Caravan World

Caravan World is the definitive guide that gives caravanners the know-how and confidence to pursue their touring dreams. At its heart, Caravan World is committed to enabling caravan travel in Australia, through informed testing of RV products, helpful tips and advice and showcasing great destinations and activities.

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JOHN FORD

JAYCO'S LATEST INNOVATIONS AND MODELS UNVEILED

CUB LAUNCHES H14

OFFLINE CAMPERS' NEW HYBRID

VIC SUPERSHOW SUCCESS

YUASA NAMED OFFICIAL BATTERY PARTNER OF V8 SUPERUTES

KRATZMANN CARAVANS & MOTORHOMES WELCOMES TRACK

NEW AGE OFFROAD RANGE LAUNCHED

WINTER IN AMERICA • Malcolm visited the US for a ski holiday and reports back on some things done differently.

CLEANING SOLAR PANELS • This month David answers a question from a reader about solar panel efficiency.

CARAVAN SAFETY 101 • Caravan safety is a prime concern for us at Caravan World. With ever increasing numbers of new caravanners on the road, here are our 10 tips for a safer drive.

GARY JUNCTION ROAD CAMPING

RV INLINE WATER FILTER FROM B.E.S.T. WATER FILTERS

TRAVEL HAPPY • We shine the spotlight on caravanners, their rigs and their travel tales.

HOW TO WIN

SHOW SEASON HEATS UP • We check out what’s new and try to find the ideal compact van at the latest Victorian Caravan and Camping Supershow.

MASTER BLASTER • The Ultimate Outback series is Bushmaster’s premium range, and this 20ft 10in model will suit a couple looking for a roomy, capable offroad van.

GOING WITH THE FLOW • Chinese electronics company EcoFlow is making innovative power systems for caravans, tiny homes and houses.

ISLAND IDYLL • Come for the penguins, stay for the dramatic coastlines and laid-back island life — Victoria’s Phillip Island has it all.

MURRAY RIVER CRUISING • Journey back through time and experience Australia’s golden era of paddlesteamers with Murray River Paddlesteamers.

CROWD PLEASER • It’s no secret that Jayco vans are made for the masses and have made it possible for countless Aussies to experience the joys of caravanning. They are not perfect, and you can see aspects of the vans that are ‘built to a budget’, but they get the job done. I reckon the Jayco 18ft pop-top is one of Jayco’s all- time classic crowd-pleasers.

MAD MAX YOUR CAMPING ADVENTURE • Mad Max fan Oliver Pfeiffer looks at the memorable locations in the original trilogy of iconic Aussie movies and discovers some nearby caravan friendly camping options at each destination.

TOILET TALK • A loo on board can make the caravanning lifestyle easier, but there are some downsides. John Hughes walks us through the differences between cassette and composting toilets and provides some insiders tips and tricks to make your life on the road more enjoyable.

WITI INSTALLATION: PART TWO • Editor John Ford continues upgrading his Trakmaster caravan with the WiTi Anti-Theft System.

FIT FOR A KING • The Ironbark range is Willow RV’s slide-out series, and this latest version boasts a king bed and spacious luxury for a touring couple.

WHERE THE RIVER FLOWS • Often overlooked by tourists in their rush to Kakadu, the Mary River National Park offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, recreational fishing, river cruising, bushwalking, four-wheel driving and bush camping.

ALL ELECTRIC BIG LAP • Former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison famously claimed that EVs would “end the weekend”. But Renée and Tim McLennan are out to prove him wrong, towing a camper trailer with an EV and taking their family on an all-electric Big Lap of Australia.

LESS PEOPLE, MORE DIRT — AUSTRALIA'S OUTBACK DIFFERENCE • Australia’s...