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Could these new cooling paint technologies do away with your RV’s air-conditioner?
Reviewed: Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697 is no new contender on the market; the design has been around for a little over three years now. We fitted a set with instructions from Bridgestone to put them through their paces and, essentially,…
GVM Upgrades
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…
REDARC RAM Mounts
REDARC now stock a wide variety of RAM Mounts that allow you to securely mount your mobile phone, laptop, GPS unit and just about any other electronic device you might own in your car, truck, boat or even motorbike. The…
How to Keep the Wet out of Your Van
Resealing a leaking caravan window is easy, if you know how Water leaks are a common problem, especially with aluminium-clad caravans. The sealant often fails at the sheet joins, around hatches, at the side moulds (J-moulds) or around window frames.…
What’s one of the Most Important RV Purchases you will Make?
It’s your trailer coupling – here’s your guide to make an informed decision The coupling is the vital link between your vehicle and your RV. There’s a plethora of coupling options available but whether the hitch suits the RV is…
How Does Charging for 800AH of Batteries at 140 AMPS Sound?
WORDS & images tobey bostock Vehicle power management systems (also known as DC-DC chargers) are a growing market; spurred on by the fuel-saving ‘innovations’ like ‘smart’ alternators that manufacturers are now required to cram into their vehicles to save fuel.…
Have RV Mod Cons Gone too far?
Has modern tech robbed us of the serenity of going bush?Words Morgan Lane Modern conveniences (or ‘mod cons’) have become such an integral part of our everyday lives we find ourselves incapable of being untethered from our precious technology; we…
What’s your tyre trying to tell you?
Don’t ignore the tiny messages on your rubber’s sidewall – your tyre will love you for it! By Colin Young, Caravan Council of Australia All tyre and rim combinations – for both motor vehicles and towables – must be as…