Exploring Australia means turning off the well-paved roads and getting your tyres dirty. Whether its dust or mud, soft unstable ground isn’t …
Exploring Australia means turning off the well-paved roads and getting your tyres dirty. Whether its dust or mud, soft unstable ground isn’t …
The ocean is a harsh environment for boats and boat trailers. While some are constructed from rust-proof aluminium, the majority of boat …
1. LOADING THE VAN MYTH: Where and how I load my van is not relevant. I can load heavy items anywhere on …
Ever wondered what you would do if you had an accident while towing a trailer? A trailer emergency can occur for a …
‘Doing the Kimberley’ is right up there on the bucket list of every adventurous caravanner, but there are some specific things you …
At one time or another, we’ve probably all scratched our heads and wondered whether we’re allowed to cook at a campsite. We …
Towing a caravan demands a high level of vehicle performance and driver skill. Are you better with a manual or automatic transmission …
We’re one of the few countries where people enjoy an ability to head off and carve out a little slice of paradise …
So you’ve committed to the ‘Big Lap’, finally made the conscious decision to tick-off the bucket list… Drafted an itinerary that will …
Living on the road in a caravan and being restricted to a confined living space would be a test for many couples …
Tents or caravans? They’re chalk and cheese, of course, but after a few nights in a tent recently, I couldn’t help but miss my van.
Five quick tips to enhance your caravan adventures.
Five quick tips to enhance your caravan adventures.
Of all the items I take caravanning, these are the ones I consider to be among the most essentials.
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
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
How to maximise your resources to allow for longer, more comfortable stays at that perfect campsite.
There are a lot of things that are considered essential on the road. In reality, however, much of the gear people tend to pack are ‘wants’ rather than ‘needs’. These items are among the things you shouldn’t leave home without… 1. BARBECUE You can’t rely
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