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Your Questions Answered: Can I tow a caravan without huge fuel bills? Lifestyle © carsales.com.au
AU Australia

Your Questions Answered: Can I tow a caravan without huge fuel bills?

In this week's Q&A, experts address three reader queries. The first concerns choosing a fuel-efficient tow vehicle for a caravan up to 2000 kg with a budget under $60,000; recommendations include hybrid or petrol medium/large SUVs like the Toyota Kluger or Subaru Outback. The second question is about replacing the 12-volt battery in a BYD Dolphin; it's advised to have it checked and consider an AGM replacement if needed. The third asks about small SUVs with manual transmission; available options are the Hyundai Venue and Renault Duster.

Source: carsales.com.au ENG
New Kimberley off-road camper gets solar panels and sleeping for six Industry © Daily-Motor.Ru
AU Australia

New Kimberley off-road camper gets solar panels and sleeping for six

Australian company Kimberley has unveiled a concept for the next-generation Karavan 2026/2027 off-road camper. The model features a pop-up roof, panoramic windows, a 48-volt electrical system, and optional solar panels with up to 770 W output. It sleeps up to six people. Pricing for the new generation has not been announced; the current lineup starts at 126,000 Australian dollars.

Source: Daily-Motor.Ru RUS
New $3.2 million camping/caravan park project featuring accommodation pods unveiled Openings © standard.net.au
AU Australia

New $3.2 million camping/caravan park project featuring accommodation pods unveiled

A planning permit has been submitted to Warrnambool City Council for a $3.2 million short-stay accommodation development on Rodgers Road. The project includes 11 self-contained accommodation pods, a manager's residence, and a three-bedroom dwelling on a 15-hectare site. The land is within the East of Aberline Road future urban growth corridor, which is slated for 4,500 new homes.

Source: standard.net.au ENG
Julie Goodwin embarks on road trip in grandfather's 70-year-old caravan Lifestyle © The Australian Women's Weekly
AU Australia

Julie Goodwin embarks on road trip in grandfather's 70-year-old caravan

MasterChef Australia winner and The Australian Women's Weekly columnist Julie Goodwin, along with her husband Mick, is retracing her grandfather's route from Victoria to South Australia in the caravan he built in 1956. The trip marks the caravan's 70th anniversary, and Goodwin will document the journey on social media and in the magazine.

Source: The Australian Women's Weekly ENG
Holiday park in Mount Beauty changes hands Industry © alpineobserver.com.au
AU Australia

Holiday park in Mount Beauty changes hands

Tasman Holiday Parks has acquired The Park Mount Beauty, a family-owned holiday park on the Kiewa River, in a deal completed on 30 July. The acquisition expands Tasman's network to 51 parks across Australia and New Zealand. The park, operating since 1969, offers camping, caravan, cabin and yurt accommodation. Tasman plans to invest in the park's facilities to enhance guest experience and support regional tourism.

Source: alpineobserver.com.au ENG
Free Caravan Weighing Day Returns to Leeton in August Lifestyle © Mirage News
AU Australia

Free Caravan Weighing Day Returns to Leeton in August

Leeton Shire Council and Transport for NSW will host a free caravan weighing day on Saturday 15 August 2026 at the Leeton Pool carpark on Palm Avenue. Owners of registered caravans can learn their caravan's actual aggregate trailer mass (ATM), gross trailer mass (GTM), gross vehicle mass (GVM), ball weight, and gross combination mass (GCM). The event aims to educate caravanners on correct loading and safe towing to reduce crash risk. Bookings are essential via phone (02) 6953 0932 or online.

Source: Mirage News ENG
Four seriously injured after car hits caravan in Western Australia Incidents © abc.net.au
AU Australia

Four seriously injured after car hits caravan in Western Australia

A car collided with a caravan in Western Australia's Gascoyne region, leaving four people, including a child, seriously injured. The crash occurred around 11:30 am south of the Overlander Roadhouse near Shark Bay. Paramedics treated the injured at the scene and transported them to Shark Bay Airport, where they were met by the Royal Flying Doctor Service's emergency jet. A child with life-threatening injuries is to be flown to Perth Children's Hospital. The North West Coastal Highway is closed between Overlander Roadhouse and Billabong Roadhouse.

Source: abc.net.au ENG
Why a growing number of retirees are embracing the grey nomad life Lifestyle © thesenior.com.au
AU Australia

Why a growing number of retirees are embracing the grey nomad life

According to a report from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Australians over 55 accounted for 59% of all caravan and camping trips in 2025. Older travellers also tend to take longer trips, averaging four days compared to 3.1 nights for those aged 30 to 54. Jeanette and Phil Evans, a couple in their late 60s, shared their experiences and offered tips for newcomers, including renting a caravan before buying and gradually increasing trip lengths.

Source: thesenior.com.au ENG
Boort Lakes Holiday Park finalist in Hospitality, Tourism and Experience category Openings © bendigoadvertiser.com.au
AU Australia

Boort Lakes Holiday Park finalist in Hospitality, Tourism and Experience category

Boort Lakes Holiday Park, a family-run waterfront park on Little Lake Boort in Victoria, Australia, has been named a finalist in the Hospitality, Tourism and Experience category of the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards. Owners Tim and Wendy James, who bought the park after owning a cabin there for 22 years, emphasize a blend of modern systems and traditional hospitality. The park offers a range of accommodation options, including apartments, waterfront cabins, and powered sites, with access to boating, fishing, and other lake activities.

Source: bendigoadvertiser.com.au ENG
Local family business bucks caravan industry trend as RV World Wodonga Show with stocked and ready to roll Exhibitions © wangarattachronicle.com.au
AU Australia

Local family business bucks caravan industry trend as RV World Wodonga Show with stocked and ready to roll

RV World, a locally owned family dealership, will showcase a wide range of Australian-made caravans at the RV World Wodonga Caravan Show, running from July 31 to August 2 at Wodonga Racecourse. The event comes as the industry faces a market correction with rising costs, softer demand, and competition from cheaper imports, leading to several business closures. General manager Tom O'Connor emphasized the importance of buying from a local dealer that offers ongoing support, including servicing and parts.

Source: wangarattachronicle.com.au ENG
Toyota Land Cruiser turned into a motorhome without modifications Builds © Kursiv Media Казахстан
AU Australia

Toyota Land Cruiser turned into a motorhome without modifications

Australian company Tailgate Campers has developed the Tailgate Gear Kit for the Toyota Land Cruiser 78, converting the SUV into a motorhome without drilling the body. The kit fits in the trunk and includes a pull-out double bed, a kitchen module with a gas stove, sink and water tank, a refrigerator, pull-out drawers, tables and storage compartments. The module can be removed in minutes, restoring the vehicle to its factory condition.

Source: Kursiv Media Казахстан RUS
2027 Volkswagen Multivan, California, plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia Industry © CarExpert
AU Australia

2027 Volkswagen Multivan, California, plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia

The facelifted 2027 Volkswagen Multivan is set to arrive in Australia next year with refreshed styling, a new interior, and for the first time, electrified variants with all-wheel drive. The Volkswagen California campervan based on the Multivan will also return. Joining the current 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is a plug-in hybrid option producing 180kW, likely using a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with front and rear electric motors. Electric range has not been announced, but pre-facelift models offered up to 94km on WLTP.

Source: CarExpert ENG
Law & Regulations AU Australia

Australian court rejects demolition over caravan garage height dispute

The Supreme Court of Victoria ruled that demolition and rebuilding are not proportionate damages even when a builder breaches contract. In Stanley v EWH Constructions West Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 699, the garage floor was built lower than specified, preventing the owners from moving their caravan through it. Rectification costs exceeded A$650,000, but the garage remained structurally sound and functional for ordinary vehicles. The court found the cost disproportionate and remitted the case for assessment of loss of amenity and caravan storage costs.

Source: Lander & Rogers ENG

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