☰ What’s In This Guide The Basic Toolkit Spare Parts You’ll Actually Need Tyre & Wheel Gear Emergency & Safety Gear Going Remote: Extra Gear For Off-Grid Travel How To Organise It All Things break on the road. Screws vibrate loose on corrugated roads. Cupboard catches snap. Fuses blow. Hose fittings crack. Seals start weeping. […]

Gear & Setup/The Complete Buyers Guide To Caravan Levelling Gear The Complete Buyers Guide To Caravan Levelling Gear 2Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section The Best Manual Caravan Levelling Gear [2026 Guide] Guide Read the guide The Best Electric & Hydraulic Caravan Levelling Gear [2026 Guide] Guide […]

Your caravan water hose does two jobs: filling your tanks at water stations and connecting to town water at caravan parks. Both require a food grade hose. Not a garden hose, not a general purpose hose, a proper drinking water hose designed specifically for potable water. The difference matters more than you’d think, especially when […]

Your caravan’s 15-amp power cable is the single most used piece of gear you’ll own. Every time you pull into a caravan park, a friend’s driveway, or anywhere with a power outlet, you’re reaching for it. A good cable lasts years. A cheap one frays, overheats, or fails at the worst possible moment, usually when […]

☰ What’s In This Guide The Day-One Essentials Checklist Power Cables & Electrical Water Hoses & Fittings Levelling Gear Spares, Tools & Emergency Gear What About Everything Else? How Much Will This Cost? You’ve picked up the caravan, reversed it (badly) into the driveway, and now you’re staring at an empty van wondering what you […]

Whether you’re storing your caravan between trips, during the off-season, or while you take a break from the Big Lap to visit family, proper storage preparation protects your investment from damage, theft, and deterioration. A few hours of preparation before storage saves weeks of repair and cleanup when you return. Where To Store Your driveway […]

A pre-trip safety check takes 10 to 15 minutes and catches problems before they become breakdowns, accidents, or expensive repairs on the road. Do this every time you move camp, without exception. Once it becomes habit, you’ll run through it automatically. Before You Hitch Up Tyres: Check pressure on all caravan tyres (including the spare) […]

Getting To Know Your Van/Everything You Need To Know About Your Caravan’s Safety Systems Everything You Need To Know About Your Caravan’s Safety Systems 1Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section Caravan Safety Checks Before Every Trip Guide Read the guide Your caravan has several safety systems designed […]

☰ What’s In This Guide What Is a Caravan Annex? Annex vs Privacy Screen: What’s the Difference? Types of Annexes Types of Privacy Screens What to Look for When Buying Annex vs Privacy Screen: Quick Comparison Who Needs What Our Picks If you’re planning an extended trip around Australia, your awning is probably one of […]