21st January 2019, Moriac, Vic
In the UK caravans are universally hated. The narrow roads and slow caravans don’t make for a happy experience, especially during the holiday season when congestion is high. Top Gear once had 2 caravans suspended from cranes and they bashed them together until they disintegrated, which I found hugely amusing. There is a popular saying amongst motorists in the UK that the only good caravan is a burning caravan. I was firmly of the same opinion.
It came as a big surprise then, when I had a sudden realisation that the vast distances between towns and the flexibility, comfort and convenience of a caravan made it an ideal way to explore Australia. When we want to explore off the beaten track we can leave the caravan somewhere safe and take off in just the Patrol with the roof tent for few days.
Jules and I discussed the pros and cons and we went to look at some. Needless to say, we ordered one the same day!
John and Jules Travels 