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Caravans

Jurgens Tooradin J2601/J2603

The new Jurgens Tooradin J2601 and J2603 (26’) caravans – the Australian company’s flagship models – are identical except for their interior layouts. Choosing between them requires an honest analysis of your needs, but Lawrence Schäffler’s vote goes to the J2601 and its angled bed.

Motorhomes

Wheel Estate: Benimar Perseo 591

Bill Savidan flags down the impressive Benimar Perseo 591 and finds some stylish secrets cleverly stowed within the smooth exterior.

Campervans

Wheel Estate: Talvor’s Euro Tourer

Bill Savidan tackles the carefully-crafted, all-new Talvor Tourer and finds it comes up trumps

Caravans

Wheel Extate: Sterling Elite Explorer

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.

Camper Trailers

Black Pearl 430 Stopover

What have a wife, a doghouse and a bunch of stick figures got in common? The answer is an impressive new 430 Stopover camping trailer from Black Pearl Fireglass which is already turning heads.

Accessories

Quando Folding Electric Bike

When we displayed the Quando folding electric bike at the Covi Motorhome, Caravan and Outdoor Supershow, it was an overwhelming success. For those who missed out, here’s the lowdown on this zippy little traveller.

Fifth Wheelers

Ultima Fifth Wheeler

Bill Savidan checks out the evolutionary lightweight and environmentally-friendly Evergreen fifth wheeler.

Accessories

Inflatable boats

Intrepid explorer Derek Grzelewski investigates the inflatable boat and finds it a veritable must-have for those who want to get away from it all and still have it all .

Caravans

Jurgens J2205

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.

Motorhomes

TRAILlite Oakura 53

The latest addition to TRAILlite’s top-end Landmark series – the 7.8m Lowline Oakura 53 – combines a streamlined body with a slick, Euro-styled interior. Appropriately, it’s built on a Mercedes Benz chassis and will attract admiring glances wherever it goes, writes Lawrence Schäffler.

Camper Trailers

Camping and outdoors test

When physical-education-teacher-turned-designer Allan Croad on-sold manufacturing rights to the world-acclaimed, Mountain Buggy, many asked “What next?” Well, here it is – the LeisurePod has landed.

Motorhomes

Wheel Estate: USED test Kea Dreamtime

Bill Savidan drops in to KEA’s Albany plant to find out how good a second-hand motorhome can be.

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Reviews

Jurgens Tooradin J2601/J2603

Wheel Estate: Benimar Perseo 591

Wheel Estate: Talvor’s Euro Tourer

Wheel Extate: Sterling Elite Explorer

Black Pearl 430 Stopover

Quando Folding Electric Bike

Ultima Fifth Wheeler

Inflatable boats

Jurgens J2205

TRAILlite Oakura 53

Camping and outdoors test

Wheel Estate: USED test Kea Dreamtime

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