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Australia's Caravans Have Outgrown the Utes Built to Tow Them When NSW Police set up a temporary roadside weigh station in western Sydney, they expected some non-compliance. What they found was a systemic crisis hiding in plain sight. Almost 40 per cent of the caravans and camper trailers pulled over were legally overloaded, exceeding their maximum Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) 1.

The Local Caravan Industry Anyone walking the halls and grounds of caravan shows over the last few years would be amazed at the depth and variety of vans for sale. The local RV industry is a major component of Australian manufacturing, with innumerable brands and impressively monstrous displays. For a long time, the Australian caravan industry appeared bulletproof.

New eight-model XT MK4 range Building on the success of MDC’s XT MKIII range, the new XT MK4 range has been reimagined around a fully integrated, high-efficiency 48V off-grid platform, giving customers more usable power, more comfort and more confidence away from powered sites and off the beaten track.

Gold Class Caravans has released the AC22C, its new flagship Adventure Class model and the brand’s first entry into the 4.5t ATM category. Purpose-built for serious off-road travel, extended off-grid living and premium couple’s comfort, the AC22C represents the next evolution of the Gold Class promise: Premium Made Possible. Gold Class enters this segment with a clear point of difference. The AC22C is not a base caravan waiting to be upgraded.

Ford F-150: Power and Passion With the release of the facelifted F-150, Ford Australia is hoping last year’s production problems are behind it. Along with styling changes and a newly engineered steering system, the release also introduces the top-end Platinum version with tech, comfort and practical improvements.

Caravan of the Year 2026 didn’t arrive in isolation. To understand what this year’s event represents, you need to look back at where it’s come from — not just last year in Warrnambool, but the broader arc of what Caravan of the Year has become. At its core, this event has always served a simple purpose: to give buyers a clear, independent, expert-led view of the caravans on the market. That hasn’t changed. What has changed — and continues to evolve — is how we deliver on that.

The Sydney 4X4 Outdoors Show is here! The countdown is on — the National 4X4 Outdoors Show is heading to Sydney from12 to14 June, bringing together the latest camper trailers, hybrids, caravans, 4WDs and touring gear for one of Australia’s biggest outdoor lifestyle events. Following a huge Brisbane event earlier this year, Sydney now takes centre stage as offroad touring continues to dominate the Australian adventure market.

Kerfon Fouray In the world of copycat campers from China, the Australian-made, double-sided fold-out Kerfton stands out from the crowd. Founder and Managing Director Barry Trippit saw a gap in the market for a more family-friendly hard floor camper. Barry explained, “I have been camping all my life and wanted to share the experience with my kids. I wanted a camper with a decent-sized main bed and two separate single beds.

MDC Forte SR Series 2 Following the breakout success of the original Forte SR range launched in June 2024, MDC Campers and Caravans (MDC) has returned with an ambitious evolution: the MDC Forte SR Series 2. Positioning itself as a “new benchmark” for the Australian touring market, this updated range isn't just a face-lift; it’s a re-engineered response to the feedback of the modern Australian traveler who wants high specifications without the typical "option-list" headache.

April’s Readers’ Rigs marks the final chapter in our year-long Readers’ Rig of the Year competition. This month’s entries showcase rigs tackling coastal routes, the world’s widest canyon, epic 16,500km road trips and rugged outback tracks — a fitting finale to a year of incredible adventures. The April entries, along with all previous monthly winners and finalists, are in the running for our big Readers’ Rig of the Year prize bundle, valued at nearly $3600.