Budget/Camping Costs: Free Camps, Caravan Parks & Everything In Between Camping Costs: Free Camps, Caravan Parks & Everything In Between 3Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section National Park Passes: A State-by-State Guide Guide Read the guide Are Caravan Park Memberships Worth It? Guide Read the guide How […]

☰ What’s In This Guide What Towing Does To Your Fuel Economy Realistic Consumption By Setup The Factors You Can Control The Factors You Can’t Tracking Your Real Consumption Your vehicle’s official fuel consumption figure is irrelevant the moment you hitch up a caravan. A ute rated at 8L/100km on the highway will consume 14 […]

Fuel is one of the biggest fixed costs on the Big Lap, but the price you pay per litre is surprisingly variable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive station in a regional town can be 15 to 25 cents per litre. On a 150-litre fill, that’s $22 to $37 saved for 5 minutes […]

Budget/Fuel Costs On The Big Lap: What To Expect & How To Save Fuel Costs On The Big Lap: What To Expect & How To Save 2Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section The Best Fuel Apps & Loyalty Programs For Big Lappers Guide Read the guide Fuel […]

Budget/A Guide To Your Biggest Big Lap Expenses: Your Weekly Spend A Guide To Your Biggest Big Lap Expenses: Your Weekly Spend 4Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section Big Lap on a Budget: From Free Camps To Cheap Fuel Guide Read the guide How To Find Cheap […]

Budget/How Much Does The Big Lap Actually Cost? A Weekly Breakdown How Much Does The Big Lap Actually Cost? A Weekly Breakdown 5Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section Big Lap Emergency Fund: How Much Do You Need? Guide Read the guide Big Lap Hidden Costs: Don’t Get […]

☰ What’s In This Guide The Savings Formula Scenario 1: Fully Funded From Savings Scenario 2: Part Savings, Part Income Scenario 3: Working Your Way Around Selling Assets To Fund The Trip How To Know When You Have Enough “How much do I need saved?” is the question that delays more Big Laps than any […]

Budget/Big Lap Gear: How Much Is It Going To Cost? Big Lap Gear: How Much Is It Going To Cost? 2Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section Big Lap Gear: What’s Worth Buying Quality vs Cheap Guide Read the guide What’s Worth The Splurge On The Big Lap? […]

☰ What’s In This Guide Do You Even Need A New Vehicle? What Makes A Good Tow Vehicle The Budget Tier: $15,000 to $30,000 The Mid-Range Tier: $30,000 to $60,000 The High Tier: $60,000 to $100,000 The Premium Tier: $100,000+ The Smart Approach If you already own a vehicle that can safely tow your caravan, […]

Budget/The Cost of Preparing For a Big Lap: Cars, Caravans & Gear The Cost of Preparing For a Big Lap: Cars, Caravans & Gear 4Sections Deep Dive Read the full guide below Full guidebelow ↓ In This Section Your Caravan Budget: How Much Do You Need To Spend On Your Caravan? Guide Read the guide […]