Your water pump is what delivers water from your tank to your taps when you’re not connected to mains pressure. It’s a small 12V electric pump that pressurises the water lines, giving you flow at every tap, the shower, and the toilet flush. It’s one of the hardest-working components in your caravan and one of […]

Your fresh water tank can develop biofilm, algae, and bacteria over time, particularly in warm conditions. A tank that hasn’t been cleaned tastes off and can make you sick. Cleaning every 3 to 6 months (or after any period of non-use longer than 2 weeks) keeps your water fresh and safe. When To Clean Every […]

Your caravan manages three types of water, and confusing them leads to either health risks or environmental damage. Understanding the difference, and how each is stored, treated, and disposed of, is essential knowledge for responsible travel. Clean Water (Fresh Water) This is your drinking, cooking, and washing water. It’s stored in your fresh water tank […]

Water is life on the road. Your caravan carries its own supply, pumps it to your taps, heats it for showers, and manages the waste. When you’re at a caravan park with mains water, the system works like home. When you’re free camping, your onboard tanks are all you’ve got, and managing them wisely is […]

LPG is heavier than air. If there’s a leak in your caravan’s gas system, gas pools at floor level, invisible and potentially undetected until you either smell it (LPG has an added odorant) or, in a worst case, it reaches an ignition source. An LPG leak detector is a small electronic device that continuously monitors […]

Running out of gas mid-cook is annoying. Running out when you’re relying on gas for hot water and your fridge is worse. The problem with LPG bottles is that there’s no built-in gauge telling you how much gas is left. They feel roughly the same weight whether they’re half-full or nearly empty, and the changeover […]

A battery monitor is arguably the most important accessory in your caravan. Without one, you’re guessing how much power you have left, how much you’re using, and whether your solar is actually doing anything. With one, you have real-time data that lets you manage your power confidently. Think of it as the fuel gauge for […]

Solar is your most important charging source when free camping. It works silently, costs nothing to run, and replenishes your batteries every day without driving anywhere. But solar has limitations that catch new caravanners off guard: it doesn’t work at night, output drops dramatically on cloudy days, and the rated wattage on the panel is […]

If you’re running out of power before the end of the day when free camping, the answer is probably yes. But “upgrade my batteries” isn’t always the right first step. Sometimes the issue is insufficient charging (not enough solar), sometimes it’s a single appliance drawing more than it should, and sometimes the batteries are fine […]