Family caravan must-haves for a stress-free trip

A spacious family caravan with an ensuite can transform a family caravanning trip from fun to ‘never want to go home kind of fun!’ 

With plenty of room for families—models with up to four bunks and ensuite—a Great Escape Caravan can be the affordable family caravan option that will have your tribe enjoying time together and exploring our beautiful country for years.

Travelling with a family can be chaotic. In addition to our previous tips on how to conquer the chaos with a few travel tips, we share the must-haves for a stress-free trip you need to consider when buying your caravan. 

External family caravan must-haves.

Fresh air and imagination can do wonders for children’s development as they explore a new area whenever they stop at a new destination. What the kids get up to can often be the source of our entertainment as adults.  

As older Aussies ourselves, we didn’t have screen time or the internet, so we entertained ourselves with whatever we could find. We are now used to kids entertaining themselves with electronics—when those are off the table (thanks to no Wi-Fi), outside play can see kids create wondrous new worlds for play, entertaining us all. 

When you pull up at a campsite with a Great Escape Caravan, set up is a breeze. The shade is almost instant, with the pull-out awning taking only a few minutes from arrival to set up. Kids can play comfortably in the shade after just a few minutes, with external storage allowing quick access to outdoor toys. 

External showers are often overlooked as a luxury item not necessary in a family ensuite caravan, but take it from us: When it comes to planning your list of must-haves, if you have kids, carefully considering an external shower could save your sanity time and time again. Get rid of sand, grass, mud, and more outside without little feet tramping the dirt through your home away from home. 

All the comforts of home for families with up to four kids.

Comfortable beds are at the top of the list for a stress-free trip for families!  Cranky, sleep-deprived caravanning families are no joy to be around.  Make sure there are roomy sleep areas for everyone to get a good night’s sleep or take some time out. 

Choose a family caravan with a parent’s retreat that has a full-size bed with underneath gas lift storage. Not only will you get a great night’s sleep, the storage can house those extra blankets and warm clothes you might need to get a good night’s rest if the weather changes quickly. 

Family caravans with bunks can accommodate up to four kids, with two to four bunk layouts available. Many families discuss using the extra bunk space for additional interior storage or even for the fur babies! Of course, the choice is yours. However, we can always show you how much storage we can include in a family caravan so you can save more space should you not need the extra bunk. 

Each Great Escape Caravan contains ample storage for clothes, camping equipment, food, toys, and everything else you might need to get your hands on quickly for a stress-free trip. 

With so many families having enjoyed caravans with bunks from our extensive range for years already, don’t take our word for the amount of must-haves that we include to ensure you enjoy many stress-free trips. 

Choose from a range of:

• Off-grid family caravans with bunks – Maximus Range
• Budget-conscious family caravans with bunks – Special Edition
• Free camping or holiday park ready caravans – Family Edition

All built for families of up to six with all the creature comforts of home and a layout that provides each family member a space of their own to relax.  Everything is included to have your family enjoying holidays and making memories for years to come.