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Caravan Chassis Rust and Cracks: What's Cosmetic and What's a Walk-Away
Chassis rust and cracks look scary on a used caravan — but some are cosmetic. What’s normal, what needs a repairer, and what should make you walk away.
Caravan Water Damage and Delamination: How to Spot It in 10 Minutes
Water damage and delamination are the used-caravan buyer’s biggest fear. How to spot the signs in ten minutes — by nose, eye and hand — before you hand over money.
The Case Against the Hybrid Caravan — and Where It Falls Down
Hybrids promise off-road toughness with caravan comfort. Here's the honest Australian case against buying one — and the four situations where it falls down.
Caravan Handover Day: The 60-Point Checklist to Run Before You Sign
Collection day is the shortest window you will ever have with everyone in the same place wanting the same outcome. Here is what to check before you drive off. The gas and electrical paperwork, the compliance plate, every system in the van, and the rights you keep afterwards.
Looking for a Caravan Camping Sales Alternative? Here's How VANTURE Compares (2026)
Listing a private caravan on Caravan Camping Sales could cost between $199 and $999 if your van is priced over $5,000 — the fee rises with what it's worth. Here's an audited side-by-side comparison, and where a free listing fits.
Hybrid Camper Inspection Guide: The 12 Things That Fail First
The used hybrid market rewards buyers who know where to look. Twelve wear points — from roof seals to wheel bearings — that tell a cared-for rig from a neglected one.
What to Look For on an Off-Road Caravan: Chassis, Suspension and What the Labels Actually Mean
"Off-road" isn't a standard — it's each manufacturer's own description. The chassis, suspension, clearance and coupling tell you what a van is really built for.
What to Look For When Buying a Used Pop Top: The 41-Point Inspection
Pop tops wear in places no generic checklist covers: the lifting mechanism, the canvas, the roof seal. Here are the 41 checks to run before you buy a used one.
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.
Caravan Suspension, Tyres and Brakes: The Australian Owner’s Technical Guide
What Australia's rules actually require of your caravan's suspension, tyres and brakes — and the surprising amount they leave entirely up to you as the buyer.