2025’s Christmas Gifts For Caravan Lovers
After so many lovely responses last year, we’re excited to bring back our Carac Staff Picks for Christmas '25! Our team has once again chosen their favourite gifts for caravan lovers: practical, fun and quality gear for life on the road. From essential travel gear to space-saving gadgets, these staff picks are perfect for adding a little extra joy to your adventures, or those of the caravan enthusiasts in your life!
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Bernard: Flat Out Compact Starter Kit
Bernard’s top pick this year is the Flat Out Compact Starter Pack, perfect for anyone who wants to keep their caravan setup neat, tidy and hassle-free. This Starter Pack is packed with everything you need to stay powered, connected, and organised on the road. Plus it's modular, allowing you to stack additional Flat Out Multi-Reels and join in more hoses as needed. It’s the perfect Xmas gift for everyone who loves quality gear.
Claire: Tiegear Caravan Pack
Claire’s favourite gift this year is the Tiegear Caravan Pack, a compact, premium kit designed to keep any caravan awning secure in all conditions. Everything comes neatly stored in a rugged gear bag made from breathable acrylic canvas and mesh, so you can pack your ropes away wet without worrying about mould. The heavy-duty springs included in the pack are engineered to absorb movement and help keep pegs firmly in the ground during gusty weather. This pack includes 2 x 4m Tiegear Guy Ropes, 2 x Heavy-Duty Springs and 1 x Tiegear Gear Bag.
Gary: Hema Little Explorer Scratch Map
Gary’s Christmas pick is the Hema Little Explorer Scratch Map, a fun and engaging way for young adventurers to learn about Australia as they travel. With charming illustrations and scratch-off sections, kids can mark the places they’ve visited and discover new ones along the way. It’s the perfect companion for family road trips: inspiring curiosity, adventure and a love for exploring our beautiful country.
New this year is the Hema Australia Scratch Map, a beautifully illustrated full-size map that lets you track your own travels across the country. Scratch off regions as you visit them and create a personalised visual record of your adventures. It’s a great gift for anyone who loves exploring Australia, no matter their age.
Glenn: Roam 240V Induction Cooktop
Glenn’s favourite this year is the Roam 240V Induction Cooktop, perfect for fast, efficient cooking on the road. It uses induction technology to deliver quick, even heat while saving energy, which makes it ideal for caravanning, camping or off-grid setups where power efficiency really matters. It’s also a safe option during total fire bans, giving you peace of mind when open flames aren’t allowed. It even comes with a heat-resistant silicone mat to keep pots steady on uneven campsite surfaces. With safety features like auto shut-off, overheat protection and child lock (plus a handy storage bag), this cooktop is a reliable and compact companion for anyone who loves great meals on the road.
Tammy: Ground Dogs 10-Pack with Bag & Socket
Tammy's favourite (and all-time bestseller) are these Ground Dog Pegs, because of their durability and convenience. This set of pegs ensures secure anchoring of awnings and annexes, making them a practical gift for any caravan enthusiast. The included bag and socket add extra ease to setup and storage.
Steve: Privacy Screen End Drop
Steve’s pick this year is the CGear Privacy Screen End Drop, available in both the standard 2.3m drop and the longer 2.5m version. These screens add instant shade and privacy to your awning setup, creating a more comfortable and sheltered space at camp. The durable mesh material reduces wind and sun exposure while still allowing airflow, and the built-in zipper door gives you easy access without needing to duck under the awning.
Ash: LeverM8 Poptop Roof Lifter
Ash’s favourite pick this year is the LeverM8 Pop-Top Roof Lifter, and judging by the customer reviews on our website, he’s definitely not alone. This lightweight, innovative tool takes the effort out of lifting the roof on your pop-top caravan or hybrid camper, hooking securely onto the roof handle to give you smooth, controlled lifting with minimal strain.
Jude: Navigator Dog Bed
Jude’s favourite Christmas gift this year is the Navigator Dog Bed. Tested and approved by her own dog Zara! It’s the perfect way for our four-legged travel buddies to settle in at camp without stealing your chair.
This sturdy, generously sized bed is ideal for medium to large dogs, with a 70kg weight rating and a durable steel alloy frame in Navigator’s signature blue. Measuring 96 x 96 x 25cm, it gives pets plenty of room to stretch out, and the strong coated fabric makes cleaning a breeze. Best of all, it folds neatly into the included compact carry bag.
Andy: 4-Step Collapsible Ladder
Andy’s pick this week is the TRA 4-Step Collapsible Ladder, a must-have for anyone short on storage space but big on practicality. Lightweight, compact and impressively strong!
TRA’s ladders fold down small yet open up in seconds, just pull the ladder out in both directions and make sure all steps are locked into place. Available in 3, 4 and 5-step options, there’s a size for every setup and every adventure.
Elliot: Rock Tamers
Elliot’s pick this year is the Rock Tamers Adjustable Mudflap System, the go-to choice for protecting your caravan or trailer from flying stones and debris. These heavy-duty, removable mudflaps mount easily to a standard 50mm draw-bar and adjust in both height and width to suit most tow vehicles.
The thick, reinforced rubber flaps can be trimmed for a perfect fit, while the forged aluminium hub and arms won’t rust or corrode. Finished in matte black with UV protection and supplied with a bonus Rock Screen, Rock Tamers deliver serious protection without sacrificing style.
Tammy: Sip Clip Wine Glass Holder
Tammy is back in the list with another Christmas cracker: the Sip Clip Wine Glass Holder. This clever little accessory clips onto your camping chair to keep your wine glass secure, steady and always within reach. No more spills, no more awkward balancing, just effortless comfort at camp.
The universal mount fits most outdoor chairs, and the rotating head keeps your glass level even on uneven ground. Lightweight, durable and easy to attach or remove, the Sip Clip adds a touch of luxury to any campsite.
Suzie: Road Chef 12V Ice Maker
Suzie’s Christmas pick is the Road Chef 12/24V Ice Maker, an absolute must-have for hot Aussie summers. If you want fresh ice made right in front of you, anywhere and anytime, this little powerhouse is your new best friend.
Engineered specifically for Australian conditions, it keeps producing ice even in extreme heat, delivering a fresh batch every 10 minutes. Just fill the reservoir, choose your cube size and let it go.
Bernard: Proheat 2 Burner Stove
Bernard is back with another Christmas cracker: the Companion Proheat 2-Burner Stove. This is not just a stove, it is one of the only FSD compliant stoves on the market. This means it’s fully certified and legal to operate when connected to a caravan or camper trailer’s bayonet connection, giving you safe, reliable cooking wherever you set up camp.
Fi: Tiegear Privacy Screen 6 Pack
Fiona loves gifting the Tiegear Privacy Screen Pack to her caravan-loving friends and family. These springs are designed to keep your privacy screen securely in place while allowing just the right amount of flex.
Each spring features an anodised aluminium carabiner at both ends of the 18cm bungee. They’re long-lasting, won’t lose elasticity over time (unlike standard bungee cords), and help keep your privacy screen tight without stress on the fittings.
Shane: ENGLAON 24" HD Google TV
Shane’s go-to Christmas gift is the ENGLAON 24” HD 12V Google TV, the newest model in the X70+ Series and Australia’s leading 12V Smart TV. Powered by Android 14 and running the latest Google TV 5.0 interface, it delivers smooth streaming, easy navigation and all your favourite apps on the road.
Power it your way with 12V DC or 240V AC. Built tough and vibration-tested, the X70+ handles bumps and knocks on the road without missing a beat. The upgraded speakers provide richer, clearer sound, and the sleek frameless design looks right at home in any caravan.
Ash: Camps 13 Guide
You can’t go wrong with the new Camps 13 Guide, the trusted companion for anyone planning road trips, camping getaways or off-grid adventures. Available in two sizes, it features over 4,250 free and low-cost campsites across Australia, including 500 new additions personally checked by the Camps Australia Wide team.
Known as “The Traveller’s Bible,” Camps 13 is the ultimate guide for safe, budget-friendly and adventure-ready travel across Australia.
Tammy: Flat Out Extension Lead
The final Staff Pick for this year comes from Tammy, who has once again chosen one of her most-loved essentials: the Flat Out 15amp 12.5m Premium Extension Lead in orange (also available in matt black).
Designed for closer-range power needs, it features silicone rubber insulation and a durable 3x1.5mm² core for safe, stable power. Lightweight and easy to handle, it stores neatly on the Compact Flat Out Multi-Reel, making it a reliable, space-saving solution for caravans, worksites and anyone who needs tough, dependable power on the go.
These were our Christmas Staff Picks for 2025! We hope they’ve provided you with plenty of inspiration for your holiday shopping. Feel free to visit our store or give us a call if you have any questions: we’re always happy to help! Happy Holidays!