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.


January 11, 2024


It’s hard not to spend money at a hardware store; in fact, it’s downright easy to blow it. But we’ve got a few Bunnings camping hacks that will cost less than a pineapple! Check out these low-cost items (under $40) that you’ll find in Bunnings that we reckon you’ll use every day you’re away, making them pretty good value for money.

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LED flip switch light – $4.70

Have you got a cupboard or other storage spot in your caravan or camper that could do with some illumination, especially when rummaging through it at night? Well, your struggle is over with this handy little LED light that can be affixed to just about any flat surface. It runs on three AAA batteries, so there’s no need to wire it into your electrical system, and it has its own on/off switch.

The amount of light thrown out from the two-bar LED is almost unbelievable. More than enough to light up the largest of storage spaces. Cheaper than a Happy Meal at $4.70, this LED flip light switch is one Bunnings camping hack you won’t regret.

They even have a couple of magnets so you can attach them to the underside of the bonnet of your car for night-time roadside repairs. Brilliant!

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In terms of lumens for dollars, these Flip lights are hard to beat

Diggers 500ml Lavendar multi-purpose cleaner – $6.70

Coming in at just $6,70, this Bunnings camping and cleaning hack is hard to top. After the last few years, we’re all just that little bit more fastidious about cleaning and this Lavendar multi-purpose cleaner is good value for money, doesn’t leave streaks and is available in a spray bottle or as a refill. It’ll do the mirror in your toilet, the shower, the walls, the kitchen – everything.

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Fairy Lights – $32

While not entirely necessary, this Bunnings camping hack certainly makes your campsite look good. Hang these solar fairy lights ($32) off your caravan awning, and you won’t have any problems finding it when you’re stumbling back from the pub or doing a late-night dash to the park toilets. Just make sure you get a set that are solar and for outdoor use.

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Wood blocks – $0

They say you don’t get very much for nothing but this Bunnings camping hack defies the odds. If you head down to the building section of your local Bunnings where they cut up timber for customers, you’ll likely find a pile of off-cuts. If you ask nicely, there’s a good chance they will let you have a few for nothing.

Find around four or six pieces about 15-20cm long and of various thickness. These make excellent chocking blocks for under the jockey wheel and caravan wheels. Being treated pine, they will survive a soaking or sitting in the mud for a few days. Best of all, if you forget to collect them before leaving for your next destination, you haven’t lost anything but the time it took you to get them.

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Who knew a few blocks of wood could be so useful

Tap ‘Y’ adapter – $4.45

If you love going away to a coastal caravan park, you’ll find this Bunnings camping hack particularly useful. This two-way tap outlet ($4.45) doubles your outlets, giving you an extra tap outlet to connect a small hose and trigger nozzle to clean off all your gear and the sand off your feet.

It’s convenient and keeps both the mud and sand out of your caravan.

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Two tap outlets are always better than one

Non-stick hotplate liner – $9.95

If you’ve got a Weber or a Ziggy barbecue or something similar, you’ll appreciate this Bunnings camping hack. You already know how great they are for cooking a variety of foods, but cleaning them up afterwards can be a bit of a chore. Similarly, if you use those electric hotplates in many camp kitchens and public parks, they too, are a pain to clean.

No worries, head to the barbecue section of Bunnings and pick up a roll of barbecue liner. These things are a miracle of modern science. Small, lightweight and easy to store, they can be placed directly onto just about any hotplate or grill and you can cook on them as you would any hotplate. They are simple to clean with a little hot water and dish-washing detergent and can be used over and over.

The best $50 you'll ever spend at Bunnings Matador heavy-duty non-stick hotplate liner
Great for your BBQ or the one in the camp kitchen

Weatherproof bug zapper – $32

For when the bugs are a plenty, this Bunnings camping hack is a great buy. Hang this handy bug zapper up under your caravan awning or place it on the table outside and watch it do its thing, clearing your outside sitting area of bugs. This one requires 240V power so you’ll need to be plugged into mains or use an inverter. However, it is weatherproof, self-cleaning and meets AUS/NZ electrical safety standards.

There’s so much more we could include, but these seven Bunnings camping hacks are a great start. Let us know what cool stuff you’ve got from your local hardware store that has made caravan and camping better for you.

Words by Marty Ledwich/Jessica Palmer


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