Caravanning in Australia: record trips and new off-grid models

Mallacoota residents and holiday park users recently participated in community consultation sessions for the long-term planning of the Mallacoota Foreshore Holiday Park. The sessions, part of council's master plan development with consultancy ODIN360, aimed to gather input on what people value about the park. Two drop-in sessions were held, building on a previous summer survey.

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

The author invested $60,000 in converting a van for life with a young child. The project proved unsuccessful due to impracticality and the stress caused by limited space and the toddler's needs.

REDARC has launched the RS3 inverter series for RVs and campers, available in 1200W, 2000W, and 3000W models with pure sine wave output and built-in ATS. The units are 26% smaller and 28% lighter than competitors, delivering full power up to 40°C.

The CMCA has listed five festivals for older travellers in motorhomes, while the Australian Motorhome Club recommends six budget regional stops with overnight fees from A$2–3 for members.

In April 2026, police in the UK, Ireland, and Australia solved several motorhome and caravan thefts. In England, a stolen motorhome was found via tracker and drone, and a £30,000 caravan was identified by an owner's sticker. In Ireland, a man was charged after CCTV captured the theft, while in Australia, a stolen 2024 Lifestyle caravan was recovered.