Confused about caravan towing weights?

In this must-listen episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette chats with Brennan Raymakers from Know My Tow to demystify GVM, GCM, ATM, tow ball weights, axle loads, and more.

If you're planning a Big Lap of Australia, this episode is essential for understanding how to tow legally and safely.

Plus, discover how Know My Tow’s free and premium calculators can help you avoid fines, insurance issues, and costly mistakes. Perfect for new and seasoned caravanners alike.

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n this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with Deena from Committed to Collect. A seasoned traveller who completed an unforgettable 8-month Big Lap of Australia with her young family and did it all without blowing the budget.

Deena shares her story from dusty red roads to driving with the caravan door wide open, and how that adventure sparked her new mission: helping other travellers save money using loyalty programs.

She breaks down exactly how to turn everyday spending into points (without a credit card!) and how those points can fund fuel, flights, and even whale-watching tours.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why less is more when packing for the lap

• How to avoid rookie spending mistakes

• Clever fuel hacks using apps like BP Me and 7-Eleven Fuel Lock

• Gift card tricks that can turbocharge your points

• Why the best memories don’t come from big budgets

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What happens when the kids leave home and you decide not to wait for retirement? You get Rob and Ange aka the Semiretired Travellers who sold it all and hit the road to live their Big Lap dream.

In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with Rob and Ange as they share how they turned an empty nest into a full-time adventure. From selling their house and buying a 31-foot motorhome to picking up jobs around Australia, they prove you don’t need to wait until “one day.”

- What it’s like living and working on the road
- Downsizing tips from people who’ve done it
- What they wish more Lappers knew before starting
- How to avoid expensive travel mistakes
- The 3 biggest money-saving hacks every Lapper should know

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could actually make this lifestyle work, this episode is a must-listen. Rob and Ange are the kind of real, relatable Aussie travellers who tell it like it is, with plenty of laughs along the way.

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