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Setting out on a camping trip can be a thrilling adventure—that is, until you realize you forgot something you absolutely need. Figuring out what to pack in a camper trailer can be tough, but once you get it down pat, packing up for a trip becomes a cinch. We’ve broken down our best beginner packing tips, from what to pack in a camper trailer to exactly how to pack it so that you can spend less time sorting through your gear and more time enjoying Mother Nature. After all, time away with the family is precious, so making the most of every minute is a must! Read on for a guide to packing your camper trailer like a pro on the very first try, but remember: if you get overwhelmed, just crack a cold one, take a breather, and try again.

Camper trailer travelling is unlike any other kind of trip. It’s exhilarating to be out in nature with nothing but your friends and family, your trailer, and your supplies. A camper trailer lets you travel pretty much anywhere the road can take you, without paying exorbitant hotel and restaurant fees. Plus, you get to experience the beauty of nature up close and personal. However, camper trailer camping for beginners can be tricky, which is why this guide will help you navigate the ups and downs of camping to make the most out of your trip. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know to camp like a pro on the first try, because that’s all you need to get hooked on camping for life.

We caught up with Brad Rayner, a Cub owner from Perth whose passion for off-roading with his family has built up quite a following on social media. His pages on Facebook and Instagram, named Dad 4×4 Adventures, has attracted more than 2000 followers and he’s taken some truly spectacular photographs of his travels around Australia.

Located in the heart of Mt Field National Park in Tasmania, the iconic Russell Falls is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Australia, and for good reason. The falls consist of two main drops and a segmented, vertical appearance. This majestic feature is also one of the easiest waterfalls to get to and is only an hour outside of Hobart, making it a great location for a day trip. The camping facilities within the park are equipped with  toilets, electric barbecues, kiosk and a visitor centre near the start of the track.

When my grandfather, JK, and my dad, Roger, started Cub back in 1968, I bet they never imagined it would still be going fifty years later – but here we are 50 years later and stronger than ever. This is thanks to our incredible team and the wonderful Cub owners who are such brilliant ambassadors for our brand. It was such an honour for me to meet many of those owners at our Jamboree celebration at Del Rio Riverside Resort in Wiseman’s Ferry on the weekend of 19 October 2018.

One of the best aspects of living in Australia is that it’s one of the few countries that has so much land that is completely untouched by civilisation. We have everything from dense forests to sprawling deserts; snowy mountains to white-sand beaches. There’s a little bit of something for everyone with heaps of places to visit and tons to explore, but the amount of choice can be overwhelming. To help you narrow down the list of places that best suit you, every month we’ll be bringing you our top 3 picks of places to visit.

With trade show season upon us, those of you who are in the market for a new camper trailer are going to be spending a considerable amount of time looking at the various models on the market. Whether you are looking to camp in caravan parks or go off road and find free campsites in remote locations, it’s important to understand what your camper trailer is capable of and which questions you should be asking when you speak to the sales staff. To put you on the right track, we’ve put together a list of things to look for and ask as you consider which camper trailer is right for you.

Just because you’re on the road and your cooking facilities are limited, it doesn’t mean that you have to go without classic favourites like pizza. All you need are some minor improvisational skills, a Weber BBQ and this handy recipe that comes courtesy of The Great Escape – Australia.

Sarah Hunstead is a paediatric nurse, the author of A life. A finger. A pea up a nose. A practical guide to baby and child first aid, and the Founder and Managing Director of CPR Kids. CPR Kids empowers families with life saving skills to recognise and respond to their sick or injured child. She recently returned from a three month trip around Australia in a Cub camper trailer with her family and while on the road, they made a film about safety in the great outdoors.

For years, my husband Tom and I had a distant dream of travelling Australia for an extended period of time. Soon after our baby Benji was born, we decided to take the plunge and turn that dream into a reality.

This Aussie success story began when retired pharmacist JK Fagan purchased a small block of flats and with an adjoining box trailer business in Lakemba in South West Sydney. The idea was to rent out the flats and outsource the business – but when JK’s son Roger came on board, he had other ideas.  

The Weekender 2018 is Cub’s most compact, light to tow trailer. It’s robust and build to last but there are plenty of other great reasons to consider these robust, yet lightweight, campers.