Caravan and boat parking wars escalate among Australian locals

LDV Australia has launched the Series 2 version of its factory-built Deliver 9 Campervan, featuring increased power and a revised layout. Key updates include a new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine (128kW, 420Nm), an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a two-seat variant with a north-south bed configuration. Pricing starts from $102,990 drive-away.

For the TV show 'Roadtrip Australien', three celebrity chefs are using a specially outfitted SLRV expedition truck based on an Isuzu chassis. The motorhome is equipped for up to three weeks of off-grid living with solar power and large water tanks. A fully equipped new vehicle can cost up to 650,000 euros.

The publication is a structured guide for beginners interested in the RV lifestyle. It outlines the main types of vehicles, basic infrastructure requirements, and key aspects of travel planning.

A 22-year-old from Tennessee built a tiny home on a 2003 Ford Ranger truck bed to live rent-free and travel. He started the $3,000 DIY project in January 2025. According to the RV Industry Association, approximately 486,000 U.S. citizens now live full-time in RVs, with Gen Z and millennials making up 22% of owners.

Caravan park operators in Australia are experiencing sharp increases in insurance premiums and reduced coverage due to frequent natural disasters. Association data indicates some premiums have risen by 300% since 2020, with excesses for specific risks reaching AUD 50,000. This threatens the financial viability of many parks that are crucial for domestic tourism.

Vandals ripped down and threw over a cliff traffic signs prohibiting overnight motorhome parking in the coastal areas of Sandsend and Cayton Bay in North Yorkshire. The county council introduced an experimental ban due to the increased number of motorhomes but faced overwhelming objections and vandalism, which disrupted data collection. A final decision on making the ban permanent will be made next month based on data from only two of the three planned sites.