Hey mate, we are doing the exact same thing. (also Ex australia although Saffa orginally) After lots of research and thinking we decided a car + caravan gave us the options. We purchased a LHD vehicle & Caravan in the UK - much more choice, value for money due to larger more active market and yes its in english.. (kind of ) :) we have used the car & caravan here a little - the LHD no issue and we are hitting the ferry in 3 weeks.... bon jourmey!