If you’re in the market for a new caravan, you might be wondering what fire-fighting equipment is required to be fitted by the manufacturer.

If there’s one thing more important than anything on (and off) the road, it’s piece of mind. Capability can be bypassed with 


To paraphrase Queen’s 1989 lyrics: ‘we want it all and we want it now’ when it comes to connectivity when we travel: 


There are plenty of common-sense ways of saving money when exploring Australia, and that’s what we’ll look at here. But there’s one important caveat first: not everything is about money. If the idea of saving money ends up costing you memories, it’s time to rethink things.

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ATM vs GTM

Caravanning. It’s Australia’s favourite pastime but to do it safely and legally requires an understanding of some essential terminology. Weights are a case in point. Tare, GTM, ATM, ball weight
 and those are just for the caravan. The vehicle that tows it has weight

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Why Ball Weight Is Important

Of all the accessories, knick-knacks and odds and ends in my garage related to caravanning, none are more frequently used than my portable ball weight scale. It’s nothing special, nor was it expensive. But it’s accurate, and it’s saved me from overloading my towbar

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