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Caravan & Car Tyres – Construction and Pressures Explained
Read more: Caravan & Car Tyres – Construction and Pressures ExplainedChoosing the right tyres — and running them at the right pressures is one of the most important parts of safe and comfortable towing. Tyres aren’t just “black round things”, their construction, load rating, and inflation determine how well they carry the load of your car & caravan, cope with rough roads, and resist punctures.…
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Starlink for Caravaners – Which Plan Is Right for You?
Read more: Starlink for Caravaners – Which Plan Is Right for You?Staying connected on the road is for some of us no longer a luxury, it’s how we check the weather, keep in touch with family, stream a movie, or even work from the caravan. For us grey nomads travelling Australia, Starlink has become the go-to option when mobile coverage falls short. This article aims to…
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Internet on the road – Tips
Read more: Internet on the road – TipsToday I will describe how we use, plan, and access the internet while on the road full time. We have been on the road for nearly 1 year, and have picked up a few tips and tricks along the way. There are a lot of options, and a lot of money that can be spent…
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The Peril of Low Clarence Bridges for Caravans
Categories: Van LifeRead more: The Peril of Low Clarence Bridges for CaravansWhen touring Australia in a caravan, one silent risk often overlooked is low clearance bridges—anything below about 3.2 m can spell disaster. Google Maps won’t warn you about these hazards, and with caravans easily reaching heights of 3.1 m or more, you could be directed straight into trouble. During our trip where we had to travel through…
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Burke River Boulia – Free Campground
Read more: Burke River Boulia – Free CampgroundThis campground, while basic in features, was peaceful, safe and with plenty of trees around, shady. We would definitely stay here again when passing through. Our Experience This is quite a large campground, with lots of places to set yourself up away from other campers. You can also swim in the river, with easy access…
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Caravan Wheel Alignment Checks
Read more: Caravan Wheel Alignment ChecksTips for Safer Towing and Longer Tyre Life When you’re towing a caravan across Australia’s vast and varied roads, safety and reliability are everything. One often overlooked factor that can make or break your trip is wheel alignment. A caravan that’s even slightly out of alignment can cause uneven tyre wear, poor handling, increased fuel…
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Grey Water – How to Deal with it
Read more: Grey Water – How to Deal with itWe have been on the road for 11 months, and my understanding of what happens to waste water in a caravan grey water tank has changed over that time. In the beginning I thought grey water was just that, grey water, what I did not know was it can turn into Black water quickly. In…
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Towing Terms Made Simple
Read more: Towing Terms Made SimpleGVM, ATM, TBM? Caravan Weights Explained If you’re thinking about getting into caravaning but haven’t bought a van or a tow vehicle yet, you’re in the perfect position to get things right from the start. Before you fall in love with a caravan at the dealership or grab that dual cab ute on sale, you…
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Overweight Towing Setups in Australia
Read more: Overweight Towing Setups in AustraliaWhy 3 Out of 4 Fail the Test As we’ve been travelling around Australia, we’ve come to realise that towing weights aren’t just about caravans. The problem is often the entire setup: tow vehicle and caravan together. You pass other vehicle setups along the road, and ask yourself, “how is that even close to being…
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Tobermorey Station Campground
Read more: Tobermorey Station CampgroundIt definitely was a relief to get to this station. The road from Jervios Station to here is hard going. To see our travels along the Plenty Hwy, have a look at this post. It describes the route conditions at the time we went through. Our Experience This station has prepared the campground a bit…
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Jervois Station Campground
Read more: Jervois Station CampgroundThis was our first stop over when doing the Plenty Hwy. At 340 Km from Alice Springs, and being a relatively easy drive, it was good to get here, as we were uncertain as to what to expect of the Plenty Hwy. You can read more about our time on the Plenty Hwy here. Our…
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The Plenty/Donohue Hwy Conditions
Categories: Famous TracksRead more: The Plenty/Donohue Hwy ConditionsWe have recently completed the Plenty/Donohue Hwy, starting from Alice Springs going over the Queensland border the highway becomes Donohue Hwy to Boulia. An epic 750 Km stretch of road. When we wanted to go from Birdsville to Alice Springs in 2019, we gave the Plenty hwy a miss due to it being too rough.…
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Almost Grey Nomads caravaning around Australia