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The caravan storage hacks you need to know!
No matter what caravan or camper you buy, storage is never perfect and optimising storage within the available space is a challenge. The guys at Korker Adventures share some of their ideas to optimise storage in a compact space. Here…
The ultimate tightarse DIY mudflaps for your tow vehicle
If you object to spending money on something you could make yourself, we give you the ultimate tightarse DIY mudflaps for your tow vehicle Keeping the track debris away from your trailer is important to maintain its appearance and value.…
Don’t like a cold van floor? This DIY carpet job is for you!
Caravanning in the winter months has its ups and downs, but you’ll know how horrible a cold hard floor can be. If you don’t like a cold van floor in the morning, this DIY job is for you! Most van…
Less is so much more with a compact 4X4 motorhome
If you want to tackle off-road with a motorhome you don’t need to go large or go home. Here’s why less is so much more with a compact 4X4 motorhome Choices, choices Heading off-road throws up a raft of questions…
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 ultimate guide to UHF radio: Scanning, repeaters and our top five tips
And finally, on our ultimate guide to UHF radio, we look at scanning, the repeater, and leave you with our top five tips for UHF use. If you’ve missed our earlier ones, you’ll find part one here. Is there a…
How could you forget your caravan step?
We use a step hundreds of times during a trip but is the only time you give it some thought when you leave it behind or it breaks? It supports you – how could you forget your caravan step? Having…
The ultimate guide to UHF radio: The different types, and when to use them
For our next instalment in our ultimate guide to UHF radio, we look at the types of radios available, how they work, when to use them, and what channel. The different types of UHF and their pros and cons While…
Four cool things you can do to maintain your air-conditioner
We’ve put together four cool things you can do to maintain your air-conditioner, to make sure it works when you need it For those of you who are relying on your caravan air conditioner to keep cool in summer, you…
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 top 5 mistakes new caravanners are about to make!
If you’re in a rush to hit the road, don’t make these classic top five mistakes that are the hallmark of a new caravanner But it’s not just newbies, is it? A couple of these mistakes are still being made…
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…
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…
Are we killing our dual-cab utes?
The ute is a versatile vehicle but it has its limits! As some struggle to understand GVM we ask: are we killing our dual-cab utes? In 1932, the wife of a Victorian farmer wrote a letter to Ford Australia asking…
The essential guide to ute canopies and tray styles
If you’re thinking about buying a new ute, and use it to carry stuff, you’re going to need our essential guide to ute canopies and tray styles THE BASICS Most utes arrive as standard with a tub unless you select…
Right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance
We might not face Mad Max scenarios as the world endures its hand-cart-ride south, but right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance Okay, I am exaggerating, just a little. Still, with artistic licence, the possibility of…
Boost your camper’s appeal with DIY interior mood lighting
Many older caravans and campers do not have decent lighting, so add some mood-lifting illumination with this DIY interior lighting project Traditional, older-style lighting is either feeble light from festoon style globes or the old-style halogen globes that burn hot…
Should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why?
It’s a question asked all the time, should I tow with a ute or a wagon, and why? Ten years ago this wouldn’t even have been an article, it’d have been a one-word answer – wagon. Utes at the time…
