If you own a caravan, you've almost certainly seen them. Every time you pull into a caravan park, you're surrounded by vans sporting standard map stickers on the back, or those little vinyl state outlines covered in micro-stickers marking every town visited.

To be completely honest? They never really interested me. Putting permanent decals on the exterior body of my van felt like a commitment I wasn't ready to make, and fiddling with dozens of tiny stickers just seemed like a chore waiting to peel off in the first decent dust storm.

So, I ignored them all. Until last week. 

The Feature That Changed My Mind

I stumbled across a new product called the ROAD TRACER by Go-Roadtrip, and it completely flipped my perspective.

Unlike anything else on the market, this isn't slapped onto the back wall of the van where nobody can reach it. It's a non-permanent sticker engineered specifically to fit your caravan's external pull-down table.

What really hooked me, though, was the brilliant 2-in-1 design:

  • Right side features an Australia map where you can use a permanent marker to trace your exact travel routes.
  • Left side is a high-gloss whiteboard perfect for jotting down shopping lists, daily plans, or campfire banter.

Even better? It comes fully packaged with both marker types (permanent for the map, whiteboard plus eraser for the notes), so you don't have to go hunting through drawers for the right stationery.

Deciding I had to see it in action, I placed my order. I have to give a quick shoutout to the team. Delivery was super fast, arriving at my doorstep just a few days later, right in time for the weekend. 

Installation Was an Absolute Breeze

When the package arrived, I was slightly nervous about getting it lined up without air bubbles on the back wall of my fold-down table. But Go-Roadtrip includes clear application steps, and I checked out their instructional video online before diving in.

Following the video guide made installation a total breeze:

  1. I wiped down the wall so it was completely clean and dry.
  2. I peeled back a few centimetres of the backing paper to line up the edges.
  3. I used a plastic ruler to press it down slowly from the centre outward, eliminating any bubbles instantly.

The heavy-duty, commercial-grade vinyl feels tough enough to handle the harsh Aussie sun and wind, but because it's non-permanent, I know I can peel it off down the track without leaving any sticky residue. 

The Ultimate Bonus: 50+ Whiteboard Sayings

Once it was stuck down, my inner kid immediately grabbed the permanent marker to start sketching out our last coastal detour. But the real fun started when I tested out the whiteboard side.

When you order, you also get access to a downloadable whiteboard guide packed with over 50 humorous, witty, and insightful phrases you can write on your board. It ranges from practical departure checklists to classic campsite banter like:

  • "Gone to find 4G. Tell the kids I love them."
  • "Happy Hour @ Van #42 – Bring a chair and your best tall tales."
  • "Quiet hours start at 10 PM. Loud snoring starts at 10:05 PM. Sorry, neighbours!"

The Verdict

If you're like me and usually pass on caravan decals, the ROAD TRACER is entirely different. It actually serves a daily, practical purpose while turning your mundane picnic table into an interactive travel journal and a community noticeboard.

If you're heading out on the road soon, do yourself a favour and check them out. I'm officially converted!