GoSee is back at 'school' in the first Information Article with pictures on how best to handle a 5th Wheeler.

We reinforced that the closer the hitch pivot point is to the rear axle of a tow vehicle the easier it is to control a towing combination.

As the Hayman Reese 12.65K Euro Hitch bolts over the rear axle of the Nissan Navara ST-X Dual Cab 4.0-litre V6 petrol prime-mover 'easier' is the first 5th Wheeler handling lesson learnt.

In the 2nd Information Article in the GoSee-Hayman Reese hitch and handle series on 5th Wheelers we enter the heavy lift with care and control world of trailers.

The Owner's manual for the trailer, in this case a Trailblazers 240E and the tug a Nissan Navara must be read to ensure safe operation.

An essential part of this self-discipline is correct 5th Wheeler terminology is learnt.

Malcolm Gibbons, of Beach Haven and Helen and Frances Tinker-Richards of Christchurch are GoSee TravelSmart Club member Family Pass winners for January to Orana Wildlife Park.

GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz has joined Orana Wildlife Parks, Christchurch, Adopt an Animal program with a Black and White Ruffed Lemur adoption.

Sixteen scheduled animal feeds occur daily at Orana and are accompanied by a presentation from a wildlife guide.

Free camping is not free. One way or the other there is a dollar or an environmental cost. Or both. Often both hip pocket and the environment get hit. Unfortunately there are gaps in any user pays proposition.

'What is illegal camping?' Driven by growing road touring demand right now the answer continues to be the subject of debate at National, State and Local Government levels in Australia and New Zealand.

GoSee is concerned that the pleasures and freedoms of camping will have the life beaten out of it with an 'Illegal Camping' club.

Travellers in Australia and New Zealand have a responsibility to use products which are septic friendly. So GoSee completed four months of evaluating Thetford eco-conscious toilet additives in two of its products the Porta Potti 365 plus the 335 model

GoSee thinks it is important to choose a portable toilet and treatment products which are a complete solution and absolutely the best quality available.

GoSee has a Heads-Up for Geist owners.

Peter Treasure, owner of website www.geistowners.com has had the BPW/Winterhoff 3000 series trailer coupling put through testing for compliance to ADR 62/02 with overwhelming success.

The coupling was utilised on most Geist caravans that came out to Australia from 2005 to 2009.

It is also used extensively by some other Euro caravans coming in second hand to Australia.

Portable solar power needs practical application to give maximum performance. It works best in camp, in full sun when the touring world has stopped Keith Webster of Battery World, Mt Barker, South Australia told GoSee.

Keith says he does not regard solar panels fixed on RV roofs as efficient. Once stopped with the Recreational Vehicle (RV) comfortably in the shade, particularly in summer, a portable solar collector should be placed at about a 45deg angle in full sun.

Road Cycling World Champion Cadel Evans has created one of those wonderful crossroads moments when Australian pride changes direction.

Rola too has come through with something to yell about for cyclists.

It is the Rola NV2 Bike Rack with the ability to adjust for all bike shapes and sizes.

The Rola NV2 Bike Rack is in design-terms a Cadel Moment.

With a series of shark attacks this summer GoSee looks at Living with Wild Australia and learns - Never swim at dawn, dusk or at night-time. Dusk is the worst time to swim in marine habitat known to include sharks.

The reality of getting it wrong was illustrated in a horrific tragedy at Amity Point, Qld.

Editor's note: Also see - GoSeeAustralia looks at How to Live with Wild Australia and learns - Australia's snakes are scared of you

Battery World told GoSee today that solar power keeps quality batteries charged provided actual needs are calculated and considered in the equipment fitted.

Tom Spence of Osborne Park Battery World, Western Australia told GoSee that the best thing was - 'To have more than sufficient for your needs'.

In a typical caravan two linked solar panels of a suitable size can replenish quality deep-cycle batteries.