Expert Advice
Gear guides, safety tips, and practical know-how from experienced Australian campers.
Budgeting Tips for Road Trips — The Realistic Cost Guide
A practical road-trip budgeting guide — main expense categories, distance + driving days, calculating fuel, accommodation costs, food, the discount cards that pay back, the emergency margin.
Read more
Camping Water Management — Storage, Treatment + Saving Tricks
A practical guide to camping water management — daily requirements, storage options (tanks, jerry cans, bladders), tank hygiene, drinking water hoses, treating bush water, and water-saving tricks.
Read more
Quick Caravan Forget-Me-Nots — The Pre-Trip Checklist
The pre-trip caravan checklist — safety equipment, vehicle service, towing setup, loading, levellers, tools, water + power + gas, and the documents to never leave home without.
Read more
Essential Towing Knowledge — Weights, Setup + Safe Driving
Essential towing knowledge — weight terms (ATM, GTM, ball load, GVM, GCM), the weighbridge process, ball load adjustment, the safe-unhitch sequence, and driving habits while towing.
Read more
Sail your caravan through the Nullarbor winds
Pay attention to coastal and land wind warnings. And if you hit a big gale, patience works. If you can, sit it out. If you must drive take it easy. Even the strongest winds often drop in the evening and into early morning. But kangaroos, camels and wombats are 'night owls' so weigh up the risks. Take your time and you will be fine.
Read more
Caravanning Checklist
More and more people are now turning to caravanning for their family holiday. There are so many places to adventure to, no matter whether you’re going for a short trip or for several months, and travelling in a van is just that much more enjoyable! Whilst you might be excited to jump in your new van and head off, there are a few things you should plan before taking off. We’ve put together a checklist to help you not forget the important things and we’ve included a few hints and tips from the pros.
Read more