Easter Long Weekend Sorted: 5 Accessories That Make Camp Feel Like Home

There’s a moment on every Easter trip where things click.

The awning’s out, the chairs are set up, the kids are occupied, and you’re sitting there thinking: “yeah, this is it.” That moment doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because you packed the right gear. Here are five accessories from RV Parts Express that’ll turn your Easter long weekend from good to “can we just stay another week?”

Take the Strain Out of Setting Up

You’ve just pulled into camp after a long drive. The last thing you want is to wrestle with a manual jockey wheel in the dark. The COAST RV Gator 12V Trailer Jack takes that entire job off your hands. Press a button and it lifts up to 1,800kg with a 355mm range — enough to clear any tow hitch without breaking a sweat. It’s got a built-in LED light for those after-dark arrivals, a spirit level so you can see exactly where you’re at, and an IP55 weatherproof rating for when the Easter weather decides not to cooperate. And if the battery’s flat? There’s a manual crank backup so you’re never stuck. It clamps to chassis sizes from 3” to 6” with full 360° mounting flexibility, which means it’ll fit most setups out there.

Stay Cool Without Running the Aircon

Easter sits in that tricky zone where it’s not quite hot enough for full air conditioning but warm enough that a stuffy van at bedtime is no fun for anyone. The Sphere Viento Fan & Light is the perfect middle ground. It runs on 12V or 24V, has three speed settings with a programmable timer, and comes with a remote so you can adjust it from bed without getting up. But here’s the clever bit — it’s also got built-in USB-A and USB-C charging ports, so you can charge your phone while the fan runs. Plus an amber or white night light that works independently. One unit replacing three things on your bedside shelf. It’s quiet, compact, and mounts easily with the included bracket kit.

One Bag, Everything You Need

If you’re new to caravanning — or you’re just tired of forgetting something every single trip — the Coast to Coast RV Essentials Caravan Starter Kit is a genuine game-changer. It comes in a carry bag with everything you need for that first campsite setup: a heavy-duty 15-amp extension lead, non-toxic drinking water hose with fittings, 10 metres of 27mm waste hose, levelling chocks, a bubble level, and dedicated carrier bags to keep your hoses separate and organised. No more scrambling through the boot trying to remember what you forgot. You grab the bag, you’re sorted. It’s the kind of thing you wish someone had told you about before your first trip.

Know Your Weight Before You Go

This one isn’t glamorous, but it might be the most important accessory on this list. Overloading your van — or loading it unevenly — affects your handling, your braking, your tyre wear, and potentially your insurance. The COAST RV 1500KG Wheel Scale lets you check each wheel individually, right in your driveway, before you even leave home. It handles up to 1,500kg per wheel and works across single axle, tandem axle, and motorhome setups. Just drive slowly over the pad, read the LCD screen, and you’ll know exactly where your weight sits. It’s accurate to within 3%, compact enough to store in your glovebox, and comes in a rugged carry case. The peace of mind alone is worth it — especially when you’ve packed the Easter long weekend a bit more enthusiastically than usual.

Keep the Power Flowing

A long weekend means running your fridge, charging phones, keeping the lights on, and powering that new Viento fan. If you’re not on a powered site, a portable solar setup is your best mate. The Sphere 300W Solar Blanket packs serious power into a package that folds flat and weighs next to nothing. At 1665 x 1090mm unfolded, it delivers 300 watts of monocrystalline solar output — enough to keep your battery topped up over an entire long weekend without needing a generator or hunting for a powered site. Lay it out in the morning sun, connect it up, and forget about it. When it’s time to move on, it folds down to barely 50mm thick. That’s the kind of gear that earns its spot in the boot.

Get Sorted Before You Go

The week before Easter is always a mad scramble. Do yourself a favour and get your accessories sorted early. Browse the full camping and outdoor range at RV Parts Express — they ship Australia-wide and stock genuine Jayco parts alongside everything else you need to make your Easter trip the best one yet.

Happy Easter from the team at Jayco. See you on the road.