Reviews

While Germany’s Dethleffs is Europe’s largest (and one of its oldest) motorhome manufacturers, its vehicles are relatively unknown in this part of the world. Happily, that is about change following the appointment of an Auckland-based dealer. The wait, writes Lawrence Schäffler, has been well worth it.
With some initial trepidation Peta Stavelli took New Zealand’s first Brevio T600 for a spin on its new home turf.
Nothing will make you feel like you’re truly experiencing the great outdoors like gathering around the campfire to rustle up a rustic meal. Regardless of how simple, or how swish, the dish, the smoky flavours and the sense of achievement will sharpen your appetite like nothing else.
Bill Savidan gets the lowdown on towing the new range of lightweight caravans.
Already one of Auto-Trail’s most popular sellers, the Tracker range’s appeal will surely widen with the introduction of a new island bed option for 2013. The change is complemented by a number of additional upgrades, but the bed’s the master stroke, writes Lawrence Schäffler.
The first thing you notice about the Venus range of lightweight caravans is the nod to classic styling. The second is the price, Peta Stavelli writes.
Camping during the Christmas break was not on the radar for Trade-A-Boat’s sales manager Jo Lomax, but when a friend suggested a long bike ride she couldn’t resist and the long-term caravanner is now a canvas convert.
Positioned at the top of its extensive caravan range, Bailey’s 7.89m Unicorn Barcelona has always been one of the British manufacturer’s most popular sellers. With a host of upgrades, the newly-arrived 2013 model is more appealing than ever.
The Kea Legend is quite different from the Kea four and six-berth motorhomes produced in the past. It is the biggest, longest motorhome Kea has offered.