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Welcome to the archives of the Caravan World Blog!

Here you will find a mass of tales, tips and tantrums, as told by our expert contributors, from out on the road.

Feel free to leave your comments, and make yourself right at home.

BLOG ARCHIVE

BLOG: CARAVAN PARKS, ALL WORK AND NO PLAY?

12 Dec 2012 | Tony Allsop bemoans the influx of workers into some van parks and reckons their presence is killing off the relaxed atmosphere...

BLOG: SUPER MARKETS

02 Dec 2012 | Susan and Keith Hall reveal some of their favourite country markets around the country...

BLOG: AND JUST WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

23 Nov 2012 | Steve Farmer reckons all those random chats with strangers at the camp site, amenities block or swimming pool are what make RV travel so enjoyable...

BLOG: When your tow vehicle runs low on fuel…

21 Nov 2012 | You know the dreaded feeling that is watching your fuel gauge slowly descend to empty? Tony Allsop reminisces on some of his finest hours...

Blog: cross your legs in South Australia!

14 Nov 2012 | Lionel Mussell laments the dearth of comfort stops (toilet stops to some) for caravanners in northern SA...

Blog: On the Road for Under $10k

06 Nov 2012 | Phil Lord was ready to hit the road on his sub-$10k rig. Well, he almost managed to stick to his budget…...

Blog: Melbourne Cup tips

27 Oct 2012 | Susan and Keith Hall reckon every day is Melbourne Cup day for travellers...

Blog: Time to buy a new van?

20 Oct 2012 | Tony and Denyse Allsop thought about buying a new van... then they had second thoughts...

Blog: The ultimate (vintage) accessory

13 Oct 2012 | The Halls advise you to spot vintage caravans at car shows... and maybe take one home, too!...

Blog: Which TYPE of traveller are you?

29 Sep 2012 | Tony Allsop divides RVers into three categories. Which one best describes you?...

Blog: What a load of rubbish!

22 Sep 2012 | Lionel Mussell laments the spoiling of beautiful Australian settings by careless litterbugs...

Blog: Campfires in van parks - friend or foe?

01 Sep 2012 | Van parks that allow campfires are certainly a novelty, but is it really worth all that smoke?...

Blog: What IS camping?

25 Aug 2012 | If using high-tech gadgets in the bush ISN'T camping, then what IS? Lionel Mussell ponders.....

Blog: Resort-style parks have their place

11 Aug 2012 | Jumping pillows, water parks and mini-golf facilities are useful among holiday park goers, says Steve Farmer...

Blog: Good service gives us a lift

07 Jul 2012 | When things go awry on tour, a little bit of customer service can go a very long way.....

Blog: Need repairs? You can stick it...

30 Jun 2012 | That's Lionel's advice for everyone, when it comes to things that can be superglued...

Blog: Creek bank DANGER!

23 Jun 2012 | Fearless traveller Lloyd Junor recounts a heart-racing stunt at a treacherous creek crossing.....

Blog: Mellowed memories from 'round the campfire

16 Jun 2012 | Steve Farmer gets nostalgic for the good old campfire... all with the right precautions, of course...

Blog: Where is everyone?

09 Jun 2012 | Tony Allsop sits in a balmy and relatively empty Qld caravan park, and wonders why no-one else has caught on.....

Blog: Balcony living... in a van?

02 Jun 2012 | SkyDeck has hit the market, and it's already changing the way we look at caravans.....

Blog: The value of lists

03 Mar 2012 | Steve Farmer shares his top secret for RV travel preparation.....

Van park flood danger

24 Mar 2012 | As flooding threatens parks across Australia, Lionel Mussell gives his tips for avoiding disaster...

Caravan World turns 500!

10 Mar 2012 | As Caravan World reaches its 500th issue milestone, Tony Allsop reflects on the magazine that keeps on giving.....

Blog: Are offroad stops for you?

26 Nov 2011 | Tony Allsop weighs up the pros and cons of offroad camping...

Blog: Is bigger always better?

05 Nov 2011 | As popularity increases for larger-sized rigs, Malcolm Street ponders how much space is really needed in a caravan...

Van parks geared toward grey nomads

29 Oct 2011 | More van parks are catering for specific markets: families, grey nomads or travellers with pets...

Blog: Van reversing solution found!

15 Oct 2011 | One reader offers his genius method for successful reversing.....

Vintage vans: A question of colour

08 Oct 2011 | A rig's colour scheme is a hot topic among vintage vanners.....

Making money with solar

01 Oct 2011 | Can grey nomads generate serious cash through solar panels? Tony Allsop considers the options...

Stolen van recovered from thief's house

24 Sep 2011 | Caravan dealer gets the lucky break he never dared to expect.....

Blog: Travel secret for spring

17 Sep 2011 | Shh! It's a secret. Steve Farmer lets the cat out of the bag for northern holidaymakers...

Vintage vans: Plumbing of old

10 Sep 2011 | Take a look at some strange solutions to running water in caravans past.....

Blog: Police blitz on van weights

03 Sep 2011 | Police are targeting van and tow vehicle weights with hefty consequences, warns Tony Allsop...

Blog: Idiots on the road

20 Aug 2011 | "Five percent of caravanners are idiots," this blogger was told. Here are some pointers to keep you out of that minority...

The caravan now an "Object of Design"

13 Aug 2011 | Michael Browning muses on the new wave of carefully designed vans, championed by Bolwell's award-winning Edge...

Blog: Road signs for caravans inadequate

06 Aug 2011 | When it comes to signage, Tony Allsop reckons RVers get the short end of the stick.....

Blog: Van parks with a twist

09 Jul 2011 | These three parks each offer something a little unique.....

Vintage vans: 1930s Hawthorn van

02 Jul 2011 | Look into the past through the decorative leadlight windows of this 1930s caravan...

Working on the road

25 Jun 2011 | Ever thought about getting paid while you travel? Steve Farmer reveals new opportunities opening up in the north.....

Aussie vanner invents a way to bring his tinnie on tour

18 Jun 2011 | This RVer can now take his tinnie on the road without the hassles – and back problems – that come with plonking it on the tow tug's roof rack...

Van park price hikes

11 Jun 2011 | Think you can rely on the prices in your van park guide? Think again.....

Blog: Caravanners have the right to stay warm!

28 May 2011 | Michael Browning condemns RV heating nay-sayers, and offers his top tips for keeping warm in your van...

Swingin' 60s: win this van!

21 May 2011 | We just launched our most psychedelic prize yet... and it could be yours!...

Pigs go camping

14 May 2011 | An outraged Lionel Mussell condemns the grubs that give a bad name to campers...

RV satellite for dummies

07 May 2011 | Bob Eustace explains new technology that unlocks every digital TV channel for your caravan...

Top 5 "Big Things" caravanners can't miss

30 Apr 2011 | Susan and Keith Hall have hand-picked the top five Aussie "big things" for RVers...

Ironman falls for RV lifestyle

27 Apr 2011 | We sent a Surf Life Saving champion on an RV adventure, and now he sees what we're all on about...

Easter driving is a bloody nightmare

23 Apr 2011 | Easter weekend means holiday traffic, and Michael Browning warns it's not all fun and chocolate eggs...

Revealed: Huge tow vehicle shootout!

16 Apr 2011 | The ultimate tow test is underway in the Blue Mountains, NSW, to uncover the most mighty tug...

Surprise van park finds

09 Apr 2011 | We've all stumbled upon hidden treasures in the form of secret van parks in idyllic places. Tony Allsop shares his latest find...

Vintage vans: Retro Supalite with breakfast bar

02 Apr 2011 | The diner-style setting in this 1955 Supalite van presents a fresh interior design...

Mandatory smoke alarms a no-brainer

26 Mar 2011 | Lionel Mussell doesn't see why laws are needed to ensure RVs are fitted with smoke alarms...

Restoring Qld's flood-stricken van parks

19 Mar 2011 | As more floods ravaged Qld this week, Tony Allsop discovers how parks bounce back after chaos...

NT attack spurs croc safety

12 Mar 2011 | As the search is called off for a 14-year-old boy attacked by a croc in the NT, Steve Farmer urges travellers to take heed of these precautions...

From the road: Victims of noise in van parks

05 Mar 2011 | Invasive noise can spoil van park atmos. Tony Allsop discusses the worst noise pollution suffered by travellers...

From the road: Govt backs down on bullbar ban

25 Feb 2011 | Common sense has led the government to withdraw on bullbar banning legislation, writes bullbar survivor, Phil Lord...

From the road: 1940s "Big Rig" fifth wheeler

12 Feb 2011 | Fifth wheelers have been around for a long time, and apparently they've always looked this good.....

From the road: Protect your caravan in a cyclone

04 Feb 2011 | In the hours before Cyclone Yasi, Tony Allsop advises RV owners on how to prepare for the wildest of weather warnings...

Lloyd's Outback: Aviation horror

29 Jan 2011 | A close shave in the air leaves our fearless columnist quaking...

From the road: Cellar door for the carnivore

22 Jan 2011 | Sample fine Wagyu beef, not boring old wine, on your next produce tour...

From the road: Vintage ice chest conversion

08 Jan 2011 | Just because they look cool, doesn't mean they keep things cold.....

Lloyd's Outback: When travel costs too much

01 Jan 2011 | Lloyd Junor tells a tour yarn fitting for anyone on a budget this festive season...

From the road: 5 health tips for summer

25 Dec 2010 | From melanoma to bacteria, Dr Denyse offers her top tips to minimise health risks in extreme heat...

Five of our favourite vans from 2010

21 Dec 2010 | Relive the year that was as field editor Malcolm Street recalls some of his favourite vans -- and tell us your own...

From the road: 5 ways to spend Christmas with your caravan

18 Dec 2010 | Top hints from our contributors on the most memorable Christmases they spent without leaving the van...

From the road: is it cruel to travel with animals?

11 Dec 2010 | Tony Allsop discusses whether travelling with pets is as hard on the animals as it is on their owners...

From the road: Van with a wooden chassis?!

04 Dec 2010 | This 1930s homebuilt caravan was constructued almost exclusively from one surprising material...

From the road: Exciting new toy for RV summer cooking

27 Nov 2010 | Amy Middleton heads to the beach to test a new unit that will reinvent the BBQ for caravanners...

Lloyd's Outback: When comedy goes wrong

20 Nov 2010 | How Lloyd Junor found himself under threat, for what was supposed to be a light-hearted gag.....

From the road: Does kid-friendly mean unfriendly?

13 Nov 2010 | Are unsupervised kids worse to camp next to than pets? Tony Allsop invites you to have your say...

From the road: Cutting-edge soft-roader's regional debut

06 Nov 2010 | The sleek offering from Australia's newest caravan manufacturer will show at Bendigo Leisurefest this month...

From the road: One-off vintage folding van

30 Oct 2010 | The Halls spotted a totally unique and retro way to keep a caravan compact...

Lloyd's Outback: Race in the wrong direction

23 Oct 2010 | Our seasoned columnist warns of the consequences when a speedthrift ignores tracks on remote roads...

From the road: 5 top van tips

16 Oct 2010 | RV stalwarts Tony and Denyse Allsop round up their top five tips to make travelling less tiresome...

From the road: Unique six-wheeler spotted

09 Oct 2010 | Tony and Denyse were baffled when they spotted this six-wheeled surprise.....

Saturday spotlight: What’s cooking?

06 Mar 2010 | RV appliances have come a long way in the past 50 years.....

Saturday spotlight: Lloyd's outback

20 Feb 2010 | Stretching the friendship...

Saturday spotlight: GPS with Google

22 May 2010 | Gadget guru Bob Eustace shares his view on Garmin's 1690...

Saturday spotlight: Gnome on the Range

08 May 2010 | Caravanners often take souvenirs home, but at Gnomesville they leave them behind...

Saturday spotlight: travelling with Murphy and Lionel

20 Mar 2010 | Surviving the electronic plague...

Saturday spotlight: Lloyd's outback

13 Mar 2010 | Shrub mechanics...

Saturday spotlight: Audio to go

27 Feb 2010 | Malcolm Street's tip for easy mp3s...

Saturday spotlight: Skin deep

13 Feb 2010 | Looks can be deceptive, even with caravans...

Saturday spotlight: Gunbarrel Highway

05 Jun 2010 | John Mack's road report June 2010...

Saturday spotlight: new wave(s)

29 May 2010 | Custom-built teardrop caravans are a blast from the past...maybe...

Saturday spotlight: Skip's Place overnight stay

02 Oct 2010 | Farmer to welcome RVers, near Ingham, Qld...

Saturday spotlight: Little wonder

18 Sep 2010 | Could this be Australia’s smallest campervan?...

Saturday spotlight: vital signs

28 Aug 2010 | We put a face to the name...

Saturday spotlight: tall order

27 Mar 2010 | Being taller than your caravan needn’t be a pain in the neck...

Saturday spotlight: Lloyd's outback

30 Jan 2010 | Broken spring in Burketown...

Saturday spotlight: Vintage slide out!

23 Jan 2010 | Caravan builders of the past had some surprisingly modern ideas...

Saturday spotlight: remember tomorrow

25 Sep 2010 | Preserving your photos as technology changes...

Saturday spotlight: Lloyd's outback

11 Sep 2010 | Making way for the rains...

Saturday spotlight: Overnighting in St. Lawrence, Qld

04 Sep 2010 | Fishing, wetlands and a designated area for campers using a generator...

Saturday spotlight: Lloyd's outback

21 Aug 2010 | Crying foul...

Saturday spotlight: free camp at Calliope River

07 Aug 2010 | Pet friendly, good fishing and winter markets, ex-Gladstone...

Saturday spotlight: Lloyd's outback

17 Jul 2010 | Sudden withdrawals...

Saturday spotlight: Outback Qld field report

10 Jul 2010 | Powered sites filling up in unseasonally chilly weather...

Saturday spotlight: Lloyd's outback

01 May 2010 | An unlikely guest...

Saturday spotlight: Super trooper

17 Apr 2010 | The traveller who inspired our experts...

Saturday spotlight: flight terror

03 Apr 2010 | How a scenic tour almost went horribly wrong...

Saturday spotlight: fabulous Sundown Point

06 Feb 2010 | Ron and Viv Moon share their favourite summer camp...

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