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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EXTERNAL STORAGE • Malcolm looks into renting a motorhome for a winter ski trip but encounters some obstacles.

PROTECTING YOUR BATTERIES? • This month David answers a question about why a van's batteries keep going flat.

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.

CONFUSING LENGTHS OF CARAVANS

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

HOW TO WIN

JOIN THE HEMA SAFE LAUNCH EVENT • We're excited to announce that the first Hema Safe event will be happening next month. So, grab your vans, towing questions and enthusiasm and join the Caravan World and Hema Maps teams for an exciting day dedicated to safe towing practices.

ESSENTIALS FOR SAFE CARAVANNINGS • Australia's great outdoors offers a paradise for caravanners and other vehicle-based campers, with diverse and beautiful landscapes ranging from bush and beach to backroads and lush farmland. But exploring these areas is much more rewarding when you have safe camping practices up your sleeve.

A PLACE IN THE SUN • Many couples like the simplicity and easy towing of a compact van and this 17-footer from Majestic has all the necessities and none of the big van dramas.

WHERE COUNTRY MUSIC LEGENDS ARE MADE • A city-wide festival, Australia's best country music artists and a region brimming with places to explore – the Toyota 53rd Tamworth Country Music Festival has it all.

A GUIDE TO TOW VEHICLE GVM UPGRADES • In recent years it has come into focus that many tow vehicles on our roads are overloaded or at least badly loaded. In this article, we will explore one of the solutions – a GVM upgrade. This is a complex subject where we can't cover all aspects. We aim to introduce you to the important concepts so you can consider the variables important to you when researching a GVM upgrade.

SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND • Coromal Caravans is not a new name in the industry, but what is different about its latest van range is that the Walkinshaw Group builds it.

GATEWAY TO THE GOLDEN OUTBACK • If the lure of the world's largest rock – twice the size of Uluru – isn't enough to attract you to WA's Upper Gascoyne region, how about the four-wheel driving, hiking and stargazing? There's something for everyone in this unique part of Australia.

KUNUNURRA – HARD TO SPELL, EASY TO LOVE • Garni Woora-Noonggoor – how are you all? These are the words of welcome you will hear when you visit the beautiful town of Kununurra in Western Australia, the gateway to the East Kimberley.

BACK O’ BOURKE • Henry Lawson once wrote “If you know Bourke, you know Australia”, and those words still ring true today. This is a land of sweeping red plains, starry nights and days spent exploring the rugged natural surrounds that is home to a rich and ancient history.

THE FANTASTIC FOUR • Tucked against the Vic–NSW border, the Indigo Shire is home to four beautiful and history-filled townships just waiting to be explored: Beechworth, Rutherglen, Chiltern...