Caravan suitable for National Parks

Submitted: Saturday, Mar 15, 2014 at 15:29
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Hello. I am a 'newbie' to this Forum, and a happy owner of a Lifestyle campertrailer.
Like many others, while I have enjoyed this campertrailer, age is starting to kick in a bit, most noticeably after packing up in the sun or rain. Phew !

Its time to make things a little easier, so I would appreciate any recommendations for a suitable caravan model, based on the following criteria :

National Parks campgrounds in the main. Not much caravan park long stays.
Towing vehicle is a 2002 Prado, 3.4 petrol in good nick
Single axle van preferred for some National Park tight set up sites
2-3 years old
Dirt road friendly, but not an off-road serious 4WD go anywhere .
Full size fridge freezer, 3 way, as most Nat Parks have no power.
Toilet and shower (in one),as most Parks have toilets but not always a shower. And the missus is a bit spooked at visiting the loos in the middle of the night if I am sound asleep.
Double bed with access all around for making up
Attached and easy to set up extendable awning, with attachable sides.
17' preferred size, so happy to sacrifice some bench space and seating to get the above criteria.

I figure we will spend most of our time under the awning and using a fold up table there for food prep and eating (like we do with our camper trailer) to make up for less bench and seating space in the van to keep it around 17'.

I dont need solar panels with the campertrailer, but imagine I may need some with a van (?).

I'd appreciate help and general advice to start a short list of makes and models that may fit the bill. And hearing about any pitfalls I may not be seeing.

Thank you, Don
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