Caravans

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Bill Savidan gets the lowdown on towing the new range of lightweight caravans.
The first thing you notice about the Venus range of lightweight caravans is the nod to classic styling. The second is the price, Peta Stavelli writes.
Positioned at the top of its extensive caravan range, Bailey’s 7.89m Unicorn Barcelona has always been one of the British manufacturer’s most popular sellers. With a host of upgrades, the newly-arrived 2013 model is more appealing than ever.
The new Jurgens Tooradin J2601 and J2603 (26’) caravans – the Australian company’s flagship models – are identical except for their interior layouts. Choosing between them requires an honest analysis of your needs, but Lawrence Schäffler’s vote goes to the J2601 and its angled bed.
Built by the UK’s Swift Group, the flagship Sterling Elite Explorer’s popularity in New Zealand is obvious and the 2012 model has sold out. Relax, though: the 2013 model is even better, costs only a little more and will be here soon.
Bill Savidan reviews the Jurgens J2205 and finds that excursions on two continents have shaped a solid, hard-working caravan that can stand the tough knocks.