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.
Safety & Towing Guide
Which 2026 Tow Vehicles Can Legally Tow 3.5t Fully Loaded?
We checked fifteen popular tow vehicles rated to tow 3,500kg. Loaded on paper with four adults, their gear and a full 3,500kg van, only seven stayed inside both of their legal weight limits.
Everyday Touring
The Caravan Jobs Nobody Tells You About (Until Something Fails)
These five are different. Two correct things you have probably been told wrong. Two are legal traps that bite at the worst moment. All...
Everyday Touring
The Real Daily Power Budget, Appliance by Appliance
We turned the makers' own figures for every common caravan appliance into amp-hours a day. For our weekend couple the fridge is nearly four-fifths of the budget, and one appliance can flatten a 100Ah battery in about an hour.
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.
Remote Touring Guide: The Ultimate Outback Survival Blueprint
Australia offers sensational adventures but with the majority of our mainland being arid, remote travel dangerous without preparation. Luckily, with the right planning, you...
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 – 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...
