What to include in my Composite Panel Kit
This article is here to help you decide some of the design features you may want to include in your panel kit and to share with you some of the options that are available. It should be read in conjunction with a previous article which helps you specify the details…
How to get the best deal from DIY Caravans.
DIY Caravans is passionate about getting good deals for our customers and you can also often help by taking note of the tips below. We supply many trade customers and also want to provide the best deal for our DIY-builders embarking on a project. Do's Do your homework. D I…
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How do I weigh my DIY Caravan for registration?
When you have completed your build and you are ready to register your caravan or trailer with the State Road Authority, they will require the tare weight of the caravan to go on the Compliance Plate. One of the best places to find a public weighbridge is this link or…
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Gas Installations and Ventilation Requirements
Should you choose to install an LPG system in your project this work must by law be carried out by a Qualified Gas Work Licence Holder who will be familiar with the safety requirements as laid out in the Australian Standard AS / NZ 5601.2:2020 One of the requirements relates…
Front and Rear Lamps – what are the legal requirements?
The information below is kindly provided by the Caravan Industry Association of Australia -August 2021 - and has been reproduced here to help customers understand the rules regarding the correct location of lamps on vehicles. For towable vehicles, the end outline marker lamps (front and rear) must n
