Free Guides & Tools for Life on the Road
Practical checklists, planners and travel guides built for Australian caravan and RV travellers.
Our free guides and tools are created by travellers, for travellers. Each resource is designed to solve real problems on the road, from planning your Big Lap to travelling safely in a convoy and staying organised between stops.
The Ultimate Big Lap App Guide
A list of essential apps every Australian Big Lap traveller needs for camping, navigation, safety and life on the road.
Travel Budget
Planner
Plan your real travel costs, see how long your budget will last, and find simple ways to travel further.
The Caravanner’s
Guide to AI
A beginner-friendly guide to using AI assistants on the road
Ready to Roll
Smart setup and departure workflows for all travellers.
Plan, pack up and hit the road with confidence. Step-by-step workflows, time estimates and safety checks to make every departure easier.
The Ultimate Big Lap Bucket List
Discover Australia’s most iconic road trip experiences in one simple planning tool. Filter by region, travel style and interests to build your own Ultimate Big Lap Bucket List.
Campfire
Genius
A growing collection of clever travel hacks, practical tips and smart ideas shared by Australian caravanners.
Coming soon…
Campsite
Court
A place where travellers explore real campsite situations and learn the unwritten rules of life on the road.
Coming soon…
Safe Convoy Guide
How VanLife Connect’s Travel Mates Hub makes convoy travel safer, simpler & more connected
Coming soon…
Campsite Etiquette
A friendly guide to the simple campsite behaviours that keep camping respectful, relaxed and enjoyable for everyone.
Coming soon…
VanLife Connect publishes free travel guides, checklists and tools to support caravan, RV and vanlife travellers across Australia. Our resources focus on safety, planning, connection and practical problem-solving for life on the road.
VanLife Connect is launching soon
We’re currently in development. Join the waitlist to be notified when the app is ready.
Public launch planned for June 2026