Winter (June, July & August) is one of the best times to hitch up the caravan and explore Australia! But there are a couple of ways you can tackle winter, depending on your likes and dislikes. Chase the weather If you're the kind of person or family who prefers milder weather, then the golden rule of caravanning is to stay above the Tropic of Capricorn. The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at approximately 23.5 degrees south of the Equator and m

Hard Copy Books Due to space and weight restrictions, there are only so many hard copy books you can take on the road. But did you know there are several options for swapping books? Caravan Parks: Many caravan parks have swap libraries. Look in laundries, camp kitchens, and other common spaces for piles of books. The idea is simple: leave a book, take a book. This allows you to share hard copy books with fellow travelers. You can find both adult and children's books, although

These are our tips for selling your caravan or motorhome based on owning and buying/selling caravans for ourselves (not commercially) for over 30 years. We also constantly monitor the market. The overall goal when selling your caravan is to make it easy for buyers to trust you, understand the caravan/motorhome, and imagine themselves travelling in it. So here are our tips on how to achieve that. Make it look its best Empty all your personal items from the caravan and only lea

A pack-up checklist helps you prepare your caravan or motorhome safely and systematically before leaving a camp site. Its main purpose is to reduce the risk of accidents, prevent damage to your caravan or tow vehicle, and avoid leaving important items behind. Here are the key reasons every caravanner should use a pack-up checklist: Improves Safety The most important purpose of a pack-up checklist is safety. It helps ensure critical tasks aren't forgotten, such as Stowing loos

This is our camp etiquette after many years of caravanning around Australia. The word "etiquette" refers to unwritten customs and good manners. It's about behaving considerately and respectfully towards others, even when there is no law or regulation requiring it. Free Camping Etiquette Free camping is one of the great pleasures of travelling Australia, but it relies heavily on travellers doing the right thing. Poor behaviour can lead to camps being closed (as we've already s

A lap around Australia is a dream adventure for many caravanners, but a little planning can make the difference between a memorable trip and a stressful one. Here are the top 10 big lap mistakes caravanners commonly make - and how to avoid them. Trying to See Too Much Many first time lappers try to pack too many destinations into their itinerary. Australia is huge, and constantly rushing from place to place can quickly become exhausting and not enjoyable. Allow plenty of time

On caravanning forums everywhere, over and over again, the question comes up "Do I need a UHF Radio?"... Firstly, what is a UHF Radio. UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency, which operates within the frequency range 300MHz to 3GHz, known for being reliable (even in challenging environments). This type of radio is commonly used for two-way communication. The answer to the question "Do I need a UHF Radio?" is - while, no, technically you don't need one, a UHF Radio is a very usef

Camped offgrid and need to save water? Here are 5 things we do to save water: When offgrid, we shower only every second or third day with baby wipe "baths" in between. Showers are very short, turn off while soaping and only ever wash hair when desperate When washing up, use the smallest amount of really hot water. We don't have a washing machine, as we find they use too much water. See our Blog How to survive without a washing machine. We have a water spray bottle beside the

Spending Easter in your caravan this year? Personally I love doing Easter Craft with my family - everyone usually gets involved and it's a great way to decorate your caravan with a bit of Easter cheer! Here are four (4) Easter craft ideas that can be enjoyed by all ages using simple items that you can take with you. We recommend taking a craft box containing the following items: Craft glue Twine or string Scissors Plastic animal eyes Pipe cleaners Craft pom poms in Easter col

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Here are some easy dinner and dessert ideas for caravanners.

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Spending Christmas in your caravan this year? Personally, I love doing Christmas Craft with our extended family - everyone usually gets...

We have travelled with our kids at every age and enjoyed it, but it IS different. We have 2 boys, 18mths apart in age. Just our...

While some families can’t survive in a caravan without all the bells & whistles, our family of 2 adults 2 kids have managed to caravan for the last 20 years quite simplistically. One example of this is… we have never had a washing machine in our caravan. Before you ask, yes, we frequently camp off grid with no power or water. I use a plastic screw top container, which is cheap (can buy from any hardware store for around $10), light weight, and multi-purpose. Mine has a capaci

Winter camping can be fantastic – roaring fires, stunning sunsets, no flies, and fewer crowds! But winter camping does pose challenges. Depending on where you are camping, temperatures can fall below freezing (or at least to single digits), making it miserable for the unprepared. To help you fill your winter with safe, memorable adventures, here are some important tips for winter camping. CHECK THE WEATHER Its always a good idea to find out the weather conditions you will lik

Wastewater can be classified into two categories. Grey water is wastewater from non-toilet plumbing systems in your caravan or...

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Here are eight (8) of my favorite recipes for one-pot meals that can easily be prepared on your caravan stovetop without too much washing...