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Motorhomes

Jayco 23′ Conquest

Australia’s Jayco Motorhomes haven’t always enjoyed the best of reputations for quality control, but the new 23-foot Conquest represents a welcome shift – a development supported by contemporary styling, novel design and plenty of options.

Caravans

Elddis Affinity 540

Bill Savidan finds the Elddis range of caravans live up to the hype.

Caravans

Southern Star 700

Bill Savidan takes the Southern Star 700 5 Star for a test to find out why the brand burns so brightly.

Motorhomes

Tribute 720

Anyone thinking about entering the RV lifestyle for the first time will surely take heart from a UK-built Tribute motorhome. Among the most affordable in the country, these vehicles are nonetheless welcome proof that cheap doesn’t necessarily translate into nasty.

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 .

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Reviews

Jayco 23′ Conquest

Elddis Affinity 540

Southern Star 700

Tribute 720

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

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