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Experienced roadhogs know that a heavier camper or caravan will increase your fuel consumption - definitely worth avoiding these days - while an overloaded vehicle is generally something to avoid whenever you're on the open road!
If you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed already, especially if you're new to the caravan and camping lifestyle, we’re here to help you enjoy yourself to the max while exploring the great outdoors!
To take away some of the stress of packing, use this handy packing checklist to help you prepare for your next big caravan adventure!
There are a few items you shouldn’t leave home without. Consider this list of essential items before you hit the road!
This is common sense. Always double-check your first-aid kit before every trip to ensure all items have been restocked, and that your emergency medication is up to date.
While requirements around this are changing, it's always a good idea to have some disposable face masks and hand sanitiser available should the need ever arise.
Fire safety is not a joke so if you don’t have both of these items you need to purchase them before you set off. Enquire at your nearest hardware or office supplies store, where a member of staff will be able to advise on their proper maintenance and installation.
You’ll thank yourself for having both of these items handy when the need inevitably arises. Apart from finding your way around whatever campsite you’ve booked into, candles inside any caravan are an obvious safety risk! Don’t do it!
Australia is an amazing country, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be alone. Flies, mosquitoes and all manner of spicy bugs love this great brown land of ours too - best be prepared for their presence!
As much as a good ol’ fashioned road map is useful, it’s not cheating to be connected to the world wide web to help you find your way! This means ensuring all your devices are charged up as much as possible, whether it's the phone, sat-nav or satellite phone, depending on how remote you’ll be.
Like we just said, being charged up device-wise is going to make your navigation that much easier, but there’s no substitute for a reliable road map if you find yourself out of power!
If there’s one thing that’ll bring your trip to a premature end, it's the sun! Be sure to pack more suncream than you think you’ll need, and use your common sense to stay protected at all times. Think long sleeves, lip balm, sunscreen and a hat! You won’t regret staying sun smart on holiday!
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G’day Parks is Australia’s leading community of independent caravan and holiday parks. Formerly known as Top Parks, the G’day Parks network has grown to over 300 parks, making it the largest of its kind in Australia. With more holiday parks in more places, we deliver unmatched choice and freedom, great accommodation and, of course, a warm and welcoming g’day.
Owned by the G’day Group and headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, G’day Parks invites you to join our tribe and make holiday memories that put a smile in every day.
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