It’s no longer the question of if you’re doing the Big Lap, but when you are doing it. With everyone around you talking about their Big Lap plans and experience, you can easily get tempted to make the leap. However, the Big Lap is not a matter of an impulse decision. It has to undergo […]

When planning for your Big Lap, your 4WD adventure or any trip away, your first thought is to prioritise packing food, sleeping bags, clothes and camping equipment. That’s all you need, right? There are actually some incredibly essential items that every outdoor explorer should have in their car, no matter where your adventure is taking […]

Buying a house is the ultimate settling step, and making it a home is a never-ending process. But what happens when you decide to ditch everything and explore the world? It’s not only a matter of the financially reasonable decision, but what you can handle emotionally too. Real estate is expensive, but so is a […]

You can’t open a Big Lap discussion without someone mentioning WikiCamps. If you haven’t used it before, you’re probably wondering why everyone is so obsessed with an app? The truth is, you can always search for camps online for free. But it takes so much time to separate the ads and fake reviews from the […]

The beauty of caravanning and free camping comes with the burden of washing your clothes by hand more often than ever. Of course, occasionally, you might stay at a caravan park with more amenities and do weeks’ worth of laundry in two days. But for all other moments, you need to get equipped with the […]

Getting a UHF Radio is among the first purchases you need to make when setting up for your Big Lap. When wandering through parts of Australia with no connection, like the Outback, a UHF will have your back. It gives you a sense of security – even though you decided to go off the grid, […]

Just as driving, you get the hang of towing the more you do it. Faced with the size of the caravan you need to pull, it’s perfectly normal to start doubting your abilities. If you’re a first-time caravan owner, you can easily get overwhelmed. Even if you rented before, probably the company made all the […]

Everything You Need To Know About Weights, Caravans & Towing (Australia) You’re packed, the dog’s excited, and the open road is calling - but before you hitch up and roll out, there’s one bit of trip prep that can make or break your adventure: weights. Tare, ATM, GTM, GVM, GCM, tow ball mass… it’s an [...]

Planning for your trip of the Big Lap is no small feat. The thought alone may turn the less adventurous away, but for some it’s the trip, and the challenge, of a lifetime. The Big Lap of course refers to travelling the entity of Australia by road, in one epic road trip. From the windy […]

When it comes to buying a caravan, good preparation prevents poor purchase. The thought of hitting the road soon takes over, and you’re tempted to buy the first caravan you see. But don’t! You need to answer several questions and check the details before buying your home on four wheels. Whether you’re looking for a […]