Vintage caravan renovations explode in popularity as COVID-19 restricts summer holiday travel plans

They’re popping up at caravan sites across the country.

Parked alongside flashy modern rigs are a growing number of vintage caravans, with renovations that leave the sticky-beaks lining up for a look.

As COVID-19 puts a hold on international travel plans and Australians look closer to home for their holidays, caravans have been exploding in popularity.

But vintage vans — in original or renovated condition — are in particularly high demand, with many snapped up within hours of going on the market.

Some renovated vintage caravans are being sold for close to $20,000 and on Facebook pages van owners share renovation tips and plan meet ups at caravan parks across the country.

Rosalie and Carl Needham, both designers, paid $200 for a…