Australia’s caravanning culture is full of quirks, records and unexpected trends that make it unlike anywhere else on Earth. From horse‑drawn vans to high‑tech off‑road rigs, here are 25 surprising facts that show just how big and distinctive caravanning is down under. Early days and hidden origins 1. Long before modern caravans, horse‑drawn travel trailers were used by Australian explorers, workers and holiday‑makers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, blending European wagon ideas with local conditions. 2. The first purpose‑built Australian caravans began appearing in the early 1930s, with small operators like Paramount in Adelaide and others experimenting with streamlined bodies, novel layouts and even patented floor‑lowering systems.…