A caravan is a great way to spontaneously take a road trip at fairly low cost. Australians took a record 17.3 million caravan and camping trips during 2025, and spent a whopping $12.6 billion. This is how you can save money with a caravan.
When is the best time to buy a caravan?
Buy wisely. Dealers say Winter is the best time, especially EOFY, when there are good deals. It may be best to avoid Spring, when demand is highest. During the Summer, there tend to be more used caravans on the market.
Many people bought caravans during the pandemic. These are now appearing on the used market, which means you have a lot more choice.
- There were 937,000 registered RVs in Australia in 2025.
- That’s one RV for every 29 Australians.
Is registering a caravan similar to other vehicles?
Yes. Registering a caravan is similar to other vehicles as it needs a safety inspection or pink slip if it’s 5 years or older.
No. Registering a caravan is different from other vehicles as it doesn’t need a green slip. This is because the green slip of your towing vehicle covers the caravan.
Can I get a discount to register a caravan?
Yes. You can get a 40% discount on registering private towed caravans and camper trailers weighing 225kg to 4.5 tonnes. If this is the first caravan registration, you don’t pay stamp duty.
These discounts are not available for motorhomes or campervans.
Can I claim a discount on Class B tolls in Sydney?
Yes. The large towed vehicle toll rebate is for caravan owners who have paid Class B tolls on Sydney’s toll roads. The rebate is the difference between Class B and Class A toll fees for up to 8 tolled trips per month.
- Register for the toll relief scheme through your toll tag provider.
- Claim the rebate within 12 months after receiving your toll statement.
Once again, this rebate doesn’t apply to motorhomes.
Can I save money on buying fuel for a caravan?
Yes. You can save a lot of money on fuel during a caravan trip. Compare fuel prices regularly, using the Fuel Price Calculator on greenslips.com.au.
- We check prices every 20 minutes so you always find the cheapest price.
- Sometimes prices at another servo can differ by 50 cents or more per litre.
Save money when you return home by changing where you usually buy your fuel:
- Check fuel prices now and login for email updates.
Can I save money on a green slip for my caravan?
Yes. You can save money because you don’t need a green slip. While caravans and trailers must be registered, they don’t need their own green slip.
Do I need a green slip for my motorhome or RV?
Yes. Motorhomes, RVs and campervans are vehicles in their own right and need a green slip. In this case, contact the CTP insurers directly for green slip quotes.
- The green slip calculator doesn’t work for RVs and campervans.
Can I get a cheaper green slip for my towing vehicle?
Yes. Some vehicle owners have saved up to $300 a year on their green slip by being safe drivers with no demerit points.
- You get the cheapest prices from all 6 insurers by using the green slip calculator.
- Prices are for all light vehicles 4.5GVM and under.
- If your towing vehicle is heavier than this, contact the CTP insurers directly.
Compare the cheapest prices for green slips for your towing vehicle.
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