Travelling Tips and Advice

Matt and Holly from Overland Travellers have had their fair share of 12v headaches. REDARC speaks to them about the importance of investing in a good 12v setup for long term travel.

Camping off-grid or hitting the road for a long adventure is a great way to connect with nature, but it also presents unique challenges and questions like can you keep food in your car while camping? And how to store food safely while camping?

Overlanding across lengthy stretches of road can be a difficult task due to the time, few places to stop off at and the minimal amounts of cars and people. For a safer journey, keep your mind active and your power running with these tips from REDARC.

When travelling solo or with the family, you may want to bring a laptop. Maybe it’s for entertaining the kids, editing videos on the go, or watching a movie. However you plan to use it, you’ll need an inverter to ensure laptop-safe power to keep it charged.

Avoid common mistakes with a few tweaks to set things right with luxuries from home, meaning a world of difference to how you feel the next day - and your willingness to go camping next time.

When it comes to meal planning for car camping, delicious and easy-to-make meals can make your trip much easier and free up time for the other activities you have planned. 

Practical tips for keeping your beer icy while camping. Whether it’s from an esky, cooler, chilly bin or fridge - cheers to the perfect beer in the great outdoors!

For extended touring adventures, keep things organised with this blog from REDARC. Effective organisation ensures easy access to your everyday essentials and usually ends up providing more space for cooking, sleeping, storage and power.

Lara Kittel from REDARC’s Team, takes us through her experiences camping for a week along the Great Ocean Road. This camping road trip occurred in the winter of 2023, so prices at campgrounds may have adjusted since, be sure to check local information for the latest news and pricing.

While it may be challenging to maintain health and fitness on the road, it is certainly achievable with these easy tips from REDARC.

2 years and 9 months ago we left the Netherlands behind and started our great overland journey! You can prepare all you want for your journey, but you will only find out what works and what doesn't once you've been out there.
We've decided to give you a chance to get a little head start! Below you will find our 3's of travelling; Car, Cooking and Camping. After all, these are probably the most important aspects for starting your adventure. We swear that by the time you have finished reading this, you'll want to steal these tips and tricks for yourself!

It's a debate that's been around for years, caravan vs. camper trailer. REDARC explore the pros and cons of each to help you decide on your next camping setup.