Margie and Tim

May 7th, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 Why your caravan weights matter more than you think How to weigh your van at a public weighbridge (step by step) The difference between GVM, ATM and tow ball weight Where to find a weighbridge near you Join our new Skool community! Hello! We've got a new van coming in July — which means we've been knee-deep in weights, limits, and paperwork. Fun times. 😄 It reminded me how confusing this stuff can be when you're starting out, and really, even when you're...

19 August 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 Why wheel nuts loosen after corrugated roads The right tool: a torque wrench, set correctly The star pattern that gets you even tension Hello :) Quick one from me (Tim) today — it's Wheel Nut Wednesday! and this is a two-minute check that's easy to skip and really shouldn't be. (PS: for more caravan hints and tips, and what we're up to with our new van, feel free to follow us on YouTube ) Why it matters Wheel nuts can work loose over time, especially...

15 August 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 How adding awning walls turns your awning into real extra living space What actually holds an awning wall down properly The 3 things to get right when you're choosing awning wall sizes Big sale on at My Generator... Happy Saturday! I normally don't send emails on weekends, but one of our partners just told me about an awesome sale they're currently doing, and I know many of you are wanting to grab some spares, upgrade parts on your van, add some solar...

13 August 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 The two real ways to close your Big Lap savings gap Why your departure date has to be locked in first The other option some families use when they haven't saved it all Need to grab the budget spreadsheet that does it all? Hello from cold Adelaide! Last week, we took the van out for its very first night away! whohoo!! Some call it a shake down trip, some call it the first trip - whatever it's called, we're slowly getting used to our new home on wheels....

3 Aug 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 The things to sort before you leave, beyond the van and the route Why "lock up and walk away" isn't as simple as it sounds The one thing that matters more than all combined Good morning from Adelaide, As we prepare our van for the big lap, we're doing daily short videos on Instagram to let you know what we're doing each day - just the little things we've found make life so much easier, feel free to check them out and follow along:)...

22 July 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 Time frame: how long can you travel for? Work this out first! How to get the boring stuff done first. The tool that we use to help plan and budget: Budget Planner Good morning from Adelaide, Winter is here, and we're counting down the days to head somewhere warm! We've just picked up our new van, and can't wait to show you! We'll be releasing a video soon on our YT channel, I'll let you know when it's up and ready :) Let's dive into today's email - tips...

July 10, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 Why so many people spend months (or years) planning a big lap and still don't leave The top things that actually matter before you sort your route Important info on the Budget Planner re end of promotion (and exciting news!) Hello from Adelaide, It's a Friday! Who else is going away this weekend? This weekend, we're staying home and making the most of school holiday programs. If you've never checked them out, have a look at your local community libraries...

July 8th 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 Adelaide hikes are keeping us busy while we wait on the new van. Is a generator right for your winter set-up The caravan maintenance jobs that cost nothing (but save a fortune) Quick heads up — our $9 budget planner deal ends Sunday Tim's maintenance schedule guide Hey How are you? We've been finding all the cool hikes and walks around Adelaide over the past few weeks - passing the time until our new van arrives sometime this month. Looking forward to...

July 1st 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 The two systems in your caravan (and why they matter) How your batteries get recharged When the two systems connect — and what to watch for Considered a portable power station? Tim's maintenance schedule guide Good morning from a cold wet rainy Adelaide! It's the start of the next financial year, and until I started my own business I never really took any notice of it. Now the paperwork seems simply crazy! However, something that doesn't need to be...