cooler?
‘Is your car cool enough?’ isn’t a question relating to street cred. Is it cool enough in order to haul your trailer or do you need a transmission oil cooler? Breaking down in the middle of nowhere during a holiday…
Why Nissan tow ratings are rubbish!
Nissan tow ratings are rubbish, and we show you why. We’ve all known that tow ratings are a bit murky for quite some time now, but we’ve just stumbled across the video we’ve linked below, about how off Nissan tow…
Top 10 best ways to avoid electrical disaster
We have shown you the way to get the best out of your 12-volt and solar systems, now these are some of the worst. Here are the Top 10 best ways to avoid electrical disaster 1. DON’T TURN YOUR BATTERY…
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…
Will my generator power my air-conditioner?
We answer one of your most pressing and frequently-asked caravanning questions: will my generator power my air-conditioner? This is a question that comes up all the time on RV forums and Facebook groups and often the answers are confusing and…
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…
Caravan construction: Stick and tin vs composite panels
We hear these terms used often, but what do they mean for you? We examine the tried and tested old-school stick and tin vs composite panels Have caravan manufacturing techniques and technology changed a lot over the past few decades?…
NSW changes GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that NSW changed GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight. The changes to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) limit such increases to the…
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…
