Caravan of the Year 2026 | 9 of Australia's Best Vans Tested

0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Offline Solitaire 16 7:05 - Evernew GTX Platinum 19'6 12:34 - Sponsor 13:33 - Vivid Voyager 20' 18:50 - Mountain Trail Paragon 6.4 24:00 - Wonderland Solara 2006 29:44 - Cub MY26 C16 35:51 - Sponsor 36:34 - Kokoda XG1 C216 43:09 - X-Series Signature 19.6 48:47 - Platinum RV Rogue 20'6 55:03 - WINNER: Best Van Under $100K 58:45 - WINNER: Best Value For Money 1:02:01 - OVERALL WINNER(S) 1:10:50 - WINNER: Judges Choice Australia’s biggest and most comprehensive caravan comparison is back — welcome to Caravan of the Year 2026. Across multiple days of towing, testing, judging and real-world touring evaluation, nine of Australia’s newest caravans and off-road touring rigs were put head-to-head to determine the best caravans, hybrid campers and touring RVs on sale in Australia right now. A huge thank you to major sponsor MSA 4X4 Accessories for supporting Caravan of the Year 2026. Known across Australia for their towing mirrors, 4x4 storage systems and touring accessories, MSA has built a reputation among caravan owners, off-road tourers and towing enthusiasts for producing practical gear designed for real Australian conditions. Their support helped bring together one of the country’s most comprehensive caravan and hybrid camper comparisons. This is the full feature-length Caravan of the Year 2026 film, including: • All nine caravan reviews • Real-world towing impressions • Off-grid and self-sufficiency analysis • Build quality and value-for-money judging • Liveability and touring practicality • The full judging process • Category award winners • The outright Caravan of the Year 2026 results Whether you’re planning a lap of Australia, chasing remote off-grid campsites, exploring the Victorian High Country, crossing the Simpson Desert, heading up the WA coast, touring Tasmania or simply looking for the best family caravan or couples van for your next adventure, this comparison is designed to help you cut through the marketing and understand what actually matters when buying a caravan in Australia. This year’s field included some of the biggest and most respected names in Australian caravanning, including Kokoda, Mountain Trail, Wonderland RV, Offline Campers, Vivid Caravans, Evernew, Cub Campers, X-Series and Platinum Caravans — covering everything from luxury off-road caravans and hybrid campers through to touring-focused family vans and value-driven rigs under $100,000. Major awards included: 🏆 Caravan of the Year 2026 — Kokoda C196 XG1 and Mountain Trail Paragon 6.4 (joint winners) 🏆 Best Build Quality — Mountain Trail Paragon 6.4 🏆 Best Value For Money — Evernew GTX Platinum 🏆 Best Caravan Under $100K — Vivid Voyager 20 🏆 Judges Choice — Wonderland RV Solara 20'6