A small caravan is easier to tow, easier to park and easier to set up. You can get into campsites a big van cannot reach, and you will not need a large four-wheel drive to pull it.
Small Caravans We Stock in Rockingham
We stock three small caravans at our Rockingham showroom, from a 4.6-metre mini van up to a 10ft off-road hybrid. Browse the full range of new caravans for sale in Rockingham.
How Small Caravans Compare to Larger Models
Check the ATM against your own vehicle’s towing capacity, towball rating and GVM before you buy. If those terms are new to you, our caravan weight guide explains each one. Bring your vehicle in, and we will go through the numbers with you.
| Model | Length | Tare | ATM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglet Mini M330 | 4,625 mm | – | – |
| Barefoot Classic | 12 ft | 960 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Eagle Warrior 10ft | 10 ft | 1,600 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Eagle Warrior 160CX | 16 ft | 2,200 kg | 2,850 kg |
| Eagle Warrior 190CX | 19 ft | 2,832 kg | 3,500 kg |
The differences are significant. A Barefoot Classic weighs about a third of a 190CX loaded. That changes what you can tow it with, what it costs to run and where you can take it.
What you will give up is space and water. The two bigger Eagles carry 190 litres of fresh water in two tanks, against 70 litres in the M330 and 30 litres in the Barefoot. On long remote trips in WA, that makes a difference, because the distance between taps can be several hundred kilometres. For south west and coastal trips, where you refill often, a small van is the easier choice.
How to Set Up a Small Caravan
Both the M330 and the Warrior 10 sit under 2.5 metres high, so check your carport or garage before you buy. The Warrior 10 has a lifting roof and four wind-down stabiliser legs. The M330 has a fixed roof, four stabiliser legs and a manual step. Neither needs poles, ropes or canvas, which is the main reason people move from a camper trailer to a small van.
View Small Caravans in Rockingham
We sell, service and repair caravans on the same site at 89 Dixon Road. If something needs attention after your first trip, you will not be chasing an interstate agent. Our caravan repair and service workshop is here in Rockingham.
Call 08 9528 1151 or send us an enquiry, and we will come back to you with current stock and pricing. Finance can be arranged through our lending partners. You can find out more on our caravan finance page.
Come and see the small caravan range in person, or ask us a question first.
Enquire About a Small Caravan →Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a small caravan in Australia?
There is no official size limit. Most buyers mean anything under about 16 feet, or under 2,000 kg tare. Our range starts at 4.6 metres and 960 kg. The number that matters for towing is the ATM, not the length, so compare on weight first.
Can I tow a small caravan with a family car?
It depends entirely on your vehicle. Every car has a rated towing capacity, a towball download limit and a GVM, and all three have to be checked, not just the towing figure. Look them up in your vehicle handbook or on the compliance plate. Bring the details in, and we will go through them with you before you commit to anything.
Do small caravans have a toilet and shower?
All three of ours do. The M330 has a rear bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower. The Warrior 10 has an internal ensuite. The Barefoot Classic has a curved bathroom with a basin and shower. A bathroom in a van this size is usually a wet room, so the shower and toilet share the same space.
Are small caravans cheaper to run?
Generally yes, on fuel and on tyres, because you are pulling less weight. Registration and insurance depend on the value of the van rather than its size, so a well-specified mini van is not always cheaper to insure than an older larger one. Servicing costs are similar, since the wheel bearings, brakes and seals need the same attention either way.