Towing uphill and off-road: a word of caution
Dave Darmody, owner and lead trainer of The Australian Offroad Academy offers up some words of caution on towing uphill offroad.
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Hitchless towing could be the safe and easy future of caravanning
Wait, a hitchless trailer that doesn’t need towing? Is that the dumbest idea ever? How does it even work? In fact, hitchless towing is a very smart idea and the more I think about it, the more I like it.…
Do you really need to pack that? Beginners tips for off road towing
Dave Darmody, owner and lead trainer of The Australian Offroad Academy, shares some great beginners tips for off road towing. Learn more here.
The best vehicles for easy towing in 2022
You’ve finally settled on a caravan or camper but can your vehicle handle it? We take a look at the best vehicles for easy towing in 2022.
Toyota unveils the new 300 Series Land Cruiser….FINALLY!
Toyota finally reveals the all-new 300 Series Land Cruiser during an online world premiere hosted in Dubai overnight. The Land Cruiser 300 Series is the first new Land Cruiser model since the release of the 200 Series way back in 2007,…
Safe towing tips: So you think you can tow?
So you think you can tow? For our safe towing tips, read this before you take off on your next RV adventure … We all want to think we are safe when we’re towing our caravan to that next holiday…
The incident that proved the worth of my Clearview mirrors
When it comes to purchasing extension mirrors for towing, you can spend a lot of money on quality gear or you can seek out cheaper options. We purchased Clearview mirrors three years ago and, after my recent traffic incident, I’m…
Should towing licences be mandatory?
In the wake of COVID-19, new and used caravan sales are going through the roof. This means there will be a lot more first-time towers on the roads. Is it time to reconsider towing licences? A couple of years ago,…
Tame the beast – New DO-45 hitch revealed
There’s a new DO-45 hitch by Cruisemaster about to hit the market. Find out what makes this beast their toughest model yet. When it comes to attaching your caravan or camper to your tow vehicle, there are hitches and then…
Understanding the dynamics of towing, part one
How much do you actually know about what’s going on behind you when towing? And we’re not discussing the view from your towing mirrors; we are talking about understanding the dynamics of towing This series of articles is designed to…
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…
How to avoid caravan sway. Again!
It’s obvious that there are many people out there that still don’t understand caravan sway: What causes it and more immediately, how to deal with it. Watch the video we shared on Facebook (here) that showed a car and caravan…
The Hitch Pro
We all know the pain of kicking a tow hitch – it makes treading barefoot on Lego seem almost pleasant in comparison. It’s not just a nuisance though – for kids and the elderly in particular, accidental run-ins with…
Towing off-road
But what exactly does ‘off-road’ mean? As a little tacker, mum would tell me to go outside and play in the dirt. The ensuing hour-long soak in the tub to get the dirt and mud off my whole body and…
Purple Line Saracen Ultra Hitch Lock
These days, security devices are necessary to protect your caravan from would-be thieves, but many people will make sure that the caravan hitch is secure, while forgetting about the safety chains, which can be used to tow the caravan away…
TESLA MODEL X
Yes, it’s got gull wings, but can it tow? We tow-test the new Tesla SUV, the all-electric Model X Whether you like it or not, the internal combustion engine is on the way out, thanks to tough emissions laws. The…
Amarok V6 Now 3.5 Tonne Towing Capacity
Making it a tasty towing proposition Volkswagen has upgraded its most powerful ute to a full-fat 3.5-tonne towing capacity, which is up from three tonnes. The two-litre Amarok will stay at that figure, but a redesigned rear step and 3.5-tonne…
Titan RV Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Hitch
The Fastway E2 Weight Distribution Hitch, available through Titan RV, is an all-in-one weight distribution hitch and sway control solution for towing comfortably and safely. The e2 Weight Distribution Hitch has the convenience of Integrated Sway Control built in, meaning…
