Thinking about a caravan holiday raises many questions:

• Where do we start?
• How much time do we have?
• How much is it going to cost?
• Where will we go?
• How long should we go for?

If you are planning an extended trip in a caravan, you need to add to this list:

• What kind of van do we need?
• Is the car up to the job?
• Have we got the right towing equipment?
• What do we need to pack to be self-sufficient?
• How do we choose a caravan park that is right for us?
• What are the issues in terms of safe driving while towing?

There are too many questions to provide all the answers here. I will be adding another 20 pages of articles on this site, so if you are interested in planning a caravan holiday, remember this site will have all the answers.

The pages I will have are:

1 Planning Your Caravan Holiday (where to start)

2 Choosing a Caravan (choosing the right unit, types of units)

3 Buying a Caravan, Campervan or Motorhome

4 Towing Vehicle (size and towing capacity, off-road vehicles, transmission, tools and spares, towing equipment and modifications, towing equipment, towing limits, weight distribution)

5 Towing Vehicle Modifications (brakes, cooking system, suspension, mirrors)

6 Caravan Layout and Fixtures (beds, showers, toilets)

7 Understanding your Caravan (servicing, power supply, refrigeration, gas supply, lifestyle extras, blocks and chocks)

8 Planning Your Trip (when to travel, weather, school and public holidays, local events, finding your way, GPS, maps and guides, visitor information centres, permits, Aboriginal land, National Parks, private land)

9 Insurance and Roadside Assistance (how much is peace of mind worth?)

10 Money Matters (budgets, banking and bills, credit and EFTPOS, cash)

11 Communications (e-mail, post, phones, CB radio)

12 What to Pack (food, cooking equipment, clothing)

13 Pack Useful Items (non-essential, but must have’s)

14 Caravan Health and Safety (first-aid kit)

15 Safe Towing (regulations, towing skills)

16 Travel Times and Fuel (how long do you want to drive in a day?)

17 Safe Driving and Road Rules (road rules, concentration, fatigue)

18 Daily Checks and Chores (checklist, tyre pressure)

19 Choosing a Caravan Park (choosing a caravan park, bush camping)

20 Arrive at Campsite (checklist)

21 Camping Etiquette (checklist, living closely with others)

22 Avoid Danger (personal safety, dangerous creatures)

23 Survival in the Bush (checklist, how to survive)

Check our website for the answers to all these questions - plus more www.crikey-adventure-tours.com/caravan-holiday.html to ensure that you have the best caravan holiday possible.

The information is relative to a caravan holiday in Australia; however, just about all of it is also world-wide applicable.

Ian Molloy is the owner of Crikey Adventure Tours. Visit his website www.crikey-adventure-tours.com for more information about this article and other related topics. He not only has his tour business operating from Peth in Western Australia, but his site is full of very helpful information.

Some of these includes tips on motorcycle holidays www.crikey-adventure-tours.com/motorcycle-holiday.html, driving cross-country, caravanning and generally lots of tips about having a "camping" holiday.

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