Caravans

Built by the UK’s Swift Group, the flagship Sterling Elite Explorer’s popularity in New Zealand is obvious and the 2012 model has sold out. Relax, though: the 2013 model is even better, costs only a little more and will be here soon.

Bill Savidan reviews the Jurgens J2205 and finds that excursions on two continents have shaped a solid, hard-working caravan that can stand the tough knocks.

Bill Savidan takes a look at the classically-styled Starcraft 20’ and finds low-cost high delivery from this experienced manufacturer.

Neville Carter's reproduction classic 'van in combination with his immaculately restored Coupe de Ville prove to be a real head turner.

Ever wished you could blend your adventure hobbies with the caravan lifestyle? Carry a few of your favourite toys – quad bike, motorbike, golf cart, PWC, kayak – to use in remote parts of the country? Well, with the just-arrived Impact Toy Hauler you can, writes Lawrence Schäffler.

The first impression of the Oxford 65 exterior is a good one...

The Eco-Tourer is a modern alternative to a traditional pop-top or caravan, with a mechanical, linked-jacking arrangement that makes it easy to tow

Australians can be very proud of the home-grown Jayco brand of quality motorhomes and caravans

We check out the latest Toy Hauler from Jayco and South Auckland Caravans, the Base Station

If the caravan lifestyle is all about embracing the natural environment, Southern Star’s 670 is the perfect ally. Offering million-dollar views from its large windows, you don’t so much enjoy the landscape as become part of it.

The good old Kiwi holiday is alive and well in the Keane household, and their 20-foot Concorde, Roxanne, is very much a working caravan

Not so confident at towing? The new Auto Sleeper from Auckland Motorhomes makes life easy…