Lifestyle

David and Trish Thompson’s caravan was a long time coming. Now it’s finally here, the couple can’t wait to hit the road again. Claire Smith finds out why the couple chose the Elddis Crusader Storm, and gets their advice for those considering buying a caravan soon.

Lisa Jansen met with Cheryl Tyler, whose plans to travel the world were interrupted by COVID – so she decided to travel locally in her motorhome instead.

We’ve all been down the treacherous Trade Me rabbithole – but not everyone comes out with an authentic Elvis caravan. Alexia Santamaria met with a couple who did just that.

Travelling Europe by RV inspired Nicky and Dale McEntee to take up the lifestyle full-time. They bought a caravan, put their house up for rent, and didn’t look back.

Being on the road at Christmas can mean a change in customary festive concepts. Jill Marshall recollects some December days that may not be traditional — but they were great fun.

For 30 years, Els and Rudy de Man fantasised about living permanently on the road — a dream that they realised 11 years ago. Jill Malcolm caught up with them to learn more.

MCD writer Jill Malcolm often shares the trials and tribulations of other RV owners. This month, she encounters a doozy of her own.

Catherine Milford discovers that a lifetime of caravan holidays gave Neville and Lorraine Woods the knowledge they needed to buy the perfect vehicle for them.

Keen cyclists Evan and Heather had one key ‘must-have’ for their new RV. MCD editor Claire Smith finds out more from Evan.