BACK ON THE HOME FRONT

You’ve reached your destination safely. The campsite’s set up and you’re nestled into your favourite camp chair in front of an open fire. The sound of a gentle wind blowing through the trees is broken only by your family’s laughter and that of the occasional kookaburra.

But this moment of relaxation probably didn’t happen by accident. It’s likely that your trip away was preceded by a period of organisation and preparation. For example, before you left home, you probably charged your batteries, washed out the water tank and filled it with purified water. You may also have had your tow-tug and ‘home away from home’ subjected to one of its regular mechanical services. And, once you hit the road, hopefully you ensured you stopped every two hours to fight fatigue and to provide some respite from the ankle-biters’ incessant ‘Are we there yet’? queries. The list goes on. Indeed, if you’re serious about trip preparation, you probably have a pre-designated checklist that you consult before leaving home.

We do. It’s called the