Caravan World

Caravan World is the ‘go-to’ destination for reviews of new caravans and motorhomes, as well as amazing Australian destinations. From Wilsons Promontory to Weipa, the Gunbarrel to the Gibb River Road, Caravan World travels to the best vanning locations this country has to offer. Caravan World is full of advice on tow vehicles and technical advice. Need tips on how to use a weight distribution hitch, or finding the right coupling for your van? Caravan World employs the most knowledgeable writers for up-to-date technical advice. Caravan World tests the latest gadgets, from ball weight scales to GPS, all to make life on the road more comfortable. You’ll also find recipes, the latest news on the Aussie vanning scene, and topical columns. Caravan World has been published for over 40 years, with only four editors in that time. You can trust them.

CARAVAN WORLD

ANJI BIGNELL

CARAVAN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH AUSTRALIAN MADE

VALE DAVE BERRY OF TRAKKA MOTORHOMES • 19th February 1953 – 31st May 2019

POSSIBLE ENTRY FEES FOR LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK

LONGEST LINE OF RVS

NEWS EMBRACING THE SHARE ECONOMY

VOLUNTARY VEHICLES • Traversing this country and helping those in need is a great way to pay it forward

TUG OF WAR • We reflect on our recent vehicle upgrades

TO PARALLEL OR NOT TO PARALLEL?

SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Q&A

DO35 V3-R ALL-TERRAIN DROP-ON COUPLING

POSTBAG

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

WIN!

HOW TO WIN

CARAVANS FOR A CAUSE • From sheltering homeless war veterans to providing vital medical services to remote communities, RVs of all shapes and sizes are being used for humanitarian, as well as holidaying purposes, across Australia

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

SOFTENING THE BIGHT • Having the best camper body, the most water capacity or best electronics around means nothing if you do not have reliable, soft-riding suspension and a strong hitch to carry it all

SHIPWRECKS AND SEASCAPES • Escape the busy tourist trails for a region steeped in Aboriginal and colonial history

FACTS • BATALUK CULTURAL TRAIL This significant cultural trail follows routes used by the Gunaikurnai for more than 30,000 years, extending from Sale through Mitchell River National Park to Cape Conran. For more information on the Bataluk Cultural Trail visit www. batalukculturaltrail.com.

CONSIDERATE CAMPING • Being a considerate camper is easy, and cultivating these top habits is guaranteed to earn you the respect (and friendship) of every traveller you meet this winter

RIVER OF DREAMS • The entry-level SR-19 exudes the hallmarks of a higher-end van… Yes, ‘still waters run deep’ with this Snowy River!

MEASURING UP

SR SNOWY -19 RIVER

RATINGS

STAYING SAFE IN STICKY SITUATIONS • Prepping for emergency situations is essential, and not only reliant on a good First Aid kit – although this is very important. The Hema Traks team share some practical advice on what to pack and procedures to take when you’re caught in a sticky situation on the road

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

FIRST AID KITS AND TRAINING

GOING FOR GOLD (PART 1) • Camper Deputy Editor, Sam Richards, ventured into the lesser known Mt Baw Baw region of the Victorian High Country to put a couple of offroad hybrids to the test, within a setting steeped in gold mining history

CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

FACTS

OFFROADER, MADE-TO-ORDER • Equipped for long stays off the grid and comfortable enough for you to want to linger longer, the Trailblazers Stuart 5.5 sets the bar high for...