AUSTRALIAN CARAVAN + RV
Active Ute-back
The Active covers the necessities of bush trekking in a roomy, comfortable package. The plus list is topped off by durable construction that looks like it will last forever.
The Active covers the necessities of bush trekking in a roomy, comfortable package. The plus list is topped off by durable construction that looks like it will last forever.
Adria Adiva 532UP Caravan Review
Filled with goodies like air-con and a shower and toilet the Adiva really is a lot of 'van for the cash. Indeed, it's the perfect caravan for those looking to see the country in style.
Filled with goodies like air-con and a shower and toilet the Adiva really is a lot of 'van for the cash. Indeed, it's the perfect caravan for those looking to see the country in style.
Adria Altea 432PX Caravan Review
NRMA's Caravan Review of the 2008 Adria Altea 432PX reveals Despite high fuel prices and high interest rates, there are thankfully plenty of options left for the budget-conscious tourer. Both the Sorento and the Altea represent excellent value-for-money.
NRMA's Caravan Review of the 2008 Adria Altea 432PX reveals Despite high fuel prices and high interest rates, there are thankfully plenty of options left for the budget-conscious tourer. Both the Sorento and the Altea represent excellent value-for-money.
Adria Altea 512PU
Not everyone was pleased with our choice of the Adria Altea as a long-term test caravan, but the editor-at-large remains a fan.
Not everyone was pleased with our choice of the Adria Altea as a long-term test caravan, but the editor-at-large remains a fan.
Adventure Offroad Campers Grand Tourer
Adventure Offroad Campers' Grand Tourer is Tonka tough, innovative and fitted with all the goodies to make life nice and easy in the Outback.
Adventure Offroad Campers' Grand Tourer is Tonka tough, innovative and fitted with all the goodies to make life nice and easy in the Outback.
Australian Off Road Campers Eclipse
The Eclipse has been built from the ground up as an off-road camper, designed for those 'tracks; vehicular; earth' markings you see on topographic maps - the ones that don't show up on the in-car GPS.
The Eclipse has been built from the ground up as an off-road camper, designed for those 'tracks; vehicular; earth' markings you see on topographic maps - the ones that don't show up on the in-car GPS.
A'Van 490 Ray Slide-Out Caravan Review
This is my kind of interior, step inside and immediately on your left is a comfortable looking, pillow-style u-shaped lounge. It's perfect for reclining in or enjoying a few sundowners, I could sleep on this lounge.
This is my kind of interior, step inside and immediately on your left is a comfortable looking, pillow-style u-shaped lounge. It's perfect for reclining in or enjoying a few sundowners, I could sleep on this lounge.
A'Van Cruiser Camper Review
Excellent handling and clever packaging make A'Van Cruiser an ideal travelling companion.
Excellent handling and clever packaging make A'Van Cruiser an ideal travelling companion.
A'Van Jayde MKII Caravan Review
A'Van is one of the most innovative caravan manufacturers in Australia, its vacuum bonded sandwich construction walls are closely related to the type of walls used on Euro brands.
A'Van is one of the most innovative caravan manufacturers in Australia, its vacuum bonded sandwich construction walls are closely related to the type of walls used on Euro brands.
Bushmaster Caravans - Redgum
This van looks big and impressive – and it is! Once the detail is assessed, though, it’s easy to see the quality of the build and the quantity of the products used.
This van looks big and impressive – and it is! Once the detail is assessed, though, it’s easy to see the quality of the build and the quantity of the products used.
Camp-o-matic Ranger XTC
I don't mean to be rude, but lending a motoring journalist a camper-trailer, knowing full-well that he'd be taking it up one of Australia's most perilous 4WD tracks, can't be smart.
I don't mean to be rude, but lending a motoring journalist a camper-trailer, knowing full-well that he'd be taking it up one of Australia's most perilous 4WD tracks, can't be smart.
Candy Canvas Carry Me Camper Walk-in
Once the ideal campsite has been found, simply remove the heavy-duty vinyl cover and fold out the tent section. Then, just hammer a few pegs into the ground, pull the ropes tight and the job is done.
Once the ideal campsite has been found, simply remove the heavy-duty vinyl cover and fold out the tent section. Then, just hammer a few pegs into the ground, pull the ropes tight and the job is done.
Challenge Deluxe Camper Review
Like peaches 'n' cream, some things are meant to go together, and we found a perfect match when we hooked up the Challenge camper-trailer to the mid-sized Kia Sorento.
Like peaches 'n' cream, some things are meant to go together, and we found a perfect match when we hooked up the Challenge camper-trailer to the mid-sized Kia Sorento.
Compass Aurora Caravan Review
Compass has been building good quality caravans for a number of years. And the Aurora, of which we've selected the 1776-3 Tandem with bunk beds, is one of its stand-out ranges.
Compass has been building good quality caravans for a number of years. And the Aurora, of which we've selected the 1776-3 Tandem with bunk beds, is one of its stand-out ranges.
Concept Belmont Caravan Review
Retailing at just under $34K, the Concept Belmont fits right into the price bracket for Middle Australia. It's a simple, durable-looking alloy-side pop-top caravan.
Retailing at just under $34K, the Concept Belmont fits right into the price bracket for Middle Australia. It's a simple, durable-looking alloy-side pop-top caravan.
Coromal Excel 505 Caravan Review
Coromal has a reputation for build quality and their caravans can be seen all around Oz, often in some unexpected and very rough places.
Coromal has a reputation for build quality and their caravans can be seen all around Oz, often in some unexpected and very rough places.
Coromal Pioneer Compac Caravan Review
Nice and compact, and comfortable too, Coromal's Pioneer Compac really shines when it's off the beaten track. We put it through the wringer.
Nice and compact, and comfortable too, Coromal's Pioneer Compac really shines when it's off the beaten track. We put it through the wringer.
Coromal Princeton Caravan Review
According to the boys at Caravan City, the best feature of this Coromal is the low tare weight, which means it's well within the reach of most soft-roaders.
According to the boys at Caravan City, the best feature of this Coromal is the low tare weight, which means it's well within the reach of most soft-roaders.
Coronet Grand Prince Caravan Review
To tow this caravan you'll need a tow car with at least a 2500kg rating. You're looking at the upper end of the mid-range four-wheel drives, but to be safe we'd recommend a large fourby.
To tow this caravan you'll need a tow car with at least a 2500kg rating. You're looking at the upper end of the mid-range four-wheel drives, but to be safe we'd recommend a large fourby.
Coronet Prince Pop-Top Caravan Review
This nimble little pop-top can easily be towed by either Commodore or Falcon with a 2000kg-plus tow rating and very easily by mid-sized vehicles such as a Toyota Prado or Mitsubishi Pajero.
This nimble little pop-top can easily be towed by either Commodore or Falcon with a 2000kg-plus tow rating and very easily by mid-sized vehicles such as a Toyota Prado or Mitsubishi Pajero.
Crusader Manhattan Caravan Review
This is a big classy caravan and very well priced given its huge list of features.
This is a big classy caravan and very well priced given its huge list of features.
CUB Kamparoo H2
Hyundai and CUB Campers are pretty close right now, and to celebrate the release of the Trek 'n' Tow package for the new Santa Fe, CUB has launched a new camper trailer. Hyundai has made cosmetic and equipment changes to the 2009 Santa Fe range.
Hyundai and CUB Campers are pretty close right now, and to celebrate the release of the Trek 'n' Tow package for the new Santa Fe, CUB has launched a new camper trailer. Hyundai has made cosmetic and equipment changes to the 2009 Santa Fe range.
CUB SupaMatic Escape
The Cub SupaMatic Escape is an ideal fast-getaway camper. Our test unit wasn't designed for gnarly back roads, but behind the Discovery tow car, it simply ate the well-graded dirt sections on our test.
The Cub SupaMatic Escape is an ideal fast-getaway camper. Our test unit wasn't designed for gnarly back roads, but behind the Discovery tow car, it simply ate the well-graded dirt sections on our test.
Driftaway Bullant Caravan Review
The interior had a few trimming issues, but this caravan was not fully completed at the time of the photo shoot. If this is all to detract from the Bullant, it suggests that the 'van is a fine proposition indeed.
The interior had a few trimming issues, but this caravan was not fully completed at the time of the photo shoot. If this is all to detract from the Bullant, it suggests that the 'van is a fine proposition indeed.
Elite Goulburn Caravan Review
Body-wise, the Goulburn is based on a Supagal chassis incorporating a single-axle with eight-leaf slipper spring suspension system, 10-inch brakes, cable handbrake and 15-inch tyres on alloy rims.
Body-wise, the Goulburn is based on a Supagal chassis incorporating a single-axle with eight-leaf slipper spring suspension system, 10-inch brakes, cable handbrake and 15-inch tyres on alloy rims.
Fusion Woodland Caravan Review
The Woodland's exterior has a basic look. Aluminium cladding combined with a chequer plate front, Camec tinted acrylic windows and some neat graphics creates a clean package. The door on the Woodland is mounted toward the front.
The Woodland's exterior has a basic look. Aluminium cladding combined with a chequer plate front, Camec tinted acrylic windows and some neat graphics creates a clean package. The door on the Woodland is mounted toward the front.
Galaxy X-Factor Caravan Review
The X-Factor looks ballsy with its powder-coated chequer-plate front and sides, tinted acrylic windows and flash decals. It's a smart look.
The X-Factor looks ballsy with its powder-coated chequer-plate front and sides, tinted acrylic windows and flash decals. It's a smart look.
Geist AK450 Caravan Review
The Geist AK450 looks good standing still or hitching a ride, but how does this Euro wonder stack up on a searing South Australia day?
The Geist AK450 looks good standing still or hitching a ride, but how does this Euro wonder stack up on a searing South Australia day?
Golf Linwood Caravan Review
This Linwood Airliner features a fibreglass body on a tough chassis with a tandem-axle fully adjustable independent air suspension system which is pretty flash even for today's standards.
This Linwood Airliner features a fibreglass body on a tough chassis with a tandem-axle fully adjustable independent air suspension system which is pretty flash even for today's standards.
Hymer Nova 392 Caravan Review
From the outside you wouldn't pick the tiny tot Nova 392 as being a burger with the lot, but it is. It's loaded with all the goodies you'd expect to find in a bigger, more expensive caravan.
From the outside you wouldn't pick the tiny tot Nova 392 as being a burger with the lot, but it is. It's loaded with all the goodies you'd expect to find in a bigger, more expensive caravan.
Jayco Destiny 16 Caravan Review
Has Jayco's 16ft Destiny pop-top got what it takes to be the ultimate budget caravan?
Has Jayco's 16ft Destiny pop-top got what it takes to be the ultimate budget caravan?
Jayco Expanda Caravan Review
Step inside the Expanda and you walk straight into the kitchen which consists of a Dometic 3-way fridge and a Smev three-burner gas cooker with one electric hotplate and gas-powered grill.
Step inside the Expanda and you walk straight into the kitchen which consists of a Dometic 3-way fridge and a Smev three-burner gas cooker with one electric hotplate and gas-powered grill.
Jayco Expanda Outback Caravan Review
One minute the Jayco Expanda is a tiny-tot towing package that's easy to manoeuvre and the next it's a roomy summer holiday house.
One minute the Jayco Expanda is a tiny-tot towing package that's easy to manoeuvre and the next it's a roomy summer holiday house.
Jayco Sterling pop-top Caravan Review
Jayco's big strength is its aluminium framing with sandwich panel walls and ABS plastic front and rear sections.
Jayco's big strength is its aluminium framing with sandwich panel walls and ABS plastic front and rear sections.
Jayco Swan Caravan Review
Step into this Swan and it's a leap back into the 1970s with lemon-yellow bench tops and brown leaf-patterned curtains, with timber-look trim and vinyl.
Step into this Swan and it's a leap back into the 1970s with lemon-yellow bench tops and brown leaf-patterned curtains, with timber-look trim and vinyl.
Jurgens Lunagazer J2401 Caravan Review
South African RV brand, Jurgens, burst onto the Aussie RV scene years ago, and then promptly disappeared. Now it's back and, according to Anthony Kilner, it's more Wallabies than Springboks.
South African RV brand, Jurgens, burst onto the Aussie RV scene years ago, and then promptly disappeared. Now it's back and, according to Anthony Kilner, it's more Wallabies than Springboks.
Kimberley Kamper LE Camper Review
Top-class quality means Kimberley-built products stand out from the crowd. We set up the Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition for a night in the bush.
Top-class quality means Kimberley-built products stand out from the crowd. We set up the Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition for a night in the bush.
Kimberley Karavan Caravan Review
With the same chassis and suspension as a Kimberley Kamper, the new Karavan was always going to be tough. But it's also the cleverest and best designed rough-road caravan on the market.
With the same chassis and suspension as a Kimberley Kamper, the new Karavan was always going to be tough. But it's also the cleverest and best designed rough-road caravan on the market.
Kimberley Karavan 2008 Caravan Review
Take a look underneath and you'll see just how tough the Karavan is, running monotube shocks with coil springs it's as flexible on-road as it is agile off-road.
Take a look underneath and you'll see just how tough the Karavan is, running monotube shocks with coil springs it's as flexible on-road as it is agile off-road.
Kimberley Platinum Camper Review
Australian Caravan+RV first sampled a Kimberley Kamper in Summer '07 when we hitched a Limited Edition This time, it's the top-of-the-tree $47,000 Kimberley Kamper Platinum we're going bush in, and in much warmer weather than our first freezing test too.
Australian Caravan+RV first sampled a Kimberley Kamper in Summer '07 when we hitched a Limited Edition This time, it's the top-of-the-tree $47,000 Kimberley Kamper Platinum we're going bush in, and in much warmer weather than our first freezing test too.
Lotus Uptown Caravan Review
The Uptown is a smart-looking caravan, and is based on a Supagal chassis complete with tandem axles and a seven-leaf suspension system.
The Uptown is a smart-looking caravan, and is based on a Supagal chassis complete with tandem axles and a seven-leaf suspension system.
Northstar Traveller 6
We Aussies tend to favour caravans first, then motorhomes and campervans, camper-trailers and fifth wheelers, with the slide-on camper coming in a distant last. However, this is a comfy tray-back camper that provides loads of versatility.
We Aussies tend to favour caravans first, then motorhomes and campervans, camper-trailers and fifth wheelers, with the slide-on camper coming in a distant last. However, this is a comfy tray-back camper that provides loads of versatility.
Nova Pride Caravan Review
Nova Caravans has unveiled the Nova Pride, which has plenty of special features new to the Nova range.
Nova Caravans has unveiled the Nova Pride, which has plenty of special features new to the Nova range.
Olympic Javelin SP Caravan Review
The Olympic-built Javelin is your typical Australian-style caravan, meaning it has a corrugated aluminium flanks and that sloping nose.
The Olympic-built Javelin is your typical Australian-style caravan, meaning it has a corrugated aluminium flanks and that sloping nose.
Olympic Seaview 595 SS Caravan Review
Olympic Caravans build the Seaview exclusively for Springvale Caravans. The aim is to provide a well-built caravan packed with goodies at a realistic price.
Olympic Caravans build the Seaview exclusively for Springvale Caravans. The aim is to provide a well-built caravan packed with goodies at a realistic price.
Palomino Bronco 800 Camper Review
Slide-on, ute-back or tray-back; the concept makes a lot of sense. You drive your vehicle to work most of the time, then on holiday weekends - or for longer - you clear out your work junk, plop the camper off its legs onto the ute...
Slide-on, ute-back or tray-back; the concept makes a lot of sense. You drive your vehicle to work most of the time, then on holiday weekends - or for longer - you clear out your work junk, plop the camper off its legs onto the ute...
Paramount Utility Caravan Review
This is one tough-looking caravan from the front and sides. Walk around the back and behind the big door is a huge boot area big enough to house several sets of golf clubs plus loads more.
This is one tough-looking caravan from the front and sides. Walk around the back and behind the big door is a huge boot area big enough to house several sets of golf clubs plus loads more.
Play-Mor Getaway RB Caravan Review
Launched in Australia back in 2006, the US-made Play-Mor is built from plans drawn up by Australian RV Specialists (ARVS) in Newcastle.
Launched in Australia back in 2006, the US-made Play-Mor is built from plans drawn up by Australian RV Specialists (ARVS) in Newcastle.
Regal RSV Caravan Review
There's a lot of quality gear fitted to this van and the build quality is exceptional. This fully custom-built Indulgence is smart and well worth a gander at for the dollars.
There's a lot of quality gear fitted to this van and the build quality is exceptional. This fully custom-built Indulgence is smart and well worth a gander at for the dollars.
Roadstar Daintree Caravan Review
Most caravan manufacturers will customise a standard caravan to some extent, but Roadstar Caravans has taken this one step further.
Most caravan manufacturers will customise a standard caravan to some extent, but Roadstar Caravans has taken this one step further.
Roadstar LE Off-Road Caravan Review
Now that Roadstar and Compass Caravans have been resurrected by Australian Hitec Engineering, AC+RV takes a look at the brand new Roadstar Limited Edition Off-Road.
Now that Roadstar and Compass Caravans have been resurrected by Australian Hitec Engineering, AC+RV takes a look at the brand new Roadstar Limited Edition Off-Road.
Roadstar Retreat Caravan Review
Is it possible to have small 'van dimensions and big 'van space? Roadstar sure thinks so.
Is it possible to have small 'van dimensions and big 'van space? Roadstar sure thinks so.
Roma Elegance Caravan Review
There is a lot to like about the exterior of the Elegance, including the new gas bottle quick-release system that is being incorporated into the Roma range.
There is a lot to like about the exterior of the Elegance, including the new gas bottle quick-release system that is being incorporated into the Roma range.
Scenic Vega Caravan Review
Stepping up into the Vega, potential buyers will be wooed by the warm colours and neat finish.
Stepping up into the Vega, potential buyers will be wooed by the warm colours and neat finish.
Southern Cross Bush Boss Camper Review
From the Duragal chassis up, this camper has been built to go the distance. It features 10-inch electric brakes and an independent leaf-spring suspension system including shockers for stable on- and off-road use.
From the Duragal chassis up, this camper has been built to go the distance. It features 10-inch electric brakes and an independent leaf-spring suspension system including shockers for stable on- and off-road use.
Supreme Getaway SC7 Caravan Review
Supreme has been building caravans for quite sometime now. They are producers of a number of solid, purpose-built dirt-road caravans from scratch.
Supreme has been building caravans for quite sometime now. They are producers of a number of solid, purpose-built dirt-road caravans from scratch.
Swift Charisma 555 Caravan Review
So will Swift blow the other Euros out of the water and give the Aussie market a shake-up? We hitched up a Charisma to find out.
So will Swift blow the other Euros out of the water and give the Aussie market a shake-up? We hitched up a Charisma to find out.
Swift Charisma 610 Caravan Review
Roy Dawson at Springvale Caravan Centre believes the Swift range is the way of the future, where weight and construction are major factors in the industry.
Roy Dawson at Springvale Caravan Centre believes the Swift range is the way of the future, where weight and construction are major factors in the industry.
T@B Safari Caravan Review
This might just be the cutest caravan in the world. It's certainly one of the fastest; an on-road version of this rough-track capable T@B was recently hauled by a Porsche Cayenne to 240km/h to claim a world speed towing record.
This might just be the cutest caravan in the world. It's certainly one of the fastest; an on-road version of this rough-track capable T@B was recently hauled by a Porsche Cayenne to 240km/h to claim a world speed towing record.
Trailblazer SD80E Camper Review
Any true one-tonne single-cab or space-cab vehicle can safely handle the SD80E. This slide-on is packed with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. Yes, it's smallish but the design is clever and every inch of the slide-on has been utilised.
Any true one-tonne single-cab or space-cab vehicle can safely handle the SD80E. This slide-on is packed with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. Yes, it's smallish but the design is clever and every inch of the slide-on has been utilised.
Trailcraft Panorama Caravan Review
Trailcraft's Panorama 540 Dirtroad blends strength with grace. Could it be what you're looking for?
Trailcraft's Panorama 540 Dirtroad blends strength with grace. Could it be what you're looking for?
Trakka Bushman Camper Review
The outdoor-living concept has made the new Trakka Bushman an ideal back-blocks touring camper. However, it's a shame the outdated Toyota running gear doesn't match Trakka's innovative conversion treatment.
The outdoor-living concept has made the new Trakka Bushman an ideal back-blocks touring camper. However, it's a shame the outdated Toyota running gear doesn't match Trakka's innovative conversion treatment.
Trakmaster Tanami Caravan Review
From front to back, this caravan is built tough to handle the varied terrains Australia has to offer.
From front to back, this caravan is built tough to handle the varied terrains Australia has to offer.
Travelander GEO Convert Camper Review
Australia's first fully-automatic camper trailer is run through the wringer on Fraser Island. The verdict: It's not cheap, but it's bloody versatile.
Australia's first fully-automatic camper trailer is run through the wringer on Fraser Island. The verdict: It's not cheap, but it's bloody versatile.
Traveller Sensation Caravan Review
This Sensation is designed for getting out and about in comfort. Start with a 6inch chassis including a mesh section in the A-frame, add a Control Rider 3.5t independent suspension system.
This Sensation is designed for getting out and about in comfort. Start with a 6inch chassis including a mesh section in the A-frame, add a Control Rider 3.5t independent suspension system.
Tvan Tanami Camper Review
We like the Tvan, we really do, and if you're keen to get out and into some of Australia's tighter corners then it's a tough camper to go past. It isn't cheap at $35,765 (plus on-road costs) but then quality never is.
We like the Tvan, we really do, and if you're keen to get out and into some of Australia's tighter corners then it's a tough camper to go past. It isn't cheap at $35,765 (plus on-road costs) but then quality never is.
Windsor Genesis Caravan Review
Any mid to large sized family vehicle with a tow rating of 2500kg will easily handle this Windsor Genesis, which has plenty of storage for all the gear kids take on holiday.
Any mid to large sized family vehicle with a tow rating of 2500kg will easily handle this Windsor Genesis, which has plenty of storage for all the gear kids take on holiday.
Windsor Rapid Caravan Review
Windsor Caravans has introduced a fixed-roof model to the Rapid range, making the transition from road to rest even quicker.
Windsor Caravans has introduced a fixed-roof model to the Rapid range, making the transition from road to rest even quicker.
York Peninsula Caravan Review
The proof of the pudding is in the eating, as they say, and our short time with the York Peninsula showed it to be a comfortable and practical caravan that's manoeuvrable and stable; even at freeway speeds in very gusty wind conditions.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating, as they say, and our short time with the York Peninsula showed it to be a comfortable and practical caravan that's manoeuvrable and stable; even at freeway speeds in very gusty wind conditions.