Towing is the part of caravanning that keeps new owners up at night, and understandably so. You are hitching a two or three tonne van to the back of your vehicle and heading out onto highways, mountain passes and dirt roads with it. Get it wrong and the consequences are real. Get it right and […]

Fitting a rooftop or under bunk air conditioner is one of the more achievable big lap upgrades, but it is also one where a small mistake becomes an expensive one. This guide walks you through deciding on the type, checking your roof, cutting the aperture, sealing it properly, wiring it, and knowing exactly when to […]

A caravan is a small, sealed box full of people, cooking, and breathing, and the single cheapest tool you have for controlling both heat and moisture inside it is airflow. Understand how air actually moves through your van and you can keep it cooler on a hot night, drier on a cold one, and fresher […]

Your diesel heater is probably the most-used bit of kit in your van through the cold months, yet most owners never really understand what is happening behind that vent. Here is how a diesel air heater actually works, why the heat is bone dry and safe to run while you sleep, and how to get […]

If your van came with a gas heater, chances are it will keep you warm through most of a big lap. This guide explains how a caravan gas heater actually works, the flued versus unflued distinction that matters for your safety, its tiny power draw, and how to run one efficiently on the road. ☰ […]

Hydronic heating is the quietest, most even way to warm a caravan, and it heats your shower water at the same time. Here is how it works, why Alde leads the market, where diesel hydronic fits in, and what it is actually like to live with one. ☰ What’s In This Guide What Hydronic Heating […]

Alde hydronic heating and a diesel air heater both keep a caravan warm through cold country, but they go about it in completely different ways, and cost wildly different money. This guide walks through how each one heats, what you gain and give up with each, and which suits your rig and your style of […]

Your caravan air conditioner works hardest when you need it most, through a Kimberley build-up or a summer run across the Nullarbor. A little routine care keeps it cooling hard and quiet, and knowing how to read the common faults means you can sort most problems yourself before booking a technician. Here is how to […]

A diesel heater that will not fire, blows white smoke, or throws an error code halfway through a cold night is one of the more stressful faults on the road. The good news is that most problems come from a handful of causes, and plenty of them you can sort yourself before you go hunting […]

Fitting a diesel heater is one of the more involved DIY jobs on a caravan, but it is well within reach of a confident owner with a free day and the right approach. This guide walks through the whole install, from choosing a mounting spot to the first priming run, and flags exactly where the […]