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...

May 22, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 240V vs 12V — what's the difference and why it matters How your batteries actually get recharged Solar, 240V, and your tow vehicle — all explained Why you should get to know your system before you hit the road Join us on Skool — caravan tips inside Good morning from Adelaide, How are things going? This week I want to talk about something that confuses a lot of people when they first get into caravanning — the electrical system. It doesn't need to be...

May 14th, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 Why there's no magic number when it comes to travel budgets What costs to cut (and what's coming with you) Fuel, accommodation, food — what to expect How other Aussie families actually fund their trip Join our Skool community! Hello! We've been busy this week with lots of very exciting things! The biggest thing we've done is launch our Skool community. If you haven't had a chance yet, jump into Skool (it's free) and you'll be able to see what we've been...

May 9, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 The Jurien Bay to Kalbarri road trip — what to see, where to stop Why we keep coming back to this stretch of WA coast The pink lake you'll want to time just right Where to stay along the way Skool is up and running! How are you? Hi! From Yorke Peninsula, over here for a few days, enjoying the rain! :) We've been deep in planning mode for the new van arriving in July — which means lots of maps, lots of lists, and revisiting all the WA routes we love most....

May 1, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 The bucket-list stay (it's in the dunes, next to the reef) The best option right on the beach Our pick for families The classic Exmouth pub (yes, it has rooms!) The most important booking tip we can give you How are you? Hi from Adelaide still... if you receive our caravan emails also, you might have seen that we are getting our new van in July! Yay! Almost time to travel again! If you don't, and would like to receive our weekly caravan emails, just click...

April 30, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 The 3 most popular hitches and what makes them different The one I'd avoid for off-road The one we actually use (and why) How to make maintenance easy Hello! We've just got word that our new van will be ready in July. If you've just joined our community, firstly, welcome :) I'll explain a little... We've been travelling Australia on and off for what seems like forever, and our trusty Maverick Camper got us to many wonderful locations - but the time has...

April 25, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 Why Yorke Peninsula is worth the detour The best things to do (from a local!) Where to eat, drink and stay How to help budget for your adventures How are you? Yorke Peninsula must be one of our most visited locations. We live in Adelaide, so it's a quick weekend trip to do some camping before our new caravan arrives. If you're interested in hearing more about that, click here and I can add you to our caravan emails. The kids love the water park at Moonta...

April 24, 2026 Inside this newsletter👉 The first thing to do before you even unhitch Power, water and gas — in the right order A few tips that make the whole thing faster Tim's maintenance schedule guide Good morning from Adelaide - where we'll be for the next few months while we wait for our new van to come along! (Yay!!) Tim here this week — camp setup is one of those things that feels chaotic the first few times, and then suddenly clicks. We've put together a step-by-step guide that walks...

April 17, 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 Adelaide, The Easter rush is over... chocolate is almost all gone, and it's the best time to plan your next trip while the crowds are away. Tim here — quick one this week on something that trips a lot of people up when they're new...