Caravan World is the ‘go-to’ destination for reviews of new caravans and motorhomes, as well as amazing Australian destinations. From Wilsons Promontory to Weipa, the Gunbarrel to the Gibb River Road, Caravan World travels to the best vanning locations this country has to offer. Caravan World is full of advice on tow vehicles and technical advice. Need tips on how to use a weight distribution hitch, or finding the right coupling for your van? Caravan World employs the most knowledgeable writers for up-to-date technical advice. Caravan World tests the latest gadgets, from ball weight scales to GPS, all to make life on the road more comfortable. You’ll also find recipes, the latest news on the Aussie vanning scene, and topical columns. Caravan World has been published for over 40 years, with only four editors in that time. You can trust them.

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THINGS CAN BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN THEY APPEAR • Though things are often changed to be 'easier' this is not always the result

LOVE AFFAIR • Rekindling a romance with small RVs

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS • Buying a caravan or motorhome is a big experience and for many people second only to buying a house. Here’s a few clues to simplify the process.

A SHOW FOR 2020 • This year has been a fiasco for caravan shows, but Editor-at-Large John Ford managed to check out a recent one that went ahead — the Brisbane Caravan Show.

A YEAR IN REVIEW

WISE BUYING • The 19ft Road Owl has a load of features for a young family to enjoy, all at a bargain price that’s sure to impress

NEW AGE RO19BE COMFORT

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FAMILY BASICS • This trimmed-down van has all the essentials for a family holiday and a tow weight that matches it to many mid-size vehicles.

GOLDSTREAM REMOTE 1500

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CARGO CULT • Other van builders will probably look at the new storage option on the Jayco Journey and ask, “Why didn’t we think of that?”

JAYCO JOURNEY 17.53-3 OUTBACK

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ESCAPING WITH THE FAMILY • Nova’s Family Escape 196 is part of a range of bunk bed caravans offered by the manufacturer. At 6.7m long it is the smallest in the pack, but does still make it a good family vanning prospect?

NOVA FAMILY ESCAPE 196-8C

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FAMILY FRIENDLY FRANKLIN • Large family caravans have changed over the past decade and Franklin’s Razor 220CLW 3BS is a good example of contemporary style. Well equipped for mum and dad, junior family members don’t miss out either.

FRANKLIN RAZOR 220CLW 3BS

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ROOM TO GROW • When Bushtracker co-owner Matthew Kurvink felt the pains of a growing family, he decided to future-proof his next van, the indomitable 24

BUSHTRACKER 24

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THE FAMILY MAN'S FAMILY VAN • This 13ft pop-top sleeps six or seven, takes on offroad tracks for breakfast and packs a whopping 300Ah of battery power. Thoroughly equipped without having to add on options, you could hitch up at the factory, hit the road and show your kids the best of Australia, just like that.

SWAG CAMPERS RAPTOR X13 EXPLORER

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TOP TITAN • Ideal for couples that want to experience the outdoors, this hybrid still has the comforts of a caravan

TITAN BLACKHAWK 480 HYBRID

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