Book Description

This book is for those that take their accommodation with them. Travellers use many kinds of mobile accommodation, including caravans, campervans, tents, motorhomes and 5th wheelers. This book has been prepared for people intending to buy a new or used caravan, camping trailer, or motorised recreational vehicle (RV). It provides advice on choosing a caravan, choosing a towing vehicle, suggests options such as 5th-wheelers and slide-on units for utes. Electrical systems, refrigeration, brakes, suspensions, wheels and tyres are all explained with the assistance of over 500 colour photographs and diagrams as well as charts and tables that clarify choices. The author, Lloyd Junor, has been the owner/operator of Aussie Outback Tours which has specialised in caravanning tours for more than 20 years. He is a regular columnist, contributor and caravan reviewer for Caravan World Magazine. With a wealth of practical experience he has provided a guide for people who are getting started as well as for the experienced traveller seeking more detail about towing, accessories, layouts, choosing a new or used van or camping trailer and dozens of other topics. Over 500 diagrams and photographs provide easily understood explanations of everything connected with caravans, camping trailers and towing.