A Caravan Holiday and Everything you need to know.

Thinking about a caravan holiday raises many questions:

• Where do we start?
• How much time do we have?
• How much is it going to cost?
• Where will we go?
• How long should we go for?

If you are planning an extended trip in a caravan, you need to add to this list:

• What kind of van do we need?
• Is the car up to the job?
• Have we got the right towing equipment?
• What do we need to pack to be self-sufficient?
• How do we choose a caravan park that is right for us?
• What are the issues in terms of safe driving while towing?

This site is full of practical information to help you find the right answers to these questions and, in doing so, ensure that you have the best caravan holiday possible.

I have broken it up into “readable” pages and will create links will take you to the pages that are of most interest to you. (Crikey, they are all of interest and full of good information, but there is a lot of reading.

Contact Us here if you want me to e-mail the full information about your caravan holiday or even if you just wish to comment about the contents and I will gladly do so. (There are 33 pages of useful information).

The information is relative to a caravan holiday in Australia; however, just about all of it is also world-wide applicable. Other related subjects include:

• 2 Choosing a Caravan (choosing the right unit, types of units)
• 3 Buying a Caravan Campervan or Motorhome
• 4 Towing Vehicle (size and towing capacity, off-road vehicles, transmission, tools and spares, towing equipment and modifications, towing equipment, towing limits, weight distribution)
• 5 Towing Vehicle Modifications (brakes, cooking system, suspension, mirrors)
• 6 Caravan Layout and Fixtures (beds, showers, toilets)
• 7 Understanding your Caravan (servicing, power supply, refrigeration, gas supply, lifestyle extras, blocks and chocks)
• 8 Planning Your Trip (when to travel, weather, school and public holidays, local events, finding your way, GPS, maps and guides, visitor information centres, permits, Aboriginal land, National Parks, private land)
• 9 Insurance and Roadside Assistance (how much is peace of mind worth?)
• 10 Money Matters (budgets, banking and bills, credit and EFTPOS, cash)
• 11 Communications (e-mail, post, phones, CB radio)
• 12 What to Pack (food, cooking equipment, clothing)
• 13 Pack Useful Items (non-essential, but must have’s)
• 14 Caravan Health and Safety (first-aid kit)
• 15 Safe Towing (regulations, towing skills)
• 16 Travel Times and Fuel (how long do you want to drive in a day?)
• 17 Safe Driving and Road Rules (road rules, concentration, fatigue)
• 18 Daily Checks and Chores (checklist, tyre pressure)
• 19 Choosing a Caravan Park (choosing a caravan park, bush camping)
• 20 Arrive at Campsite (checklist)
• 21 Camping Etiquette (checklist, living closely with others)
• 22 Avoid Danger (personal safety, dangerous creatures)
• 23 Survival in the Bush (checklist, how to survive)

Hopefully, after digesting all this information you will have a fantastic caravan holiday. (With many more extended trips in the future). If you find it all too hard have a look at where Our Tours go and you may wish to consider one of these.