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Technical insights, engineering breakdowns, and travel notes from the Periple team.

What Experienced Caravan Owners Look for in Their Next Caravan

Why your second caravan is usually very different from your first. Ten things experienced owners weigh up differently when choosing their next caravan.

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Touring Guide10 MIN READ

Best Camping Apps in Australia: The Stack Every Off-Road Caravan Owner Actually Needs

None of these apps replaces the other three. The owners who get the most out of touring run two or three of them side by side, not one "do everything" app.

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Engineering Insight4 MIN READ

Fluide: The 13ft Toy Hauler That Finally Fits Your Life

Meet Fluide: a compact 13ft toy hauler with serious off-grid power, genuine off-road running gear and an approximately 2,500kg ATM.

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Buyers Guide8 MIN READ

What Should a $75,000 Off-Road Caravan Actually Include in 2026?

What separates a genuinely capable $75K off-road caravan from a cheaper-looking alternative? Check payload, chassis, construction, power, clearance and storage before you buy.

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Touring Guide15 MIN READ

Lap of Australia Caravan Route 2026: The Complete Guide

A lap of Australia is the ultimate test of a caravan's capability. This comprehensive guide covers the essential routes, must-see destinations, and exactly what your caravan needs to handle the most demanding sections of the journey.

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Engineering Insight8 MIN READ

Ground Clearance & Traversability: What Actually Matters Off-Road

The Periple 16 SOLID DUO is built with 480mm of ground clearance — a specification that directly translates into greater passability across uneven surfaces, water crossings, and varied terrain conditions encountered throughout Australia.

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Buyers Guide9 MIN READ

Off-Road Caravan Buying Checklist: 10 Things Australians Should Ask Before Buying

Buying an off-road caravan is a $70,000–$120,000 decision. Most buyers spend more time researching a phone than they do interrogating a van they will live out of on corrugated dirt roads. This checklist covers the 10 questions every serious buyer should ask.

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Buyers Guide9 MIN READ

How Much Does a Caravan Really Cost in Australia? The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Anywhere from $35,000 to well over $160,000. But that range is almost useless on its own. What matters is what you actually get at each price point — and whether it matches how you want to travel. This guide gives you the full picture for 2026.

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Buyers Guide8 MIN READ

Off-Road vs On-Road Caravan: Which One Is Right for You?

The choice between off-road and on-road is the most consequential decision you will make when buying a caravan. Get it right and every trip feels effortless. Get it wrong and you will spend years wishing you had bought different — or worse, paying to repair a van that was never built for where you actually take it.

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Touring Guide9 MIN READ

Victoria to Tasmania by Caravan — The Complete Guide

Tasmania is one of Australia's great road trip destinations — and one of the most underused by caravanners. Compact enough to loop in 10–14 days, yet packed with enough wilderness, coastline, and history to fill a month, the Apple Isle rewards slow travel like nowhere else on the mainland.

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Touring Guide7 MIN READ

How to Choose the Right Off-Road Caravan for Victoria's Best Tracks

Victoria is one of Australia's most underrated off-road destinations. From the rugged climbs of the High Country to the dense bush tracks of Lerderderg and the coastal trails of the Otways, the state packs more variety into a few hours' drive from Melbourne than most people realise.

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Buyers Guide12 MIN READ

How to Choose a 16ft Off-Road Caravan — The Australian Buyer's Guide

Sixteen feet is a size that experienced Australian tourers tend to arrive at through hard-won trial and error — usually after a smaller van that felt cramped on a long trip, or a larger one that turned every tight track and national park loop into an ordeal.

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Buyers Guide8 MIN READ

Hard Top vs Pop Top Caravan — Which Is Right for Australian Touring?

The definitive answer — and how the Periple 16 Solid and Periple 16 Aero sit on opposite sides of that decision. If you're researching the Periple 16 Solid and wondering whether the Periple 16 Aero might be the smarter buy for your situation, you're asking exactly the right question.

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Engineering Insight10 MIN READ

Why Fibreglass Composite Beats Aluminium for Off-Road Caravans

If you've spent any time researching caravans in Australia, you've probably noticed two camps: aluminium-clad caravans that dominate the mainstream market, and a growing wave of fibreglass composite builds that are quietly changing what off-road travel looks like.

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