Big Lap Bible

Where to next, Lapper?

Tell us where you are up to. We will point you at the guides that matter right now, not the ones you needed six months ago.

Work out if it stacks up, then make it happen

Budget, route, income and where you will sleep. The four things that decide whether a lap starts.

Start here

How Much Does The Big Lap Actually Cost?

A weekly breakdown with real numbers, not a range so wide it tells you nothing.

Budget

Build A Budget That Actually Works

What to plan for, and what people forget.

Income

Working On The Road

Remote work, seasonal work and what pays.

Where to stay

Camps: Free, Paid & Everything Between

What each costs and when to use them.

Buy the right van, not the nice one

Towing capacity constrains every other decision, so start there rather than with the floorplan.

Read first

Towing A Caravan: A Beginner's Guide

Weights, limits and the number that quietly decides every other choice.

Options

Buying A Caravan

New, used, dealer or private, and what to check.

Brands

The Best Caravan Brands For The Big Lap

Who builds what, and who to trust for a lap.

Upkeep

Caravan Maintenance Schedule

What to check, and when, to avoid a breakdown.

Fit the things that earn their weight

Every kilo is payload and every purchase is bench space. These are the calls worth getting right.

The big one

Caravan Essentials: Every Bit Of Gear You Need

The full buyers guide, from levelling ramps to recovery kit, with what to skip.

Climate

Heating & Cooling

45 degrees and below zero, same trip.

Off-grid

Power, Gas & Water

Solar, batteries, tanks and what actually runs.

Connectivity

The Caravanner's Guide To Starlink

What it costs, what it needs, and whether it is worth it.

Keep it running and keep it enjoyable

The problems change once you are out there. Routine, maintenance, and everyone getting along in six metres.

Day to day

Living In A Caravan Long Term

Routine, space, and staying sane when the van is the whole house.

Pets

Travelling With Pets

National parks, heat and vets a long way out.

Family

Travelling With Kids

School, boredom and finding other families.

Free camping

Off-Grid Camping & Living

Power, water and waste away from a site.

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The book

The Big Lap Bible

Guide, planner, tracker and discount book in one. Over 1,200 camp listings, regional guides, and the fill-in pages to plan the whole trip.

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Free big lap planning series

Six emails covering the things people wish they had sorted before they left.

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