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.
Buying & Selections
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...
Everyday Touring
Are Caravan Parks Changing Their Rules? What Travellers Are Noticing
If you've booked a caravan park recently and noticed something felt a little different, the prices, the check-in process, the rules on the noticeboard,...
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'
Remote Caravan Communications 2025 – Sue & Greg’s Top Tip for Outback Safety
Learn from Sue and Greg Evan’s breakdown on the Barkley Highway and discover why securing reliable communications before you leave is the ultimate safety...
Essential 4WD Roof Loading Guide – Safe Setup For Off-Road Adventures
Why This MattersThis guide is for 4WD tourers and families who carry gear on their roof, specifically those using rooftop tents or boats. It...
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 – 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.
