A Guide to Buying Caravans in Australia

1. A Guide to Buying Caravans in Australia

2. We’ve covered you mate. So buckle up and enjoy your adventure. • Is a Caravan the Right Choice? • New or Used – What do you Really Want to Spend On? • Size, Features and Builders • Caravan Security – On and Off the Road • Must-have Caravan Accessories • How and Where do you Buy your Caravan? • A New Beginning

3. Is a Caravan the Right Choice? Think of a plan for the next couple of years. What about your holidays? Is it going to be weekend escapades to a great destination or family holidays with kids? Do you plan for a trip around Australia that might take a year to complete? Are you comfortable with the idea of a mobile home? Answers to these questions will tell you if a caravan is the right choice for you. Choosing to buy a caravan comes from the purpose. For example, if you like the idea of a day out with our family and then return to the warmth of a cosy mobile home enjoying each other’s company more, a caravan could be the right choice for you. New or Used – What do you Really Want to Spend On? New caravans offer all the modern safety and comfort features including the latest suspension model, custom-built layout for interiors, etc. Also, the warranty that comes with a new purchase gives you a lot of inner peace. Buying a used caravan is usually a safe bet for a starter. The obvious advantage is that it’s less expensive than those fresh out of the showroom. If you’re a new caravanner and not sure how often you’re going to use it, then a buying a used one is the perfect way to get your foot in the door without spending much.

4. Size, Features & Builders Caravans come with innovative features like the fold-down roof section like in a pop-top. The low profile of pop-tops allows lesser wind resistance and better fuel economy while towing. Bigger ones like a camper trailer have extendable sleeping accommodation on each side and a wind-up canvas upper section which is ideal for a family with children. Also, the amount of travel you intend to do will tell you what features you might need in your caravan like off-road capability, independent shock absorber mounts with cross rails, etc. Caravan Security – On and Off the Road Security is of paramount importance, especially in caravan parks and while free camping. Your caravan is not just for holiday travel, it’s your home. So you don’t want to take leaving your van lightly. Security lock systems such as coupling and tow ball lock, awning and stabiliser leg padlocks, wheel locks, etc., prevent caravan thefts. GPS tracking and security cameras deliver security vision directly to your phone and can be watched from anywhere in the world.

5. How and Where do you Buy your Caravan? You know you need a caravan. You know its features, size, price range and accessories. Now it’s time to get out and buy one. Setting a budget for the caravan is a good idea that helps limit your spend. But for a first-time caravan buyer, we would suggest going for window shopping first to assess various options. You can head down to a caravan expo, spend the day getting to know various manufacturers and accessory makers, then go for the best deal. Going to the nearest dealership and asking the salesperson to show caravans of your need is a way to shop for caravans quickly. Or you can begin your search online, browse new and used caravans from anywhere in Australia. You can use filters and search criteria to look for that perfect caravan.