Electric hot water in a caravan works on the same principle as a household electric kettle: a 240V heating element immersed in a water tank heats the water directly. It’s simple, reliable, and silent. The catch is obvious: it only works when you’re connected to 240V mains power at a caravan park, or running a […]

Gas hot water is the most common system in Australian caravans and the most practical for Big Lap travel. It works anywhere you have LPG, requires minimal electrical input (just a small current for the igniter), and heats water quickly. Whether you have a storage tank or an instantaneous unit, the operating principle is the […]

Hot water in a caravan is one of those things you don’t think much about until it stops working, or until you’re standing in a campground shower block at 6am because your van’s system can’t deliver a warm shower. Understanding how your hot water system works, what type you have, and how to get the […]

☰ What’s In This Guide Hot Water Systems Heating & Cooling Choosing What’s Right For You A hot shower after a long driving day and a warm van on a cold winter night are two of the things that make caravan life genuinely comfortable rather than merely tolerable. Your caravan’s heating and hot water systems […]

Short answer: yes. A water pressure regulator is a small, inexpensive device that protects your caravan’s plumbing from excessively high mains water pressure. Without one, you’re gambling that every caravan park tap in Australia is set to a safe pressure. Many are not. Why It Matters Your caravan’s plumbing is designed for pressures up to […]

Running out of water at a remote campsite is a mistake you only make once. Water monitoring systems tell you exactly how much water you have left in your fresh, grey, and black water tanks, so you can plan refills and manage consumption rather than guessing. If your caravan doesn’t have a tank monitor (or […]

When you’re free camping, knowing how much water you have left is just as important as knowing your battery level. Run out of water and your trip to that beautiful bush camp is over. A water monitoring system tells you how full (or empty) your tanks are, so you can make informed decisions about when […]

Your water pump is what delivers water from your tank to your taps when you’re not connected to mains pressure. It’s a small 12V electric pump that pressurises the water lines, giving you flow at every tap, the shower, and the toilet flush. It’s one of the hardest-working components in your caravan and one of […]

Your fresh water tank can develop biofilm, algae, and bacteria over time, particularly in warm conditions. A tank that hasn’t been cleaned tastes off and can make you sick. Cleaning every 3 to 6 months (or after any period of non-use longer than 2 weeks) keeps your water fresh and safe. When To Clean Every […]

Your caravan manages three types of water, and confusing them leads to either health risks or environmental damage. Understanding the difference, and how each is stored, treated, and disposed of, is essential knowledge for responsible travel. Clean Water (Fresh Water) This is your drinking, cooking, and washing water. It’s stored in your fresh water tank […]