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Melbourne’s Biggest Mid-Year Caravan Event Returns to Caulfield This Weekend

150+ Brands, Free Kids Activities and Live Demos: Melbourne's Biggest Caravan Expo Starts This Friday

JB Group Acquires Network RV Brands, Expanding Australian Caravan Manufacturing Portfolio

JB Group announced it has acquired the intellectual property of Network RV.

Lake Eyre Is Filling Again, and This Could Be the Big One

The vast outback lake, usually a dry salt pan, has taken on water again after fresh inland flooding, with an estimated 70 to 80...

NCE Launches New Ecommerce Platform and Brand Evolution

The move marks a significant step for the long-standing Australian caravan and RV industry supplier. It gives both retail and trade customers a more...

Enerdrive Is Now Dometic: The Next Chapter for Australian Mobile Power

Dometic has confirmed the next stage of Enerdrive’s transition into the Dometic master brand.

The Airbnb of Camping Has 50,000 Australian Sites. Are Caravan Parks Worried?

Hipcamp launched in Australia in 2019. Back then it was a niche idea: book a campsite on someone's farm or vineyard the same way...

Nearly 1 Million RVs. $12.6 Billion Spent. So Why Does It Feel Like the Boom Is Over?

Australia now has 937,000 registered RVs. That is roughly one for every 29 Australians, making this country one of the highest per-capita RV ownership...

Fuel Prices, Longer Drives: What the 2026 Road Trip Really Costs

Here's a figure almost nobody publishes: towing a mid-size caravan behind a diesel 4WD currently costs between 30 and 40 cents per kilometre in...

NSW National Park Camping Fees Changed on 1 July. Here’s What You Need to Know.

If you camp in NSW national parks, the rules around what you pay have changed. From 1 July 2026, the NSW National Parks and...

JB Caravans Launches New Digital Buying Experience For Off-Road Caravan Shoppers

Buying an off-road caravan is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming.

Network RV Enters Voluntary Administration: What Caravan Owners and Buyers Need To Know

Melbourne-based caravan manufacturer Network RV has entered voluntary administration, prompting questions from some caravan owners, buyers and industry followers.The important thing to understand is...

Can an EV Really Tow Your Caravan? Here’s Where Things Stand in 2026

For years, the answer was a polite "not yet." But something has shifted in 2026. The electric and plug-in hybrid utes arriving in Australian...

Remembering Thetford CEO, Stéphane Cordeille

The global RV industry is mourning the passing of Stéphane Cordeille, Chief Executive Officer of Thetford.

The First Ever JB Group Gathering Is Here

For the first time, owners of JB Caravans & Motorhomes, New Age Caravans, Campervans & Motorhomes, and Traveller Caravans are invited to come together for a dedicated JB Group owner gathering.

Is Your RV Eligible for the Victorian Government Registration Rebate?

Victorian vehicle owners may be able to claim money back on their registration, but not every RV setup will qualify.