Reviews

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