Caravan Gear & Reviews
Travelling full‑time with Sunny and the Everest has taught us that good caravan gear isn’t about brands or buzzwords — it’s about the things that quietly earn your trust on the road. The gear that survives corrugations, wet mornings, red dust, and the odd “we didn’t plan for this” moment. The pieces you reach for without thinking because they’ve proven themselves, again and again.
This page brings all of that together. It’s where you’ll find the gear we actually use, rely on, and keep in the van — not just the shiny stuff that looks good on a shelf. If you’re setting up your own rig, refining what you already have, or simply curious about what works out there, this is where you’ll find the products that have earned their place in our travels.
Explore Our Upgrades & Gear Reviews
Life on the road quickly shows you what truly works. For us, that journey happens with Sunny — our 2010 Sunland Patriot 20ft 6 caravan — and Ernie, our 2024 Ford Everest V6 Next‑Gen tow vehicle. Some improvements come from major upgrades to the rig, while others come from the everyday gear that earns its place through real use. This section brings those experiences together — the changes that shaped our setup and the equipment we’ve tested long enough to trust.
The 3 Items Sunny Never Leaves Home Without
Some gear comes and goes, but a few pieces have proven themselves so consistently that they’ve earned a permanent place in our travels. These three items are the quiet workhorses that keep us safer, more connected, and far more comfortable on the road.
iCheck TPMS
Our iCheck TPMS gives us real‑time peace of mind across both Sunny and Ernie, catching slow leaks and pressure changes long before they become a problem.
Starlink Mini
Starlink Mini has become our most reliable link to the outside world, keeping us connected even when phone reception disappears completely.
Darche Rover Camp Chair (Coming Soon)
Our Essential Gear Categories
We’ve tested a lot of gear on the road, and these six categories cover the essentials we depend on every day to stay safe, comfortable, connected and self‑sufficient.
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From Starlink to mobile boosters, this is the gear that keeps us online when reception disappears.
Explore Connectivity Gear
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TPMS, fire safety, alarms and the tools we use to keep an eye on the things that matter most.
Explore Safety Gear
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Batteries, chargers and solar setups that keep us powered up whether we’re off‑grid or on the move.
Explore Power & Solar
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Chairs, tables and everyday camp gear that make life on the road feel relaxed and like home.
Explore Comfort Gear
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Filters, hoses and storage solutions that help us manage water safely and easily wherever we camp.
Explore Water Gear
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Compressors, deflators and recovery tools we trust when the tracks get rough or the pressure drops.
Explore Tyre & Recovery Gear
Latest Gear Reviews
Here are the newest gear reviews from our time on the road, updated automatically as we test and publish more.
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Why Every Caravan Owner Needs a Torque Wrench: Real World Review & Safety Guide
We’ve all seen it happen. You’re cruising down the highway, taking in the scenery, when you spot a fellow traveller pulled over on the shoulder. But this isn’t just a flat tyre — the entire wheel is gone. For any caravan owner, it’s the nightmare scenario. Losing a wheel doesn’t just leave you stranded; the…
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Caravan Drinking Water Filters — What We Use, What We Tried, and What Actually Works
If you’ve travelled long enough with a caravan, you’ll know that water quality can swing wildly from one town to the next. One week you’re on crisp, clean town water. The next, you’re dealing with warm artesian water, bore water with minerals, or a plasticky taste that makes every cup of tea or coffee feel…
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Caravan Medical Preparedness: Your First Aid Kit & Finding Help on the Road
Why Medical Preparedness Matters on the Road Remote Australia is spectacular, but it’s also unpredictable. Long distances, heat, wildlife, and isolation mean that even small incidents can become serious if you’re not prepared. For older travellers like us, medical readiness isn’t about fear — it’s about confidence, self‑reliance, and knowing you can handle the unexpected.…
How We Test Our Gear 🔍
We don’t do lab benches or quick unboxings. Every piece of gear we review has lived with us on the road — through heat, dust, corrugations, long stays, and the kind of real‑world use you only get when you’re actually travelling Australia full‑time. Our reviews come from experience, not spec sheets.
- Long‑term use — we test gear over weeks or months, not days
- Real conditions — caravan parks, free camps, station stays, off‑grid setups, and everything in between
- Practicality first — does it make travel easier, safer, or more enjoyable
- Value over hype — we only recommend gear we’d buy again
If something fails, we say so. If something becomes a must‑have, it earns its place in our setup.
Gear Guides & How‑Tos 🧭
Not every gear question needs a full review. Some things are better explained in plain English — the kind of practical, real‑world advice you only get from living on the road. Our guides are written to help you travel smarter, safer, and with fewer surprises.
Coming soon:
- How we manage water on long stays
- Our off‑grid power setup
- Safety gear we actually use
- Simple upgrades that make life easier
More guides are on the way as we continue travelling and refining our setup.
Final Thoughts 🔧
This hub will keep growing as we test more gear, refine our setup, and share what actually works on the road. Whether you’re looking for honest reviews, practical guides, or the little upgrades that make travel easier, everything we learn ends up here. We hope it helps you build a setup that feels simple, safe, and ready for wherever the road takes you next.