lithium power

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...
towing

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...
Siroccovideo

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

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...
zoleovideo

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...
tradeflamevideo

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...
video

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...
Ocamvideo

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...
redarcvideo

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...