Running short on fuel a few hundred kilometres from the next servo isn't a hypothetical in Australia — it happens. This hub is about knowing your real towing range, budgeting a trip properly, and not getting caught out on the remote stretches.
Know your real fuel range
The number on the brochure isn't the number you'll get towing a van. Wind, hills, tyre pressure and how heavy you're loaded can shift your fuel economy by 30% or more. Work out your actual figure before you rely on it for a remote leg.
Travelling the remote routes
Longer distances between fuel stops mean less margin for error. Pair your fuel planning with a realistic look at power, water and communications so you're not relying on hope once you're out of phone range.
Budget the trip
Fuel is usually the biggest single line item on a caravan trip, and it adds up fast over a big lap. Get a realistic number before you go so it doesn't blow the budget halfway round.
Calculators
- Caravan Fuel Economy Calculator
- Remote Fuel Range Calculator
- Trip Fuel Cost Calculator
- Big Lap Australia Budget Calculator