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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DON'T MISS THE FIRST BUSSELTION CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOW

MASSIVE SAVINGS FOR QUEENSLAND CARAVANNERS

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NEW AGE CARAVANS AND JB CARAVANS JOINT VENTURE

LAST TANGO IN TATTERS: CARAVAN BUSINESS LIQUIDATED

CONFUSED? • Do your research and try before you buy is Malcolm’s advice for newcomers to the caravan lifestyle.

THE POWER NEEDED TO CREATE AC PRESSURE • This month David answers a question about running an air-conditioner’s fan off 12V to create internal pressure.

TO REGULATE OR NOT TO REGULATE? • Stuart poses this question with his tongue firmly in his cheek.

BACK TO THE BEGINNING • Caravan World has been around for more than 50 years, so it’s fair to say we have quite a unique stockpile of caravan reviews, travel stories, news articles and much more in our archives. So, rather than letting it collect dust we thought we’d start a new column shining a spotlight on interesting or unique stories from previous issues. Starting in the most sensible place — the very first Caravan World.

TRAVELLING SAFELY

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

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HOW TO PACK A SMALL VAN • The downside of travelling in a small van is the reduced storage space, so packing smartly and lightly is critical or you’ll run the risk of exceeding your weight limits and potentially being unsafe to yourself and others on the road.

SOFT LANDING • Under new ownership, the legendary Sunland brand is in good hands. We reviewed its latest compact van, retailing at under $100k and packed with all the offroad essentials.

MYSTERIES OF THE MACEDON RANGES • Renowned for its native forests, vibrant food and arts scene, and unique rock formations, the Macedon Ranges reveals a rich history and array of experiences just an hour’s drive northwest of Melbourne.

TINY TOURER • This lightweight Carpento caravan might look like a fancy horse float, but it’s got some great views and touring prospects for couples who don’t want to upgrade to a big tow vehicle.

UNIQUE PINE CREEK • Pine Creek on the Stuart Highway is a sleepy hideaway in the NT with a rich history, Recent changes have made it a must-do overnight stay for travellers

HOW TO GET [YOUR VAN] HITCHED • While hitching up the van might seem like a simple process, there are a lot of things you need to do and check to ensure your van or trailer is correctly hooked on and ready to go. So, to help simplify the process we’ve put together this handy guide and checklist.

ROVE ANYWHERE • Towable recreational vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, and they all have their pros and cons. The Rover 02 All Terrain Ultra from Stockman is a compact, lightweight pod where the interior is pretty much just big enough to fit a queen-sized bed. Consequently, it has a strong outdoor living focus, and the external kitchen is a standout feature.

CARAVANING THE CAPE • With an abundance of national parks, spectacular scenery and terrific towns, the South West region of Western Australia, on Wadandi Boodja country, is an idyllic caravanning getaway.

STAFF SURPRISE • We bought a caravan! You might wonder why we’d buy one with the number of new vans we review but not all of the fantastic people who work on Caravan World...