Independent caravan & motorhome guide · Australia
Australian caravans and motorhomes, reviewed and compared.
Specs, weights, layouts, prices and off-road ratings for every rig that earns its keep on Australian roads. Reviews and buyer guides drawn from manufacturer sources and named third-party Australian publications.
- Models tracked
- 15+
- From
- $55,990
- Updated
- Weekly
Caravans we're tracking
A starting selection — more models being added every week.
Trakka
Trakkaway 700
Trakka's flagship motorhome — a premium Class B van conversion built in Sydney on the Fiat Ducato Multijet platform.
- From
- TBA
- Length
- 6.99 m
- GVM
- 4,495 kg
2 berths · Rear bedroom with 0.5 m wall slide-out (island bed)
Jayco
Starcraft
Jayco's compact single-couple tourer, the entry point to the full-height caravan range.
- From
- $55,990
- Length
- 7.16 m
- Tare
- 1,723 kg
2 berths · Front island queen bed
Goldstream RV
Wing 3 ST Premium
Goldstream's flagship pop-top.
- From
- $64,990
- Length
- 5.70 m
- Tare
- 1,707 kg
2 berths · Front club lounge
Avan
Aspire 555
One of the lightest ensuite caravans on the Australian market.
- From
- $69,850
- Length
- 5.36 m
- Tare
- 1,480 kg
2 berths · Front island bed
Kedron
Cross Country XC3
Kedron's most accessible off-road entry.
- From
- $69,890
- Length
- 7.72 m
- Tare
- 2,055 kg
2 berths · Front bedroom
New Age Caravans
Manta Ray
New Age's mainstream couples touring caravan, built in Melbourne.
- From
- From $74,490
- Length
- 7.99 m
- Tare
- 2,271 kg
2 berths · Front queen bed
Latest news
Updates from caravan manufacturers, industry bodies and policy makers.
Sunland RV enters administration — Sunland, Phoenix and X-Series brands in doubt
Victoria's Sunland RV Group entered voluntary administration on 25 June 2026, joined by Network RV with $30M in debt. Three premium AU caravan brands now uncertain, and the industry is on notice.
RecallNew Age caravan recall: 134 vans with Cruisemaster XT suspension flagged for shock-absorber bracket detachment risk
Melbourne's New Age has recalled 134 caravans built between November 2019 and August 2020 with Cruisemaster XT suspension. The shock-absorber bracket may detach from the chassis while towing. Free inspection and repair.
OpinionAustralia's caravan industry is consolidating — six major manufacturer exits in 12 months. What buyers need to know.
Six high-profile AU caravan manufacturers have exited or entered administration since mid-2025. CIAA calls it a 'correction, not collapse.' Here's what a consolidating market means when you're shopping.
NewsChinese-built caravans surge as Australian sales drop 30–40%
Caravan Industry Victoria reports new-van sales down 30–40% from post-pandemic peaks as Chinese-built imports fill 2026 show floors. More choice and sharper pricing — but real questions about warranty, parts and resale.
Show newsRecord 1,100 at CIAA National Conference signals trade confidence despite retail slowdown
The May 2026 Caravan Industry Association of Australia conference drew 1,100 attendees and 140 exhibitors. AU RV market is still tipped to hit US$4.64B by 2031, even as new-van retail sales soften.
LaunchKGM Musso EV lands in Australia — Australia's first electric ute, and what it means for caravan towing
Australia's first fully electric ute, from $60k drive-away. 1,800 kg braked towing makes it relevant for camper trailers and pop-tops, not full-size caravans — but a signpost for what's coming in EV towing.
Buyer guides
Long-form answers to the questions every caravan buyer should ask.
Buying a second-hand caravan: the 12-point inspection checklist
Second-hand caravans are 30–50% cheaper than new but hide 30–50% of their defects until you tow them. Here's the 12-point pre-purchase inspection every buyer should run before signing, with what to look for and what disqualifies a sale.
Off-grid setupOff-grid power setup for caravans: battery, solar, inverter sizing for Australian touring
Most off-grid power complaints come from undersized solar paired with oversized batteries. Here's how to size battery, solar and inverter for real Australian touring, with worked examples for couples and family.
Towing & safetyCaravan weights explained: Tare, ATM, GTM and ball weight in plain English
Tare, ATM, GTM, ball weight and payload — the four numbers every Australian caravan buyer needs to understand before they sign. Plus how those numbers interact with your tow vehicle's GVM, GCM and towing capacity.
How we work
Caravanist is an independent reference for Australian caravan and motorhome buyers. Specs and pricing come from manufacturer Australian sources. Reviews synthesise driving impressions from named third-party publications such as GoRV, Caravan World and Without A Hitch — we cite every source we draw from.