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Caravan or Camper Trailer? Which One Actually Suits How You Travel
The choice is less about the trailers than about how you travel — how often you move, what you tow with, and how much of the holiday you'll spend setting up. An honest Australian guide to both.
The 3-3-3 Rule, the 10-Year Rule and the 85% Rule: Caravan 'Rules' Decoded
Three 'rules' every new caravanner hears — 3-3-3, the 10-year rule, and the 85% rule. Here's what each one means, and which are actually law versus friendly guidelines.
PPSR Checks for Caravans: The $2 Search That Stops You Buying Someone Else's Debt
A used caravan can carry money owing, or be stolen or written off. A $2 PPSR search protects you. Here's how to do it, what you need, and why the certificate matters.
Camper Trailer Inspection: Canvas, Hinges, Bearings and Rust
Camper trailers wear their history in four honest places: canvas, folding hardware, wheel bearings and the chassis. How to read all four before you buy.
Caravans Under 1,500 kg ATM: 10 Vans You Can Tow With a Popular SUV
Can the SUV in your driveway tow a caravan? Quite possibly. Ten Australian-market vans with an ATM of 1,500 kg or less — verified weights and payloads for each.
Small Caravans With an Ensuite: Australia's Tiniest Vans With a Real Bathroom
You don't have to choose between a small, easy-to-tow caravan and a real bathroom. Seven of Australia's tiniest vans with a full ensuite, with verified specs for each. Most can be towed by mid size cars and SUV's.
Off-Road, Hybrid or Pop-Top? Which Australian Caravan Actually Suits Your Trip
Most people choose a caravan format backwards — they fall for a van, then rearrange their plans to justify it. The format question is really three questions: the trip you'll actually take, the car in your driveway, and where the van lives the other eleven months of the year. Here's how to work through it honestly.
Australia's Best Caravans of 2026: What It Actually Takes to Win One
Caravan of the Year 2026 judged nine vans at Strath Creek. Here's what it actually takes to get a van onto that field — and how to use the results.
Caravan or Motorhome? The Honest Australian Comparison
One structural difference drives nearly every trade-off: a caravan comes off, a motorhome doesn't. A plain-English Australian guide to licences, day trips, setup, storage and cost of ownership.
Second Hand Motorhomes for Sale: The Ultimate Australian Buying Guide for 2026
Looking for second hand motorhomes for sale in Australia? Our 2026 guide helps you inspect, finance & buy with confidence. Avoid pitfalls & find your dream rig.
First-Time Caravan Buyer's Checklist: 27 Things to Do Before You Sign
Everything a first-time caravan buyer in Australia needs to know — towing compatibility, inspection checklists, PPSR checks, insurance, and finance. Don't sign anything until you've read this.
Australia's Best Caravan Routes by Season: Where to Go and When
Planning a caravan trip across Australia? Here's the region-by-region seasonal guide — when to go, what to expect, and which van type suits each route.