Seniors on the Road

When the time comes to enjoy retirement, a lot of Australian couples choose to explore the infinite roads (and off roads) on our home soil, finally getting the chance to see the beautiful country we live in with no holds barred.

That is, until the physical toll of setting up camp sets in.

While pop top caravans are compact, taking the time and energy to pop the roof up can really put a strain on your back or shoulders. Soon, the excitement and freedom of your big road trip doesn’t seem so great anymore. You’re going to have to do this every time. The alternative is a hardtop caravan, but they are heavy things that can be a headache to manoeuvre and store.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have the convenience of a pop top caravan but have the set up as easy as pushing a button? Yes, it would be. And yes, it very much exists.

The Ease of Pop Top Caravans

You want to hear the “pop” on your caravan, not in your bones. With a pop top caravan with hydraulic controls, you will get the best and most satisfying kind of pop.

After a long drive, you’ll be in desperate need of a stretch and a rest, not more strain on your mind and body. And that’s not a worry because now you can simply press a button, and your pop top caravan will reach its full size and vice versa for pack up meaning those with physical limitations or disabilities don’t have to limit their camping experience. 

There are plenty of other features that can also make life easier on the road. You just might want to cross over from simple comfort to luxury with other hybrid caravan inclusions like indoor ensuites, aircon, storage and more.

A significant percentage of the Aussie caravan community are seniors. But some parts of the lifestyle can be difficult if you have bad knees or a bad back. So, these caravans are the solution for an easier road trip.

And when the caravan is home, some models can even fit in your garage when fully compacted.

Finding the Right Pop Top Caravan

Not every pop top caravan has hydraulics. Only certain caravan dealers install hydraulics in Australia to make sure that everything is up to code. Malfunctioning hydraulics can actually be quite dangerous, so you need professionals to install them to prioritise quality. 

At the same time, you want these things kept affordable and as a standard inclusion. So how do you find these kinds of caravans?

Of course, the place people usually start is searching ‘pop top caravan with hydraulics’ online. But the best answers you will get is from visiting a caravan showroom in person. Make sure to ask every question and inspect every corner. Quality can be vastly different from model to model, manufacturer to manufacturer.

Get a demo of the caravan roof popping. Is it struggling? Or is it satisfying?

Avoid choosing caravans where this is an added cost feature or requires a separate roof lift kit. Lifting kits require you to search for a compatible model and install it yourself. You need something to rely on that is specially designed for your caravan.