Stories

Even if you consider yourself a towing expert, there will still be times when things don't go quite according to plan. Motoring expert Liz Dobson shares her tips.
Whether you did your OE in an old van and you’re upgrading, you’re buying for the first time, or you’ve decided it’s time to downsize, buying a motorhome is a big decision. Liz Dobson asked Mary Hamilton from Wilderness Motorhomes to show her the ropes.
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.
Unlike most of the rest of the world, Christmas in New Zealand is (hopefully) a sunny affair. Yes, we still sing about Frosty the Snowman, we hang snowflakes on the trees and we make sure the cranberry sauce is on hand – but while we enjoy those traditions, we have a fair few of our own too. Have a very Kiwi Christmas!
Vivienne Haldane discovers the sweetest vintage caravan you could ever imagine, which takes pride of place in Catherine and Rob Reeves’ front yard, near Cornwall Park in Hastings.
MCD writer Jill Malcolm often shares the trials and tribulations of other RV owners. This month, she encounters a doozy of her own.