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How to Weigh Your Caravan: Public Weighbridges by State
Australia has 196 licensed public weighbridges — and one of them is in the Northern Territory. Where they are, the four-reading weighing sequence, and what a measurement ticket actually tells you.
Questions to Ask a Caravan Manufacturer: Frame, Chassis, Warranty and Longevity
Eighteen questions worth asking an Australian caravan builder about frame, chassis and warranty — plus the free public registers that show how long they have been trading.
Can You Legally Live in a Caravan in Australia? Council Rules, Parks and Private Land
Thousands of Australians live in caravans lawfully. Whether you can depends on where the van is parked: a caravan park, your own land, someone else's — or the open road. Here is the honest map.
Before You Pay a Caravan Deposit: Build Slots, Lead Times and Price Clauses
A deposit is often the moment a conversation becomes a contract. Here are the eleven questions worth asking about build slots, lead times and price clauses first.
Can a Ford Ranger Tow a 3,500 kg Caravan? The Reality Check, Using Ford's Own Numbers
Ford rates almost every Ranger to tow 3,500 kg — but kerb weight, GVM and GCM decide what's left for people and gear. Ford's own 2026 figures, grade by grade, plus what caravans for sale actually weigh.
Can a Toyota Prado Tow a 20ft Caravan? The Reality Check, Using Toyota's Own Numbers
The new Prado is rated to tow 3,500 kg — but that's not the number that decides it. Toyota's own weights, real caravan ATMs and a worked check you can copy.
How to Sell Your Caravan in 2026: The Honest Guide to a Flooded Market
Selling a caravan, camper or motorhome in 2026? What your van is really worth, how to price it against what's actually selling, how to sell with finance still owing, and the one-weekend prep list that shifts it fast.
How to Sell a Motorhome in Australia
Selling a motorhome is not selling a caravan. A smaller, more national buyer pool, a licence threshold that filters buyers, and two inspections instead of one.
How to Sell a Caravan Privately in Australia
Selling privately changes what you legally owe a buyer, how you get paid safely, and what paperwork you need. The Australian private-sale guide, state by state.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a Caravan in Australia?
There is no bad month to sell a caravan in Australia — but the year is not flat. The two demand waves, the quiet stretch, and how to tell where you are now.
27 Questions to Ask a Caravan Dealer — and What a Good Answer Sounds Like
The 27 questions worth asking a caravan dealer, what a good answer sounds like, and the consumer rights that come with buying from a business in Australia.
Should You Pay for a Pre-Purchase Caravan Inspection? What They Check and What It Costs
What an independent caravan pre-purchase inspection actually covers, who does them in Australia, what one provider publishes as its price, and when it's worth it.