Caravan 12V Systems: Watts vs Amps
The introduction of lithium batteries into the Australian RV industry has allowed RV manufacturers to develop sophisticated, highly capable electrical systems that allow travellers to take more appliances and technology on the road with...
Onboard Diagnostics: Diagnose Error Codes
On the outskirts of Melbourne during peak-hour traffic and light rain, my Land Cruiser suddenly flashed a warning: “Pre-Collision System Malfunction. Visit Dealer.” Then it shifted into limp mode, leaving me with just enough...
Incredible Franklin Caravan Restoration!
Andrew Phillips is at it again. That’s right, the owner of The RV Repair Centre in Bayswater North, Vic, has set his sites on another caravan restoration! This time, it’s a 26ft 6in tandem-axle...
Review: BMPRO Power Station
BMPRO has entered the portable lithium battery space. It was bound to happen – this company has been developing 12V gear for RVs, 4WDs and camping for years, from battery management systems to DC-DC...
Bluetti AC50B Portable Lithium Battery Test
About 20 years ago, when I was going through something of a mid-life crisis, I bought myself a Subaru WRX performance sedan. It was a 1998 model and it was a deep metallic green...
Caravan Axle Advice: Single Axles vs Tandem Axles
If you’re in the market for a new or pre-loved caravan, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer variety of shapes and sizes available when deciding what suits you and your needs. However,...
Review: Handbrake Assist
Modern technology. If nothing else, it has made caravanning in Australia so much easier. If it has been an issue for caravanners, someone has found a way to solve it. But until now, one...
DishyDock: RV Wi-Fi Now Gives Starlink Access!
Anyone who has taken a passing interest in Australian caravans over the last 10 years would have heard about RV Wi-Fi. This is the company that brought the first mobile internet router specifically for...
Bent Dual Cab Ute Chassis: How and Why
The other day, my wife and I were driving along Milleria Road in Melbourne’s inner west when we pulled up alongside a dual-cab ute. I can’t recall the make and model but it looked...
No Sun? Recharge Your Solar Generator Anyway!
I’ve been advocating for portable lithium power stations, or solar generators as they are also known, for some time now. I’ve been using various models of solar generator out in the field for more...
