'The complete guide to planning and preparing your caravanning adventure.'
For anyone contemplating a trip around Australia in a caravan or motor home, the information in the comprehensive new manual The Caravan Touring Handbook will prove invaluable. Compiled over many years through author Adrian Ryan's much-visited website, the book covers a wealth of essential topics including: choice of caravan or motorhome; choice of tow vehicle; rig set-up; electrical and mechanical systems; refrigeration; maintenance and cleaning; packing and stowing; rental issues; when to travel; trip preparation; hazards and security; pets and children; communication and internet access; and health and psychological issues. The book also includes a unique flowchart approach to matching tow vehicle and caravan, towing instructions for beginners, and a detailed trip countdown section. The book is illustrated with colour photographs by Boiling Billy author Craig Lewis.