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Motorhomes

Boothys 8.1M Iveco Motorhome

Hamilton’s Boothys has built numerous motorhomes on Iveco’s sturdy C7021 chassis. Each, though, is different, being customised and tweaked to the buyer’s individual requirements. This latest model, the Boothys 8.1M Iveco Motorhome, once again carries a number of innovative design features.
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Motorhomes

Lifestyle Magnum RV

Peta Stavelli steps up — and up some more — to revel in the luxury of Lifestyle Motorhome’s MAN-sized Magnum motorhome.
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Accessories

Camping gear guide

If you’re expecting extra guests at your camping spot this summer, there are plenty of fantastic bits of kit that can remain stowed out of the way until needed, making sure everyone is accommodated for.
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Motorhomes

Bürstner Nexxo 55

German motorhome manufacturer Bürstner celebrated its 55th anniversary this year with the release of new, limited edition models that come with a host of free extras. The Nexxo 55 T685 is one of them — a plush, 6.98m vehicle designed for two.
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Camper Trailers

Flagstaff Mac 228D Pop Top Camper

At first glance the Flagstaff Mac appears to be a large, fully-enclosed white trailer with a spare wheel attached to the rear and a 12V battery and LPG bottle mounted on the A-frame at the front. After we had picked a level site, the transformation began by lowering the stabilising jacks.
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Caravans

Bailey Pegasus GT65

Bailey’s new Pegasus Rimini GT65 is a lightweight, four-berth caravan with scores of stylish features any small family would enjoy. But it’s the British manufacturer’s clever construction system that will really appeal to Kiwi buyers.
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Campervans

UCC 2+1 Big Bed 2008

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.
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Caravans

Caravelair Allegra 486

An aviation enthusiast, Bill Savidan knew all about Caravelair’s history. Undergoing years of change, the company has released its latest family-focused motorhome and Bill finds it has a lot to offer.
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Caravans

Dethleffs Nomad 540 RFT

Germany’s Dethleffs is poised to become a bigger brand in New Zealand’s RV market following the local agent’s decision to add caravans to the motorhome line-up. Like the motorhomes, the caravans are classy and well-appointed and, best of all, buying one won’t cripple your savings.
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Caravans

Eco-Tourer

You can’t beat a customer’s recommendation as Peta Stavelli finds when she meets the satisfied owners of the Aussie-made Eco-Tourer caravan.
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