Having travelled the country in our motorhome full time for the last 4 years, one of the things we have struggled the most with is the smell, or should I say the pungent odour that is eliminated from our Grey Water tank. Not to mention toilet smells. Then there is a constant effort to keep […]
CCA has written a brilliant article on the best way to maintain your caravan. They have provided excellent tips for caravan-owners to be prepared in case maintenance and emergencies occur. You have invested a lot of money in your caravan, and it is important to protect your “second home”, by looking after it, and maintaining […]
Many campers will know how precious water is when out camping, especially when free camping or in some of the more remote areas of Australia. Knowing how much water you have on board can be critical, and it also allows you to plan your trip better and know how long you can stay in one […]
Night time driving can be an issue when 4WD’ing or towing a caravan, especially with the extra weight. Good visibility is paramount. We have been on the hunt for a decent set of driving lights for some time now, and have finally settled on these INTENSE 22” Inch LED Lights available in two models ‘Curved’ and […]
Dealing with tangled Hoses & Cables would have to be one of the most frustrating things to do when setting up your camp site. No matter how hard you try to coil them, they always have a way of unravelling, and they seem to take up much more space in the storage box than they […]
If faced with no water or you cant get your caravan close enough to the waters edge a portable pump unit may be ideal for you. It offers so many advantages allowing you to pump water from the waters edge including streams, billabongs, rivers or wells without moving your van, or pumping water into portable storage […]
WOW is what most people say when they see Howard’s custom made, timber teardrop camper. And exactly what we said when we saw it at the Nambour Caravan & Camping Expo recently. The acronym, in this case actually means Wood On Wheels, which is exactly what this beaut Teardrop camper is. Deriving their name from […]
Have you ever been camping or caravanning in the rain and got everything, including your feet soaking wet? Not Nice! We have had our fair share of wet weather while travelling, and one of the worst things is being waterlogged without anywhere dry to stand or put your stuff. A similar thing happened to Matt on […]
Wondering around the campsite at night can be more than you bargain for especially if you have had a few sherbets and have no lights handy. OK perhaps when you have a few too many sherbets, nothing will help, but without a torch, Lumo glow in the dark strips can be very handy in lighting […]
Caravan fridges of all shapes and sizes can run hot, and in some cases over heat and shut down, especially if in confined spaces. This ultimately leads to more consumption of power or gas depending on what type of fridge your have. Whilst it is highly recommended that most caravan fridges should all be vented, there are […]
