Make sure both your car and caravan have been serviced , including wheel bearings on the van . Use reputable companies and tell them your plans so they can check that you are thoroughly prepared and appropriately set-up for the trip . This includes tyres and thinking about where the weight should be . If you don ’ t know about proper weight distribution , speak to someone who understands and will help you pack if necessary . One common idea is to place 60 per cent of the load forward of the axle , with 40 per cent rear of the axle . Remember , the better you are prepared , the more peace of mind you will have .

Some people like to have a day-by-day itinerary before they start , while others want to meander and see where the road takes them . Each of these personalities is fine , although they would think the other way is crazy ! However , whichever way you do it , you need to be aware at least roughly where you are going . The road conditions , the weather , the season ( as in school holidays , Easter break ) will impact on where you stay and how you will get there . If you are going in school holidays , for example , you will probably need to book . If you are planning to bush camp all the way , do some research on

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If you ' re travelling with kids , schedule regular stops to let them run off some energy .