Carefree Caravans.

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Carefree Caravans.

190 Hampton St. Hampton. Victoria.

A 1951 Ad for the Carefree Trailer Scout camper. When the top and canvas sides are taken off the base can be used as a trailer.
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A 1958 ad for Camber caravans who were an agent for Carefree Caravans.
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1960 ad for Cresta Caravans that were another agent for Carefree Caravans.
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This item from Motor Manual Jan 1951 shows an interior and gives a detailed price list for the 'Trailer Scout.
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A very early 1937 ad for Carfree Caravans.
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Camber Caravans was another agent for Carefree Caravans using the same photo as the earlier post for Cresta Caravans. From Motor Manual June 1959.
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A 1958 vintage caravan ad for Carefree "Clipper" caravans.
The Cilpper also has the early "panoramic" front window that I think from memory was sold by Pheonix Caravans Accessories.
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I posted the ad above last night then while looking through ebay today I came across this Carefree Clipper caravan for sale. :shock: :shock:

It is serial number 609 and has the same "panoramic" front window as the Clipper shown above.
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1958 vintage caravan ad for the Carefree Commando.
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1958 vintage caravan brochure for Carefree Caravans. ( dated from the adverts above.) Which features the Carefree Clipper range as well as the Commando.
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