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.
Ownership & Resale
Best Australian-Made Small Caravans in 2026 (Under 2,000kg ATM)
Our guide to the best lightweight caravans under 1,500kg ATM generated strong reader feedback, and one comment kept coming up: where are the Australian-made...
Buying & Selections
Best Caravan Stone Guards in Australia (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
Australia's roads are brutal on caravans. The moment your tow vehicle hits a gravel road, corrugated outback track, or freshly chip-sealed highway, stones start...
Buying & Selections
Lithium Caravan Batteries: The Upgrade Everyone Wants, But Not Everyone Understands
The demand for reliable, long-lasting power has never been higher, pushing many to consider lithium batteries. These aren't just a fancy upgrade; they're a fundamental shift in how we power our travels.
Caravanning with a Moon Boot – Real World Lesson
Discover how we managed an off-grid caravan adventure with a fractured ankle, proving that a last-minute injury doesn't have to stop your travel plans.Overview...
Are Caravan Slide-Outs Still Worth It? – Real life vanners share their experience
Craving more room to move? Discover how Bruce and Marg Gow gain extra living space without towing a longer van. Learn if slide-out caravans...
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...
Vehicle & Trailer Safety Chain Hook Kit
Overview – Why This MattersThis article introduces a solution for caravanners struggling with difficult Dee or Bow shackles that cause back pain and are...
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.
