Vantec: Protect Your Caravan
Your new caravan costs tens of thousands of dollars – and sometimes even more. Ultimately, why wouldn’t you do everything you could to protect it? That’s the way I look at products such as Vantec....
THE FUTURE OF CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION
Throughout the decades, caravan manufacturers have experimented with numerous ways to build their vans. Some have stuck, some have been scrapped. There remains a handful of ways caravans are built in this country: aluminium...
Portable Lithium Power Stations
Caravanning and camping are not what they used to be. In the old days, it was all about getting away from the complications of normal life. It was a pretty basic affair. Nowadays, we...
Real-World Caravan Towing Advice
I remember the day we picked up our first caravan. In fact, the day is burned into my memory. It began with much anticipation of driving to the dealership and seeing our new caravan...
Sirocco 12V Fan Installation
Michael D’Argent is a photographer and videographer who is travelling Australia in a van conversion with his friends. But travelling up north, or in outback South Australia, presented a major issue: the lack of...
4WD Suspension Basics
Your 4WD suspension design can make a difference to how well it tows, and how much it can tow. Of course, there are many other factors in the mix for good towing stability, such...
ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator Updated
One day, perhaps, Australia will have coast to coast mobile coverage. Well… perhaps not. Not any time soon, anyway. The lack of mobile coverage outside of our major cities and main regional centres presents...
Test: Tradeflame 12V Soldering Iron
When we can spend a lot of time touring the country, it’s not uncommon to be asked what specific tools we carry in our toolkit. Apart from the obvious spanners, screwdrivers, sockets and some...
AL-KO Enduro X Suspension Hits the Market
Independent coil spring suspension systems have been available for Australian caravans for many years. They provide a more comfortable ride and typically allow the caravan to access areas of the country that a beam-axle...
OCAM 4×4 Tow Mirrors Tested
When I was asked to review a couple sets of towing mirrors, my interest was immediately sparked. I have been in need of some new towing mirrors but have not been able to decide...
