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The call of the open road and the simple home-like comfort make caravan travel such a popular choice for adventurers and families. There’s something so appealing about the freedom of exploring new destinations while bringing along all the familiar comforts of home. However, towing a caravan isn’t as easy as hitching a trailer to your vehicle and hitting the road. Safety and preparation are essential to ensure a smooth, enjoyable journey. We take you through our top 10 tips for towing a caravan, covering everything from selecting the right tow vehicle to handling emergency situations. So, before you set off on your next adventure, let’s dive in.

There’s nothing better than hitting the open road, ready to leave your worries behind as you discover new people, new places and make new memories. Buying your first caravan and diving into the world of endless travel possibilities is both exciting and also a huge responsibility. While making the decision to purchase a caravan is a big one, your decision-making process has only just begun. Our ultimate caravan buying guide provides everything you need to make an informed decision and hit the road with the ideal vehicle for your travelling needs. Happy hunting!

The Escape has been one of our staple Rear Fold campers since 2016. It’s a popular off-road Cub model perfect for couples or families wanting more room to move. Research and development are core values here at Cub and over the last six years we’ve gathered and listened to the feedback from customers to make sure that we’re always moving forward.

When you go camping, it’s going to get dark. What do we tend to do when it gets dark? Turn on the lights—but with limited to no electricity, this may prove difficult. Once upon a time, your sole sources of light were the flickers from your campfire and maybe a gas lantern or two. Thanks to the introduction of LED lighting, however, there are now easier ways to shed some light on a camping trip. Read on to discover some of the best camp lighting solutions native to a post-gas-lantern world.

For many, the phrase ‘romantic camping trip’ sounds like an oxymoron. When you think of romantic getaways, you tend to think of resorts or five-star suites or private islands with all expenses paid. The reality is this is not everyone’s scene. Some couples prefer to do away with all the frills and laces by getting back to nature. And, if you think about it, there’s really nothing more romantic than kissing in a light drizzle, snuggling by a campfire, or falling asleep beneath a star-studded sky. 

As any adventurer will tell you, nothing gets the blood pumping like a spontaneous road trip—be it an overnighter or an extended trek across the country. The reality, though, is that you can’t just drop everything on the spur of the moment and go about on your merry way. You’ll need to prepare for even the most last-minute of trips—though it needn’t be a time-consuming task. What you’ll need to bring will depend on a) the duration of your trip, b) the capacity of your RV, and c) your ultimate destination. Regardless of the above, though, all road trips will have the same base necessities. No matter where you’re going, here’s what to take on a road trip.

  If you live in Australia, you have a wealth of land to explore. There is so much more to Australia than just the coast, and our own backyard is boundless outback awaiting your discovery. For many of us, there are so many unturned stones. This is why that big trip around Australia is on many people’s bucket lists.

If you're planning a your next big Aussie adventure, you may have been considering buying a caravan so you can camp in style. Any true adventurer will tell you though, a caravan is too big and heavy to reach the very best camping spots this country has to offer and you'll be missing out on some of the most picturesque and remote locales that you could get to with a camper trailer. Not to worry, you can get the best of both worlds!

Forward folding camper trailer models are quickly becoming a camping favourite. After all, they’re sleek, compact, and completely comfortable for a family of four. Forward folding trailers aren’t always easy to find; in fact, Cub Campers has the only 100% Australian manufactured forward folding camper trailer, but it’s a classic for a reason. This type of camper trailer makes camping easy for even first-time campers, with a setup that can be done quickly and efficiently by one person. This guide to buying a forward folding camper trailer will help you figure out if this is the camper model for you, what to look for, and why these features are worth it. Keep reading for the inside scoop on the camper trailer model you’ve been hearing about non-stop.

Your new camper trailer is a thrilling investment, but it’s not quite complete. In fact, there are some camper trailer accessories you’ll want to invest in right from the get-go to ensure your first camping experience is smooth and relaxing. These 19 must-have camper trailer accessories aren’t a complete list of what you’ll need, but they’re definitely things you won’t want to leave home without.

Buying a trailer isn’t just something you do for fun on a weekend. It’s an investment into the kind of lifestyle and adventure you want, even more so with an off road camper trailer. You want to choose your camper trailer carefully to make sure that it lasts you years of fun trips to come, instead of gathering dust in your garage. This guide to buying an off road camper trailer gives you everything you need to make an informed, confident choice before heading out to the great unknown and making lasting memories with your family. Whether you’re upgrading from a trusty tent, camping for the first time, or sizing down from a large RV, this guide will help prepare you and excite you for the thrilling adventure that is off road camping. Keep reading for the information you need to know when buying an off road camper trailer, because the freedom of the open road awaits.

Brett, his wife Marta, and their daughters Ella (aged 7) and Mia (aged 4) have just finished a 359 day “lap of the map” around Australia in a Cub Escape. They documented their journey on their Facebook page called Mac’s Tracks: 12 Months In A Trailer Around Australia. We spoke to them as they were unpacking their home.