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

ENTER THE NEW READERS’ RIG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION! • Our epic Readers’ Rig of the Year competition has begun, so send in your best caravanning pics for the chance to win a grand prize worth nearly $3600!

NSW SUPERSHOW STANDOUTS • A couple of days at the NSW Caravan Camping Holiday Supershow reminded Malcolm of how far this industry has come — and where it’s heading next.

CAPTURING THE POWER OF THE SUN • This month David answers a question from a reader about a portable solar blanket to capture the energy from the sun.

IS FULL-TIME CARAVANNING RIGHT FOR YOU?

ARE TOWBALL SCALES REALLY NECESSARY?

ROCK HOPPING AROUND AUSTRALIA • From gravity-defying boulders in the Red Centre to limestone spires and ancient volcanic domes, Australia’s iconic rock formations tell stories as old as time. Here are eight of our top picks that are worth a visit.

REDEFINING CARAVANNING • Kokoda Caravans returned to COTY this year with a van that has set a new benchmark in tech and self- sufficiency. Built for owner Trevor Price and his family, the Counterstrike Vincere is designed for indefinite off-grid travel and took home two well-deserved awards.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • Cub Campers has fused camper toughness with caravan comfort in the F14 — a lightweight, low-profile hybrid packed with luxury and built tough enough to win our Best Hybrid award at COTY 2025.

NEXT-LEVEL NAVIGATOR • Majestic Caravans showcased its new and improved Navigator 19’6 at COTY 2025. And with a newly released aluminium frame designed for offroad conditions and some beautifully executed design features, this caravan took home a well-deserved award.

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND • Designed for families with young children, the Infinity 15 hybrid from Jawa Off Road Campers opens up to an 18ft (5.5m) surprise package of everything you’ll need to head off-grid.

FIT FOR A ROYAL • Built to tackle Australia’s toughest tracks, the Royal Flair AussieMate 19’6 blends rugged offroad ability with smart family-friendly design and the premium build quality for which this heritage Aussie brand is famous.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT • The SRH-16 hybrid from Snowy River Caravans blends practicality with offroad readiness, offering couples a versatile and well-equipped van that’s perfect for exploring off-the-beaten- path destinations.

REDARC LEADING THE CHARGE • For modern caravanners chasing off-grid freedom, power matters - and so does reliability. That’s where REDARC Electronics comes in.

WINTER WARMERS AT PARK LANE HOLIDAY PARKS • Rug up this winter and get a warm welcome from the family-friendly, state-of-the-art Park Lane Holiday Parks where kids stay free from 1 June to 28 August. From toasting marshmallows by the campfire to relaxing in cosy cabins, every moment has its place at Park Lane.

READY FOR THE RED • The Red Centre of Australia is a favourite winter escape for southern travellers - but as Miriam Blaker’s road trip shows, getting there is half the fun.

ESCAPE TO EUROBODALLA AND ENJOY LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURES • Winter is a perfect time to visit Eurobodalla on the NSW South Coast. Think long walks along empty beaches, misty mountain hikes in national parks and snuggling up by the fire snacking on oysters, truffles and other local delicacies.

WATERGEN: WATER FROM THE AIR? IT’S NOW POSSIBLE - AND COMING TO AUSTRALIA • Running low on water off-grid? Watergen’s new AWG system makes water from air, but with...