On (And Off) The Road Unlock Your Ultimate Adventure: 4WD with a Caravan in Tow

In Australia, 4WDing is a popular hobby with its own culture and community. Heading up a mountain towards a stunning view or gliding along the beach with your mates – there’s truly nothing like it. And what’s even better than a day of four-wheel driving? A day of 4WDing with a camper in tow!

But wait – isn’t that too hard? Well, not if you have a 4WD caravan that’s built for the job. Cue JAWA off road campers!

Tips for 4WD with a camper in tow

Four-wheel driving with a camper in tow is the ideal way to experience off-road action with everything you need to go further and head out for longer. A little research and a lot of common sense – plus an Aussie-tough JAWA camper – are what you need to make sure you travel safely.

Do:

• Research trails and tracks so you know what to expect
• Be extra cautious of creek crossings
• Ensure your tyre pressure is suited to the terrain, e.g. sandy beach, muddy tracks, rocky terrain
• Get your vehicle and camper serviced before you go

Don’t:

• Overload your camper with gear and make sure what you do take is securely packed to avoid excessive movement
• Forget to take suitable recovery gear, e.g. recovery boards, emergency snatch straps, a winch
• Carve up tracks with reckless driving – seriously, don’t be that guy
• Attempt challenging 4WD tracks with a camper in tow if you’ve never done it before – obviously!

Common 4WDing Hassles and How JAWA Off Road Campers Can Solve Them

Accommodation Nightmares

If you want to do anything more than a day trip, you need to sort out accommodation. Plenty of people go the route of jumping from cabin to motel, then cottage to hotel, as they make stops along their journey. But that requires a lot of planning and booking ahead – plus it’s not cheap. Even worse is heading out for a day of 4WDing and then hoping to score accommodation on the fly – but all you see is blinking No Vacancy signs.

The JAWA Solution: A Comfy Bed Wherever You Go

A JAWA camper means you’ll have seriously comfy accommodation wherever you go! You can adventure for longer, be more spontaneous, and you’ll avoid getting stuck paying top dollar for a dodgy motel room. Free from the time restrictions of accommodation bookings, you can take your time enjoying the scenic route.

Questionable Camping

Camping and 4WDing go hand in hand – but let’s face it, public campgrounds are not always the dream location for post-adventure relaxation. A cheap and cheerful site with room to pitch a tent is an option – but light sleepers might struggle. Public camping parks can get incredibly busy, facilities can be hit and miss, and they’re typically located in central places which may restrict how far off-road your 4WDing travels take you.

Of course, you could pack a swag and let a day of four-wheel driving lead you where it may and simply set up camp for the night wherever you end up. But don’t forget you’ll need food, water and a plan for bathroom breaks.

Thinking of sleeping in your car? After a full-on day of 4WDing, you might regret not having somewhere comfortable to stretch out.

The JAWA Solution: The Off-grid Lifestyle

At JAWA, off-grid camping is life! We’ve designed our range of campers and hybrid caravans to ensure our customers can take the 4WD road less travelled in total comfort. In addition to internal ensuites, cooking appliances and comfy beds, our off-road campers are equipped with water tanks, generators, solar power and more.

Just imagine stopping at your favourite destinations, having a wine as the sun sets, and waking up to beach waves or forest sounds as the sun rises. No more noisy neighbours! Having a 4WD caravan is all about freedom.

4WD Washout

A day of four-wheel driving can come to a dramatic halt if the weather suddenly turns – and then you can find yourself stuck in your car for hours. But the idea of towing a traditional caravan through muddy terrain is even less appealing. And while we never recommend heading out 4WDing in wild weather, there is a way to cancel less often because of the daily forecast.

The JAWA Solution: Weatherproof 4WDing

We know the dangers of 4WDing, especially in serious weather, so you need a camper that can handle what your 4WD can. JAWA 4WD caravans have been modified to push the boundaries of off-road exploration. They’re lightweight and easier to manoeuvre so that rugged terrain is no obstacle to adventure! Our caravans are made with the tough Australian conditions in mind, perfect for wherever you want to go. But as always, if it looks too dangerous, it probably is! Good judgement is the key to safe 4WDing.

Hit the 4WD Tracks with Confidence

It takes a true 4WD enthusiast to design the perfect 4WD caravan – and at JAWA, there’s not much we’re more enthusiastic about than 4WD caravan adventures! When you hit the 4WD tracks with a JAWA camper in tow, you’ll know it’s been built for the job.

Our campers feature heaps of off-roading upgrades as standard. Some of these include:

• a hot dipped galvanised drawbar
• upgraded Australian suspension
• Cruisemaster off-road tow couplings
• electric drum brakes
• heavy rigid wheel bearings
• mud terrain off-road tyres – including the spare.

A JAWA camper is built for off-road action – and our customer service support is built for 4WD troubleshooting! No matter where you are, if you run into trouble, the JAWA team is here to help. When we say we’re one big JAWA family, we mean it.

Ready to take 4WDing to the next level? Check out the JAWA range.