Is there a law that says that I must have towing mirrors installed if I’m towing my caravan/trailer? The answer is no, but yes. While the road rules don’t say explicitly that you must have towing mirrors installed, they do state: A driver must not drive a motor vehicle unless the driver has a clear view of the road, the … Read More
Taking advantage of the $150k instant asset write off
If there’s one small thing that we can ‘thank’ the Coronavirus for, it’s a few windfalls from the government! In their endeavour to stimulate the economy, the federal government announced an increase of the instant asset write off amount from $30,000 to $150,000 to eligible businesses until 30 June, 2020. Who’s eligible? If your business turns over less than $500 … Read More
Power up! When two batteries are better than one.
Picture this: You’re far off the beaten track, the perfect camp set-up with your 4WD, nothing but stars, a campfire and some mates to keep you company. But you’re not roughing it too much … you’ve got a fridge, some lighting, and maybe some music on in the background (oh and don’t forget to charge the mobile phone and the … Read More
What you need to know about GCM and GVM upgrades now
There’s been a bit of a hoo-ha around GCM and GVM in the world of 4WD and towing lately, including the recent announcement of the decision by the South Australian Government to reverse their ban on the installation of after market towing upgrades by certified Second Stage Manufacturers. But what do GCM and GVM actually mean? What about towing capacity … Read More