-  FROM THE FIELD

The BERG Journal

Adventures, insights, and everything you need to know before your next trip off the tar road.

BERG Yellow Chassis Edition
By FC Buys September 7, 2026
Why BERG built one fully-specced caravan instead of handing over an options list — the thinking behind the Yellow Chassis Edition.
By FC Buys March 4, 2026
The small, thoughtful features that come standard on every BERG caravan — because a caravan should leave the factory complete.
By FC Buys January 20, 2026
Inside BERG's AC/DC hybrid electrical system — Victron inverters, solar and smart monitoring built for reliable off-grid living.
By FC Buys December 1, 2025
270° coverage, an aluminium storage box and optional side walls — why BERG's awning outclasses the standard caravan awning.
By FC Buys October 30, 2025
Ten features that set BERG apart — South Africa's most compact luxury off-road caravan, built for genuinely tough terrain.
By FC Buys September 5, 2024
BERG's picks for South Africa's best off-grid camping spots — remote mountain escapes and wilderness reserves to disconnect at.
By FC Buys May 24, 2024
A step-by-step South African guide to upgrading your driver's license from Code B to EB or EC1 so you can legally tow a caravan.
By FC Buys March 12, 2024
Why a solid axle with leaf springs beats independent suspension for off-road caravans, campers and trailers — the case for the classics.
Rolling Paradise: Why Off-Road Caravans Trump Holiday Homes
By FC Buys February 21, 2024
Why an off-road caravan can beat a holiday home — lower costs, no property taxes, and the freedom to take your getaway anywhere.
By FC Buys January 12, 2024
Road caravan, semi-off-road, or purpose-built off-road? A guide to choosing the right caravan for how you actually travel.
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