Article from Mr4X4 Buying a camper trailer is one of the most freeing purchases you can make in the modern world. Knock off work on a Friday arvo, fridge is loaded, water in the tank, …
Tips for Planning Your Perfect Aussie Road Trip
Article from RV Daily. Pack your bags and prepare yourself for a must-have experience – a good old fashion Aussie road trip! There is something very special about doing the great Aussie road trip. Apart …
Top Tips for Safe Towing
Article from RedArc. With spring fast approaching, the end of winter can be the perfect time to pack the family up, get away and spend some much-needed time outdoors. This means caravans, camper vans, and …
5 Top Off-Road Towing Tips
Article from RV Daily. Tips for successfully navigating roads less travelled while towing your camper or caravan WORDS & IMAGES MONICA MCINNES Exploring nature’s playground sometimes requires a little extra effort. Like taking a dirt road …
7 Tips for Smarter Packing
Article by RV Daily. As we enter Spring and hopefully exit lockdown (for some of us) we thought it was a great time to share our top tips for smarter (and safer) packing. If you’re …
10 Tips to Maximise Your Power Management System
Article from REDARC. Your power management system could be as simple as a portable battery with a fridge plugged into it. Or it could be a full-blown second battery system, powering multiple devices like inverters, …
Caravan Buying Tips
Article from Let’s Go Caravan and Camping. If you’re considering taking time to explore what Australia has to offer, then buying your own caravan is a great option. But when you look at the size …
6 tips for reversing a caravan at camp
Article by RV Daily Foodie Trails You’ve arrived at that scenic campsite, but getting into the best spot requires a bit of manoeuvring. Here’s how to do it without looking like a doofus. 1. Wind …
8 tips for towing off-road
Article by RV Daily Off-road caravans and camper trailers are becoming more and more popular amongst adventure-loving Aussies. But there are a few things that you need to consider before towing off-road to ensure you, …
7 UHF radio safety tips
Article by RV Daily A UHF radio is a vital piece of safety equipment that can be a lifeline on the road. But do you know how to use it properly? When used properly, a …
These free top 12 caravan security tips are a steal!
Article from RV Daily As we prepare to head off into the great unknown, many travellers worry about how to secure their hard-earned caravan and camping goodies. With these free top 12 caravan security tips, …
4X4 solo recovery tips – don’t leave home before you read this
Bogging your vehicle when you’re in the bush on your own can be a little scary. Keep calm and read our guide to 4X4 solo recovery tips. Article from Unsealed 4X4 It’s true that whether …
8 hot tips for selling your rv pronto
Article from RV Daily Summer is an ideal opportunity to sell a caravan or camper-trailer. It’s when those folk that don’t have one or want a change often look to buy as they’re inspired by …
5 tips to maintaining vehicle batteries
Article from REDARC Batteries are a crucial part of any vehicle and when one dies it can put a sudden stop on your plans. Batteries can be expensive, and no one wants to have to …
Bushfire Safety Tips for Four Wheel Drivers
Check out our handy guide on bushfire safety for four-wheelers explaining what to do if you get caught in a bushfire situation while you’re out camping. By Wes WhitworthArticle from Unsealed 4X4 Hopefully, by now, …
How To Fund Your Off Road Lifestyle
Article from Redarc So, you have decided that you will do the big trip around Australia. You’ve made sure you have all your finances in order before you go and considered all the pros and cons of this …
What Do You Do With A DC To DC Battery Charger?
Article from Redarc Ron and Viv Moon are veterans of the Australian 4WD scene, with over 40 years’ experience travelling this great country they know what they know exactly what they need when it comes …
Bush Welding
Set yourself up a bush welding kit using the list below, and you’ll never have to buy a beer again once your mates need some trackside repairs. Set of heavy duty jumper leads with sturdy …
Safety Series – Redarc Gauge System
There is a little secret that I haven’t really let many people in on. It’s funny how a car guy’s brain works – they never want to publicise any type of vehicular failure for fear …
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST VEHICLE FOR TOWING A CARAVAN
Are you in the process of buying a new caravan, or have maybe even bitten the bullet and upgraded to something a bit bigger and more luxurious? With every upgrade or new purchase comes the …
BACK TO BASICS
Clutch! Such an innocuous looking word, but when it’s used by a frowning mechanic it becomes a beast to fear. Unsealed 4X4 recently swung by its local Blue Mountains mechanic, Active Automotives, to understand why …
UNBEATABLE RIGS: A PHOTOJOURNALISTS DREAM
When capturing that perfect picture, it’s not just the camera equipment you need to worry about but also the vehicle in tow. Hugh Brown is a documentary photographer based in Australia. he writes: “I have made …
From the Vaults: How to winch your camper trailer
A handy trick from Pat, for getting out of trouble with a trailer. Of course, your other option in this scenario is carry a beefy jockey wheel that can stand up to the rigours of …
THE FIRST 5 PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD BUY FOR YOUR NEW 4X4
Whenever you buy a new 4×4 there is surely a large list of future modifications and improvements you are looking to make. Often these improvements will be based off you immediate needs and funds. But …
Safety Series – Tips for Safe Water Collection in the Bush
I’m sure it will come as no surprise that we believe long weekends are best spent out in the bush, and I can confirm that this weekend was no different, except for the fact that …