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.

JOHN FORD

Caravan World

DANGERS OF OVERLOADING

PHILLIP ISLAND CAMPING

JAYCO TO RETURN TO INDUSTRY SHOWS

CIAA PUBLISHES BUSINESS CONDITIONS REPORT

RALLY FOR TITANIUM OWNERS

DIESEL RE-BUDGET FOR TRAVELLERS

GRAMPIANS GRAPE ESCAPE RETURNS

FESTIVAL OF OUTBACK OPERA RETURNING IN MAY

RELOCATION NATION • Travelling Australia is back on the agenda, and for something different, Malcolm recaps his recent relocation trip

GLORIOUS BAROSSA • It’s all about the produce

BATTERY POWER

SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

POSTBAG

CHOOSING TYRES TREADS

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

WIN!

HOW TO WIN

HOW MUCH CAN MY VEHICLE TOW? • Understanding towing weights is often confusing and not helping is the 3500kg maximum tow rating specified which in many cases is misleading. Here’s a short guide.

VARIOUS TOW VEHICLES

A ROADTRIP THROUGH THE WIMMERA • Located in Victoria’s west, the Wimmera Mallee is a region for country-lovers, water-lovers, and roadtrippers of all kinds.

fast FACTS

TAKE THE HARD ROAD • Titanium Caravans is a builder on the move, and its vans are finding their way into the remotest corners of the country. We hooked up with Caravans Coffs Coast for a day at the beach with a full spec ATX.

TITANIUM HARDCORE ATX 19FT 6IN

RATINGS

TITANIUM MOVES • We got a sneak peek into the place where it all happens for Titanium — the factory where its vans get built.

MEETING NEW CHALLENGES • With growing appetites for offroad travel comes changing energy needs. We spoke to industry leader REDARC about rising to this challenge.

THE GREAT  GREEN WAY • Follow this road to get amongst some of the best of Queensland’s tropical scenery.

GREAT GREEN WAY CONTACTS

ENOUGH IS NEVER ENOUGH • When one of the bosses at Wonderland RV decides to build a van for his family, the end result is an excuse-free example of excellence.

WONDERLAND RV • XTR 2100F-C 2 BUNK LAYOUT

RATINGS

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCHES — WHAT DO THEY REALLY DO? • Balancing your tow vehicle when hitched up is of the utmost importance, and weight distribution hitches make this a breeze

GORGE-OUS LAUNCESTON • One of Australia’s oldest cities, Launceston has plenty to see and do and is also the perfect base to start your tour of the Tamar Valley.

FACTS

TAMAR VALLEY

HYBRID EVOLUTION • What do you get when you cross a caravan and a hybrid camper? Something that tows like a camper but has room like a caravan.

MEASURING UP

RHINOMAX LOST TRAK 16FT HYBRID TOURER

RATINGS

LOCAL COLOUR • Opal mining towns make for some of the most intriguing adventure destinations in...