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Pack away your poles: Tent pole storage box
Faced with the problem of where to store his tent poles on the outside of his Jurgens XT-series trailer, Burgert Turnbull set about building his own storage box. Read more
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Winterise your caravan
The colder, wetter (in some parts) months of winter can take their toll on your caravan, especially if it’s not being used regularly. We look at ways to keep it... Read more
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Building my own motorhome & teardrop trailer
If you can’t find the right product on the market, the solution must be: make it yourself! Reader Roy Kruger did just that. Having grown up camping, my wife and I... Read more
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Light my fire: Make your own firelighters
'What’s wrong with this wood?' Excuses, excuses, excuses! The truth is probably that you're embarrassed at having to unpack the fire you’d stacked with such confidence – only to achieve... Read more
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Gypsey Gold Kitchen Conversion
Ardent caravaners Johan and Elmarie van Wyk decided they needed a fully contained outside kitchen on their Gypsey Gold caravan. With a bit of planning and some professional help, everything... Read more
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Modifying a pre-2009 Jurgens Fleetline angled island bed
The angled island bed in the pre-2009 Jurgens Fleetline caravans isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. With some careful planning, Reg Stone modified the bed layout and surrounding cupboards himself, transforming... Read more
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Changing the wheel bearings on a caravan or trailer axle
Wheel bearings: they’re the components that keep your wheels turning, literally, and for that reason it’s vitally important to make sure they’re always in tip-top condition. Depending on towing conditions,... Read more
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