Campervans

We take a look at a 2008 two-berth VW, and pronounce it perfect for a long weekend getaway — even if things did not go entirely to plan.

One of my favourite vehicles at the recent Camper Care Show in Christchurch was UCC’s 2+1 Big Bed, which offers a lot of amenities in a very little space.

Having owned a panel-van motorhome in the past, Bill Savidan was eager to try out the similarly-designed Brevio t640.

Vivienne Haldane meets a couple who decided to make the upgrade from a camping trailer to a purpose-built Campro Revolution.

Trying before you buy is always a great advantage. If you’re about to take the plunge into motorhome ownership, renting a vehicle you think might fit the bill is a wise move. And if you’re after a two-berth camper with plenty of room, the Britz Trailblazer is a great place to start, writes Cameron Officer.

With some initial trepidation Peta Stavelli took New Zealand’s first Brevio T600 for a spin on its new home turf.

Bill Savidan tackles the carefully-crafted, all-new Talvor Tourer and finds it comes up trumps

Malcolm Street takes a United Campervans Premier 2+1 motorcamper on a short jaunt to Rotorua

Murray and Lillian Chamberlain spent three years restoring a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter (commonly called a Bay Window Kombi)

Aucklanders Robert and Marion Keall’s 1963 Volkswagen Kombi Dormobile has transported their family for over four decades, is in original condition and is a valuable vehicle that has featured in many magazine articles and even won the big prize at the Volkswagen Nationals this year

If you are new to motorhomes, renting one is a great way of “testing the waters”. Graham takes Maui’s Sprinter-based Ultima on his quest to hook the big one.

Vanco Motorhomes is actively targeting younger audiences, as well as city dwelling couples, with the latest of its Camper models