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.
Designing a Balanced Caravan Power System: Battery, Solar and Inverter Explained
A balanced caravan power system is not about installing the biggest battery or covering the roof in solar panels. It is about matching storage,...
Finance & Insurance
Nature Disrupts the Journey: What Caravan Travellers Should Know After the Great Ocean Road Flooding
Changing weather conditions can quickly disrupt travel along the Great Ocean Road. This guide breaks down what caravan travellers should consider when routes, parks, or plans are affected.
Everyday Touring
The New Code of the Road: Is Our Camping Etiquette Undergoing a Massive Shift?
Is the classic caravan wave dead? We're diving into the modern rules of the road, from Starlink setups to the dreaded 'Shortcut Sin'
Caravan Mods Guide 2025 – Simple DIY Upgrades
Discover how fellow caravanners Gary and Karen implemented simple, clever modifications to make their van storage smarter, cleaner, and more efficient on the road....
Caravan Garage Guide 2025 – Building Your Home Base
Building a garage for your caravan involves council permits, often challenges like dealing easements and custom designs. This guide uses one vanner's journey to...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
