Rules of the Road When Towing!
Do you know the road rules? You probably do know the laws that apply to driving a standard motor car but what about the rules that are aimed specifically at those of us towing...
Ultimate Bluetti 12V/240V Combo!
I’ve found a decent portable battery and charging system that I have just begun to use for my outdoor adventures. Two products landed on my desk: the Bluetti AC70 portable lithium power station and...
Starlink Systems Tested and Compared!
A couple of years ago, we purchased a Starlink mobile satellite internet system after months of frustration relying on a mobile broadband internet service. That decision changed our lives while living as full-time travellers....
Tech Guide: VanConnect 5G and Starlink Integration Kit
It wasn’t so long ago when reliable remote-area communications were limited to satellite phones, those bulky bricks that were expensive to purchase and cost an arm and a leg to use. How times have...
Tech Guide: Battery Management Systems
In our previous issue, we looked at the advancement of RV electrical systems, showing you a method of calculating your battery’s performance while camping off-grid using watts as the basis. As good as this...
Isuzu MU-X Fuel Test!
Isuzu Ute Australia had loaned us an MU-X. With its 3L turbodiesel engine, smooth six-speed transmission and sophisticated safety features, it’s a heck of a car. Coincidentally, I was being called to Canberra. The...
Cowfish Cosmo: Starlink on 12V!
When Starlink was launched in Australia a couple years ago, it became an absolute game-changer for caravanners. That’s old news. But since then, a number of companies have sought to address a couple of...
Solar Awning!
It’s an awning. It’s a giant solar panel. And we’re told it’s also a world’s first. Australian RV has secured the exclusive rights to distribute in Australia what could be a bit of a...
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...
