The payload of a caravan is crucial for safe and legal use on the road. But what does "caravan payload" actually mean, and how can you ensure your vehicle is loaded safely and within legal limits? In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about payload, tare,…
For many people not used to towing a trailer, it can be rather daunting to contemplate towing your caravan for the first time. The Caravan Associations across Australia have produced a free Towing Guide with many practical tips on how to tow safely. Not only is it important to have…
DIY has spent many years researching and testing composite panels to find different types of panel suitable for the RV market in Australia. Composite panels come in many guises and there are pro's and con's with many - and all have a place. The goal is to supply you with…
Building you own unique DIY concept is new and very different to simply going to a caravan dealer and buying a van. It can be challenging for those not familiar with the RV industry. It focuses on 'what you want' and 'what will work best for you' instead of 'what…
Your vehicle has a 'Trailer Towing Capacity' (Kgs) and you will be able to find it either on the vehicle plate (may be located inside one of the doors) on in the owner's manual. The towing capacity (in kgs) is the maximum loaded mass of the caravan or trailer you…
