Hail-detection checklist is designed specifically for campers in South Africa. It requires no instruments — only your eyes, ears, and awareness of wind and temperature. Use it whenever a storm approaches so you can protect tents, awnings, vehicles, and gear. This is the simplest way to know 10–20 minutes before hail falls. With the changes …
Removing Monkeys from Campsites: Hidden Ecological Costs Removing monkeys from South African camping sites may seem like a simple fix for nuisance behaviour — stolen food, raided kitchens, or noise. But such actions trigger complex ecological and social consequences that extend far beyond the boundaries of a campsite. Monkeys are not invaders; they are part …
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Caravan Nose Weight South Africa: Law and Measurement Caravan nose weight (also called towball load or drawbar load) is the downward pressure a caravan or trailer applies to the vehicle’s towbar. Correct nose weight is critical for safe and stable towing in South Africa. Legal caravan nose weight in South Africa 2011 proposal not yet …
60 Business Ideas for Long-Term Campers and Pensioners in South Africa Ways to Stay Busy or Earn Extra Income While Living on the Road 60 Business ideas is aimed at stimulating the conversation and providing ideas about keeping constructively busy while camping long-term. We are now in our third year of full-time camping, and one …
Fridge Levelling in Caravans Fridge levelling in caravans is a topic with as many views as there are campers. How important is it for a fridge to be level when camping? I discussed this with a refrigeration technician with 40 years experience who is now an engineer and who camped with caravan clubs for many …
Mold Prevention Tips: A Guide for Campers What is Mold? Mold is a type of fungus that consists of small organisms found almost everywhere. These fungi can be black, white, orange, green, or purple. Outdoors, molds play an essential role in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees. …
How Mosquitoes Identify Humans and Evasion Tactics How mosquitoes identify humans is important to know so we can hide from them and evade that frustrating itch. Mosquitoes, often considered mere nuisances, actually represent a significant threat to human health globally. They are vectors for various diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West …
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UV Rays – what it means Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that originates primarily from the sun. Despite being invisible to the human eye, UV rays significantly influence our environment and health. UV rays pose special risks for campers, especially long-term campers as they are in the open air for longer …
What makes a caravan feel like a home? What makes a caravan feel like a home, what is the psychology that underlies the feeling of permanency? Since we started long-term camping in January 2023 I repeatedly caught myself thinking, “when are we going back?” and “how long will this last?”. All my thoughts were based …
HOW TO COMPARE CAMPING GROUNDS It is common to compare camping grounds, camping facilities, and caravan parks to each other. Which one has the better facilities, the more stunning views, or the cheaper rates? But have you ever considered that comparing camping grounds can be a zero-sum game? The concept of a zero-sum game comes …