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In the Part 1 of this four-part series we looked at the common terms you must know, TARE, ATM, GVM and GCM along with Kerb weight which is the vehicle weight assuming a 75kg driver and a full tank of fuel (this can vary depending on the manufacturer). We had a look at the most…

So the retirement payout is in the bank and you are ready to do the big caravan trip around Australia and here comes the shopping list of the must haves!! New caravan, new tow vehicle and lots of new toys. So the usual scenario goes like this…… You have found your dream caravan, 24’ semi off…

NEW !!   The RT Trolley from BoatHoist The design team at BoatHoist have been working on giving our customers another option for carrying the outboard motor when taking a cartopper tinny on your next caravan trip. What we have come up with is a simple, robust loading system that really works. The Problem: Where do…

7 things you need to know about – Carrying a boat on your vehicle 1 – Plan for what you think you will need before you purchase a car or caravan. Many people buy their rig first then start adding all the “must have” toys only to find they quickly run out of space and…

What to look for when choosing a cartopper tinnie The fishing and boating opportunity’s across Australia are endless and if you are one of the lucky ones planning a caravan trip around Australia you might want to consider taking a small boat with you. From the quiet rivers of the NSW coast, across the freshwater…

NEW RELEASE FROM BOATHOIST 2016 !!! Uni-Mount for Cargo Racks and Trays Many people who are setting up to travel Australia with their caravan in tow are purchasing large cargo racks or trays to help carry the extra gear they need. Part of that extra gear often ends up being a cartopper tinnie. We are…

7 Things you need to know about – folding boat trailers 1 – Do I need a folding trailer? Most caravan parks around Australia do not have boat ramps so the short answer is yes, unless you are going to caravan park where you know you have direct access to the water you will need…

Do I need a kayak loader? This will depend on a number of things. The size of the kayak, the height of your vehicle, your physical ability, your age etc. You will know the first time you try to load your new kayak whether you need to invest in a kayak loader or not. What…

7 things you need to know about – loading a kayak 1- Do I need a kayak loader? This will depend on a number of things. The size of the kayak, the height of your vehicle, your physical ability, your age etc. You will know the first time you try to load your new kayak…

About the BoatHoist Designer Steve Scott is a married 54 year old father of 3 who has enjoyed a life long passion with the water, pursuing fishing and boating interests across much of Eastern and Northern Australia. Growing up in the southern N.S.W coastal town of Kiama Steve travelled and worked extensively through regional Australia,…