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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JOHN FORD

VIC GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES NEW DRIVER DISTRACTION ROAD RULES

JAYCO REVEALS 2023 RANGE AND UPDATES

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE AND ISUZU UTE TEAM UP TO SAVE LIVES

MDC ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW XT RANGE FAMILY CARAVAN

KIMBERLEY NATIONAL PARK CLOSURES IN 2023 DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE

MY23 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 RANGE REVEALED

GREAT AUSSIES GIVE BACK

PRESSURE MATTERS • This month Malcolm talks about the importance of correct tyre pressure on your van or motorhome

PUPPY PROGRESS • Life with our furry friend

BATTERY STORAGE NEW REQUIREMENTS – WHY? • This month David answers a question from a reader about new standards for storing batteries in caravans.

SOVEREIGN CAPABILITY

FORD RANGER OVERHEATING

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

GOING FOR A SPIN • This 25ft Spinifex makes a considerable statement strapped to the back of a 3500 GMC.

CANNY CARAVANNING • So, you've mode the decision to do the Big Lop or to head off exploring indefinitely. You've done oil the planning, but the big question is ‘how much money will we need?’

EYRE TIME • The beaches and towns found along South Australia's Eyre Peninsula coastline are worth travelling halfway across the country.

FLYING UNDER THE RADAR • The Buckland looks well put together for long-distance travel and doesn't require a heavy-duty tow vehicle.

SHOWING OFF IN MELBOURNE • Editor-at-large John Ford delved into the latest offerings from the Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow held in Melbourne in February.

SOMEBODY STOP ME • It's all well and good cruising down the highway on a sunny afternoon, van in tow and your favourite tune blasting out, but if you can't bring things to a stop quickly, then you could be in trouble. So, it made a lot of sense when Bendix suggested it was time to upgrade the brakes on my trusty but well-travelled WO Series LandCruiser.

MAKE IT MANDURAH • Western Australia's seaside city is brimming with colour and unexpected outdoor delights.

LITTLE BIG VAN • Titanium's mid-size offroaderis the right mix of size and amenity to get you into remote places without compromising Living space.

PRE-TAKEOFF CHECK

STOW IT AWAY • Finding a van with the right amount of interior and exterior storage can feel like a modern-day retelling of Goldilocks – some have too little, others too much, and some are just right. But once you've found the perfect van to storage ratio, packing it safely and effectively is another matter entirely.

THE HEART OF QUEENSLAND • Discover the fascinating town that gave us our unofficial national anthem, Waltzing Matilda, our national airline, Qantas, and is the undisputed ‘Dinosaur Capital of Australia’.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT • A lot of Aussie vans are pretty ‘me too’. Lyfe RV bucks the trend with modern manufacturing methods, a different approach to layouts and state-of-the-art 48V power systems.

INSTALLING A REDARC TOW-PRO ELITE BRAKE CONTROLLER • John Ford details the process for fitting a REDARC Tow-Pro Elite brake controller to his 2012 200 series LandCruiser.

GET YOUR TOW VEHICLE READY • Taking care of your van might be second nature before any trip, but maintaining your tow vehicle is just as...