How long are caravans?
Pick a caravan that suits your needs and wishes. Caravans are often last from ten days to over two months.

How much does a caravan cost?
The cost can vary widely. It is dependent on the cost of facilities used and the quantity of events included in the Kitty Fee. In any case, WB Airstream Club Caravans are operated AT COST and any funds not used are returned to the caravanners; this means that our per day cost is about 50% of a commercial caravan.

What kind of Caravans are there?
WB Airstream Club Units, Regions and the International club all sponsor caravans. Unit Caravans tend to be shorter in length and may be limited to local areas. Region Caravans often travel within the limits of an individual Region since the leaders may have intimate knowledge of that area, or from the region to an International Rally. National Caravans that travel throughout the US, Canada (and soon to Mexico) tend to be extensive and repeated year after year if popularity demands it. WB Airstream Club also conducts overseas Caravans in conjunction with the International Caravanning Association. These Caravans are advertised in the “Blue Beret” magazine.

Where can I find information about Caravans?
National Caravan information can be found on this WEB Site, at wbccicaravan.wbcci.netand in the monthly club magazine, the “Blue Beret.” Region Caravan information can be found on the calendar page of the WBCCI WEB Site and in the “Blue Beret”. Unit Caravan information can be found on he calendar page of the WBCCI WEB Site under the individual Unit listings and in the same section of the “Blue Beret”.

We are new members. Should we go on a Caravan?
There is no better way to meet people, make new friends, and see the country than going on a Caravan. By all means, get on a Caravan and find out what WB Airstream Club Fun, Friendship, and Adventure is all about.

Who can go on a Caravan?
You must be a member of the Wally Byam Airstream Club to go on a club Caravan.

What does the price of the caravan include?


Caravans often fill up quickly and are filled on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you see one that interest you.

How do I sign up?
Contact the Leaders of the Caravan. Their contact information is on the caravan website: They will tell you what they need and what the deposit is. There is a registration form on this WEB site in the NEWS section. You may print it, complete the information, include a deposit, and mail it to the Caravan Leader. There is also a registration form in the Blue Beret magazine.

How do I pay for the Caravan?
A deposit will ensure your place on the member or standby list for the Caravan. There may be a payment schedule or just one payment for the entire Caravan. The Leaders will inform you of that in the documentation you receive from them. A personal check is the preferred means of payment.

What if I have to cancel out?
Each Caravan varies a bit, but the general process is: There will be a $50 cancellation fee up to a specific date (usually the date that the leaders must start to make deposits to the vendors used by the Caravan). After that date, your refund will depend on what deposits the leader is able to recover.

Do I have to participate in the entire caravan? I don’t get that much time off.
Our National Caravans are usually planned for a given number of participants because of facilities and cost considerations. Campgrounds may only have room for a certain number of Airstreams; busses may only hold a certain number of people; price breaks or special tours or events may require a minimum number. In many cases, there is also a non-refundable prepayment required for an event. A Caravan Leader may spend up to 2 years planning and scheduling a Caravan to offer the maximum content/cost experience and will be depending on a given number of participants. Based on all of the above, it is very difficult to add part-time members (or lose members) on a Caravan. It is also often impossible to guarantee a refund for committed events because the cost is shared between all of the planned caravan members.


Will we be moving all the time?

I don’t think I would like to travel in a convoy.
Caravans RARELY travel in a convoy. Most times you will travel in small groups of 3 or 4 for companionship and safety. However, if you prefer you may travel by yourself.

How will I know where to go?

What kind of accommodations will we have?
Our Caravans try to explore all of the areas that we travel through. As a result, camping accommodations may range from full-hookup sites to dry camping in ball fields or parking lots. Your “Drivers Manual” will contain information about each site so you can be prepared.

Will we be moving all the time?

What will we be doing?

There will be plenty of time to explore on your own.

What if there is an emergency at home?
You will be provided with a list of telephone numbers of the campgrounds where we will stop if there is no cell phone signal at that location. You may provide this list to someone at home so that they can contact you. If you have to leave the Caravan because of an emergency, the leaders will make every attempt to recover prepaid expenses and return them to you as soon as they can.

You are responsible for handling any medical or equipment emergency on your own. However, there will be many people on the Caravan who will pitch in and help you all they can. On travel days there will be an assigned “Caboose” to stop with you if you run into trouble on the road. They will not be able to fix your problem, but they will stay with you until a solution has been found.

How can we receive our mail?

Who does all the work that needs to be done?
WB Airstream Club Caravans are a club function and as in all other club functions the members do the work. You will be asked to pitch in and help with jobs such as: Parking, Welcome Committee, Cookouts, Dumping, Caboose, etc. Jobs will be rotated so that you will not be doing the same tasks over and over.

Can I bring my pet?


How will I know what to wear?
Just like most WB Airstream club activities, caravans are informal. However, they do travel through many areas of the country, a wide range of altitudes and weather conditions, and sometimes for a significant amount of time. You should be prepared for any eventuality – from very hot to very cold and wet. Layering always is best and it is the most practical way to pack clothing for your trip. Sometimes the final banquet for a Caravan is a more formal affair so you should consider bringing something a little more formal (Sportcoat for men, dress or nice slacks for women). Oh, don’t forget your camera.

How should I prepare my Airstream?

What equipment should I carry on my Airstream?
You should carry, at a minimum: 1 25ft and 1 50ft 5/8in dia. Non-toxic (white) water hose, 2 free flowing Y’s with caps, 1 shut off Y, 10ft (min) sewer hose, 1 short and 1 long (25ft min) sanitary drain hose (non white), a 2-gallon waste water container or bucket, wheel chocks, leveling blocks, tow cable, highway hazard safety triangles, 50 ft. electrical extension (10 or 12 gauge), and a water pressure regulator. Mark all loose equipment with your member number.

What if I have a break down?

Will I need to cook?

How will we communicate?

I have a diesel engine, will fuel be available?

About the Wally Byam Caravan Club International








WBCCI Caravans offer a wide choice for those who like to travel. Although specific Caravan offerings can change from year to year (a list of current Caravans is included in this Web Site and appears in the club monthly magazine – the Blue Beret) we do have many that are popular enough to run frequently.

