Blogs

Martin and Kylie of RVeethereYet.com have been on the road long enough to know what constitutes a good electric brake controller. In one of their recent blogs, they compared REDARC Tow-Pro Elite to Tekonsha P3 brake controller in our latest blog we explain why ours trumps the competition.

Legend has it, he was born out of swag. Others say, he was raised by a pair of dingos. We're talking about none other than Craig McGown, otherwise known as 'Macca' from What's Up Down Under. We spoke to him recently about what it's like to be a host on one of Australia's most popular caravan and camping shows, where his favourite places to travel are and what keeps him going back for more.

Allan Whiting is a veteran journalist of the Australian Outback, last year he embarked on a two-month trip in remote bush. Before he left he had The Manager30 Battery Management System installed in his vehicle. Here's what he had to say about it.

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.

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.

Here are 12 maintenance and storage tips you’re probably NOT doing.

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.

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.

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road with your caravan in tow. But if you’ve ever experienced your caravan snaking, shaking or swaying behind you – you know how quickly panic can take over.

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?

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.

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.