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Honest, practical guides for choosing your next off‑road caravan - towing and weights, off‑grid power, layouts, finance and what "Australian made" really means.

No sales spin - just the answers we'd give you in the showroom, from the people who build and tow these vans.

Jun 19, 2026

Compact Off-Road Caravans Australia: The Gator Range

Full off-road capability behind a HiLux? Here's the four-variant Gator range, why the Gator X breaks the rule, and how to pick the right one.

Jun 10, 2026

Motorhomes Australia: The JB Touring Range

After enough years of caravan ownership, most buyers ask whether a motorhome makes more sense. Here's the honest answer, the seven JB Touring layouts, and the licence question.

Jun 5, 2026

Luxury Off-Road Caravans Australia: The Scorpion Sting Range

Premium off-road touring without the fluff. Here's what separates the three Scorpion Sting variants, and what a long trip in JB's flagship actually feels like.

Jun 4, 2026

Full Off-Road Caravans Australia: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Going where caravan parks don't reach? Here's how to pick the right full off-road van from the JB range, matched to your tow vehicle and trip plan.

Jun 3, 2026

Semi Off-Road Caravans Australia: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Confused by the term "semi off-road"? Here's what these caravans are built for, where they can go, and how to pick between Australia's two leading JB models.

Australian made off road caravan parked at a remote camp at first light, red dirt and ochre gorges in the background, awning out

May 27, 2026

Full vs Semi off-road caravans: which do you actually need?

Every JB buyer asks this. Here is the honest answer.

May 26, 2026

Australian made caravans: why it actually matters in 2026

Imported vans are cheaper on the price tag. Here is why most serious Aussie travellers still buy local.

Shaking hands over successful deal in office showroom

May 20, 2026

Caravan finance in Australia: how to fund your new van

A clear walk-through of how caravan finance actually works, what affects your rate, and how to know what you can afford.

A 4WD and JB caravan together at a remote camp, late afternoon light, dust still settling behind the rig

May 12, 2026

Caravan tow vehicle guide: tow rating vs GVM explained

The number on the badge is not the number that matters. Here is what your 4WD is actually rated to do.

May 7, 2026

Best caravan accessories and upgrades worth the money

Not every option pays for itself. A handful of them do. Here is the honest list.

May 1, 2026

Best caravan layouts: café, club lounge or centre bathroom?

More buyers regret their layout than regret their van. Here is how to think about the choice before you tick the box.

Apr 30, 2026

Caravan battery and power: how much do you actually need?

The biggest mistake new buyers make is not buying too little. It is buying too much, for trips they will never take.

Included with every new van

More than the van.

12 months of Club Camplify

RV protection, CMCA membership and discounts across 100+ partner brands, on every new JB from a participating Australian dealer.

The RV protection benefit is MyWay Protect, a discretionary risk product issued by MyWay Mutual Holdings Limited. It is not insurance, and benefits are paid at the discretion of the mutual’s board.

A membership from Camplify, separate from your Bumper to Hitch Warranty. It doesn’t replace or extend it. Runs 12 months from handover; after that it continues only if you choose, at your own cost.

What's included Find a dealer

Club Camplify is a membership provided by Camplify Co (Australia) Pty Ltd (ACN 603 217 287), authorised representative 1314751 of Regis Licensing Pty Ltd (AFSL 338156). It is not a contract of insurance, and it is separate from the JB Bumper to Hitch Warranty. An excess applies. This does not limit any rights you have under the law that cannot be excluded. Read the full terms. (opens in new tab)

Backed by JB Group

JB Caravans is one of six brands built and backed by one Australian group.

Facts you can check · as at Aug 2026