One of the most practical ways to expand your living space while traveling in a caravan is with a cassette awning. Whether you’re sheltering from the sun, spending time in the rain, or just sitting in the shade, an awning is essential. Four brands stand out in the market: Dometic, Thule, Fiamma, and Berhimi. In […]
Choosing the right awning for your caravan is directly tied to how long you’ll be staying, your vehicle type (travel trailer, panel van, motorhome), climate conditions, and your setup/practicality expectations. This guide summarizes the main awning types and selection criteria from an objective, technical perspective. Main Awning Types 1) Cassette (Roll-Out/Wind-Out) Awning Stored rolled up
One of the most critical topics in caravan life is choosing a toilet. Making the right choice for a comfortable, practical, eco-friendly and sustainable setup makes a big difference in the long run, both for hygiene and maintenance cost. So which toilet type suits you better: macerator, portable, cassette, or composting? Here are all the
In caravan life, water is just as essential as electricity. A suitable caravan water tank matters a great deal for cooking, washing dishes, showering, or meeting your drinking water needs. Choosing the right capacity and material both increases comfort throughout your trip and ensures healthy use. This guide covers the key points to consider when
Lighting, the fridge, phone/laptop charging, even the coffee machine in a caravan — they all depend on a safe, well-planned electrical system. In this guide, in a way even beginners can easily apply, we’ve gathered the equipment that should be in a “good electrical setup” and some practical selection tips. Note: Choosing a battery is
From lighting to the fridge, from the inverter to the heater, the right caravan battery is essential for everything. In this guide we explain battery types in plain language, along with their pros/cons and safety risks, and finish with step-by-step selection guidance based on your needs. Important: “Lithium-ion” is a general family name. LiFePO₄ (LFP)
What’s the right battery capacity (Ah/Wh), inverter power (W) and solar panel need (W) for your caravan? With this tool, pick your devices from a dropdown list and add them; reference power and durations fill in automatically, and you can edit them if needed. Efficiency and standby draw are also set automatically based on the
One of the biggest luxuries of caravan life is confidently having hot water on demand whenever you want. Taking a shower, washing dishes, or simply cleaning your hands with warm water significantly boosts travel comfort. But choosing the right water heater shapes both your energy use and your experience in the long run. We’ve compared
Caravan culture in Turkey is growing fast every year. For people who want to plan their holidays freely, who love living close to nature, and who wonder where the road will take them, camping has become a real lifestyle. But when stepping into the caravan world, the first question is usually the same: travel trailer
We explain “closed-off” terms like WLTP and MTPLM in plain language, along with the O1-O2 difference, braked/unbraked, noseweight and ECE R55 notes. At the end, an 8-question Campexpert mini-quiz points you to the right class. Quick Summary WLTP is a lab test done without a trailer (no caravan attached); don’t expect the L/100km figures on