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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LIGHTEN UP • Malcolm goes on a mission to find smaller and lighter-weight caravans to review.

SIZING YOUR RV CHARGER • This month David answers a question from a reader about the size of charger needed to charge lithium batteries.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CARAVAN MARKET? • The spike in the caravan industry in recent years is starting to flatten – so what's next?

OVERTAKING TURNING VEHICLES

‘3001 THINGS TO SEE AND DO AROUND AUSTRALIA’ TRAVEL GUIDE FROM HEMA MAPS

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

HOW TO WIN

DIAMOND DAZZLER • Evernew Caravans celebrated its 60th anniversary as a reputable caravan builder with the release of the RTX60 – a high- end van for touring couples that took home the Best Build Quality and Best Couples Caravan awards at COTY 2024.

A PRIME TOURER • A pocket rocket loaded with extras, the Prime Campers PT-X16 is an ultra-affordable couples tourer with offroad mettle, and took home the Best Value for Money and Best Caravan Under $100k categories at this year's COTY competition.

SURPRISE PACKAGE • The Great Aussie Caravans Xplora 206 has an opulent interior wrapped up in a tough checkerplate and camouflage exterior and its timber-free design was a standout.

TERRIFIC TRAILBLAZER • A mid-sized offroader with an upper-middle price tag, the Majestic Trailblazer 19.6 meets the brief for an off-grid couples van.

ADVENTURE TRAVELLER • Customers of Snowy River Caravans have been asking for a more rugged offroad version, and it has delivered with the multi-terrain SRT-19.

OFFROAD LUXURY • With stunning looks, great attention to detail and masterful engineering the Wonderland RV XTR 1906 couples van impressed the COTY judges.

NATURE AWAITS IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY • Only a short drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the Lockyer Valley is a paradise of lush nature, heritage sites and welcoming local communities who throw bucket-list worthy events year-round.

TIWI ISLANDS: AS TOP END AS YOU CAN GET • Julia D'Orazio heads to the far-flung archipelago to connect with Tiwi culture.

PAWFECT HOLIDAYS • Hitting the road with your hound can be challenging but it's possible if you travel smart, writes Catherine Best

IRON ORE DREAMING • Karratha is 1500km north of Perth, WA, in an area rich with history and resources. If you have a few days to linger, there's a lot to discover.

FIND YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY HAVEN • Want to escape the winter chills but not sure where to go? We've got you covered.

POOCH PERFECT • Carolyne Jasinksi investigates where can you stay and what can you do when your ‘lap’ dogs rule the RV roost.

AREMOTE ENCLAVE • Named after the 17th century Italian painter, Salvator Rosa is a remote enclave tucked away in a corner of Queensland's Carnarvon National Park and it has a lot to offer for those prepared to make the effort to get there.

WHAT'S ON

Views of the sandstone escarpment in Carnarvon National Park, Qld

PACKING HEAT • Introduce these spicy recipes around the campfire to enjoy on a cold winter's...