Caravan aerodyanmics isn't something that's talked about very often, if ever. So I was lucky that Kyle Forster of Kyle.Engineers joined me to discuss aero and vans, along with live questions. You can see the recording of the discussion below, but if…
Reader question:
Hi Robert, I have had a number of conversations with people regarding rear suspension upgrades to reduce sag and improve stability when towing a caravan. I use a weight distribution hitch to restore front axle loading when towing. Many people…
Transmission windup, otherwise known as transmission bind, is definitely something you want to avoid, but it's not well understood. And it's becoming less of a problem as 4X4s move to computer-controlled centre clutches, but it's still something every offroad should understand.…
There have been questions over the i20N's rev-hang issue.
Rev-hang is when you dip the clutch but the revs don't really drop, and it's engineered to some degree or another into modern cars for emissions reasons. I didn't notice a problem…
It's not unusual for carmakers to hold events where journalists get to drive sports cars on track. Usually these are rather contrived affairs; you're limited in what you can switch off on the car, often you have to follow a pro driver,…
Starlink is amazing, but it's not yet designed for mobile use although we understand that's planned. Despite Starlink's single-location focus, myself and many others are using it as we travel. Here's what I'd like to change to make Starlink properly travel-friendly. The…
Trailer sway is a big problem when towing and particuarly today when we have ever-larger caravans with relatively small, over-rated tow vehicles. So, there's a number of ways to mitigate sway and one is to fit a mechanical anti-sway system. That's basically…
Many touring 4X4s and caravan rigs are over, or very close to their weight limits with all sorts of negative effects on performance, handling, insurance and warranty.
Not a week goes by when someone contacts me with a weight question, and…
I really enjoy olde-worlde, classic bookshops, the sort of shop where you browse dusty, musty, narrow corridors lined with tomes on topics you never imagined anyone would write about. A sort of serendipitous exploration of mental delight, an antidote to the filtered…
As recommended by my readers. Can't say I've seen them all though. Some aren't movies, just short clips for example Climb Dance and Rendevous. Others aren't about cars, but feature brilliant car scenes, such as Ronin. All will be of interest in…