| They come in many shapes in sizes. Each has a | | | | a vehicle. Before hiring or buying a caravan, ensure |
| different purpose. Whether it is a small van with a | | | | that the towing vehicle will be suitable. |
| mattress in the back or a half million dollar motor | | | | - Campervans. Generally vehicles that are fitted out |
| home, they all provide you with an opportunity to | | | | for a camping style holiday. Usually have bunks, |
| get out and about to explore Australia. | | | | cupboards and a small kitchenette. The roof often is |
| - Tent trailer. Usually just a small box trailer with an | | | | of a "pop top" style so you can stand up when the |
| attached tent that folds out. It usually offers basic | | | | vehicle has arrived at your destination. Backpackers |
| sleeping accommodation only. | | | | are often seen in small campervans which are |
| - Campertrailer. Similar to a tent trailer, but with | | | | sometimes fitted out with nothing much more than a |
| considerably more features. It often has pull out | | | | small gas stove, double foam mattress and esky. |
| drawers concealing sinks, barbecues, generators and | | | | - Motorhomes. A larger version of a campervan. The |
| more. Many are built with a 4WD chassis. Generally | | | | major difference being that they are built on a small |
| heavier than a tent trailer. Becoming more and more | | | | or large truck style chassis. Usually self contained, well |
| popular as the features improve. Many are more | | | | appointed and popular with the longer term traveller |
| expensive than comparative sized caravans. | | | | - Fifth Wheelers. These look very similar to a caravan |
| - Slide on Campers. A separate unit that is slid on to | | | | but connect to the towing vehicle with a turntable |
| the backs of utility vehicles or table top style | | | | style of hitch, usually located on the tray of a utility |
| vehicles. They then usually fold out into a larger tent | | | | vehicle. This allows articulated motion. The towing |
| style structure. | | | | vehicle is generally large with powerful motors. Some |
| - Pop Top Caravans. A caravan with its roof lowered | | | | fifth wheelers even have accommodation for a horse |
| whilst being towed. Once you arrive at your | | | | or two or three! |
| destination. the top of the caravan is then extended | | | | With such a variety of recreational vehicles, the style |
| to the height of a normal caravan. Thus the term, | | | | of camp site you require will also be differ. A camp |
| pop top. The main advantage of this over the | | | | site suitable for a small tent trailer may be totally |
| caravan is less wind resistance when being towed. | | | | unsuitable for a large motorhome. This is why it is |
| - Caravan. Probably the most popular recreational | | | | important to ascertain what type of travelling holiday |
| vehicle in Australia. They can be small, large, basic or | | | | is going to best suit your desires. |
| luxuriously appointed. However, all are towed behind | | | | |