How to drive on rocks: Offroad driving techniques
Driving on rocky tracks requires patience and attention. Here are our top tips to get through the rough stuff unscathed.
How To
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A Guide to Water Tanks
Installing a purpose-designed tank in your 4WD is a bonus when it comes to carrying this valuable resource
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Get the Right Gear
Recovering a stuck 4WD is dangerous work, so having the right gear will reduce the risk factor massively and allow you to continue on your way.
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Get the Pressure Right
You can’t hit the dirt road with the same tyre pressure you use on the blacktop, but getting the right pressure can be fiddly.
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A Rack for All Seasons
Rooftop racks are an integral part of travelling. They've come a long way, and Steve recently had one of the latest models by Rhino fitted.
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Wire Free Airbags
With his supplementary rear airbags working a treat, Steve decided to see about making their inflation and deflation a little less taxing
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Installing a Reverse Camera
For more visibility, particularly with a ute canopy, a reverse camera is indispensable
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Essential Winching Kit
We run you through all the equipment you need in order to use your winch to save the day when caught out on the tracks.
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How you can help fire-affected communities
With drought and bushfire affecting much of the country, Camper considers what travellers can be doing on the road to help affected communities reg...
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7 Common Camper Problems and How to Fix Them
The desire to add comfort features to our campers has led to a new range of problems which weren’t part of the scene several decades ago. But the f...
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Bushfire Safety While Camping
Some places are best avoided during summer, but if you do head out, there's a few crucial measures you can take to stay safe.
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How to Install a REDARC Tow Pro Brake Controller
Nowadays, most campers are fitted with electric brakes. Your fourbie is going to need a brake controller for these to work. We walk you through the...
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Camping Tips: Do It Better
Countless little things can make or break a holiday. Here's a few tips so there's less breaking, and more making.
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Rooftop Tent Guide: Elevate your Game
Rooftop tents are a popular way to increase campsite comfort, but there’s a lot to consider before you climb that ladder.
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How to Install a Throttle Controller in your 4WD
You can tap into your 4WD’s dormant potential by installing a throttle controller, a contraption that regulates the voltage of the drive-by-wire un...
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How to choose and install aftermarket driving lights
Factory lights don’t cut it in the bush. We run you through how to choose the right aftermarket lights and how to install one popular option, Light...
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Campfire Cooking: Classic Damper
Modern day luxuries have softened us up like melted marshmallows. Time to hearken back to times of old, when pioneering Aussie swagmen roamed the l...
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How to Fix Your Wheel Bearings and Brakes
The wheels on the bus go round and round, but they also need to stop. Here's our DIY guide on how to replace your old wheel bearings and brake comp...
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High and Low Range Gearing Guide
Camper answers the all-important question: in which offroad situations should you engage low range?
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D.I.Y. Toolbox: The Essentials
Read up on Camper’s guide to all the fiddly lil’ tools that make up a D.I.Y. enthusiast’s toolbox, so that you’re ready to tackle technical issues ...
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Choosing and Installing New UHF
UHF has changed over the years, but the principle remains the same: clear, successful communication when out in the bush. Camper’s Steve Cassano ta...
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The Power of Financing
Freedom of choice and peace of mind are integral when seeking the best possible RV finance solution.
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Water Crossing Wisdom
Crossing water with a camper trailer can feel like jumping into the deep end, literally. Here are a few swimming lessons to keep you afloat.
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Silence your Camper's Water Pump
Nothing destroys serenity quite like a noisy water pump. Whereas a quiet one is a major boon to an enjoyable time camping. Here’s how to hush your ...
