The main rule of camping for first-timers

More than 817,000 towable RVs, mostly caravans, were registered in Australia in 2025, up 4% year on year, according to the Caravan Industry Association of Australia. The figure reflects continued demand for low-cost holidays amid rising living costs. New caravans start under $50,000, secondhand retro models can be bought for under $10,000, and top-of-the-range vans reach $400,000. Weight is cited as the most important purchase consideration: some luxury models exceed four tonnes and cannot be towed by an average car. The article's stated number-one rule of camping etiquette is not to disturb other campers.