Towing, Caravanning and Trailer Tenting


Book Description

Beginners reference guide for people wishing to embark upon the caravanning hobby.




Vintage Camper Trailers


Book Description

Vintage camper trailers are a unique symbol of midcentury America that resonates with many people. This book introduces many of those people, along with the trailers they’ve lovingly maintained or restored. It includes hundreds of photographs of everything from fancy and comfortable trailers designed for glamping (glamorous camping), to trailers handed down through families across generations, and even entrepreneurs who have transformed their trailers into vending booths. Paul Lacitinola enjoys everything about vintage camper trailers, including rescuing, restoring, and rallying. In 2011, he began publishing the first U.S.-based magazine for collectors, restorers, and admirers of American-made camper trailers, Vintage Camper Trailers, which now has thousands of subscribers in more than a dozen different countries. He lives in Elverta, California.




Camper Rehab


Book Description

Camper Rehab is your top to bottom guide to getting any camper trailer ready to hit the road in a style to match your dreams.




The Camper Trailer Book 2/e


Book Description

Camper trailers offer the freedom and pleasures of camping without the discomfort. A well-made one can be towed almost anywhere its towing vehicle can traverse. The Camper Trailer Book details all aspects of camper trailers and their use. As with all Collyn Rivers's books it describes approaches that will work, not just that ......




The Australian RV and Caravanner's Guide


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.




Caravanning for Beginners: Towing, Buying, Selling & More!


Book Description

Written with over 50 years experience, this book covers just about everything that the novice caravanner will need to know including: • Choosing the right caravan for your needs and circumstances • New or second-hand? • Matching the towing vehicle • Weights, lengths and widths • Loading • Payloads • Motor-movers • Awnings • Accessories to make things easier • Storage • Towing • Reversing • Insurance • Maintenance • Wintering • Selling • And more!




The New Gypsy Caravan


Book Description

The New Gypsy Caravan book on how to build a travel trailer that is based on the design of a Gypsy Caravan. The book includes measured drawings, photographs and assembly instructions on how to build a caravan mountable to a conventional utility trailer and is capable of being towed by a small car. The background and history of the Gypsy caravan are also included.




Caravan Survival Guide 2nd ed


Book Description

Caravan Survival Guide is a completely revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to caravan travelling. Author John Basham shares his detailed knowledge to help you deal with the multiple challenges of touring in your caravan. Driving skills, troubleshooting and maintenance are all covered using case studies, checklists, hints, tips and cautions, while full-colour photographs bring the subject to life. In paperback for easy in-caravan reference, this is the book every caravanner needs before they leave home. Includes: Starting off – how to pick your caravan and things to keep in mind Living quarters – what you need in your caravan Personal – health, cooking, pets, insurance and much more On the road – driving, towing, tyres and other hints Tow vehicles – knowledge, fuel, batteries and security Mechanicals – everything from pre-trip maintenance to power needs Tips and travels – the author’s selection of trips Appendices – pre-trip checklist, types of vans and first aid




The Camper Trailer Book


Book Description

This third edition (2018) Camper Trailer Book details every aspect of camper trailers and their use. It describes in plain English approaches that will work, not just that may work. Camper trailers offer the freedom and pleasures of camping without the discomfort. A well-made one can be towed almost anywhere its towing vehicle can traverse. The ......