Hulk 4x4 3-Step Level Ramp — Pair
Three heights: 40mm, 70mm, 100mm. Rated to 5,000kg. The ribbed platform grips on gravel and the geometry is consistent enough that OzLevel's block count is accurate first time, every time. These are what we had in mind when we built the calculator. I actually carry 3 ramps to help getting a dual-axis level. (Of course I would)
Aussie Traveller Annexe Walls
Australian-made, designed specifically for RV awning tracks. We use them whenever we're staying more than a night — transforms the awning into a room. Wind and privacy sorted.
Aussie Traveller Ball & Bungee Cord Set — 10pc
The right way to secure annexe walls. Bungee tension means the panels move with the wind rather than fighting it. We've had the same set for three years.
CGear Multimat
Originally designed as a military helicopter landing mat — sand and dirt fall straight through the weave rather than building up on top. We've used it on everything from Kakadu red dirt to beach sand and the underside stays clean. At $161 it's not cheap but we haven't found anything better.
Dune 4WD Nomad II Camping Chair
Proper armrests, comfortable for more than twenty minutes, and folds to a reasonable size. We've sat in a lot of camp chairs and most are either too low, too flimsy, or both. The Nomad II is neither.
Spinifex Blowmould Folding Table
The plastic blowmould surface handles a wet coffee cup, a hot pan rested briefly, and an accidental scrape — and it hoses clean in thirty seconds. Packs flat, weighs almost nothing. No assembly required.
Mountain Designs Packaway Daypack 15L
Lives screwed up in the motorhome until we need it, then unpacks to a proper 15L daypack for hikes from camp. Sage colourway if that matters — it looks considerably less like a school bag than most alternatives at this price.
Marine Barbecues Sizzler Deluxe — 2 Burner High Lid
The viewing window in the high lid is the thing that makes this better than every other caravan BBQ we've tried — you can actually monitor what's cooking without losing heat. Two burners, runs on the van's gas connection, and the high lid gives you enough height to roast a small chook. Australian-made. Price is real money ($595–$750) but it's the one piece of kitchen gear we wouldn't swap.
Nespresso Essenza Mini — Black Solo
Takes up less bench space than a water bottle, draws about 1,300W for the 25 seconds it needs, and makes a proper espresso. The Bluetti handles it without flinching. We pack a sleeve of pods in the same bag as the machine.
Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station
1,152Wh LiFePO4, 1,800W continuous output, charges to 80% in about 45 minutes from a wall socket. Runs the Nespresso, phone and tablet charging. At 17kg it's portable without being precious about it. Connects to the solar blanket for daytime top-up off the grid. It's also a backup charger for the house batteries if we need it with nearly 100Ah when fully charged.
Note: AC180 phased out by Bluetti AU — check their site for AC180T or AC200MAX.
Adventure Kings 240W Solar Blanket + 12m Lead
Rolls out over the bonnet or drapes over the roof without getting in the way of anything or even lays flat out of the shade. The 12m lead reaches the Bluetti wherever the van is parked relative to the sun. It also connects to an Anderson plug htrough our DCDC charger which ahs a MPPT to charge the house batteries. Not the most efficient panel per dollar but it folds small and costs a fraction of rigid alternatives.
Adventure Kings Portable Lithium LED Tripod
Bright enough to work under at night, adjustable height, and the integrated lithium battery means no leads running across the mat. We use it every single night we're away. TIP: Point it up towards your awning and you'll get a nice soft reflected light that doesn't shine n your eyes.
Starlink Mini
Hardware is about $449 at Officeworks — it's the monthly plan where you choose your commitment level. We use the 50GB Roam plan ($85/month, pauseable) for shorter trips, and switch to Unlimited Roam ($210/month) when doing a longer run. The Mini does 100–200Mbps depending on location. IP67 rated, 1.1kg, fits in a daypack. It changed how we think about remote travel.
Uniden XTRAK 80 Pro 5W in cabin mount
You can hear every transmission through the included speakers. App-enabled location sharing is the standout feature — if you're travelling in convoy, everyone in the group appears on a map. OLED display reads clearly in full sun. The instant replay catches anything you missed while manoeuvring. I scan CH29 & CH40 to stay on top of what's happening on the road.
Uniden UH825 2W Handheld UHF Radio
A handheld UHF makes reversing onto a site an job — spotter at the back, driver at the wheel, both talking clearly instead of shouting and guessing. The UH825 is compact, charges over USB-C off the same cable as everything else, and runs all day on a charge. Japanese-engineered, built for Australian conditions. Once you've backed onto a tight site with one, you won't do it any other way.
Northcoach Predator A-Frame
We tow a Suzuki Jimny behind the motorhome using the Predator A-frame system. The Predator is our choice for good reason — well-built, straightforward to hook up, and it brings the Jimny's brakes into the system properly. Not a cheap investment but it means we have a second vehicle at every destination without driving two rigs.
It has been a game changer for us.