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A while ago we put up a Facebook post asking what people used to clean the checkerplate on their vans. There were several products mentioned, but one called Purple seemed to get a thumbs up from lots of RVers, so … Continue reading
Category Archives: The Caravan
Some time back, Rob started reading about the ALKO Electronic Stability Control for caravans. Essentially, it mitigates the fishtailing motion of a caravan if the driver needs to take evasive action or starts to lose control. Without going into too … Continue reading
This week I finally got out my sewing machine and got to work on a couple of jobs that have been queued up: re-sizing a magnetic fly screen that I bought from Catch of the Day (it came in a … Continue reading
While we were travelling around Australia, we ran into Bucko and Janet quite a few times. Bucko mentioned to Rob that it was a good idea to change the hot water system anode from time to time, and showed him … Continue reading
Once you have a clear idea of what you want, the easiest way to see what’s available is to go online. Visit sites like www.tradingpost.com.au and http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/ and spend some time browsing. The Caravan Camping Sales website has a search … Continue reading
Use this “Caravan Wish List” as an example, and create your own list, based on your needs. Caravan length (total external length from back of chassis to tow hitch AND internal length) Caravan weight (check your vehicle’s legal towing capacity) … Continue reading
When buying a used caravan, you can either end up with the buy of the century or a purchase that will end in disappointment. It’s best not to rush the decision; give yourself time to do plenty of research before … Continue reading
After a recent post, we got this email from Kerry and Ron, who – as you will see – spent a freezing night in their caravan, and hastily started looking at their caravan bedding. “Question for you, need opinions….at Cooma … Continue reading
When you’re planning a trip it sometimes seems as though the day will never get there… then before you know it, you’re pulling out of the driveway with that wonderful feeling that the whole trip lies ahead of you. Before … Continue reading
Here we are again, back at Sussex Inlet – finally saying ‘hello’ to the caravan again and getting ready to head off on the next trip. We’ll be taking it back home with us to clean out cupboards and drawers … Continue reading