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.

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JOHN FORD

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CARAVAN OF THE YEAR 2025

WHERE'S THAT PHOTO? • Malcolm discusses the options for photo storage to ensure you'll always be able to find your adventure snaps.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR 12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • This month David answers a question about the electrical requirements needed in an upgraded van.

COLUMNS CIAA • A collective effort is required to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of all caravanners – both new and experienced – into the future.

25 YEARS AND COUNTING… • Thirty years ago Caravan World celebrated its 25th anniversary with a bumper edition which introduced the new 16-page Outdoor Life lift-out supplement full of destinations, product reviews, photography and camp cooking.

SINGLE VS TANDEM AXLES

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

HOW TO WIN

CARAVAN SAFETY 101

HEAD TO ROMA FOR EASTER • Considered one of Queensland's top Easter events, the five-day Easter in the Country Festival in Roma, located 350km northwest of Toowoomba, captures the essence of the distinctive lifestyle that outback Queensland is known for.

EXECUTIVE REIGNS SUPREME • The Supreme Executive 19ft 6in couples van has been constructed using time-honoured traditional methods but with some upmarket touches, as Malcolm Street discovered.

CARAVANNING THE GORGEOUS GIBB • Often described as Australia's most iconic outback drive, the Gibb River Road offers more than gorges and dust as it wanders through the Kimberley's vast and largely untouched wilderness. But is it caravan-friendly?

LOW-COST LOVE • An evolution of the extremely popular SRC-19, the SRC-24 grows in length yet maintains a purchase price that will raise a few eyebrows.

PREPPING FOR THE DRY SEASON • Dry season touring is a rite of passage among caravanners. Every year, like clockwork, vans are pulled out and packed carefully to make the migration northwards in search of the sun. But when do you have to start planning your trip?

SANDY SHORES • Three cheap scenic spots to park the caravan on Queensland's Isaac Coast.

THE VIGILANTE WAY • Built by Melbourne-based manufacturer Eternity Caravans, the Vigilante 16'6 is a lightweight couples offroader that has tweaked a crowd-favourite layout to suit its compact design.

EPIC  ADVENTURES • Queensland boasts some of our best offroad caravan builders and this latest van from Spinifex shows that our northern neighbours have what it takes to produce something special as John Ford discovered.

SWEET SOUTHERN DELIGHTS • As the gateway to South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, McLaren Vale overflows with places to sip, dip and explore.

CUSTOM CARAVAN CRAFTSMANSHIP • Australians love offroad caravans for their ability to explore remote and rugged outback terrains. For the past 18 years Spinifex Caravans has been at the forefront of crafting caravans that combine engineering excellence, offroad capability and a true spirit of adventure.

BANG FOR BUCK • Twin axle, 3500kg ATM with...