15 Vehicles Aussies Legally Live In Full-Time That Cost Less Than $2,000

15 vehicles Australians legally live in full-time for under $2,000, from a $1,000 Falcon wagon to a rusted horse float and a 1970s project caravan. This video covers what each one costs, where it can park overnight, how it handles an Australian summer and bushfire season, and the council rules that decide whether you can stay. In Australia, a registered caravan or vehicle is treated differently from a building. A shed approved as Class 10a can't be lived in, but a roadworthy van on the right land with the right approval can be a legal home. We go through NSW caravan exemptions, Tasmanian council caravan permits, temporary dwelling approvals while you build, rest area limits, state forest free camping, country pub stays, showgrounds and long-term caravan park sites. You'll also see the practical side: rego, roadworthy and CTP, the 750 kg trailer brake rule, GVM on slide-ons, insulation and heat control, solar and battery setups, rainwater tanks with first-flush diverters, waste water, BAL ratings and a bushfire survival plan. Rules vary by state and by council. Always confirm with your local council and road authority before living in any vehicle long term. CHAPTERS 0:00 Why a caravan isn't a building in Australian law 2:29 #15 Falcon or Commodore wagon 4:09 #14 Toyota Tarago 5:12 #13 Ute with a canopy 6:32 #12 Mitsubishi Express van 7:49 #11 Box trailer camper 8:53 #10 Soft-floor camper trailer 10:02 #9 Horse float conversion 11:02 #8 Old slide-on camper 12:04 #7 1970s project caravan 13:30 #6 Old pop-top caravan 14:25 #5 Enclosed cargo trailer 15:23 #4 Retired on-site van 16:18 #3 Backpacker campervan 17:17 #2 Caravan beside a shed on your own block 18:39 #1 Caravan on someone else's farm 20:06 Step-by-step path to living legally in a vehicle in Australia Tell me which state you're watching from in the comments, and subscribe for more on cheap legal living in Australia. This video is general information only and is not legal advice. #VanLifeAustralia #TinyLivingAustralia #CaravanLife #OffGridAustralia #CheapLiving