Caravan World

Take if Offline Offline Campers was founded in 2018 by Sam and Jenna Reynolds. Sam is a chartered mechanical engineer with a defence background, and what began as a personal passion project to design and build a custom camper trailer for their family of five quickly evolved into an award-winning manufacturing business. From early childhood, Sam’s family spent most holidays either in the South Australian Riverland or Flinders Ranges, something that continues to this day with his kids.

Our Nine Tips for Caravanning Let’s assume you have the basics down pat, can reverse in a car park without taking out the parking signs, have mastered your weight definitions and chosen the right tow vehicle to match your caravan. You should be excited, because caravanning is fun and you have many memories to make with your new toy. What you are soon to discover, because it’s not in the brochure or sales pitch when you bought the van, is that while it’s fun, caravanning can also be hard work.

Jayco Starcraft Here was something familiar feeling about hooking up the new Jayco Starcraft. When we were shopping for our own caravan a few years ago, the Starcraft was one of the vans we seriously considered. We spent plenty of time walking through them, comparing layouts and working out whether it was the right van for the sort of travelling we wanted to do. Ultimately, we went another way, but I’ve always been interested to see how the Starcraft would stack up out on the road.

Another useful takeaway from the podcast is that the debate should not necessarily be “paper versus digital”. Sam describes printed maps and GPS navigation as complementary tools. A GPS device shows a traveller's position and helps them follow a route. A printed road atlas or regional map provides a wider view, making it easier to understand distances, compare alternatives and see what lies beyond the immediate route. This broader perspective becomes important when conditions change.

Reports online suggest there have been delays in new van deliveries and warranty remedies for much of 2026. A support page for AOR owners and buyers was set up earlier this week, with over 800 members already listed. Several buyers have posted about paying substantial deposits for vans that haven't been delivered, and ABC News reported that owners of vans in for service were locked out from collecting them.

The Savannah Way The Savannah Way is a legendary 3700km journey connecting Australia’s east and west coasts, from Cairns to Broome. With our travel time limited to the two-week Easter school holidays, we focused on an achievable 1000km return loop from Cairns to Cobbold Gorge, taking in Forsayth, the Agate Creek Gemfields, Copperfield Gorge and the Undara Lava Tubes. This trip packs a big punch of outback adventures, making memories to last a lifetime.

Why You Absolutely Need a UHF Radio When Towing a Caravan When towing a caravan, communication is more than a convenience—it provides valuable extra awareness. Your tow vehicle and caravan form a long, heavy combination with larger blind spots and slower acceleration. A UHF CB radio lets you communicate instantly with truck drivers, other caravanners and your convoy, even where mobile reception is patchy or unavailable.

It's the interior size that will polarise many buyers. On the one hand, there are those who want maximum space, which usually includes an oversized bathroom. The other side of the fence will argue that a compact, lightweight van is the best option for getting into tight spaces and over rough tracks. Of course, it comes down to personal choice, but for me the compact size and lighter weight of the Wildtrax 17 have distinct advantages.

Safety Alert: Urgent LPG Regulator Recall for Snowy River and Newgen Caravans Attention Caravan Drivers and Owners: If you tow or own a Snowy River or Newgen caravan, you need to check your A-frame before heading out on your next trip.

One of the great advantages of family caravan travel is that the holiday doesn't finish when you arrive at the campsite. Give children simple jobs around camp. Depending on their age, they might help set up chairs, organise outdoor games, collect kindling where permitted or help prepare dinner. This can also reduce the pressure on parents to provide constant entertainment. A bucket, ball, frisbee or other outdoor game can provide hours of fun once you're settled.