If you camp your caravan or RV away from mains power, for example wilderness camping, or free camping, then you know the importance of having batteries in good condition. Problem is, batteries are often neglected and the rough and tumble of off-roading doesn’t help matters. This articles provides some pointers for keeping your batteries in top condition for that outback camping trip. … read more … »

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In many parts of the world if you want to camp away from ‘civilization’, you will have to endure driving on dirt or gravel roads, and they present a real safety challenge with the issue of traction. The following article addresses some contributors to this safety issue and hopefully provides some tips to minimize the issue. … read more … »

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OK. So you have decided where you want to camp; the weather is fine and warm; and you are looking forward to a relaxing and interesting time at your chosen spot. However, … read more … »

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If you are towing a caravan or trailer, you immediately come to realise that this is a different beast to just driving a single vehicle. Driving your 4WD or towing vehicle on its own comes naturally after a while – you get to know how it handles. But hitch up something on the rear end and … read more … »

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Camping is a great outdoor activity, and it seems most times there is always plenty to do. Well how about adding another activity to the list? It can be relaxing; exciting; educational; and could even make you some cash on the side. I’m talking about treasure hunting with a metal detector. … read more … »

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If you take a BBQ camping (as we do) you can enhance your steak and sausages or whatever with BBQ’d vegetables that are not quite as bland maybe as your usual boiled vegetables. We always BBQ vegetables at home, so we just extended this to something we could do when camping. … read more … »

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If you are thinking of installing a dual battery system for your camping rig the most important consideration is protection of your cranking battery. You don’t want to be stuck out in the sticks with a dead battery and no means of starting your vehicle. This article looks at one way to prevent this by utilizing an intelligent battery isolator. … read more … »

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The ingenuity of the camping community never ceases to amaze me. Along the way we may have flashes of innovative brilliance; pinch a great idea from another camper; or just find a useful product in a camping store. Here are four little tips you may or may not know of already. … read more … »

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Along with some friends, we recently spent an over-nighter in the Australian outback at Tyrconnell historic gold mine. We have stayed there before in our camper but this time decided to try out one of the heritage cottages. Sitting there on the veranda at sunset, glass of wine in hand, it was a perfect thing to do. … read more … »

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If you drove from Cairns(Queensland Australia), to Port Douglas you might well miss it. Well not any more. When you first hear the name you might think of a Scotch malt whisky resting in the oak for ten years or more. Well not quite, but this place boasts a similar pedigree. … read more … »

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