Touring Tech Tips: Why You Should Replace Brake Pads and Rotors Together When you’re planning the next big trip, the last thing you want is unexpected downtime on the side of the highway because of brake issues. For many drivers, maintenance bills can feel like a grudge purchase—especially with cost-of-living pressures. But when it comes…
Fireside Therapy: Why Aussie Dads Are Swapping Father’s Day Gifts for Campfire Nights. It appears that Aussie men, in particular, are embracing camping as a mental wellness ritual, a mental reset under the stars. New research from Australian camping company ArcMate found that camping offers a bigger mental reset for men than it does for women.…
Joining the DOTs: Choosing the Right Brake Fluid for Your Vehicle When it comes to safe touring, reliable brakes are non-negotiable. One of the simplest but most overlooked maintenance items is brake fluid. Selecting the right type – known as its DOT rating – is essential to keep your braking system working at its best. What Does…
Replacing the sacrificial anode in your caravan’s hot water system is a straightforward DIY task that usually takes about half an hour. It’s a simple procedure, requiring only a few basic tools. The majority of caravans and RVs in Australia use the popular US-made Suburban gas/electric hot water systems. These units require some simple maintenance…
The comfort of living on the road in a caravan requires attention to details that can enhance the travelling experience. One such detail is the use of removable caravan window awnings. These versatile accessories offer several practical benefits, including increased privacy, reduced sun glare, and decreased heat penetration, all while being relatively easy to create…
Bendix Raises the Bar on Toughness: New Mechanical Retention System (MRS) designed for superior strength, durability, and performance under extreme 4 x4 off-road and towing conditions. Engineered and manufactured in Australia for serious touring and 4WD adventures. Whether you’re scratching for traction climbing a rutted track in the high country or towing a heavy caravan across…
How to prevent caravan sway: Here is how AL-KO ESC tames the sway and keeps your caravan safe. Click the play button to listen to “How to prevent caravan sway” with AL-KO ESC. For beginner and novice caravaners, caravan sway (or “snaking”) is one of the most terrifying hazards on the road. It often strikes…
Stone Proofing Your Caravan’s Grey Water Pipes: A Simple DIY Upgrade. Cruising down Australia’s rugged backroads in a caravan can be the adventure of a lifetime – until a flying stone shatters a pipe and brings your trip to a messy halt. Many outback and regional roads have deteriorated to such a point where loose…
Pol Espargaró Returns to the Saddle for Red Bull KTM Tech3 at Brno Veteran rider Pol Espargaró is set to make a surprise return to MotoGP action this weekend, stepping in for Maverick Viñales at the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team for Round 12 – the final Grand Prix before the summer break. Espargaró fills…
BMW Unleashes the R 1300 “TITAN” — A Boxer-Powered Beast Built to Win When it comes to custom builds, there are bikes — and then there’s the BMW R 1300 “TITAN”. An uncompromising, road-hungry machine born not in a marketing department but in the hands of passionate engineers, designers, and craftsmen from within BMW Motorrad itself.…