What's new, what's changed, and what it actually weighs.
Friday, 18 September 2026 · Australia
Safety and compliance
· Gauthier T.
Check how many safety chains your trailer needs, read its AS 4177 marking, choose a suitable shackle and inspect each attachment before towing.
Recalls
Snowy River SRH recall REC-006719 covers 511 hybrid caravans whose suspension-arm welds may crack. Check your VIN on the official list and book the free repair.
Buying and compliance
RVMAP accreditation is a voluntary caravan-industry compliance program, not government approval. Here is what its badge verifies—and what buyers must still check.
Buying and ownership
A camper trailer price comparison is only useful when equipment, mandatory charges, weight data and quote dates match. Use this document-first checklist.
Weights and compliance
A camper trailer payload claim needs a defined configuration, ATM and tare. Check the brochure against the vehicle plate, RAV record and a real weighing.
Weights and compliance
The August 2026 VSB1 Revision 6 update adds caravan load-carrying guidance covering full fluids, intended accessories, sleeping berths and weight limits.
Recalls
A Ford Ranger airbag recall covers 13,907 certain 2026-model-year Double Cabs in Australia. The remedy is pending; owners can check their VIN now.
Weights and compliance
GVM, GCM, ATM and GTM are four separate ratings and only one binds first. The Australian Design Rule definitions, and a worked example that shows which one does.