The retro caravan craze continues at an ever-increasing rate with more wonderful restorations hitting the road every year and younger families now joining the movement. Caravans from the 1920s to the 1980s are being restored and used to recapture the long hazy days of summer that many of us remember so well. Don and Marilyn Jessen have hit the ......

Give in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer

Thousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, Van Life For Dummies is your go-to ......

The Last Overland is the story behind the four-part documentary series on All 4 - the extraordinary journey of filmmaker Alex Bescoby and his team across 13,000 miles to recreate the legendary overlanding expedition of 1956.

In 1955, a young TV producer named David Attenborough was ......

Road Life introduces you to 35 inspirational people from across the globe whove made their vans, campers and buses part of their lifestyle, and provides you with the tools to do the same.

Whats the appeal of a life on the road, with everything you need contained on four wheels? Tried it yourself ......

Independently researched, this book explores the best pet-friendly accommodation (from 5-star hotels to campgrounds) between Port Douglas and Port Fairy. Every author-chosen, unbiased entry has a brief opinion plus details of price and which pets are welcome. Features the best doggie days out, dog-friendly beaches, parks, cafes, pubs, wineries. 

The latest edition of Caravan Parks 6 features all the parks in Australia, giving campers, caravanners, 4WD enthusiasts, road trippers and other travellers more places to pull up and stay for the night. 

The idea of this book came about in the summer of 2020 when husband and wife duo Danny and Hailee put the finishing touches on their van towards end of the nationwide lockdown. By telling their story and sharing a few helpful hints of what worked and what didnt, they hope to inspire those seeking something ......

A pocket-sized edition of Martin Doreys epic The Camper Van Bible, The Glovebox Edition is what youve been waiting for - small enough to fit in your pocket but still packed full of all of the essential information you need in order to make all of those camper van dreams a reality. Whereas The Camper Van Bible is the ultimate resource for people ......

THE MODERN CARAVAN is a warm invitation into rolling homes designed for life on the open road. Brimming with evocative storytelling and hundreds of photographs showcasing handsome interiors and stunning landscapes, this book features 25 stories from solo travelers, couples, and families who traded the comforts of a rooted life for ever-changing ......

Ever since Tasmania was first settled there were men that explored all parts of the State. With these explorations they opened up the country to all manner of beauty spots that later became tourist attractions and groups set out on horse back to view these locations. It might have been the lakes, the mountains, rivers or even the coastline and ......

Sharing the essential techniques that all 4WDers need to know, this guide covers all the essentials, including 4WD systems, suspension, wheels and tyres. Discover specific driving techniques for mud, water, sand and rock; learn why steep hills are often the most perilous situations and get out of trouble with clear recovery techniques.

Has there ever been a stranger idea in the vehicle world than putting a house on wheels and taking it on holiday? However odd it may seem, its an idea that has caught on. Today there are 15 million recreational vehicles, or RVs, on the roads of Europe, the USA and Australasia. So how did this fascinating family of vehicles come about? Who were ......

From 1980 to 2000, Camel Trophy took more than 500 amateur competitors from 35 countries on extraordinary and challenging adventures. On most of these events, teams drove specially prepared Land Rovers to the limit and beyond in locations as varied as Borneo, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania.

Camel Trophy charts the ......

Living and travelling in converted vehicles has become increasingly popular in the UK in recent years and the coronavirus pandemic has only increased the trend further. Life on the road can offer an incomparable sense of freedom and community, with endless opportunity for new experiences, and a shift to simpler living. But what these travellers ......

Hit the road and experience the wonders of RVing with these useful tips and tricks to make RV life easier, more organized, more efficient, and fun!

Welcome to RV life! Whether youre a first-timer or an experienced RVer, these RV hacks are sure to make life on the road easier so you can worry less and have more ......

Make yourself at home on the road Live down by the beach one week and way up in the mountains the next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to the mobile life-adventurous domestic vacations or permanently itchy feet-RVs & Campers For Dummies helps you feel right at home. The book explores ......

Other books show you where to camp: over half of Australia Free’s content is about making the best use of your time when you are there, for free! Here, with photographs, are camp spots and rest areas, swimming spots, waterfalls and beaches, museums and galleries, walks and lookouts, parks and gardens, opportunities for seeing wildlife and more.

This is the story of the UKs motorhomes, from a slow start in 1913, to the father and son team who began commercially producing motorised caravans from 1920, soon to be followed by other small businesses. By the early 1930s the motorhome idea had been lost to the car-pulled caravan, and only specially built units were available, but from the ......

Australia’s favourite guide for freedom and low-cost camping – owned by an Aussie family and printed in Australia. We welcome you to our community of travellers across Australia. Almost 30 years of travel, research and knowledge has been transferred into our easy-to-use guides. In this edition we have some exciting new features: 
* New ......

Engagingly illustrated, this is full of hundreds of outdoor and camping activities you can enjoy as a family when camping, visiting a park…or even just in your backyard! Everything you need to know including what to pack, equipment, campfire recipes, games and outdoor skills. Everything from geocaching, science experiments to filming a documentary.

Chef and food stylist Els Sirejacob and food photographer Bram Debaenst know all about good food, and how to make it look delicious in photos. They have something else in common as well, they both love travelling in a camper van. In this book, theyve combined the things they love most in life. Its a cookbook with lots of recipes and tricks to ......

Australia’s favourite guide for freedom and low-cost camping – owned by an Aussie family and printed in Australia. We welcome you to our community of travellers across Australia. Almost 30 years of travel, research and knowledge has been transferred into our easy-to-use guides.

Independently researched, this newly updated edition explores the best pet-friendly accommodation (from 5-star hotels to campgrounds) between Melbourne and Cairns. Every entry includes a brief, unbiased opinion plus details regarding price and which pets are welcome. Now also featuring the best dog-friendly beaches, parks, cafes, pubs and wineries.

Delve into the hidden world of creativity and design afforded by the humble caravan.

Join Jane Field-Lewis and Chris Haddon as they travel to meet with caravan owners who share happy childhood memories of trips home and abroad and evenings spent listening to the rain gently patter on the roof. Exploring over forty different caravans ......

Jo Clews demystifies all aspects of camp oven cooking. Updated for the 2020s, this book is packed full of easy recipes including fresh damper, hearty stews, classic roast dinners and delectable desserts. Also advises on different types of gear, menu planning, building the right type of cooking fire, and how to choose and care for your camp oven.

As the most comprehensive caravan and tourist park guide in Australia, the new Caravan Parks Australia Wide 5th edition is a must-have travelling companion.  Finding a park that meets your needs has never been easier with this full-colour, updated guide to 2240+ caravan/tourist parks, with 1830+ of these being PET friendly.

From the creators of CAMPS 10 and PARKS 5, Australias favourite RV travel guides, the Camps Australia Wide Community Cookbook is full of tried and true recipes generously provided by the CAMPS community. You’ll find quirky recipes in here, some named for the chef, others for the location! Embrace the ethos of camp cooking.