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The New Zealand Caravan Buying Guide
Kiwi love getting out there, and that's reflected in the wide range of caravans you’ll see on New Zealand roads.
Popular Caravan Brands in Aotearoa
1. Jayco Caravans
2. Snowy River Caravans
3. Leisureline Caravans
4. Rockwood Caravans
5. Swift Caravans
6. TrailLite Caravans
7. Bailey Caravans
8. Ace Caravans
9. Crusader Caravans
10. Elddis Caravans
Making the Purchase: New or Used?
Buying a Brand New Caravan
Hunting for a Secondhand Caravan
Getting the Details Right
Caravan Size: Fit for Purpose
Caravan Berths: Who Sleeps Where?
Caravan Weight: Tipping the Scales
Caravan Valuation: Knowing the Worth
Must-Have Caravan Accessories
| Accessory | Why You Need It | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan Awnings | Caravan Awnings | An awning doubles your living space, giving you shelter from the Kiwi sun or rain. Look for full annexe models for maximum room. | An awning doubles your living space, giving you shelter from the Kiwi sun or rain. Look for full annexe models for maximum room. |
| Caravan Covers | Caravan Covers | When your caravan is sitting idle over winter, a good cover protects it from the elements, keeps mould away, and extends its life. | When your caravan is sitting idle over winter, a good cover protects it from the elements, keeps mould away, and extends its life. |
| Caravan Solar Panels | Caravan Solar Panels | For true freedom! Solar panels and a good battery setup let you go 'off-grid' (or self-contained) without relying on campground power. | For true freedom! Solar panels and a good battery setup let you go 'off-grid' (or self-contained) without relying on campground power. |
| Caravan Water Tanks | Caravan Water Tanks | We're talking fresh and grey water (the waste water from your sinks). Adequate tanks are essential for self-containment and extended stays away from facilities. | We're talking fresh and grey water (the waste water from your sinks). Adequate tanks are essential for self-containment and extended stays away from facilities. |
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