Blogs

Getting to know Shaun Whale

It's clear that Shaun Whale from 4WD Action is no new kid on the block, but Shaun is as humble and down to earth as they come. We sat down with Shaun recently to talk about how he started, what's his favourite camped cooked meal, and how you too can start getting into the off-road lifestyle.

Danny’s 4WD Adventures reviews our BCDC1225D

Danny Bosch from Danny’s 4WD Adventures is lucky enough to be undertaking a 12-month adventure around Australia. Before his departure, he identified a need for a good power management system, he decided that our BCDC1225D would be the best option, here's why!

Getting to know Pat Callinan

You've seen him on Network 10's Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures, and read his magazines, 4x4 Adventures, Unsealed and RV Daily, Pat Callinan or "Mr4x4" as is his moniker is no stranger to being in the spotlight. Since 2006, the media behemoth continues to go from strength to strength, with Pat Callinan professing that Pat Callinan Media is the most respected content publisher in the 4X4 industry today.
With the simple aim to be the highest quality publishers of content in the 4x4 and touring industry, there's no stopping Mr. 4X4.
But who is the person behind the brand? What makes Pat tick? Ever the charismatic gentleman, we sat down with Pat and found out.

How to make holiday planning stress-free this Christmas

We've collated a whole list of tips from our collaborators and travel ambassadors this year, who are well traversed in the art of holiday planning. From those who have an intimate knowledge of Australia to those who took their home on wheels to Africa, these are their tips and tricks you need for planning your travels this holiday season.

Tips and Advice: Are you prepared for the holidays?

When it comes to planning any holiday short or long it can be quite a stressful & frustrating period, sometimes so much so that you may feel like you need a holiday just from the holiday planning! Planning a road trip is no exception, but approaching it with the right attitude and goals in mind it can turn out to be a lot of fun and very exciting.

How to avoid the dreaded caravan sway

We have all seen it before on YouTube, or maybe you may have been a first-hand witness to the act. A caravan and tow vehicle starts to sway out of control and before you know it they both flipped over on the side of the road. But it does not need to happen, and there are things you can do to avoid it or at the very least diminish the effects of caravan sway.

Towing 101: What you need to know when towing

You may have driven a Toyota Corolla your whole life and now you have bought a 200 series Landcruiser which can tow 3500kg and the biggest caravan that you are allowed to tow. But What skills do you have when it comes to setting up your combination to head off on your first trip?

Harnessing the sun’s power

I spend around 7 months of the year in the bush and most of that time is camping under canvas. Spending so much time in the bush, I suppose, is one of the perks of working as a DVD presenter with 4WD Action.

How to choose the best vehicle for towing a caravan

REDARC look into the legalities, accessories and vehicle specifications that will help you make an informed decision about what the best towing 4x4 for caravans and camper trailers really is.

Common Trailer Wiring Faults

If you're like us here at REDARC, you're excited to drag the caravan or camper trailer out of hibernation. But before you embark on your epic journey, there are a few quick and easy checks you can do to ensure you don't run into any hiccups on the black top.

The top 6 things you need to know when planning to go caravanning

Caravanning is hell of a lot of fun & just ask anyone whose been exploring in their tow vehicle and caravan and they will probably talk your ear off! Indeed, some people even make it their full time business going from state to state, town to town.
Still, there are some things you should probably think about before you plan your next trip no matter if you're going for a month, half a year or full-time.