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What your towball weight will cost you
You may know what your maximum towball number is – but do you use it when you check your overall weight? Read on to find out what your towball weight will cost you. There’s constant debate about the maximum towing…
An insider’s view on buying the right caravan for you
Buying the caravan you want might not be the one you need, and the one you need might not be the one you want! It’s a compromise, so here’s an insider’s view on buying the right caravan for you. With…
Dragging your craft out of boat storage (and how not to die at sea)
Given that many travel plans right now are being made in haste or being changed, we thought we’d revisit the topic of water safety and dragging your craft out of boat storage. Oh, and how not to die at sea!…
How not to buy the wrong tow vehicle
If you’re looking to match up the perfect caravanning combination, here’s how not to buy the wrong tow vehicle! The subject of tow vehicle selection could easily fill a book, but worry not – it’s not hard to get it…
Understanding the dynamics of towing: what is a Dutch Roll?
We’ve looked at the basics of towing dynamics in several parts – one, two and three) and now we’re adding in a couple of effects. Namely, what happens on inclines and what’s a Dutch Roll? Dutch Roll is a tendency…
Your quick guide to caravan and RV finance
With international borders closed until 2021 and state borders starting to open, there’s never been more reasons to explore Australia with a trusty caravan or RV. Though most of us will need some kind of finance to get our dream…
Understanding the dynamics of towing: Nose weight
In parts one and two of Understanding the Dynamics of Towing, we have established that the nose weight of your trailer plays a crucial role, here we discuss nose weight in detail.* It does not matter if you have a…
Why are disc brakes not usually fitted to caravans?
They’ve been around for years, but if you’re banging a drum, you might ask, ‘Why are disc brakes not usually fitted to caravans?’ Given the widespread use of disc brakes in our towing vehicles you might wonder why the technology…
Just what makes an RV Friendly Town?
You may have passed the signs many times and thought at least to expect a wave as you drive into an RV Friendly Town, but there’s more to that RVFT status than being, well, friendly! RV Friendly Towns might almost…
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…
The DIY pre-trip checks to avoid holiday headaches
Now that most of the country is free to travel, many of you will be dusting off the caravan and heading out on a long-anticipated holiday. These quick pre-trip checks that you can do yourself will help you avoid your…
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…
Does your trailer need an axle alignment?
Does your trailer need an axle alignment? Wheel alignment is crucial for your tow vehicle – but for towing nirvana you must apply the same detail to your trailer too. Everything has to be right, to enable a caravan or…
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…
How to fix a Dometic window roller blind
They’re great and in widespread use, but they can stuff up, so we show you how to fix a Dometic window roller blind. Anyone who has the Dometic push-out windows on their caravan or motorhome will know that, while they…
