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Why a prime mover and trailer isn’t the same as a towcar and caravan

Caravan towing safety is becoming more and more of a problem; van makers consistently state weights which are lighter than the reality, and towcar makers overstate the ability of their cars to tow. And, van makers appear to pay abolsutely no attention…

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Trailer sway – what about accelerator and brake at the same time?

Reader comment on YouTube: Great video, thank you [ video embedded below]. I will throw this out there just for discussion. What if you apply light to perhaps moderate normal braking during a sway event, (Tow vehicle and Trailer), and apply…

Blog Towing by Robert Pepper 10 June 2021

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Reader question – D-Max Towing

Reader question: I am the person responsible for posting the recent question on the caravan and camping forum. Being new to social media, I had no idea what sort of s##t storm I could create! I have read lots of your articles…

4X4 Blog Towing by Robert Pepper 6 June 2021

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Reader question – Triton towing

"Hi Robert after watching the towing webinar I have ended questioning my self I own a Mitsubishi Triton MR auto twin cab 4x4 and I’m thinking of buying a Titanium off Road van 18’ single axle as with an ATM of 2880kg…

4X4 Blog Fast Cars Random Towing by Robert Pepper 8 May 2021

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Hey men. About women and 4X4s…

Blokes, we need to fix this. Women are around 50% of the population, but a small fraction of the 4X4 world. Now why is this? Nature, or nurture? We don't need to aim for 50%, but we do need to ensure that…

4X4 Blog Towing by Robert Pepper 9 April 2021

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Is a rear locker any good in sand for towing?

Reader question: "Hi Robert, I hope you don’t mind me asking a direct one on one question. I have a 2016 200 and tow on sand quite a bit. ABH, that kind of thing. I have generally been very happy with the…

4X4 Blog Towing by Robert Pepper 23 March 2021

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Should I take a camper trailer into the Victorian High Country?

Question from a reader: Hi Robert, I appreciate your informative Youtube videos and appreciate your approach to explaining things. I am looking a purchasing an offroad trailer, with most of my 4wding is in the Vic high country I would like your…

4X4 Blog EVs Fast Cars Towing by Robert Pepper 30 January 2021

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Never trust satnav

The image above is of Google Maps. It shows where a campsite actually is, vs where Google thinks it is. Maps have always had errors, either at production, or introduced over time through age. But, when we had to look at paper…

4X4 Blog Towing by Robert Pepper 24 January 2021

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Can my Ford Ranger tow my caravan?

A very common question is "can I tow...?" and in this case, it's a Ford Ranger with a camper pulling a caravan. Here's the question: Hi Robert, I was told by a couple of people to contact you for some unbiased advice.…

4X4 Blog Towing by Robert Pepper 7 January 2021

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How to keep your travel car’s weight within limits

Overloading recreational vehicles is becoming more and more of a problem...here's how to keep legal and safe. The Australian people are getting steadily heavier over time, and so too are our camping vehicles to the point where their weight exceeds various limits…