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This pencil case survival kit could save your life

Heading out bush and off grid? What would you do in an emergency? This survival kit could be the most important item you ever pack.

Caravan park guide: avoid these common rookie mistakes

Just like our beginners on the Are You RV Safe? safety series, we all had to start out somewhere! Read our caravan park guide and learn how to avoid rookie mistakes and more importantly, stay safe, on your first (or tenth) trip.

7 Bunnings camping hacks for under $40

Bunnings camping hacks - armed with $50, here are our top picks from Bunnings that will make camping just that little bit easier and nicer.

5 top off-road towing tips

After three months on the road discovering some top spots in harder-to-reach places, we learnt a few things about off-road towing. Here are our top five tips.

How best to power-up your tow rig

What's the best way to get your tow rig singing the right tune? We an unbiased, in-depth look at the options.

Animal strike: How to avoid and to deal with a brush with the wild side

Volvo famously announced (to laughter) in 2017, that its self-driving cars can’t predict kangaroos. It’s okay Volvo, real humans driving cars can’t predict their behaviour either. Just when you think you’re clear, you’re liable to have one or more hop…

Why Australian canvas is the best in the world

We take a behind the scenes look at local company Wax Converters Textiles to find out why Australian canvas is the best in the world. Australian-made canvas is said to be the best of the best. Sure, there are other…

20 Top Tips to make sure your caravan is safe and legal

How do you know your caravan is safe and legal? Check out and follow our 20 top tip checklist to make sure. Let’s face it, you have invested a lot of money in your caravan or camper, and it is…

Family camp boredom blasters

Replace boredom with education and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained while you camp this summer Camping is about experiences you can’t get at home. The last thing you want to hear is “I’m bored”! With a little forward…

Y’know what really bugs us about camping?

Australia’s bugs can be enough of a nuisance to ruin your caravanning adventures. Here are some combat tactics for you to try My wife and I love travelling around this beautiful country, especially the pristine coastline and waterways. There’s only…

DC to AC Inverters: Where the magic happens!

Not everything that we take camping can run on 12V or gas. This is where DC to AC inverters are invaluable. Read on to find out why. An inverter will convert DC power from your 12V battery system to 240V…

Tyre Tensioning: What is it and why do you need to know?

After being on the road for three years, you would think we would have come across most things that could upset your day when using a caravan, particularly regards to tyres. Well, we are here to attest that we can…

Travelling full-time? How to make it work with or without kids.

Travelling full time is a romantic notion but it’s not all beer and skittles. Here’s how to make it work, by those that already have. Do you have the dream of travelling full time? You see all these great blogs…

Who knew pool noodles had so many uses?

Yep, pool noodles – who knew they could have so many uses? If we all just used our noodles (yes, plural) when caravanning and camping, the world would be a nicer, safer and more colourful place. I’m not talking about…

The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette

The definitive guide to the caravan toilet cassette answers all your difficult after-dinner questions. I remember the first time my wife, Kylie, insisted we get a caravan with a toilet cassette. My reaction was less than enthusiastic. Something along the…