Guides
Checklists, explainers and planning guides for Australian caravanners.
Checklists
Pre-towing checklist: what to check before you pull out
A practical before-towing caravan checklist covering tyres, brakes, lights, coupling, load and final checks, based on official Australian road-safety and motoring-club guidance.
First caravan trip checklist: plan, practise, pack
A step-by-step checklist for your first caravan trip in Australia, from weighing and practice runs to booking and setting up camp.
Packing
Caravan packing list for beginners
A practical caravan packing list for Australian beginners, covering safety and towing gear, power and water, kitchen, bedding, camp gear and documents, plus how to load it.
Packing light: how to keep your caravan under its weight limits
Practical ways to pack lighter and stay within your caravan's ATM, ball weight and GVM, with a simple weighing plan and what to leave at home.
Towing & weights
ATM vs GVM vs GCM vs tare: caravan towing weights explained
Plain-English definitions of tare, ATM, GTM, payload, ball weight, GVM and GCM for Australian caravanners, with links to official sources.
Caravan towing speed limits by state: what Australian rules say
A state-by-state guide to towing speed limits for caravans in Australia, with links to each official source, plus following-distance rules and safe towing tips.
Caravan tyre pressure guide: how to get it right
How to find the right tyre pressures for your caravan and tow vehicle, when to check them, what the sidewall number means, and the tyre checks Australian road authorities recommend.
Caravan ball weight explained: what it is and how to check it
What caravan ball weight is, how it relates to ATM, GVM and your towbar rating, why it matters for sway, and how to measure and adjust it.
Free camping
Power & water
Caravan power basics: 12V, solar and 240V explained
A plain-English introduction to caravan power systems: 12V batteries, solar, chargers, inverters and 240V mains, plus how to estimate what you use and stay safe.
Caravan dump points and grey water: a practical guide
How to empty a caravan toilet cassette and grey water responsibly in Australia: finding dump points, the rules, and a step-by-step routine.
Big Lap
Seasons
Planning
Caravan park etiquette: the unwritten rules
Friendly, practical caravan park etiquette for Australian parks: arriving and setting up, noise, generators, amenities, pets, kids, campfires and leaving your site clean.
Caravan insurance basics: questions to ask before you buy
A plain-English guide to the questions to ask about caravan insurance in Australia: what's covered, agreed versus market value, contents, liability and reading the PDS. General information only.
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Nine fillable, print-friendly checklists and logs for Australian caravanners: hitch-up, packing, set-up, pack-up, weights, renewals, campsite log and an emergency card.
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