r/CaravanningAustralia

Recommends for new caravan

Howdy people. We are on the market for a caravan. Something 19-22ft, off road, needs 2-3 bunks, good lounge and usual facilities like bathroom toilet shower, outdoor kitchen would be nice aswel.
80k budget. Maybe a little more
Plan is to start small with trips and slowly work towards a big trip around Aus or at-least a couple months somewhere.
2 adults 2 small kids potential teen also.
I've been looking at the Ezytrail Airlie 21 bunk. Out of all the bans I've walked through at expos that has by far been the most impressive

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u/Azztrix — 1 day ago
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Reversing camera recommendations

Hi all,

Im new to the caravanning life so please excuse my ignorance on this subject haha

Im looking for some advice on reversing cameras. These cheap magnetic wireless ones seem very convenient but im a little concerned about latency/lag, if people have some stuff to say about that.

After cursory research, kits that come with a dedicated display seem to do better in the lag department but i can't find a kit with a camera that has a built in battery/solar, id prefer to avoid any permanent electrical work on the back of the van and i dont particularly need the camera on all the time, only for reversing.

Any and all advice is very much welcome 🙏

u/victorianalex — 5 days ago

Pressure testing caravan for leaks

Has anyone got a DIY hack for doing this at home?

While our van is only a few years old and kept undercover, I would like to give do a check at least annually as part of our maintenance routine.

I did see a video using a leaf blower on through the toilet cassette area. Just seeing if anyone has done this and any tips.

We do have an air compressor (dual tank commercial one) but worry that the pressure would be too high.

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u/rowdyfreebooter — 7 days ago

Best caravan parks for a family trip to Coffs Harbour?

Planning our first big caravan trip with the kids for school holidays next year. We're looking for the best park to stay at in Coffs Harbour. We really don't want to feel like we're staying at a generic park; we want a place that has something different. Any recommendations?

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u/One_Put2092 — 7 days ago

Diesel heater fan won’t turn off

I think I’ve got a Chinese diesel heater. Anyways I came out one day and the diesel heater fan (not the heat) was running. No-one had turned it on and the van hadn’t been used in months.

So I can’t turn it off on the panel or with the remote. Only way is to pull breaker out. After reinserting the breaker it just starts again. Holding down the power does nothing

Question:

- anyone had this before,
- if it’s the controller - how do I tell which one I need to order?

Cheers!

u/lazyMotivated_ — 6 days ago

Peeling interior

In purchasing a caravan, how much of a red flag is damage like this? Should I back off the purchase all together?

u/Ran8y — 8 days ago
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Safety netting for toddler recommendations

Hi everyone, we have rented a caravan and when we are travelling our little boy will be 18MO.

I was hoping someone has some suggestions for solutions for our bed set up.

We would like some sort of netting to cover over bottom bunk but it needs to be temporary and can’t damage the caravan at all because it is a rental. I have seen the guard railing but want something that covers the whole entrance. I have attached a picture for reference. TIA :)

u/maggieisarockstar — 10 days ago
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Help! The stove gas igniter wont stop clicking / sparking

Hi, we're on the road and the stove igniter wont stop clicking.

Any ideas as to how I can make it stop?

Thanks in advance

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u/threewheelbuggy — 9 days ago

The Basics to Caravanning

Hi all,

In the market for a caravan and wondering if there’s a “how to” on caravanning? From leveling, unhitching and anything that probably gets overlooked when people think of buying a caravan for the first time.

For what it’s worth, it’d probably be a 19-21foot as needing a triple bunk

What would your advice be to a first time caravan buyer?

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u/ktmguyAU — 12 days ago

Heads up - BIG fines at Noosa & Peregian Beach

We just got a $345 fine for parking overnight in our van at peregian beach. No area is safe. Peregian is part of Noosa and council rangers are patrolling all areas, parking lots, side streets and beach areas late at night. Woke us up and issued a $345 fine!!

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u/AdDowntown7498 — 13 days ago