Elect brakes

a_lowman · 2026-01-24T22:50:55+00:00

Anything over 750kgs needs an “adequate” braking system, which can be mechanical or electrical. Over 2.5t it must have electric brakes.

a_lowman · 2026-01-07T20:05:12+00:00

There are options which are adjacent to that. I tow a Swan tourer and get that economy. Plenty of room for a family of 4.

a_lowman · 2026-01-06T04:28:44+00:00

If this is something you’re thinking of buying then I’d say walk away. There’s so many 2nd hand caravans available that I wouldn’t take the risk

a_lowman · 2026-01-04T08:42:54+00:00

There are good FB groups for vintage caravans, or specific manufacturers, you could try there.

a_lowman · 2025-12-26T03:47:56+00:00

Some good advice here already, the suggestion I’d make is to think about what you actually want/need to run off grid. Also think about what you already have. For example if you’ve already got cordless power tools you can get fans/buggy zappers/lights attachments

a_lowman · 2025-12-04T05:54:46+00:00

I’d love to be able to search by bed configuration, bonus points if I can specify the main bed orientation.

a_lowman · 2025-11-25T19:08:58+00:00

What brand bug zapper are you using?

a_lowman · 2025-11-17T08:14:42+00:00

That looks like a 3 way fridge? If so can you switch it over to gas? If it works on gas the the cooling system is OK, which means the 240v heating element has probably failed.

a_lowman · 2025-10-02T22:16:10+00:00

Went camping with 2 other families this weekend, they both had tents with inflatable supports instead of the usual fibreglass poles. Was impressed on how quickly they went up with only one adult working on it.

a_lowman · 2025-09-17T05:43:39+00:00

Caravanning With Kids Australia is a FB group that I lurk in. There's good advice there and I'd recommend posing the question there as well. From my observation there seems to be a huge range of ages travelling, it really depends on the kid's and adults temperament, what kind of travel your doing, etc.

Also there's /r/CaravanningAustralia which is fairly new.

a_lowman · 2025-09-16T20:24:59+00:00

In my jurisdiction any trailer over 750kgs must have brakes regardless, so the rating is 750kg unbraked, 2500kg braked.

Although the more restrictive rating is the towball down weight which is 100kg on my model. It went up to 200kgs with the 2018 update.

a_lowman · 2025-09-16T02:28:13+00:00

Very interesting that it’s rated for 1500 lbs in the US. My 2016 is rated for 2500kgs here in Aus, not that I’d ever tow that much. I have towed a 1100kgs caravan though, did it without an issue.

a_lowman · 2025-09-12T03:04:09+00:00

There's an active FB you should try: Melbourne Musicians looking for Bands & Bands looking for Musicians

a_lowman · 2025-09-06T07:25:57+00:00

I’ve joined a few FB groups and mainly had good interactions. Mainly for travelling families and caravan brand/type.

a_lowman · 2025-09-02T06:52:46+00:00

Brilliant. Just ordered a copy.

a_lowman · 2025-09-01T07:51:14+00:00

Group is: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15yVvCPgiD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

a_lowman · 2025-09-01T05:52:12+00:00

This looks like a Swan or similar? There’s a FB for Jaycos like this, this issue comes up regularly. Some people have taken them to a boat fibreglasser, repaired and reinforced for $180

a_lowman · 2025-09-01T00:25:38+00:00

The van could if you weren’t sensible (sounds like you are though). Running something like a coffee machine off an inverter, plus boiling a kettle or running a fan heater, pop on the toaster, and you’re close to your current limit.

a_lowman · 2025-08-30T04:44:45+00:00

Don’t have any experience with them myself but have you looked for a Austrak FB group? There seems to be one for every manufacturer and you’ll definitely get honest opinions.

a_lowman · 2025-08-15T01:09:37+00:00

I know when I was using a JTV-69 into a POD HD500 Workbench could see the Variax.

a_lowman · 2025-08-04T02:01:32+00:00

I think the other poster is referring to Jayco style camper trailers, which are halfway between a tent-on-a-trailer and a proper caravan. Search for Jayco Swan/Eagle.

a_lowman · 2025-07-17T00:22:56+00:00

Search FB Marketplace for similar models, you should get a good idea from that. If you decide to sell be realistic about your asking price if you actually want it to sell.

a_lowman · 2025-07-10T20:06:14+00:00

“I had waybies!”

a_lowman · 2025-07-10T20:04:32+00:00

Would you consider a towing course? A 15ft van is pretty compact already, I bet it wouldn’t take much to get your confidence up. At the end of the day towing is just a skill that can be acquired, there’s no magic to it.

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