The Caravan Ready Score is a way of turning "are we actually ready?" into a straight answer — a simple checklist across the areas that actually matter (weights, power, water, setup and paperwork), so you can see what's solid and what still needs work before you leave.
There is so much to get together before heading off on a trip. Some things, if forgotten, aren't a huge deal — plates or spoons, you can buy those almost anywhere. But plenty of it really matters for towing safely and getting set up properly. This tool is a good way to make sure your van's ready to tow and everything's sorted before you go.
Check your score
Tick everything that's true for your setup right now, then hit Calculate. Be honest rather than aspirational — the point isn't a perfect score, it's knowing exactly where your gaps are.
Weights & towing
Power
Water
Setup & safety
Paperwork & maintenance
The five areas it checks
- Weights & towing — is your loaded rig actually within ATM, GTM, GVM and GCM? See Weights & Towing.
- Power — will your batteries and solar cover how you actually camp? See Power & Off-Grid.
- Water — enough capacity and a backup plan for remote stretches? See Water Planning.
- Setup & safety — can you level, reverse and set up confidently? See Setup & Campsite Safety.
- Paperwork & maintenance — rego, insurance, service records and a maintenance schedule you actually follow. See Maintenance & Ownership.
Want the full walk-through with each gap turned into an action list? Read Caravan Ready Score: Turn Gaps into a Practical Action Plan.
This is a self-assessment tool to help you spot gaps in your own planning — it isn't a formal readiness certification.