A Fiat Sports Tourer and Mobile Home caravan built by Tom Propert in Newtown , Sydney ( 1939 , courtesy of Bill Propert ).

Recreational Vehicles : A World History 1872-1939 is the first international history of the RV . Written by Sydney-based writer and RV historian Andrew Woodmansey , the book is now available in Australia .

For the Australian chapter , Andrew unearthed a trove of fascinating photos and stories of pre-WW2 Australian RVs . The product of five years ’ research , the book even showcases early period photos of motorhomes and caravans from France , Germany , the UK , USA , Australia and New Zealand , including horse-drawn and steam-driven RVs .

Beautifully designed as a coffeetable hardback , the book ( RRP : $ 85 ) would make a great gift for anyone interested in RV history .

The Folding Fly-Proof Caravan of artist Hans Heysen in the Flinders Rangers ( 1932 , courtesy of Chris Heysen and The Cedars , Hahndorf ).

The cover of Recreational Vehicles : A World History 1872-1939 by Andrew Woodmansey

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