Gear: Vehicle & Van Preparation
Having the right gear and preparation of your caravan and tow vehicle for outback travel is essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey through Australia’s remote landscapes. Outback conditions can be challenging. Long stretches between fuel stops, limited water sources and varying road surfaces from bitumen to gravel and dirt tracks. Key preparations include vehicle selection. Suspension mods, carrying extra fuel and water and having quality tyres with spares for both the caravan and tow vehicle. Reliable navigation tools, communication devices like a UHF radio or satellite phone, and an emergency repair kit are also vital. Packing these essentials and conducting thorough vehicle checks will equip you to handle the unique demands of outback travel, giving you peace of mind as you explore some of Australia’s most breathtaking and isolated destinations.
We've had problems with the 3way fridge running on gas in hot weather. We replaced it with a Bushman 12v 130-X, VoltaX 200AH lithium battery &...
It's important to carry a decent assortment of tools and spare parts when you hit the road particularly if you plan on going to outback and remote...
Caravan weight is a hot topic of conversation in facebook groups. ATM, GTM &Tare. So how do you go about getting your packed weight down to...
Be safe and be smart when camping and carry a fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher can save your caravan, vehicle or ultimately someones life when...
When going offroad towing a caravan or camper trailer you need to have some a rear window protector for offroad travel or risk an expensive repair...
For the past few years we have used the microwave in our van for a bread bin. Amanda came up with the idea of pulling the microwave out and replacing...
You need to know how to use a 4wd tyre deflator to lower
tyre pressure to get out on dirt roads & sandy or muddy tracks. Watch my easy to follow short...
The Suburban Hot Water Anode in your caravan is a replaceable item. I will show you how to inspect and replace step by step. It's an easy thing to do...
Last time we were away in the van one of the John Guest plumbing fittings sprung a leak inside the cupboard underneath the sink...
Replacing caravan lights with LED lights makes a big difference to power consumption & light brightness. I replaced all of the interior & exterior 12v...
Prevent damage to your caravan and undercarriage by using a Caravan Stone Guard when towing your caravan. They are an efficient and easy way to...
$60 worth of aluminium angle and Sikaflex plus about 4 hours work and we now have 9 amps showing on the multimeter late in the day with the sun...
