Caravanning Blog & News
The Marvel “Favourite”
The Favourite Review by Malcolm Street - www.caravanworld.com.au (2020) Family caravans come in all shapes and sizes, particularly the offroad variety. Often to accommodate families with bunk beds, the caravans are quite long and [...]
Mighty Marvel
Marvel's Sea Breeze Sport Review by Tim Van Duyl - as featured in Caravan Worlds Best Aussie Vans 2018 "A tough offroader with a tiny price, Marvel's sensational Sea Breeze Sport was judged Best [...]
The Characteristics of Marvel Vans
When designing Marvel caravans, we implement features that make them distinctive, user-friendly and long-lasting.
Buying New Versus Buying Second-Hand
Caravans can be expensive to buy and is why many of us opt to purchase a used caravan instead of a brand-new model. Whatever you are buying, it is important to do your [...]
Servicing your Caravan
When people think about servicing their van, they generally just think about the basics – Wheel nuts, tyre pressure and a general nut bolt and screw check, however there are a myriad of [...]
2019 Sunseeker / Marvel Owner’s Rally
Relive all the fun from the 2019 Sunseeker / Marvel Owner's Rally as shown on Channel 7's popular lifestyle TV show 'Creek to Coast'.
What’s the best way to manoeuvre your caravan while at home?
One of the trickiest parts of owning a caravan is dealing with it when your get home, as manoeuvring and storing your van can prove quite difficult, even for the most experienced caravanners. [...]
Water management when travelling
Free camping is quickly becoming our favourite way to camp, but learning how to maintain enough water while on the road is quite a process... Trying to conserve water while camping can [...]
Increasing the efficiency of your 3-Way fridge
It seems Australian summer time temperatures are forever on the increase. With so many of us heading off on our caravanning adventures during the warmer months, keeping our fridges cold is absolutely critical. [...]
The importance of correct tyre pressure in caravans
Correct tyre pressures are vital for getting the best performance from your car and caravan. But what pressure should we set our tyres? Unfortunately, there is no single answer, as it depends [...]
What’s better…. a Single or Tandem Axle?
This is obviously a complex issue and is very much about personal preference more than any particular technical aspect. At the end of the day one is not better than the other, they [...]
What to look for when buying a Second Hand Caravan
Buying a used caravan can be tricky, so here are some tips on what to look out for, so your bargain second-hand purchase doesn't turn out to be a ‘lemon’. Deciding that you are going [...]
Preparing your Car for towing a Caravan
Here are a few car modifications to make your towing venture as hassle free and as easy as possible.
Travelling in a group versus travelling solo
There are many ways to travel while exploring this beautiful landscape of Australia in your caravan. Some choose to travel solo whilst others like to travel in a group. Whether you choose to [...]
AL-KO’S Best Aussie Vans 2018: Marvel Sea Breeze Sport 18
Review by Tim van Duyl - 05.02.19 A tough offroader with a tiny price, Marvel's sensational Sea Breeze Sport was judged Best Value for Money caravan at BAV 2018 and scooped the under $65K category [...]
What to check before towing your caravan
You’ve become familiar with your Caravan. You know where everything is, you’ve kept your van well maintained, and your ready to pack for your on-road adventure… However, there are a few basic [...]
Essential Accessories for your first Caravan Trip
When it comes to setting up your Caravan, we all know there’s a bit more required than just your home on wheels! Modern Caravans come with a host of inclusions and accessories – all [...]
Marvel Runamuk pushes off-road boundries
Compact & Feature Packed Review by Michael Browning - Caravan & Camping Sales (2018) ‘Run a muck’ in the ultimate compact off-roader. At only 15′ long x 6’6″ wide this van will take you places [...]
Tow Vehicle Suspension Upgrades & Weight Distribution
Weight distribution and suspension are important to consider when towing a caravan. Modern 4WDs are designed to drive and handle like cars, therefore most will have relatively soft suspension. When you consider the [...]
Power needs, 12V 240V and Solar
When it comes to sizing up the things that you need for a system that will work well for you, sadly there is no standard set-up, there is no ‘one size fits all', almost [...]
Marvel Golden Child 2018 Review
Caravan World Magazine - Issue 575 by David Gilchrist Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is normally known for its beautiful long, golden beaches bathed in sunlight and hugging a shoreline that the blue waters of the [...]
Marvel Sea Breeze Sport 2018 Review
Caravan World Magazine - Issue 580 by John Willis Spiderman, Wolverine, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk and the Sea Breeze; they are all Marvel creations, but only one will be your true friend on the [...]