This ebook identifies the problems in off road travel first and then offering some design solutions.
These designs may not suit everyone. Researching your own personal requirements for an off road camper trailer can take time. Oncesomeone has travelled and gained experience they get better insight into what their requirements are, but the purchase has been made!
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What setting up time and packing up time would you expect?
What are the benefits and pitfalls of canvas?
How easy is it to keep dust and midges out of the camper trailer?
What is the best airflow for comfort sleeping off-road?
Essential design of Kitchen, cooking and refrigeration.
With the right caravan you can stay anywhere and experience all of Australia. When (not “if”), you find your favourite spot, you can stay as long as you like. Its your choice and not dependent on facilities.
That’s great, but the price of an off road caravan is higher than an outback van.
A 58 Page eBook containing 10 chapters, here are a few of them:
The importance of "self contained" with off-road caravan compliance
Low weight is essential!
Length and turning circleWidth, tracks & reversing mirrors
The weight of adding batteries and solar
Adding the weight of additional water tanksUsing reclaimed water
Shock Absorbers: Saviour or Slave? Airflow and comfort off-road
A campfire in the desert is like no other. Sparks rising upward towards the stars with glowing embers melting into the ground. Do you have enough water? Are you well prepared for crossing sandy sections of track?
Traveling through the desert needs special preparation. It also involves special preparation and taking things with you. (Like taking firewood with you.) This can add to the weight of your vehicle.
However, you need the absolute lightest load and lightest overall weight. Select the right options for your off road camper trailer or caravan for the safest travel across harsh and hot country; or on remote sandy beaches.
Low weight is essential
Traps that increase “apparent weight”
Importance of good Suspension
Length and Ramp over angles
Matching wheels tyres Large Diameter Wheels and tyres
Water - How much do we need? Water tank configurations Dual Grey Water Tanks and Using reclaimed water
Importance of understanding canvas in hot climates Tropical Roof: both Canvas and Metal Insulation, Airflow, 12V Air-conditioning and comfort off-road Air-flow and Natural Coolness Air conditioners
What is the trend in energy use in a caravan?
What size batteries to design for?
The weight of adding batteries and solar
The “weight effect” of Braking
With the right camper trailer or caravan and vehicle combination, you can travel safely anywhere and experience all of Australia.
You have just suffered your second flat tyre in a short time. It is mid afternoon and the clock is ticking toget to camp. At this point in time... How important is it to have interchangeability of wheels and tyre between your vehicle and your camper trailer or caravan?
Landrover Discovery Wheel Matching will be possible in mid 2017
Why interchange Wheels and Tyres between your vehicle and your caravan /camper trailer?
Matching Vehicle Tracking Width
Matching Vehicle Wheel Size
Matching Vehicle Wheel Type and Tyres Decision Tree
Vehicles with small PCD and unable to match with 2 tonne bearings
Matching 18” Wheels and Tyres
Matching 150 Series Toyota Prado
Quick Check on Major Brands
NJOY Guide No 14, 2011
Suspension Arm Offset Photos Hubs and Studs Photos Suspension Arm Close Up Photos with Hubs
Bonus Section on Tyre Markings and Pressure settings
Find out how easy or difficult it can be to match your specific vehicle. Over 10 vehicles and hub sizes listed.
Excessive heat buildup which may lead to tire failure.
Then there are the issue of a small puncture from an imbedded nail or fencing wire can cause a tire to be significantlyunderinflated.
The topics in this eBook include:
Why is tyre pressure and temperature so crucial?
What is the link between Tyre Pressure and Temperature?
Getting the starting pressure right
Adjusting the pressure with the 4PSI or 6PSI rule
Adjusting the pressure to the optimum
Using a TPMS: Specifications of TPMS, TPMS Kit from Kimberley
Suggested Pressure and Speed for off-road conditions
Conversion Table
Is there an Optimum Tyre Size?
Acceleration, Braking and Load Transfer
Tyre Markings/ Tyre Size
Tyre Ageing
This eBook stepsthrough the best way to set your tyre pressures. It also leads into the benefit of using a TPMS (Tyre Pressure andTemperature Monitoring System). It will give you better insight into tyre issues when travelling off road and recommendations that cansave you repair time, money and ultimately protect your safety. Download it for free!
Traveling off-road to out-of-the-way places requires as much attention on the compatibility of the vehicle to the off roadcaravan as it does the fundamentals of chassis and suspension design.
This ebook discusses vehicle stability when towing to get to the theory of what causes instabilityand what the guidelines are to manage it. A comprehensive set of conclusions isincluded.
This Guide covers the following topics:
Understanding Vehicle Stability
Changing a Vehicle Manufacturer’s Suspension /Tyres
The Role of Tyres in Towing Stability
The Role of Suspension in Towing Stability
Towing Stability Recommendations
Table of Design Constraints of Vehicle to Caravan
Air Suspension in the Caravan aids Towing Stability
Speed and Anti-sway devices for towing stability
Car-Trailer High Speed Stability Report
Lowest unsprung weight aids towing stability
Changing a Wheel /Tyre without a Jack
Driving on 3 Wheels in an Emergency
With the right caravan and vehicle combination, you can travel safely anywhere and experience all of Australia.
With the EFOY fuel cell you can stay anywhere and experience all of Australia. When (not “if”), you find your favourite spot, you can stay as long as you like. Its your choice and not dependent on facilities.
The core question then when investigating your requirements is to ask just how much of Australia do you want to experience?
That’s great, but the price of this technology is high. Is it worth it?
There is good demand for second hand fuel cells as the warranty period is long and the technology is so reliable. So the realcost of ownership is low.
Have a read through this eBook to decide.
The Technology behind EFOY Fuel Cells?
What are the performance advantages?
Setup in the back of a Landcruiser for fishing trip with results.
How do they compare to Generators?
Installed in an off-road camper trailer
Installed in an off-road caravan
Download this eBook to see if this suits your needs.
Rather than a guide with the differences in solar technologies and technical information, This guide presents ses of tables for you to decidewhat suits. You will be able to turn the pages and see different setups. For instance: Tables:
100 Amp Hr AGM 5 hours of solar per day
200 Amp Hr AGM 5 hours of solar per day
200 Amp Hr AGM 2 hours of solar per day
120 Amp Hr Lithium 5 hours of solar per day
250 Amp Hr Lithium 5 hours of solar per day
80 Amp Hr Lithium 5 hours of solar per day 140 Ahr Fuel Cell 30% Load
160 Amp Hr Lithium 5 hours of solar per day 140 Ahr Fuel Cell 10% Load
160 Amp Hr Lithium 2 hours of solar per day 140 Ahr Fuel Cell 10% Load
What Super Thin Solar and Super Light Flexible Solar Panels look like.
Comparison of different technologies.
This is a great tool for non technical and technical people alike. It will give you a practical guide to staying independently withsolar!
“ This is all about camping, why dowe need modern devices or high battery power?” High performance for this eBook is measured by high power/ low weight. In Caravans and Camper Trailers, the lighter the weight, the easier to tow with better accessibility to the best camping spots.High performance energy comes at a price. Is it worth it?
Download this 38 Page eBook containing many chapters, here are a few of them:
1. Operating a full power Air-conditioner on Batteries 2. Why are we using more power? a 20 year trend. 3. Performance is measured by Power to Weight 4. Examples of Low weight Solar panels 5. Designing a Lithium System to avoid danger 6. Generating Power with Solar 7. A Quick Lesson in Solar Performance? 8. MMPT Solar Controllers are a Must! 9. Storing the electrical energy in Batteries 10. Design of Lithium Systems 11. Design of Charging systems for Lithium Batteries 12. Storing the electrical energy in Methanol - Fuel Cells 13. Easy to use charging systems
There is a dilemma when traveling to out of the way places: Where is the fine line between authentic camping and new-age comfort?
If you want to imitate “Bear” Grills and his “minimalist” style of adventure, then this book is not for you.Mind you “Bear” doesn’t take his wife with him. And that is the rub!
A 46 Page eBook, here are a few of the page titles:
Toilet Choices including waterless, ecofriendly toilets. Water is like Gold in the Bush:Water Tank Sizing,Using Multiple Water Tanks wisely,Pumping external water,Measuring Water tank levels,How does “Diesel Hot Water“ work,Dual Grey Water Tanks and Using reclaimed water
Importance of understanding canvas and insulation Airflow with canvas,Kwik Canvas and Draught Skirt designs,Cool Canvas Airflow Insulation in Caravans,Ultimate tropical roof for a Caravan
Safe Heating,Diesel and Space Heater Types,Membrane Heater technology Roof Air conditioners and height,Split Air conditioners and low noise,12V Battery operated air-conditioners. Addendum on Energy and Power
Imagine watching an MCG Test in the quietness of an overcast and damp day on the coast. Or playing your favourite tunes as you are preparingfor dinner.
This eBook outlines what you can and can’t play on systems that are available.
Summary of what is available in Camper Trailers
Listening to music inside/outside the camper trailer
Waterproof and Dustproof?
Enjoy your favourite movies or catch-up on the latest sporting match around the campfire
Use of WiFi and NextG 3G Service with Internet
Using a Satellite Dish is now easy
Viewer Access Satellite Television service or VAST
VAST Channels Available (Mid 2012)
The Satellite VAST service is a great free innovation for travellers from the Australian Govt. Take advantage of this on your next trip.Download the free eBook now and see how easy it is!
Imagine lying back in your cinema seats watching amovie in the quietness of an overcast and damp day on the coast. Or playing your favouritemusic as you are preparing for dinner. Or even listening live on a VHF channel!
This eBook outlines what you can and can’t play on systems that are available in the full size caravans like a KimberleyKruiser, Black Caviar.
Summary of what is available in off-road caravans
Listening to music inside/outside
Waterproof and Dustproof?
Enjoy your favourite movies or catch-up on the latest sporting match around the campfire
Use of WiFi and NextG 3G Service with Internet
Using a Satellite Dish is now easy
Viewer Access Satellite Television service or VAST
VAST Channels Available (Mid 2012)
The Satellite VAST service is a great free innovation for travellers from the Australian Govt. Take advantage of this on your next trip.Download the free eBook now and see how easy it is!
What terrific photographs by a customer passionate about his photography while camping! However, he doesnt want to lose any ofthose images and wants to backup all his data and charge all his camera batteries in a safe location.
This eBook describes a professional setup to do just this: It has a background on the Digital Darkroom in the Desert setupincluding:
1. At the Heart of the System is a 12V Hub Router 2. Safe dry, dust free space to store your equipment out of sight 3. Power available to charge your equipment any time and anyplace 4. Vibration ready pad for Network Attached Storage 5. Networking to make backups easy to do and secure 6. Connectivity to the Cloud 7. Tools to make life easier 8. Use of Fuel cell for 12V power
Download this eBook to learn more about your choices.
There is a dilemma when traveling to out of the way places: Where is the fine line between authentic camping and new-age comfort?
If you want to imitate “Bear” Grills and his “minimalist” style of adventure, then this book is not for you.Mind you “Bear” doesn’t take his wife with him. And that is the rub!
A 46 Page eBook, here are a few of the page titles:
Toilet Choices including waterless, ecofriendly toilets. Water is like Gold in the Bush:Water Tank Sizing,Using Multiple Water Tanks wisely,Pumping external water,Measuring Water tank levels,How does “Diesel Hot Water“ work,Dual Grey Water Tanks and Using reclaimed water
Importance of understanding canvas and insulation Airflow with canvas,Kwik Canvas and Draught Skirt designs,Cool Canvas Airflow Insulation in Caravans,Ultimate tropical roof for a Caravan
Safe Heating,Diesel and Space Heater Types,Membrane Heater technology Roof Air conditioners and height,Split Air conditioners and low noise,12V Battery operated air-conditioners. Addendum on Energy and Power
Designing foroff-road travel to out-of-the-way places is more than an art...it is getting so much functionality for so littleweight and making it compact and durable. Then add to that the importance of sustainability. Good design can yield the absolute lowest running cost that inevitably comes fromsustainable technologies. It just makes good business sense!
Download this eBookto answer this question! Table of contents for the 27 pages is:
The Top Ranked Priorities for Sustainability
Summary of eco-friendly power sources for a Camper Trailer or Caravan
Reduce Vehicle Fuel Consumption when Towing
Maximise air-flow for ventilation
Reduce need for Portable Generators
Consider 12V Air-conditioning for Bedroom Suite
The Impact of Noise
Using a Fuel Cell
Reduce need for LPG
Using Diesel Hot Water instead of LPG
Reduce Absorbtion of Suns Heat Energy
Using LED Lighting
Using Bio-Diesel
Using Membrane Heating
Leave no footprints on Montague Island - a Special Project!
The price of an “off-road” camper trailer is higher than an outback or an on-road one. Is the canvas any different? Canvas for camper trailers is vastly different to that for a tent.
You are paying much more money and for that money you need a superior design.
Here is a 36 Page eBook with Open Reseach containing:
It’s the design that is different for a camper trailer compared to a tent!
Airflow and comfort sleeping off-road
Flameproof Canvas near Kitchens
Australian Technology in Canvas Design & Fabrication
Traps with Canvas
Strength and Waterproofness in Canvas Design
Materials in Canvas Design
Range of Materials used
Disadvantages of Pop Tops, even with a hard roof!
Keeping out midges: The little things that ruin a good trip
If you arrive at Cape Leveque with a boat, it is hard to imagine experiencing all of Australia without a boat.
Designing for off-road travel to out-of-the-way places is more than an art...it is the structured science of getting so much functionalityfor so little weight and making it compact and durable. And this fits perfectly with boats, particularly for smaller boats you carryoff-road. This guide covers these topics:
Performance versus Weight: Summary of Rigs and Weight Where to store the Outboard? What size Boat? Using a Boat Loader Folding Boat Trailers Storing the Folding Boat Trailer The Most eco-friendly solution is a RIB and electric outboard Summary of RIB Advantages and Disadvantages If you love fishing, there are thousands of places and hundreds of species to discover. If you just love exploring, then you can'texperience ALL of Australia without taking a boat with you off road.
Download this eBook to learn more about your choices.