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Straight answers from the factory floor.
42 articles on buying, building and living with an off-road caravan. Written by the people who build them.
Buying advice
Straight answers before you spend a cent. (10)
4 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Why Do Some Caravans Cost $100,000 While Others Cost Over $200,000?
17 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
How To Choose The Right Caravan Size For Your Adventure
27 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
Progressive Payments In The Caravan Industry
6 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
What Really Matters When Buying a Caravan
3 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Caravan Warranties: What Buyers Should Really Look For (Before Signing Anything)
5 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Chinese Import Caravans VS Australian Built
4 Sep 2025 · 5 min read
Caravans Aren’t All Built Equal: The Truth Behind the Price Tag
28 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
Small vs Large Caravan Manufacturers: What Nobody Tells You
14 Apr 2025 · 2 min read
Custom vs Standard Builds: Which One’s Right for You?
25 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
How Custom Can an Offroad Grit RV Caravan Be?
How we build
Materials, chassis and the details that last. (12)
5 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
Composite Caravan Construction: How XPS Foam Improves Insulation and Comfort
19 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Disc Brakes vs Drum Brakes on Caravans: What’s the Real Difference?
14 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Comparing PVC/Fibreglass vs Honeycomb vs Timber Floors
31 Jul 2025 · 2 min read
Wheels and Tyres: What Connects an Offroad Grit to the Road
17 Jul 2025 · 2 min read
Why We Don't Use Checkerplate to Protect Our Water Tanks
10 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
Behind the Build: Offroad Grit is a Timber Free Construction
3 Jul 2025 · 2 min read
Why Offroad Grit Uses 2mm Plank Flooring (Not Vinyl Sheets)
22 Jun 2025 · 3 min read
Aluminium Composite Panels vs Full Composite Construction
20 May 2025 · 2 min read
The Benefits Of A Drop Down Bed (Bed Lift)
24 Apr 2025 · 3 min read
Rough Roads, No Worries: 7 Ways Offroad Grit Caravans Eat Corrugations for Breakfast
28 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
An Offroad Caravan Needs Offroad Suspension!
25 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
Why We Use Fibreglass Composite Panels
Off-grid and gear
Power, water, kitchens and comfort. (10)
26 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
More Battery or More Solar in a Caravan? What Actually Matters Off Grid
20 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Offroad Grit RV Water System Explained
25 Sep 2025 · 3 min read
Washing Machines in Caravans: Wall-Mounted vs Floor-Mounted
20 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
Caravan Awnings Explained: Sunburst Eclipse vs Carefree Altitude
13 Aug 2025 · 2 min read
Why the Gas Oven in Your Caravan is Killing Your Kitchen Space
21 Jul 2025 · 2 min read
Dishwasher in a Caravan: Genius or Gimmick?
11 Jun 2025 · 2 min read
Diesel Heat DH22 vs DH15: Which Hot Water and Heating System Suits You?
3 Jun 2025 · 2 min read
Cassette Toilet vs Composting Toilet: Which Is Better?
12 May 2025 · 2 min read
Offroad Grit's Water Catcher Explained
6 May 2025 · 2 min read
Why Off-Grid Caravanning Is Booming in Australia
On the road
Towing, weights and travelling well. (5)
1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Caravanning in a Cost of Living Crisis: Why More Australians Are Choosing Life on the Road
15 Sep 2025 · 2 min read
Behind the Compliance Plate: Why Your Caravan Could Be Heavier Than You Think
7 Apr 2025 · 3 min read
Ball Weight, GTM and ATM Explained
2 Apr 2025 · 4 min read
5 Essential Things You Need When Getting Ready to Tow a Caravan
31 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Off-Road Caravanning
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