I have often been asked about the features of our caravan and 4x4 so I have decided to include that information on this web site. 

The following describes our present outfit, a turbo diesel Holden Jackaroo and a custom built 4.8M (16') Golf Bushman caravan, both of which we are very satisfied with and would be pleased to recommend to anyone looking at a similar 4wd and caravan set-up. 

The Jackaroo (an Isuzu Trooper for those not fortunate to live in Australia but this one has a diesel engine) although getting on a bit now, has proven to be very reliable, economical and comfortable - just love this vehicle, we'll keep it until the wheels fall off - and the Golf caravan with modifications is an excellent compromise of size with accommodation for two offering all the comforts of home including a shower and toilet, yet still good to tow in heavy traffic and to out-of-the-way places.

Although not a hard core off road caravan, it's improved ground clearance, approach and departure angles are such that it has enabled us to tow it to every remote camping area we have ever wanted to visit whether it be in rugged state forests or just down beside a creek.
Modifications included heavier duty suspension, reinforced chassis and drawbar (gaining valuable ground clearance) and on the inside, see photos below, a backrest/shelf/TV shelf along the bunk beds so now we can actually sit comfortably (impossible before unless you were at least 2M tall and even then you had to avoid damaging the window blind system ) improved galley (so food being prepared doesn't end up on the bed/seat and additional bench top and shelf) and front ceiling reinforcing to mention a few.

It is set up so that we are completely self sufficient with two weeks supply of water (at a pinch), six to seven weeks supply of LPG and solar power and generator.

For all practical purposes it goes almost anywhere we care to take the 4X4.

The main limiting factor is the relative lack of articulation of a ball coupling.  The use of load distribution torsion bars dictates the need to use a ball coupling.    Depending on terrain, we often need to disconnect the torsion bars, to not do so would put enormous strain on components particularly navigating a steep dip/gully.