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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.

Do You Actually Need a TPMS? Here’s the Honest Answer

You've seen the ads. You've probably had a mate tell you their TPMS "saved their life" on the way to Broken Hill. So now...

How Much Solar Do You Actually Need? The Honest Answer.

Solar is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion and almost nobody gives you a straight number. The marketing material says "go...

Common Ownership Mistakes That Lead to Claims and How to Avoid Them

Small caravan ownership mistakes can add up quickly. From unchecked seals and poor loading to awnings left out in bad weather, here are the common issues worth checking before your next trip.

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...

The $400K Caravan Arms Race: Who’s Building Australia’s Most Extreme Rigs – And Who’s Actually Buying Them?

There's a quiet revolution happening at the top end of Australian caravanning. While the rest of the market debates fuel prices and argues over...