The new 7-pin flat trailer socket from Narva means you can keep your batteries topped up while you’re on the go, thanks to its heavy-duty built-in battery connector that delivers 50A of power. If you regularly tow vehicles and want to power on-board equipment such as fridges, this product is sure to appeal. The sleek, low-profile design is easy to mount and compatible with the standard mounting plate on most tow bars. Talk about a multi-purpose product!

RRP $49.95

Narva Trailer Socket

If you’re after a reliable, robust and high quality lithium battery, you’ll want to get your hands on the Revolution Power 12V 100Ah Lithium Battery. The lightweight battery offers quick charging and constant voltage, so it’s great for 4WDs and caravanners who need dependable power when 240V isn’t available. When used in parallel, they can power a 2000W inverter to charge all your gadgets, as well as run major appliances like toaster, coffee machine and fridges.

Available from A247 for $1757.70

Revolution Power Australia 12V 100Ah Lithium Battery

The much-loved Classic Fridge Freezer by ARB has been given an update, and the result is the Series II, which has had a bit of a facelift thanks to a new modern colour scheme, and also gives you a bunch of extra features. There’s a dimmable, backlit touchpad that comes in handy if you’re craving a late-night snack, plus a 12V power input readout so you can monitor voltage on the display. And, as with many new devices these days, you can control the fridge via your smart device, thanks to an app that allows you to turn the fridge on/off and adjust the temp. It even alerts you if you forget to close the lid!

RRP from $1099 (35L); Series II Transit Bag RRP from $178 (35L)

ARB Classic Fridge Freezer Series II

Good quality brake pads are important on any vehicle, but especially so when you’re hauling around a heavy trailer or caravan. The IBS Advanced Ceramic Disc Brake Pads may just be the ticket. Offering greater pad life thanks to the advanced friction technology, these brake pads also claim quieter operation, stability under a wide range of temperatures, less wear on the rotors and better dust control. The advanced technology of these brake pads means you also get great pedal feel, and vibration is reduced (so no nasty brake squeal).

RRP $POA

IBS Advanced Ceramic Disc Brake Pads

NEWS RV Accessories

Keep your hot drinks hot this winter with the Thermos Stainless King Travel Mug. The Thermos™ vacuum insulation means hot drinks retain their temperature for seven hours, and cold drinks stay crispy cool for 18 hours – we’re impressed! These stylish travel mugs are perfect if you’re on the move, as they are designed to fit most vehicle cup holders and feature a leak-resistant lid to prevent any spillages. There’s even a tea bag hook under the lip!

RRP $57.99 – however, Snowys stock them for $32.90

Thermos® Stainless King™ Travel Mug

Know where you most prized possession is at all times with the iDrive LiveTrack GPS Tracker. This tiny unit is easily hidden, boasts a 15-minute installation and set-up time, and can be used to track pretty much anything with a battery, from your car, to your trailer, motorbike, boat or jet-ski. The GPS satellite tracking traces the exact location of the unit, and delivering this data via 3G mobile network in real-time to your smartphone. Using the free iCAR app, you can check the location of your vehicle anytime, and set up virtual boundaries that will alert you if it leaves a designated area. If that’s not enough, the unit also has a G-Shock sensor that will let you know anytime someone is in or around your vehicle.

RRP $299

iDrive LiveTrack GPS Tracker 

Now here’s an innovative product that campers will want to get their mitts on. The LumaRope from Prehoda Gear is a solar-powered guy rope that, you guessed it, illuminates! These glow-in-the-dark ropes replace existing guy ropes on tents, shelters, tarps, etc., and because they’re powered by the sun, there’s no need for spare batteries. Apart from looking cool, the purpose of the LumaRope is to make camping safer, so everyone can see exactly where the tent support ropes are in the dark – that means no more tripping over them on your late-night dunny runs! The LumaRope is clever enough to switch itself on at dusk and turn back off at dawn thanks to its built-in light sensor. This product gets a ‘glowing’ recommendation from us! 

What’s more, LumaRope are currently in the process of developing a heavy-duty version for caravans and camper-trailers, so keep an eye out for that!

RRP $29.99 (2-pack)

Prehoda Gear LumaRope Guy Ropes 

Our vehicles are expensive, so it’s makes sense to ensure they are protected in the event of an accident, and part of that is having a dash cam. Uniden have just unveiled their new iGo Cam, the 85R. This clever cam offers ultra 4K resolution and a full HD rear-view dash cam, with a wide 160° viewing angle. Its list of features is impressively long, so we’ll name just a few: GPS geotagging, footage lock protection, parking mode, impact and motion detection, speed/red light camera warning, and supercapacitor, which provides a longer lifespan and wider range of operating temperatures.

RRP $349.95

Uniden iGO Cam 85R