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.

Caravan World

JOHN FORD

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

BIG4 HITS 300 PARK MILESTONE

BOODJAMULLA (LAWN HILL) NATIONAL PARK REOPENS

QANTAS FOUNDERS MUSEUM UPDATE

95 YEARS OF LOVELLS

WORLD HERITAGE FOR MURUJUGA

GUNLOM FALLS REOPENS AFTER SIX YEARS

ANOTHER ROUNDTABLE, BUT WHAT NEXT? • Stuart discusses the August Economic Reform Roundtable and asks the question: What does the productivity agenda mean for caravanning?

POWER PROBLEMS IN THE UK • This month, Malcolm deals with a flat battery while cruising the Oxford Canal in England — and it gets him thinking about power loads in the average Aussie caravan.

PORTABLE POWER • This month David answers a question about how to correctly connect a portable solar panel to an existing battery management system.

AIR FRYER ADVENTURES • This month Miriam helps you choose the right air fryer for your caravan, cook with confidence off-grid and provides two caravan-friendly recipes.

WHAT ABOUT CARAVAN TYRES?

TRAVEL HAPPY • We shine the spotlight on caravanners, their rigs and their travel tales.

AL-KO TO THE RESCUE • To upgrade your caravan or buy a new one? That is the question. Editor John Ford delves into the issues around a caravan update and takes a big step into the unknown.

COUPLES’ PARADISE • Couples seeking a caravan that has everything and more for an extended travel experience will find it in this well-considered and beautifully finished offroader by Eden Caravans.

EXPLORING THE GOLDEN TOWN OF BEECHWORTH • Once among Victoria’s wealthiest towns, Beechworth’s gold rush era left behind grand, wide streets and luxurious buildings that remain visible today.

GREATNESS AWAITS IN THE GREATER HUME • If you’re looking for a detour off the Hume Highway that’s filled with history, hospitality and natural beauty in spades, then the Greater Hume region of NSW has you covered.

STYLE AND SUBSTANCE • Wonderland has been favoured by discerning buyers for its classic style and functional builds. Now it aims to broaden its appeal with the introduction of three frame material options. John Hughes takes a look at an aluminium frame 18-footer that makes for a very sensible size for many.

OUTBACK OASIS • Fossick for opals, stargaze in the evenings, soak in a hot artesian bore or explore quirky local pubs — there’s plenty to see and do in the iconic opal town of Lightning Ridge in outback New South Wales during the cooler months.

INNOVATORS AND LEADERS: EDEN CARAVANS • At Eden Caravans, innovation means constantly reimagining comfort, functionality and design to create a better travel experience for customers.

CARAVAN BRAKES – MORE THAN JUST STOPPING • Drum brakes versus disc brakes, brake controllers and sway systems — your caravan brakes can enhance safety well beyond regular stopping. John Hughes tells us everything there is to know about brakes.

GO WITH THE FLOW • Journeying from red rock to coral reef, a road trip along the Gascoyne River is like no other. It beckons visitors to follow the natural path of this ancient waterway and discover one of Western Australia’s most rewarding caravanning routes — rich with culture, scenery and iconic outback experiences.

KING OF THE CAMPSITE • If...