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Caravan Guides & Tips Advice

Explore our practical caravan buyer guides and ownership advice, from choosing the right van to towing, maintenance, insurance, and resale tips.

It-Fits Sheets: The Caravan Bedding Upgrade That Actually Fits Your Van

It-Fits - an Australian owned bedding brand built around one very practical idea: sheets should actually fit.

Real World Lesson: Handling Six Tyre Failures on One Outback Lap

Follow Alison and Peter as they navigate six separate tyre disasters across the Outback, proving that even with preparation, the unexpected happens and flexibility...

Buying a Caravan in 2026: How to Buy with Confidence

Navigate the caravan market in 2026 with clarity. Understand contracts and options for a confident and rewarding purchase experience.

The Winter Caravan Upgrade Everyone’s Searching For – But Is It Safe?

As winter settles in, more caravanners start asking the same question:

Caravan Microwave Buyer’s Guide: What to Check Before You Buy

In a caravan, a microwave is not just a benchtop appliance. It needs to suit the space, the cabinetry, the electrical setup and the way the van moves on the road.

Amaree Collection: A Softer, More Natural Way to Keep Your Car and Caravan Feeling Fresh

There are plenty of big-ticket upgrades people talk about when it comes to touring.Lithium batteries. Solar. Suspension. Storage. Tow vehicles. New layouts.But sometimes, it...

It-Fits Sheets: The Caravan Bedding Upgrade That Actually Fits Your Van

It-Fits - an Australian owned bedding brand built around one very practical idea: sheets should actually fit.

Setting Up Your Caravan for Comfortable, Insured Everyday Living

The goal is simple: set the van up properly so everyday travel feels easier, safer and more comfortable.

Van First or Vehicle First? The Caravan Buying Order That Saves You Money, Stress and Regret

What comes first - the van or the vehicle?Do you buy a van to suit the vehicle you already own?Or do you choose the...

Is a Caravan Washing Machine Worth It?

A caravan washing machine sounds like one of those luxury extras until you are three weeks into a trip, the laundry bag is full,...

The Top 3 Diesel Heaters for Camper Trailers, Vans and Tent Setups in 2026

There's a moment most Aussie campers know well. It's somewhere just before sunrise, the canvas is stiff with frost, and the kettle feels a...

The Best Lightweight Caravans Under 1,500kg ATM in Australia (2026 Guide)

A growing range of compact, well-equipped caravans now come in under 1,500kg ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass, the maximum legal weight of a fully loaded...

Are Caravan Induction Cooktops Worth It for Real Travel?

You see it in new builds. You hear it from dealers. You see travellers swapping gas for electric setups and talking about lithium batteries,...

Hybrid, Camper Trailer or Full Caravan: Which One Actually Suits Your Touring Style

Walk into any caravan and camping show in 2026 and the question hits you within five minutes. Hybrid, camper trailer, or full caravan? They...

Do You Actually Qualify to Free Camp Legally?

"Probably." and "We should." - Would be most Australians response - but the reality is that the rules around how to free camping legally...