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.

Caravan World

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JAYCO OWNERS NATIONAL GETAWAY 2024 RECAP • The biennial Jayco National Getaway was held from 9–13 May 2024, and was a resounding success. David and Jackie Smith share their take on the event.

COROMAL LAUNCHES 2024 SUNSEEKER CARAVAN RANGE

CAMPER TRAILER OF THE YEAR 2024 LIMITED-EDITION MAGAZINE

CRUISEMASTER ABS ENABLED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

LUXURY ENSUITES UP THE CARAVANNING GAME AT PARK LAME

TRACK TRAILER ENTERS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION

VAN MEASUREMENTS – 16FT OR 18FT? • Malcolm discusses the issue of caravan lengths which can be very confusing for buyers.

UPGRADING YOUR 12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: PART ONE • This month David answers a letter from a reader about upgrading their van's 12V system for off-grid travel.

MILLION DOLLAR ROAD TRIP NT • The CIAA'S newest marketing campaign gives one lucky camper the chance to change their life.

D-SHACKLES OR CHAIN HOOKS?

‘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

MSA GEAR GIVES YOU CONFIDENCE • From small beginnings as a company of two, MSA 4x4 Accessories has grown to achieve international patents and acclaim for some of its innovative products, including its award-winning towing mirrors.

UPDATED AND STILL UNBEATABLE • In 2022 I hooked up an impressive Evernew RTX35 to the back of a 2500HD Silverado and came away blown away by the big brute's softer side and unrivalled ability to tow. For the 2024 version of this ute, the interior gets an update along with some minor cosmetic changes and one to towing with cruise control.

A STEP BACK IN TIME • Sam Coombs goes back in time to explore York, WA's oldest inland town which offers a surprise at every turn.

A GUIDE TO CHOOSING A DUAL CAB UTE • Finding the right dual cab ute to suit your needs and towing requirements can be an arduous task – but you've come to the right place.

UTILITARIAN UTOPIA • Fitting bulky objects inside a conventional caravan is a real challenge due to limited space and regular-sized doorways. The Jayco Basestation solves both of these problems by adding a huge garage and enormous rear-opening doorway that will accommodate all sorts of stuff. The van is quite utilitarian in nature with rubber mats for floor coverings and very basic living quarters which makes it just about perfect for its intended purpose.

CAPITAL OF THE WESTERN DOWNS • The self-styled ‘Capital of the Western Downs’, the prosperous rural town of Roma straddles the junction of the Warrego and Carnarvon Highways, 480km west of Brisbane.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT QLD SUPERSHOW • Malcolm Street reports from this year's Let's Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow.

TOW CAR OF THE YEAR? • No joke, we might do a proper Tow Car of the Year, but for now, you asked so here are our thoughts on the cars (and trucks) that came to Caravan of the Year 2024.

EAST COAST RAMBLE • There's a good reason why beach-loving road trippers hug our eastern seaboard. Join Carolyne Jasinski on her east coast ramble from Queensland down to the New South Wales/Victoria border.

GIBB RIVER TOURING • Gibb River Caravans is a new name in the industry – importing composite vans and chassis from China and fitting Australian suspension for local offroad touring.

TOW SAFE, TOW SMART •...