Studies have shown that more women are choosing to travel solo and this includes caravanning. We explore the trend and offer tips …
Studies have shown that more women are choosing to travel solo and this includes caravanning. We explore the trend and offer tips …
Getting stuck at Gunshot Going off road means there’s a chance of getting bogged and when we decided to leave the van …
LP gas systems are very common in recreational vehicles used in Australia. As an energy source they are quite safe if treated …
We’ve all seen the big bunch of jumbled letters and numbers plastered along the side of each and every road rated tyre, …
Corner stabilisers or ‘steadies’ are designed to stop your caravan from tipping when you walk around inside it. If you have caravan …
The road is wet, greasy and downhill and your brain is cold. With a heavy caravan in tow, there are perhaps 3000 …
One of oddities of caravan wiring is that although it’s subject to a great deal of movement when travelling along, something very …
Will crossed caravan safety chains really ‘catch’ the coupling if the van becomes detached from the tow vehicle? Let’s find out… To …
When you add a four-wheel drive to the mix, it’s tempting to take your holiday off road. But for those unfamiliar with …
So you’ve bought a battered pre-1970s vintage caravan for a steal and you want to restore it to its former glory. This …
Before you head off on your next adventure, it’s a good idea to make sure your window seals and wheel bearings are in prime condition.
Before you embark on any trip, there are a few mandatory safety checks all drivers must perform.
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
Learn how to reach hard-to-get-to places with your trailer boat and how suspension can make all the difference.
Before you head off on your next adventure, it’s a good idea to make sure your window seals and wheel bearings are in prime condition.
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