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Pop-Top Caravans

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Buyers Guide

Take a look at the types of caravans being towed and you will soon notice how popular the pop-top caravan really is. These unique caravans with a height similar to the tow vehicle,

Views this Week:146

Generator Power

Section: Power & Electrics - Generators

The generator, which was discovered by Michael Faraday, is an ingenious device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Views this Week:140

Recovery Gear Needs

Section: Vehicles - 4WD Recovery Gear

The majority of situations that will stop a 4WD from moving are tyre punctures or getting yourself bogged in mud or sand - and these can happen in the simplest of situations,

Views this Week:127

Permits for Northern Territory

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

This article highlights areas of interest to 4WDrivers and campers within the NT where a permit or pass (with or without fee) is required for access and/or camping.

Views this Week:127

Permits for South Australia

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

The following information is provided to assist you in gaining the right permits to lawfully travel through or access specified regional and outback areas in SA.

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Buying a Camper Trailer

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Buyers Guide

For many campers the decision over the 'living quarters' poses the greatest quandary in the pre-trip planning. Other than a wide range of trailers,

Views this Week:123

Outback Survival

Section: On the Road - Safety

One thing you soon realise as you travel the more remote roads within Australia, is that if there is an emergency, you're more or less on your own.

Views this Week:119

Off Road Caravans

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Buyers Guide

This article discusses the features and advantages for off road caravans and in what circumstances you should consider the additional expense of a specialised off-road van.

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Caravan Interior

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Buyers Guide

The interior of a caravan can provide a feeling of comfort and satisfaction as long as this space is utilised wisely. Manufacturers know this and that’s why they carefully design interior layouts

Views this Week:116

Fifth Wheel Caravans

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Buyers Guide

The concept for using a fifth wheel hitch for a road-based semi trailer has been around for nearly a century. The original idea arose to allow one person to couple a vehicle and trailer together.

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4WD Driving Skills & Rules

Section: On the Road - Driving

4WD vehicles are designed to drive through obstacles that conventional (2WD) vehicles would not be able to overcome. Many places in the Australian bush are not negotiable without a 4WD however simply

Views this Week:114

Roof Toppers

Section: Boating & Fishing - Types of Boats

This article looks at the features of the ‘roof topper’ and provides a guide to selecting, fitting out and carrying a roof top boat on your travels.

Views this Week:111

Vehicle Shower

Section: Vehicles - Accessories

Water is the single most precious commodity you need to carry for your trip. Although heavy, we need to carry it for drinking, cooking and washing.

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TV Antenna

Section: Communications - Staying in Touch

As all antenna designs are a compromise at some frequency, the trick is to work out what will give you the least compromise. To help get a broader understanding and hopefully clear up this confusion,

Views this Week:110

Permits for Queensland

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

This article highlights areas of interest to 4WDrivers and campers within QLD where a permit or pass (with or without fee) is required for access and/or camping.

Views this Week:109

Tips & Hacks to help you use the Traveller App

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz Traveller

24 May 2022. We've had so many new people join ExplorOz and get the Traveller app lately that it was time to put together a document full of all the latest tips & hacks for using the latest version.

Views this Week:107

Outback Communication Requirements Explained

Section: Communications - Outback Communications

Adequate consideration of your communications gear is essential when venturing into remote Australia. It is considered necessary that each vehicle venturing into the outback should be equipped with a

Views this Week:107

HF Radio Installation

Section: Vehicles - Accessories

In this article, we discuss the procedures for installing a HF radio and the modifications that can be considered for a successful installation.

Views this Week:105

Water Tank

Section: Vehicles - Setting up a 4WD

Water storage is a critical issue for all four wheel drivers. Not only do you need to carry large amounts of fresh water, you also need 2 alternate supplies in case of contamination from one source.

Views this Week:104

Terms of Use

Section: ExplorOz - Stats & Legal

Your access to the Site is conditional upon your acceptance and compliance with the terms, conditions, notices and disclaimers contained in this document and elsewhere on the Site (known collectively

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Suspension

Section: Vehicles - Setting up a 4WD

There is an unfortunate but realistic fact about purchasing a new 4WD - it won't come fitted with a suspension system designed to carry the kind of load you'll pack for a serious outback trip.

Views this Week:101

Portable Fridges

Section: Vehicles - Accessories

The debate over which fridge is the best on the market is one of the most contested discussions in the camping recreation. In this article we look at the range of features and the major issues to

Views this Week:98

Access, Restrictions & Permits

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

An overview to explain the various restrictions and permit requirements in place in Australia. Contains links (related pages) to separate pages per state for all permit details with links to

Views this Week:97

Permits for New South Wales

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

The following information is provided to assist you in gaining the right permits to lawfully travel through or access specified regional and outback areas.

Views this Week:96

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