Reviews

Peta Stavelli gets behind the wheel of the Grand Panorama and finds herself unexpectedly keen to become accustomed to the luxury this larger-than-life offering affords.
In a shift from its home-grown focus, Pukekohe-based RV manufacturer TrailLite has secured the agency for Britain’s Auto-Sleepers range of motorhomes. The vehicles’ reputation for quality is underscored by its RWD Mercedes chassis — complementing the local product perfectly. Lawrence Schäffler reports.
Dethleffs’ new Trend Edition is an interesting departure from the German manufacturer’s core business of large, bespoke motorhomes. At less than seven metres, the Trend is the company’s smallest model and could be billed as an entry-level Dethleffs for couples.
Having owned a panel-van motorhome in the past, Bill Savidan was eager to try out the similarly-designed Brevio t640.
One of New Zealand’s most recognisable actors, Paul Gittins, is no stranger to caravanning. This time, though, he gets the show on the road…
Vivienne Haldane meets a couple who decided to make the upgrade from a camping trailer to a purpose-built Campro Revolution.
Tenting has been a way of life for the Halliwell family, who have not only enjoyed family holidays under canvas, but have also been very involved for many years with the scouting movement.
A brand new arrival on our shores, the compact Ultima Café will appeal to couples seeking easy towing and good manoeuvrability without skimping on space or quality. As the name implies, it’s a fun, trendy fifth-wheeler, but there’s more to the name than meets the eye.
Unlike Africa, New Zealand doesn’t have large savannah plains teeming with exotic wildlife. But if it did, Auto Trail’s 2013 Savannah would be the ideal game-viewing tourer because animals seem to gravitate to it.
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.