Heading interstate with your caravan? Don’t assume the rules are the same everywhere. While Australia has national definitions for towing weights and limits, each state and territory has its own quirks when it comes to licences, speed limits, mirrors, brakes, and enforcement. This quick guide gives you the essentials so you’re not caught out at […]

Ask any seasoned Big Lapper their top tip for a smooth trip and you’ll hear it: get your tyre pressures right. Whether you’re cruising the highway, tackling sandy tracks, or bouncing along corrugated outback roads, tyre pressures make all the difference to safety, comfort, and how long your tyres last. Too hard and you’ll rattle […]

Best Caravan Towing Mirrors in Australia (2025): Clip-On vs Replacement, Budget to High-End When you’re towing a caravan or camper that’s wider than your tug, the view down each side becomes mission-critical. Factory mirrors are often too narrow to see past the van, which means bigger blind spots, sketchy lane changes, and more stress than [...]

Towing weight terms read like alphabet soup: ATM, GTM, GVM, GCM, tare, payload, ball weight. They’re not intuitive, they overlap in confusing ways, and getting them wrong has real consequences. This guide explains every weight term you’ll encounter as a caravanner, what it means in practice, and which numbers actually matter for your setup. 📖 […]

Towing mirrors are not optional extras. The moment your caravan is wider than your tow vehicle, and it almost always is, your factory mirrors can’t show you what’s coming down the side of the van, and that’s both dangerous and illegal. The right towing mirrors give you a clear view past the van so you […]

Coolum Beach Holiday Park Coolum Beach is undoubtedly the quintessential Australian surf beach and what better way to enjoy it than staying on absolute beach frontage at the Coolum Beach Holiday Park. Sites with direct access to the patrolled surf of Coolum Beach make this park one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular camping and caravan [...]

There are two pieces that connect your van to your tow vehicle: the coupling on your A-frame and the ball mount on your car. Get both right and your van tows level, locks on securely, and handles whatever the road throws at it. This guide covers what to buy in 2026 and, just as importantly, […]

Newly engaged Lyss and Isaac from @thesaltycircus_ share with us their (crazy) great adventures in travelling the Big Lap.  Having travelled more outside Australia, check out how they decided to take the big step to explore the country on their Troopy and free camps. Learn more tips about budget-travelling from this Aussie couple, how scary […]

Embarking on the Big Lap, Australia’s iconic road trip, is an adventure of a lifetime, filled with stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable experiences. For first-time caravanners, the journey can be both thrilling and daunting. The key to a smooth and enjoyable trip lies in being well-prepared, and that starts with having the right gear. […]

Embarking on your first caravanning adventure is an exhilarating experience—a chance to explore new horizons, connect with nature, and create lasting memories on the open road. Whether you’re a family seeking quality time together, retirees embracing newfound freedom, or adventurers craving the nomadic lifestyle, proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey. […]