Reviews
Caravans
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
Bill Savidan flags down the impressive Benimar Perseo 591 and finds some stylish secrets cleverly stowed within the smooth exterior.
Campervans
Bill Savidan tackles the carefully-crafted, all-new Talvor Tourer and finds it comes up trumps
Caravans
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
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
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
Bill Savidan checks out the evolutionary lightweight and environmentally-friendly Evergreen fifth wheeler.
Accessories
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
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
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
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.