Best Caravans
A caravan can help you feel right at home wherever you travel. Among caravans for sale today you can find everything from your run of the mill trailers to off-road caravans with the brawn to tackle tough trails - either way, knowing what to look for will help you find a van that's right for you. Continue reading...
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Adria Altea
· includes 4 listingsThe Adria Altea combines functional, ergonomic living with contemporary interior decor to let you travel in comfort and style wherever you choose to go.
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- Value for Money4.2 (13)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (13)
- Mileage 6,595 km
- Interior Build Quality4.3 (13)
- Off-roading Performance3.6 (5)
- Exterior Build Quality4.4 (13)
- Comfort4.6 (13)
- Tare Weight1,230 kg to 1,460 kg
- Travel Length6.078 m to 7.61 m
- Off-Road CapableYes
- Main Bed SizeKing
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink and Vanity
Jayco Silverline
· includes 14 listingsWith a host of interior and exterior features and the option to choose from a Touring or Outback design, the Jayco Silverline can be customised to suit the trips you want to take.
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- Value for Money3.4 (20)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.6 (18)
- Mileage 17,540.333 km
- Interior Build Quality3.5 (17)
- Off-roading Performance3.6 (8)
- Exterior Build Quality3.5 (20)
- Comfort4.2 (20)
- Tare Weight2,481 kg to 25,888 kg
- Travel Length2.47 m to 9.055 m
- Main Bed SizeDouble
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink and Washing Machine
A'van Aspire Hardtop Series
· includes 13 listingsOffering easy hauling, a variety of layout options, and features that make your mobile home feel like a regular home, there’s a caravan in the A’van Aspire Hardtop Series for everyone.
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- Value for Money3.4 (12)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.8 (11)
- Mileage 13,844.444 km
- Interior Build Quality3.1 (11)
- Off-roading Performance3.2 (5)
- Exterior Build Quality3.6 (11)
- Comfort3.7 (11)
- Tare Weight1,070 kg to 1,250 kg
- Travel Length5.33 m to 6.36 m
New Age Manta Ray
· includes 6 listingsThe caravans in the New Age Manta Ray range are durable, comfortable, and available in a range of sizes for a variety of terrains - they’re built for travellers of all stripes.
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- Value for Money3.1 (7)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.7 (6)
- Mileage 2,300 km
- Interior Build Quality2.8 (6)
- Off-roading Performance3.0 (3)
- Exterior Build Quality2.8 (6)
- Comfort3.6 (5)
- Tare Weight1,840 kg to 2,483 kg
- Travel Length7.232 m to 8.975 m
- Off-Road CapableNo
- Main Bed SizeQueen
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink, Vanity and Washing Machine
Ecotourer 510 Range
· includes 6 listingsCaravans in the Ecotourer 510 Range offer spacious living and an aerodynamic design that makes for fuel efficient towing, so you can feel right at home on the road.
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- Value for Money5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (2)
- Mileage 28,666.667 km
- Interior Build Quality2.5 (2)
- Off-roading Performance3.0 (1)
- Exterior Build Quality4.7 (3)
- Comfort4.7 (3)
- Tare Weight1,402 kg to 1,808 kg
- Travel Length5.6 m to 5.7 m
- Off-Road CapableYes
- Main Bed SizeSingle and Double
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet and Shower
A'van Hardtop Series
· includes 18 listingsLatest review: A good van - have only owned for a couple of months so far. I am more concerned that you have people posting a review about a van having not even used one? Instead they post a review based only on
- Value for Money4.8 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.6 (5)
- Mileage 44,500 km
- Interior Build Quality4.2 (5)
- Off-roading Performance4.2 (6)
- Exterior Build Quality4.5 (6)
- Comfort4.7 (6)
A'van Aliner
· includes 6 listingsThe A’van Aliner is a folding caravan with 100% solid wall construction, giving you the ease of being able to quickly set it up and pack it down without compromising on security.
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- Value for Money3.0 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.4 (5)
- Mileage 6,500 km
- Interior Build Quality2.8 (6)
- Off-roading Performance2.0 (2)
- Exterior Build Quality2.7 (6)
- Comfort3.8 (5)
- Tare Weight830 kg
- Travel Length4.85 m
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsShower
La Vista Caravans
· includes 7 listingsLatest review: Well we have had our Latina now for 6 years, traveled about 6000 kls. per year and still had no problems with it. Leak free, tows well and everything still works well. In my late seventy's now so
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- Value for Money4.7 (7)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (7)
- Mileage 13,600 km
- Interior Build Quality5.0 (7)
- Off-roading Performance3.5 (2)
- Exterior Build Quality4.4 (7)
- Comfort5.0 (7)
- Tare Weight2,480 kg
- Off-Road CapableNo
- Main Bed SizeQueen
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink, Vanity and Washing Machine
A'van Cruiser & Cruiseliner
· includes 7 listingsLatest review: I purchased an Avan Cruiser 1D at the Rosehill Caravan Show in 2018. I'm generally happy with this product, it's compact, and has all essential things I want, and easy to tow. But there are several
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- Value for Money2.3 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.8 (4)
- Mileage 2,466.667 km
- Interior Build Quality2.5 (8)
- Off-roading Performance2.0 (5)
- Exterior Build Quality2.6 (7)
- Comfort2.8 (8)
- Tare Weight895 kg
- Travel Length5.18 m
- Main Bed SizeSingle and Double
Jurgens Tooradin
· includes 3 listingsLatest review: Have had this caravan since 2013 it is fantastic and we have never had a problem with
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- Value for Money4.7 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (3)
- Mileage 20,200 km
- Interior Build Quality4.7 (3)
- Off-roading Performance3.5 (2)
- Exterior Build Quality4.3 (3)
- Comfort5.0 (3)
- Tare Weight2,180 kg to 2,230 kg
- Main Bed SizeQueen
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower and Vanity
Jayco Expanda
· includes 10 listingsLatest review: Absolutely love our Jayco 16.49-3 Poptop van (16ft). This was the shortest (6.4m) and lightest family van available, with 4 x beds and shower and toilet. Setup is very easy, and having the hard lids
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- Value for Money4.2 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8 (5)
- Mileage 22,500 km
- Interior Build Quality4.0 (6)
- Off-roading Performance4.0 (4)
- Exterior Build Quality4.3 (6)
- Comfort4.0 (6)
- Tare Weight2,652 kg
- Travel Length7.93 m
- Main Bed SizeDouble
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsShower
Empire Caravans
· includes 6 listingsLatest review: Build quality is of excellent high standard. No leaks internal or external, van has been around aus twice no problems ever surfaced. Extremly reliable. Lay out is great, custom build built to set our
- Off-Road CapableNo
- Main Bed SizeQueen
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink, Vanity and Washing Machine
Leader Caravan Gold
· includes 8 listingsLatest review: good to tow, issues with tow ball weight but Leader moved the water tanks back. three years in and need to replace roof and hatch fittings as they have crumbled and water destroyed the ceiling. Half
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- Value for Money4.0 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.2 (6)
- Mileage 12,740 km
- Interior Build Quality3.8 (6)
- Off-roading Performance3.4 (5)
- Exterior Build Quality4.2 (6)
- Comfort4.2 (6)
- Off-Road CapableNo
- Main Bed SizeQueen
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink, Vanity and Washing Machine
Jayco Journey Pop Top
· includes 4 listingsThe Jayco Journey is available in both a Touring model, with a lower ride height and greater fuel efficiency, and an Outback model, which is built for off-road adventures.
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- Value for Money3.0 (34)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.4 (32)
- Mileage 12,427.267 km
- Interior Build Quality3.2 (30)
- Off-roading Performance3.2 (20)
- Exterior Build Quality3.4 (31)
- Comfort3.6 (29)
- Tare Weight1,592 kg to 1,972 kg
- Travel Length6.66 m to 7,030 m
- Main Bed SizeDouble
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink and Vanity
Golf Savannah
· includes 6 listingsLatest review: In 2021 we bought a 6 month old Golf 390 Savannah Maxxi from a couple who had used it for a two week holiday in a caravan park. It was so new the plastic was still on the stove, outdoor shower and
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- Value for Money3.7 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (3)
- Mileage 3,000 km
- Interior Build Quality2.5 (2)
- Off-roading Performance2.5 (2)
- Exterior Build Quality3.0 (2)
- Comfort4.0 (2)
- Tare Weight1,425 kg to 2,230 kg
- Travel Length4.015 m to 6.37 m
Concept Innovation
· includes 4 listingsLatest review: Kristy from customer service at the factory went far and beyond any customer service I have ever dealt with. Kristy made me feel like I was the only customer and I felt really taken care of. My
- Value for Money4.7 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (6)
- Mileage 12,333.333 km
- Interior Build Quality3.8 (4)
- Off-roading Performance4.3 (4)
- Exterior Build Quality4.2 (6)
- Comfort4.2 (6)
Supreme Classic
· includes 12 listingsLatest review: We purchased our Supreme 7 years ago with huge plans to travel around Australia indefinitely. Life got in the way! Finally decided to take off and we had problems with the fridge (wouldn't work on
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- Value for Money3.6 (8)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (7)
- Mileage 12,750 km
- Interior Build Quality3.4 (9)
- Off-roading Performance2.5 (2)
- Exterior Build Quality3.5 (10)
- Comfort3.7 (10)
- Off-Road CapableNo
- Main Bed SizeQueen
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink, Vanity and Washing Machine
JB Caravans Scorpion Sting
· includes 5 listingsLatest review: Is the best caravan we have ever had but we have a major problem with all of the checker plate pealing.we have contacted JB on five seperate occasions only to constantly being passed on to another
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- Value for Money2.5 (4)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.0 (3)
- Mileage 8,766.667 km
- Interior Build Quality3.0 (3)
- Off-roading Performance2.3 (3)
- Exterior Build Quality2.3 (3)
- Comfort3.0 (3)
- Tare Weight2,700 kg to 3,000 kg
- Travel Length8.3 m to 9.4 m
- Off-Road CapableYes
- Main Bed SizeKing Single and Queen
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower, Sink, Vanity and Washing Machine
Majestic Caravans Knight
· includes 12 listingsLatest review: Poor Quality in the building nasty cheap materials, Leaks all over the place , Chassi and axles are made by another company, towing it isn't the problem, Its the body construction & electrical 240v/
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- Value for Money2.9 (9)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.1 (9)
- Mileage 20,912.5 km
- Interior Build Quality2.9 (7)
- Off-roading Performance2.0 (2)
- Exterior Build Quality2.9 (8)
- Comfort3.9 (7)
- Bathroom / Laundry InclusionsToilet, Shower and Washing Machine
Golf Bush Challenger
· includes 4 listingsLatest review: For a small camper it suits myself and wife perfectly. Once levelled takes 5 minutes to set up. Been on two weekend trips so far and had no issues, bar the smoke alarm going off when cooking some
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- Value for Money4.7 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (3)
- Mileage 8,000 km
- Interior Build Quality4.3 (3)
- Off-roading Performance4.7 (3)
- Exterior Build Quality4.7 (3)
- Comfort5.0 (3)
- Tare Weight1,300 kg to 1,440 kg
- Travel Length4.165 m
Types of caravans
While there are plenty of types of caravans to choose from, conventional caravans and pop-top caravans are the two most popular choices.
Conventional caravans
These have a solid roof and solid walls, neither of which can be adjusted. They’re also the most common type of caravan on the market.
Pop-top caravans
Pop-top (or pop-up) caravans have a roof that can be lifted up or lowered. When the roof is raised, vinyl or canvas walls protect the interior of the van.
Other types of caravans
- Pop-out caravans: These have a slide-out section that usually has sleeping berths or seating, allowing them to stay compact while being a great family caravan.
- Fifth wheeler caravans: Fifth wheelers are the largest type of caravan you can find, and you’ll find these have the space to house luxurious interior features. Because of their size, you’ll need a sturdy vehicle to tow them, and you may find that not all caravan parks accept these vans.
- Teardrop caravans: These are small caravans that are used by those who have a smaller towing vehicle or don’t need to carry all that much. They’ll usually have enough space for 2 people to sleep in as well as a kitchenette.
Should I get an off-road caravan?
If you’re itching to get off the bitumen, then you might find an off-road caravan is more suitable for you.
Off-roaders have more ground clearance, larger wheels, a more durable chassis, and suspension that can absorb road shock and tackle rough terrain. They also sometimes have larger water tanks, solar panels, and a more powerful battery system to allow for greater self-reliance when you’re off the grid.
Think about the type of adventures you plan on setting off for. Will you mainly be on paved roads, or will you need something that can tackle a dust road, rougher trails and even the odd river crossing?
Off-road campers are pricier, heavier, and more difficult to tow, so don’t overestimate your bravery - only opt for one if you really think you’ll need it.
What to consider when choosing a caravan
Weight and towing capacity
First-time caravan buyers will likely be confused at all the weights they need to consider when buying one. All of these weights are to ensure you can legally and safely tow your caravan.
These are the measurements you’ll need to check:
- Your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.
- The tare weight of your caravan. This is the weight of an empty trailer (but including 10L of fuel).
- The Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) of your caravan. This is the legal maximum weight of your caravan with a load, and is the combination of the tare weight and its payload (the maximum weight of cargo that can be loaded onto the trailer).
- Your vehicle’s Gross Combination Mass (GCM). This is the maximum combined weight of the car and the caravan.
- The ball weight, which is the maximum amount of pressure you can put on your vehicle’s towball.
Check with both your vehicle and caravan manufacturer about weights. You can also weigh both at a public weighbridge.
If you find that most caravans don’t suit your current towing capabilities and you don’t want to upgrade your vehicle, you may want to consider opting for a more lightweight camper trailer.
Size
Most caravans in Australia are somewhere between 11 and 24ft (even here, we generally measure caravans by feet). An 11ft camper usually sleeps 1 one person, while couples can often be comfortable in one between 19 to 20ft. Longer caravans are usually recommended for larger groups, with some caravans accommodating up to 7 people.
Check how easy your caravan will be to store, particularly if it needs to be parked in a garage or another kind of enclosed space. However, you shouldn’t settle for too tight a fit, as you’ll need a bit of swing room when making a turn out of the garage.
How large you decide to go will generally depend on your vehicle’s towing capacity, the number of sleeping berths you need the van to have, and what kind of interior features and components you want in your van.
Design
Just because you’re planning to live in a box doesn’t mean that you need to sign away a life of comfort. Well thought-out layouts can make even the smallest caravans feel spacious, and caravan manufacturers often offer a variety of layouts within a single model or range.
Think about how many campers you need your van to sleep and what kind of activities you want to do in your van - some people like space, while others prefer a cosier home that forces them to relax outdoors more often.
Also consider the colour of your van - the majority are white because they're cooler and white wall sheeting is more widely prouced, making them cheaper to purchase if you need repairs done.
Features
While most caravans come with sleeping berths, a kitchenette, a toilet and shower, and a living area, there are some extra features that you might want to look for when you shop. Deciding what features you want or need largely depends on personal preference - here are a few common ones for you to consider.
Interior features | Exterior features |
- TV - air conditioner - fan - washing machine - Wi-Fi system | - awning - patio light - reversing camera - external speakers - solar panels |
You should also consider the following:
- Water tank capacity. It’s generally a good idea to have at least 100L of fresh water on your caravan, particularly if you plan on free camping or travelling through National Parks.
- Battery. You should have at least one battery of 100A/H or higher.
- Grey water tank. A grey water tank helps you leave no trace, and while not all caravans have them as a standard feature, they’re an environmentally responsible fitting to have.
The more bells and whistles you want your caravan to have, the larger and heavier you should expect your caravan to be.
Build quality
Whether you want a caravan for the odd trip away or plan on making it your permanent home, you should look for a sturdy, well constructed van. Most caravans are made from either aluminium or fibreglass - neither is inherently better than the other, but both materials have benefits and drawbacks.
Aluminium | Fibreglass |
- Lighter, making it easier and cheaper to tow. - Less expensive. - Easier to repair. | - Stronger and more resistant to denting. - Less likely to sustain hail damage. - Offers a smoother look (as opposed to a ribbed aluminium surface). |
You can also look out for the joints between panels - usually, the fewer there are, the less likely your van will leak.
Price
Buying a caravan can set you back anywhere from $40,000 to upwards of $120,000, while a second hand caravan can still cost you anywhere from $20,000.
Cheap caravans under $50,000 will generally be smaller in size and won’t sleep more than 4 people. Spending between $50,000 and $70,000 will usually get you a longer caravan with a larger dinette and bathroom, as well as more durable and stylish finishes.
Spending more than this can get you an off-road or luxury caravan, and these models will often include features like a full kitchen, top-grade suspension, and swanky upholstery.
Tips for when you shop
There are a few things to keep in mind when visiting caravan and camper trailer shops.
- You can sometimes score a better deal for a caravan in the summer (ideally December or January) as campers are already off on holiday and RV sales are generally quite low.
- Ask the caravan dealer what kind of ongoing customer service they provide, taking note of relevant warranties, whether they offer roadside assistance and where they source parts. This will give you a good indication of where you can get help, and how long you’d have to wait if you need repairs.
- Inspect a caravan closely when you’re shopping around as well as during the handover after you’ve purchased one. Checking the finishes, how secure the furniture and appliances are, and how comfortable the caravan is can save you having to make a detour to a service centre in the middle of your holiday.
One way to try before you buy is to rent a caravan for your next weekend getaway - if you have a few trips planned, you can road test different models to see which style and layout suits your needs.
Whether you’re perusing through new or used caravans for sale, knowing what to look for will help you get on the road with a camper that’s just right for you.