Chris Mitchell

does anyone have any information on how popular this is in Australia, we have a newish van thinking about shipping it with us but would welcome any advice, anyone shipped a caravan. Chris

Ushas

It is quite popular throughout Oz. My parents have a caravan and go away quite regularly. They also took it away fro 6 weeks when they did a 'north west' tour. My brother has also just bought a camper van. You'll fine loads of sites through the country. Also good for quick weekend getaways. Can't help with the shipping question though.

Chris Mitchell

thank for the info tried to check out prices of buying another when we get there. did your parents buy when they got to oz. do you know how vans compare. Chris

aussie73

Its probably the best way to see OZ because there seems to be caravan parks or camping grounds in every OZ country town even the very small ones
and the cost is fairly cheap. You don't need to book in advance, just show up
and theres always a site available.

Chris Mitchell

sounds very camping friendly we want to be able to see some of country and with kids in tow its a lot easier Thanks Chris

Pollyana

Try and look into some of the rules first - I can only speak for Qld, but they have all kinds of regulations on towing - how much you can tow behind what vehicle,and how many people you can have in the vehicle at a time.
Trailers are just as regulated, and the laws are enforced. Not quite the same as the UK where you just tow whatever you want and hope the gear stays on top of the trailer.....!
I suggest e-mailing somone like
http://www.caravanaustralia.com.au/

Chris Mitchell

right, we do have regulations here on mximum towing weights for vehicles etc but thank you will check out the site