Caravan maintenance and servicing is often an important part of caravanning that can be overlooked in the initial excitement of the purchase. Just like any RV, motor vehicle or camper, maintenance and servicing is the key to ensuring a longer lifespan and higher resale value. With these caravan maintenance and servicing tips, you’ll always be …
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With the popularity in hybrid campers popping off all over the country, you might be wondering what the outlay is for such a handy camper/ caravan mix. If you’re not entirely sure what the difference between a regular caravan and a hybrid camper is, have a read of What is a Hybrid Caravan or Camper? …
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With the explosion in popularity around caravanning in Australia, plus the effects of 2020 across the world, it’s easy to see why the cost of caravans in Australia have risen over recent years. In 2021 alone, over 23,931 recreational vehicles were produced in Australia, which broke all manufacturing records from the last four decades. In …
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Before hitching up your new caravan to the back of the car and taking it for a spin, it must be registered to your home state. As with all things motor related in this country, each and every state comes with a different set of requirements for caravan registration. To make sure your caravan is …
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It’s easy to assume that the main cost of caravanning is simply the initial purchase. After that, you’ve got a free pass to unlimited holidays all around Australia, right? Well, not exactly. While the caravan purchase is the biggest piece of the pie, there are some other costs of caravanning to consider before jumping in. …
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While it’s easy to assume that your regular roadside assistance membership (for your car) will also cover your caravan, that’s not always the case. Here we cover everything you need to know about caravan roadside assistance so that you won’t find yourself caught out in the case of breakdown, accident or emergency on the road. …
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So, you’ve just bought (or are thinking about buying) a van and need to figure out which is the best caravan insurance in Australia. You’ve come to the right place. Buying a caravan these days is a massive investment and one that you’ll want to make sure is completely covered for as many situations as …
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Caravans can fall into disrepair relatively quickly when they’re parked up, especially if left out in the elements without the proper care and attention. It’s important to know that your investment will always be maintained and ready for future travel as well as holding the best possible resale value, if that’s a path you’ll be …
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We were somewhere in Outback Queensland when a morning of unusually high winds decided to catch our awning and completely demolish it. In order to continue with our travels, we had to fight with the awning, close it back up and strap it down for the rest of our Outback trip. It was not the …
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Without a doubt, the most important thing you should know as a caravanner is what your caravan weighs (in all of its variations). Beyond the need to keep your set-up within the legal parameters, it’s a matter of safety. An overweight or incorrectly loaded caravan can become a weapon on the road and cause serious …
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Understanding caravan sizes and dimensions is an integral part of caravanning. Yet, with so many measurements and numbers, it can all get rather confusing pretty quickly. Here’s what this article covers in simple terms: If you’re specifically looking at Jayco caravans, here’s the full comparison of Jayco weights and lengths. This post contains affiliate links. …
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Although caravan width is not as widely talked about as the caravan length and weight, it’s still important to know how wide your caravan is for logistical reasons. The legal caravan width in Australia must not exceed 2.5m, including the rear bumper bar, wheel guards and awning. The average width of Australian caravans is 2.38m …
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The main resource that you will need while caravanning and camping is water. Having earned its reputation as “liquid gold” for very good reason, we simply cannot survive without it. From cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, bathing and of course drinking, water is the most essential resource on the road. I remember worrying about being able …
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Full list of caravans under 1500 kg (tare) in Australia, researched from over 200 caravan manufacturer websites. This is not an exhaustive list, as there are many websites that don’t list the model weights. Caravans Under 1500 kg Adria MODEL BERTH BODY LENGTH TARE PAYLOAD ATM TBW Action 3 13.2 ft 1,000 kg 400 kg …
Full list of caravans under 2000 kg (tare) in Australia, researched from over 200 caravan manufacturer websites. This is not an exhaustive list, as there are many websites that don’t list the model weights. Caravans Under 2000 kg Adria MODEL BERTH BODY LENGTH TARE PAYLOAD ATM TBW Action 3 13.2 ft 1,000 kg 400 kg …
Gone are the days where a camper trailer is merely a tent sitting atop a trailer (although that type is still around if that’s what you’re looking for). These days camper trailers can be as basic as warm, dry sleeping quarters with a slide-out BBQ, right up to having many of the comforts of a …
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Figuring out caravan lengths can be a bit confusing at first, especially with Australian manufacturers insisting upon mixing the metric and imperial terminology together. When looking at how to measure the length of a caravan, it helps to remember that manufacturers are usually referring to the caravan’s external body length. However, it’s important to understand …
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Jayco are by far the number one caravan brand in Australia. You just have to take notice of how many Jaycos you pass along the highway, versus that of any other brand. Jayco offer very competitive prices in the caravan market and are 100% Australian owned and manufactured in Melbourne, Victoria, which crosses off any …
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One of the biggest factors to consider, when buying a caravan, are the weights. It’s kind of like the age old scenario of the chicken and the egg. On one hand, you can choose a caravan that your car is able to legally tow. Or, you could come at it from the other angle and …
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Dog owners are faced with a huge decision when it comes to planning their caravanning and camping travels. Should they take the dog along for the ride, or come up with other arrangements and leave their beloved pet behind? It’s fair to say that travelling Australia with a dog comes with certain limitations, such as …
Finding the perfect camping or caravan rubbish bin may sound like an easy task… but the struggle is real. I’ve tried many options myself along the way, all in the quest to find ‘the one.’ Storing and disposing of rubbish is one of the less glamorous facts of life. Of course, even when you are …
There’s no denying that with the explosion of the caravanning and RV industry over recent years, there are more and more Chinese imports making their way onto the scene. Alongside that, with rising production costs, some Australian manufacturers have made the decision to take some (or all) of their builds offshore in order to stay …
With heavy, full-sized caravans flooding the market, it can be a bit tricky to wade through and find pop top caravans that are suitable for taking off road. Luckily, a number of manufacturers have seen the gap and endeavoured to meet the needs of the consumer. These days, many off road pop top caravans are …
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As the caravanning industry grows and evolves, many manufacturers are joining the aluminium frame bandwagon and foregoing the original timber frame construction. Caravans with aluminium frames are lightweight and strong, however they are not impervious to metal fatigue down the track, which can result in welds and rivets weakening, potentially causing leaks. Those who take …
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With more and more families hitting the road for caravan travel in Australia, many of the caravan manufacturers have now jumped on board to ensure they offer family caravans with bunks in their range. But, trawling through caravan websites trying to find the exact specifics you’re looking for is extremely time consuming. To help save …
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If you’re specifically looking for off road caravans, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find the full directory of off-road caravans Australia including those with bunks, plus those without. I’ve covered each off road caravan manufacturers specifications such as which chassis, suspension, wheels and hitch have been used. You’ll also find the list …
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With an explosion in the caravanning and camping industry over the last few 5 years in particular, there was an opening in the market for something much simpler. Somewhere in between a camper trailer and a hybrid caravan sits the pod camper. Inspired by the size and weight of a traditional teardrop camper, pod campers …
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There’s no denying it, caravanning has become a massively popular activity over the last three to five years in particular. Gone are the days when hitching up a caravan and hitting the open road was a leisure activity reserved for retirees. What with the recent state of worldwide events and economic hits, adventuring in our …
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Let’s be honest, most people these days opt for the ‘bigger is better’ philosophy when it comes to modern-day caravans. Obviously a Taj Mahal on wheels is going to offer the maximum amount of comfort and convenience – I get it. However, there is actually another collection of people who sit at the other end …
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Toy hauler caravans offer the unique advantage of being able to pack the outdoor adventure toys into the one trailer, while still having all of the caravan comforts for your base camp. Some toy haulers are longer and heavier in order to accommodate the extra space for gear, while others are still fairly compact. Either …
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