Working from home… on wheels? Aussie families take work and school on the road

Australian Events Managing Director Bob Carroll said technology had changed what packing up and hitting the road could look like.

“The caravan used to mean leaving work and school behind. Now, for some families, it can be the home, office and classroom all at once,” Mr Carroll said.

“If Mum and Dad can work remotely, the kids can continue their education and everyone can stay connected, suddenly the question becomes, why rush home?”

And the modern touring setup is changing with them.

Internet connectivity, solar power, battery systems, off-grid capability, storage and functional living spaces are increasingly part of the conversation alongside beds, kitchens and bathrooms.

For children learning while travelling, Australia itself can become part of the lesson.

History can be visited. Geography is outside the window. Math’s can be kilometers, fuel and the family travel budget.

“Technology is giving people the freedom to rethink what a road trip can be,” Mr Carroll said.

“For some Australians, it’s no longer about squeezing an adventure between work and school. It’s about finding ways for life and adventure to happen together.”

The Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating & 4×4 Expo will showcase more than 120 exhibitors across caravans, campers, 4×4, boating, camping equipment, technology, accessories and touring gear, giving visitors plenty of inspiration for wherever life on the road might take them.