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Information and advice on caravans, travel trailers,
motorhomes, accessories
and all things to do with travel. Hints and tips on a
variety of RV topics. |
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Recent Articles
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Tyre
Markings
Tyre markings, How do you read tyre markings on the
tyre wall? How can you tell the age of a tyre?
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Electric
Brake Controllers (Updated June 08)
When do you need electric brake controllers and how will
they affect/enhance your towing? Can you rely on them
stopping you in the event of an emergency.
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Roller Drawer Storage Systems
4WD, SUV
and station wagon roller storage drawers to hold and
organise your gear. Key lock, cargo, multi drawer, split
drawer, fridge slide, dividers etc. |
Cargo Barriers
Why should you have a cargo barrier in your 4WD/SUV? . What
features should you look for in a cargo barrier? Will a
cargo barrier prevent the roof collapsing in the event of a
roll-over of a vehicle? Safety features discussed.
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Solutions for your Gear
Vehicle interior and exterior storage solutions.
How can you safely store gear on top of and in the rear of
your vehicle? What is the best roof-rack? |
 Vehicle
Dual Battery Systems
Easy to understand information on vehicle dual-battery
system, isolators, solenoid, battery management system,
starting battery, auxiliary battery and different types of
batteries. |
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Vehicle / RV Courtesy
What should you do when overtaking or being overtaken by a
heavy vehicle. Sound advice from a truckies point of
view. |
5th
Wheeler Hitches
What is the best tow vehicle for a 5th wheeler? What are the
best hitches for Fifth (5th) Wheelers or Gooseneck Trailers?
Fifth wheel hitch needs to be in front of rear axels. What
are the components of a 5th wheel hitch ? |
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.jpg) Hitches & Hitch Receivers
Towing equipment explained including hitches and
adjustable hitch receivers explained. Also information on
pintle hooks, tongue receivers, ball mount shanks, hitch
heads and front mounted hitch / gooseneck receivers.
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 Rooftop
Tents
What is a roof top
camper or roof top tent? Things to note before purchasing.
Can a tent be fitted to the rear of a truck, ute or sedan ? |
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Portable
Toilets
What are the different types
of portable toilet systems for camping, under the bed in a
caravan, rv, camper van or camper trailer? Which toilet
paper is best and what chemicals to use in a portable
toilet.
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Sanitation Products/Toilet
Chemicals
Do your part by choosing
environmentally friendly biodegradable chemicals
and avoid products containing formaldehyde.
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.jpg) Heating
your Caravan, Trailer, Fifth Wheeler, Campervan or
Motorhome
People like to travel in their RV all year round now and it
can get very cold at night at any time of the year. So,
let’s look at some ways to heat your RV and stay warm
wherever you are.
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Farm
Stays / Bush Resorts
Want to experience life on the land with country
hospitality. Weekend breaks. Check out some benefits of
family friendly farm stays, bush retreats, station stays and
ranches.
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An Introduction to Camper Trailers
Different types of camper trailers - soft top campers, hard
top campers, hybrid type campers. |
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Popular Articles
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5th Wheelers
5th Wheelers offer all the features you need to vacation in
style and comfort. This article discusses the
principles and benefits of 5th Wheelers with comparisons against
motorhomes and caravans.
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 Get
Rid of Ants in Your Caravan
A caravanners worst nightmare ! A look at how ants get
into vans and tried and tested ways from fellow caravanners
on how to get rid of them. |
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Wheels
Jockey Wheels (solid wheels/pneumatic
tyres/ratchet), Power Movers, Trailer Drive Systems or front
tow bars? Which is best and which is the right one for you?
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Hitches, Anti-Sway Bars, Weight
Distribution Hitches & Chains
Hitches, Anti-Sway Bars, Weight Distribution Hitches &
Chains. How to stop swaying and snaking of your caravan. |
Sway Control
How to reduce
the chances of swaying.
Is your van packed correctly
to help eliminate swaying or snaking? Play the game.
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 Caravan
Fridges - Making Them Work Efficiently
Handy tips on making your caravan fridge run more
efficiently on 12 volt or 240 volt. |
 Tyre
and Wheel Bearing Maintenance Tips
Tyres and wheel bearings should be checked regularly. We
tell you why and how. Advice on tyre care to achieve longer
life and lower costs.
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Towing Mirrors
Are towing mirrors required by law? Which are
the best towing mirrors. |
Mail Redirection
Keeping a track of your mail while on the road can be a
challenge however there ARE solutions.
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Caravan
Types - Pop Top, Full Height or Off-Road
Different types of caravans. Pop Tops, Full Height, Off
road, Cross Country. Which one is right for you?
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Camper
Trailer Types
What to look out for. Including things such as chassis,
rims and tyres, suspension, stoneguard, body etc. |
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 Tow Bars & Tow Balls
The tow bar should
clearly identify its maximum towing weight rating and its maximum
ball mass.
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Reversing made Easy
Help for those who don't know which way to turn. It can be
as easy as it looks.
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.jpg) Portable Toilet Chemicals - Homemade Remedy
Portable toilet chemicals are certainly not cheap, so
many travellers have investigated making their own from
simple ingredients bought at the local supermarket.
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 Travelling with Dogs
More people than ever before are travelling with their dogs
to pet friendly caravan parks throughout Australia.
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Slide on / Tray Back
Campers
What is a slide-on camper or tray-on camper and
what are the advantages of these over a
campervan or caravan? Can I convert the work ute
to take a slide-on or tray-on camper? Are
slide-on campers practical?
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Starting
Out
First time caravan / rv owners? There are many things to
consider. Make sure you get the right one. |
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Towing Tips and Towing
Courses
Want to gain towing experience, confidence and
tips? Not to mention what to do when the caravan
starts to sway behind your vehicle. It's all
here !
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Portable Toilet Systems
What are the different types of toilet systems for a caravan
/ motorhome and are porta potti chemicals septic friendly? |
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 Camp Oven (Dutch Oven) Recipes
Learn how to be the envy around the campfire. Submit
your own recipes here.
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Best Tow
Vehicle
What vehicle do you need to tow with?
Diesel? Petrol? Gas? Manual? Automatic?
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Bikes for Travelling
Types of folding, electric/motorised or compact
bikes.
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