Caravan Buyer Guides & Ownership Advice
Explore our practical caravan buyer guides and ownership advice, from choosing the right van to towing, maintenance, insurance, and resale tips.
Buying & Selections
Caravan Garage Guide 2025 – Building Your Home Base
Building a garage for your caravan involves council permits, easements and often, custom designs. This guide uses one vanner's journey to show you how...
Buying & Selections
Caravan Show Buying Guide 2025 – How to Buy Smarter
Planning to buy a caravan at a show? Our 2025 caravan show buying guide provides essential tips on finance, planning your day, and finding the right van.
Buying & Selections
Essential Caravan Towing and Payload Advice: When ‘No’ Is the Best Answer
Beginner journey: Here's how a frank conversation on towing payload at the dealership preceded decades of safe, comfortable and fun camping adventures – words...
Buying & Selections
Caravan cooking: Lady Settledown’s Easy Jam Doughnut Muffin Recipe
An easy morning or afternoon tea bake you can whip up in your caravan.A Note for Caravan BakersThese smell amazing when cooking however they...
Buying & Selections
Two-Use Camping Champions – Lightweight Gear Hacks
Smart gear that works twice as hard - clever campsite items and stubby holder tricks every traveller should know.
Buying & Selections
Tow Mirrors – Fixed vs Temporary Towing Mirror Comparison
Elvin Pal compares clip-on vs replacement towing mirrors after years of towing, revealing why Clearview mirrors remain his top pick.
Buying & Selections
Long-Term Tyre Test – 40,000 Kilometres Review
After 40,000km of Aussie touring, Elvin Pal reviews how the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tyres performed across desert, beach, and outback roads.
Legal & Compliance
Is It Lithium Ready? – Caravan Battery Upgrade Guide
Find out how to upgrade from AGM to lithium safely and ensure your caravan system is compliant with 2025 standards.
Buying & Selections
Fan Installation DIY – Sirocco II Caravan Fan Upgrade
Learn how to install Sirocco II fans in your caravan for efficient off-grid cooling with minimal power draw.
Everyday Touring
Washing Lines on the Go – Clever Caravan Laundry Hacks
Learn clever ways to set up washing lines and dry clothes efficiently while caravanning in 2025.
Legal & Compliance
Towball Leverage Explained – How Weight Affects Towing Stability
Understand how tow ball mass and leverage impact your caravans rear axle weight for safer towing in 2025.
Everyday Touring
Caravan & Campsite Hygiene Tips for Travellers
Simple caravan and campsite hygiene tips from experienced travellers. Learn how to keep your van, tanks, and facilities clean and fresh on the road.
Off-Road & Specialist Topics
Tyre Pressures for Touring – Safe PSI Tips for Caravans & Tow Vehicles
Learn how to set the right tyre pressures for your caravan or tow vehicle when touring Australia. Stay safe with correct PSI levels for all terrains.
Buying & Selections
Caravan Payload Guide 2025 – Understanding Tare, ATM & Legal Limits
Understand caravan payload, tare and ATM. Learn how to calculate legal towing weights and increase payload safely in 2025.
