Over 50 Travel & Lifestyle — Free Caravan Tools for Australian Grey Nomads
Free interactive caravan tools designed for Australian retirees and grey nomads who love the open road.
📋 Caravan Pack-Up Checklist
53+ items across 5 categories: Inside the Caravan, Outside the Caravan, Tow Vehicle, Health & Personal,
Documents & Tech. Never forget a thing on your next caravan trip. Includes CPAP user mode with extra medical
items.
💰 Caravan Budget Calculator
Calculate your daily travel costs for the Big Lap around Australia. Enter your income, fixed costs, fuel,
campsite fees, food, and activities to get a complete budget breakdown including cost per day and cost per
kilometre.
🔧 Caravan Tyre Pressure (PSI) Guide
Get the right tyre pressure based on your loaded weight, number of axles, tyre type, and road surface. Covers
bitumen, gravel, sand, and mud. Prevent dangerous outback blowouts with the correct PSI.
⚖️ Caravan Towing Weight Checker
5-point safety check for Australian towing regulations: Caravan Payload, Tow Ball Weight, Vehicle GVM, GCM
Combined, and Tow Capacity. Stay legal and safe — exceeding weight limits voids insurance.
🔋 Caravan Solar Panel Calculator
Calculate how much solar power you need for free camping. Enter your appliances and daily usage to get
recommended solar panel wattage and battery capacity in Ah.
💧 Caravan Water Tank Calculator
Calculate your daily water usage and how long your tank will last when free camping. Covers drinking, cooking,
showering, dishes, and toilet flushing.
⛽ Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate the total fuel cost for your caravan road trip across Australia. Enter distance, fuel consumption,
and
current fuel price to get your trip fuel budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Big Lap around Australia cost?
The average Big Lap costs between $150-$200 per day. Use our free Budget Calculator to estimate your exact
costs based on your income and spending habits.
What tyre pressure should I use for my caravan?
Tyre pressure depends on loaded weight, axles, and road surface. For bitumen: 45-65 PSI. For gravel: reduce by
5 PSI. For sand: 18-32 PSI.
What is the maximum towing weight in Australia?
Check your vehicle's compliance plate for GVM, GCM, ATM and max tow ball weight. Exceeding any rating voids
insurance and carries fines up to $10,000.
How much solar do I need for my caravan?
Most caravans need 200-400W solar panels and 200-300Ah lithium batteries. Use our Solar Calculator for an exact
recommendation based on your appliances.