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Ultimate Guide For Caravanning Essentials For Travelling Australia
When water gets into a camper trailer or tent canvas what a mess it can make! Throughout the year and especially in the tropics parts of Oz can be inundated with rain. If the canvas isn’t thoroughly dry, mould will develop on the canvas. This is how you treat mould.
Best Caravan Park Memberships – Which One Is The Best?
We take a look at the most popular chains and the benefits their membership offers. And also take a look at a couple of membership options that are not attached to a particular park network.
12 Caravan Storage & Organisation Ideas You’ll Love
Say goodbye to clutter and disorganisation! No more searching through endless amounts of ‘stuff. Find items easily with our hints and tips. Pantry, clothing, kitchen and bathroom areas are all covered in this post.
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The Complete Caravan Bedding Guide: What Actually Works On The Road
Getting caravan bedding right isn’t just about making it look nice. It’s about sleeping well, staying comfortable in changing conditions, and not dealing with the same small annoyances every single day. When you’re travelling full-time, long-term or doing or planning a Big Lap, your bed gets used constantly. And when something’s off, you feel it
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Caravan Sheets: What Actually Fits (And What Doesn’t)
You don’t realise caravan sheets and caravan bedding are going to be an issue until you’re actually living with it. When we first hit the road, I used normal queen-sized sheets for one reason, and it had nothing to do with convenience or fit. My sheets for the caravan were bought by my late Mum.
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How Much Solar Do I Need For A Big Lap Of Australia? Real Setups Explained
The Honest Answer (No Fluff) How much solar do I need for a Big Lap of Australia? Most modern touring setups now run between 800W and 1200W of total solar, usually paired with 400–600Ah of lithium battery capacity. The right amount depends on how long you camp off-grid, what appliances you use, and whether air
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Cleaning Mould Off Canvas – How To Remove Mould
Mould on canvas is something most camper trailer and caravan owners will deal with at some point, especially in Australia’s humid and coastal regions. We first experienced it ourselves after extended wet weather, and it quickly became clear how fast mould can take hold if canvas isn’t completely dry. It doesn’t take long for small
Are You Planning A Lap Of Australia
And Have Questions Or Want Some Advice?
Our friendly Facebook Group Planning A Lap of Australia Hints and Tips has over 150,000 members, and they love sharing their knowledge and answering questions!
It is a friendly group where you’ll learn about caravanning and camping around Australia and meet some friendly travellers.
Do You Want To Know More About Doing A Big Lap of Australia?
Here Are Some FAQs From
Other Travellers
Q1. How long is the lap of Australia road trip?
If you stay on Highway 1, a lap of Australia is around 15,000 km. However, most Lappers don’t stick to the coastal road and tackle iconic road trips such as the Port Development Road to the northern tip of Australia to Cape York. And The Savannah Way and other Aussie iconic road trips.
Most Lappers travel between 15,000 and 30,000 km to circumnavigate Australia.
Q2. How long does it take to do a lap of Australia?
A lap of Australia has been driven in 6 days, and we read that some travellers have driven around Australia 50 times! Most Lappers take a gap year and do the lap in twelve months. Others (ourselves included) travel full-time around Australia with no set plans or end date.
Q3. Which direction is the best to take when doing the big lap of Australia?
Some travellers say anti-clockwise is best, others clockwise. We recommend you travel using the seasons as your guide. Head north in the winter months and south in the summer months.
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