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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...
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Installing a Redarc Management30 Battery Management System

Our caravan was in need of a 12V upgrade, so we set about installing the popular Redarc Manager30 Battery Management System. With more than a decade of caravan travel under our belts that’s included a...

Caravan Storage Advice

Hitting the road to experience the freedom the RV lifestyle offers is a major highlight of owning an RV. But when the trip comes to an end, and you’re unpacked and ready to lock...
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Review: iDeal RV Rugged Extreme Offroader

iDeal RV is a relatively new company in the Melbourne caravan scene, albeit with a history that spans eight-plus years in designing caravans.  iDeal has sold more than 50 vans in just four months. It’s...
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Guide: Buying a New Tow Vehicle

Choosing a suitable tow vehicle for a caravan is just as important as selecting a caravan that best suits your travel needs. The number one requirement is that the combination is 100 per cent legal...
offroad caravan

Offroad Caravan: Trip Prep

Even if you own the best offroad caravan, you simply cannot expect it to survive a long offroad jaunt without performing some pre-trip preparation. Here are four tips that will improve your caravan’s survivability...
offroad caravan

What Makes a True Offroad Caravan?

Sit around a campfire or any happy hour discussion and ask about what constitutes an offroad-capable caravan, and watch the fireworks. Some people will tell you that a true offroad caravan does not exist...
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Is Your RV Trip-Ready? Essential Caravan Prep

Heading off on a trip with your RV in tow provides the freedom to go wherever you like. But before you hitch up and pull out of the driveway, a little maintenance on your...
fuel

Fuel Test: Caravan Versus Pop-Top

Fuel. It is the biggest hip-pocket burden of all RVers, especially those who are not stopped in one place for a significant period of time.  Pop-tops, therefore, have long been an object of appeal. Because...
Axle

Caravan Axle Advice

The axle is, arguably, one of the least-considered components of any caravan, though they’re also one of the most important. After all, the weight of the entire van, minus the ball weight, rests on...