- Big Lap Guide
- 18 Sep 2025
State-by-State Towing Rules in Australia: Quick Reference Guide
State-by-State Towing Rules in Australia: Quick Reference Guide Heading interstate with your caravan? Don’t assume the rules are the same everywhere. While Australia has national definitions for towing weights and limits, each state and territory has its own quirks when it comes to licences, speed limits, mirrors, brakes, and enforcement. This quick guide gives you [...]
- Big Lap Guide
- 18 Sep 2025
Tyre Pressures 101: Highway, Sand & Corrugations
Tyre Pressures 101: Highway, Sand & Corrugations Ask any seasoned Big Lapper their top tip for a smooth trip and you’ll hear it: get your tyre pressures right. Whether you’re cruising the highway, tackling sandy tracks, or bouncing along corrugated outback roads, tyre pressures make all the difference to safety, comfort, and how long your [...]
- Big Lap Guide
- 18 Sep 2025
Best Caravan Towing Mirrors in Australia (2025): Clip-On vs Replacement, Budget to High-End
Best Caravan Towing Mirrors in Australia (2025): Clip-On vs Replacement, Budget to High-End When you’re towing a caravan or camper that’s wider than your tug, the view down each side becomes mission-critical. Factory mirrors are often too narrow to see past the van, which means bigger blind spots, sketchy lane changes, and more stress than [...]
- Big Lap Guide
- 07 Sep 2024
5 Best Caravan Hitches on the Market 2025
Australians and caravanning are the perfect match, and when it comes to tackling the Big Lap, having the right gear makes all the difference—starting with your caravan hitch. A reliable hitch ensures a smooth, safe, and stress-free towing experience, no matter where your adventure takes you. What Are the Best Caravan Tow Hitches? Choosing the [...]
- Big Lap Guide
- 31 Mar 2021
Cape York: How Much Does It Cost To Get To The Tip?
You may have heard discussions over the past few weeks about parts of the Cape York Peninsula closing to tourists… The traditional Indigenous owners of the land decided to close much of the northern parts of the Cape to tourists. But after urgent discussions, there was a quick turnaround. Just after “The Tip” closed, Michael […]