Avoid Disaster!
When planning a caravan holiday, most people think about what they need to take with them, the tourist attractions they want to visit, how much money they will need to spend, and generally just...
The Treeless Plain
Well, Yemmy made it to Denmark, WA, and back but has since had a gearbox transplant because he was having a ‘flare’ when changing between second and third. My friend, Eric, used a gearbox...
Caravan Water Wise
Anyone who goes camping understands the limitations that a lack of water can impose. Aside from keeping our bodies hydrated and for those morning mood-enhancing coffees and teas, water is needed for other daily...
How to Spot and Avoid Common Caravan Scams
Are you in the market to buy a caravan? Or are you looking to hire a caravan for your next cross-country holiday? There are plenty of caravan sellers and letting agents with legitimate offers…...
Caravanning and RVing in Australia Closes
Many years ago, I set up a website to answer caravanning queries and to sell my books. It grew to include such things as caravan manufacturers, caravan clubs, travel stories and much more.
Recently, there...
Oztent RV-5 Test
Fact: there are some places in Australia that are absolutely worth visiting which are unsuitable for caravans. Or, these places require a high-clearance 4WD and serious offroad caravan or camper trailer – and we...
How To Avoid Disaster!
When it comes to planning a caravan holiday, everyone likes to think about all the fun and memorable things to include on their itinerary. Places to stay, sights to see, new roads to travel....
A Close Muster
My Australian Caravan Club branch – the ACC Gippsland Gypsies – held its first muster this year at Stawell – just 10km from my home! I thought it was going to be a very...
Reversing Lights: No Room For Logic
Why don’t all caravans have reversing lights? Caravans are large, visually obstructive objects. Therefore, anything that gives the driver an advantage when reversing, especially at night, should be welcome.
I, for one, have difficulty understanding...
Caravan Maintenance on the Road
There appears to be an attitude that the more you spend on your setup, the less likely it is that you’ll encounter problems. With an AusRV Byfield XT (offroad) family bunk van that cost...
