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

FIRST WORDS

OUTBACK QUEENSLAND MASTERS 2023 LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED

DRIVE FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

LIGHT AND LIFE RETURNES TO KINCHEGA

WILD HARVEST FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MALLACOOTA

A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO DARLING HARBOUR

UPGRADED CARAVAN PARKS IN VICTORIAN REGIONS

TOW VEHICLE SHORTAGE • Malcolm talks about the current shortage of tow vehicles and the issue of where to store the spare wheel

NEW HORIZONS THE FLINDERS RANGES HOSTS THE RETURN OF A GREAT AUSTRALIAN ICON • As the sole surviving Pioneer Campers dealer in Australia, we were delighted to receive an invitation to view the new release Verve hybrid caravan at one of ourfavourite stomping grounds.

INCREASED BATTERY CAPACITY • This month we received a question from Brett about the pros and cons of a single v. multiple batteries to increase the capacity in your van.

SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

HAVING A VENT

RV INLINE WATER FILTER FROM B.E.S.T. WATER FILTERS

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

HOW TO WIN

WHERE HAS THIS BEEN HIDING? • The RTX35 has the looks to stand out in a crowd but its specs and value are what we’ll all be talking about.

UNBEATABLE TOW

EVERNEW RTX35 GASLESS

RATINGS

WHERE WE SHOT

ONE WAY ADVENTURE • The Dampier Peninsula is home to adventures of a different kind – only if you are willing to tag along

fast FACTS

GO WITH THE FLOW • Smaller caravans don’t always mean too much compromise in the internal design, but they do mean a lighter duty vehicle is required for towing. Millard’s MFlow 5.33m 17ft 6in is a good example.

MILLARD MFLOW 17FT 6IN REAR DOOR ENSUITE

RATINGS

REAR DOOR OR CENTRE DOOR

MARINE STINGERS • Marine stingers inhabit all Australian coastal waters. Some of them are a common nuisance on southern beaches, but those in the tropical north are rated the most venomous creatures in the world.

AVOIDING A STING

FIRST AID FOR TROPICAL STINGS

LAPPING IT UP • Completing a ‘Big Lap’ circumnavigation of Australia is the ultimate dream for many caravanners, but how can you ensure it’s as safe as possible?

TOP SAFETY TIPS

A TRUE FAMILY TRAVELLER • Double and triple bunk bed vans are quite common these days, but what if something for a larger family is desired? Condor Caravans might have the answer.

CONDOR ULTIMATE FAMILY DESIGN 24FT

RATINGS

TOWING SAFETY GAME CHANGER • AL-KO recently launched a new caravan safety system known as Tow Assist. In this article, we gain an understanding of the functionality at a generic level and learn from Craig Henry, AL-KO General Manager of Innovation, about the specific features of Tow Assist and how it benefits a caravan owner.

ACCC READY TO POUNCE • The latest ACCC report on new caravan retailing...