2018 REVIEW FLASHBACKS

The 2018 models that really attracted our attention were many and varied, with the regular arrival of new models arriving on our shores from Australia, the UK and Europe.

Let’s flashback and take a second look at some of the overseas models featured in this magazine and in RV Lifestyle Express over this last year. Perhaps the most noticeable change we saw in 2018 was the expansion of the cab chassis range, with Peugeot, Renault and Citroën all entering the marketplace, featuring in both imports and locally built products – all of them backed by full manufacturers’ warranties.

During the year, we also saw overseas models with rear U-shaped lounge areas becoming more common as the dealers try to meet demanding Kiwi buyer preferences– with the island bed as the absolute king for all.

BAILEY NZ

BAILEY AUTOGRAPH AND ADVANCE MOTORHOMES

Bailey Autograph motorhomes feature a comprehensive range to choose from with models on 3500kg chassis and up to 4250kg for the larger six-berth model; lengths range from a compact two-berth low-line starting at 6794mm up to the six-berth at 7988mm length.

All models are based on the Peugeot cab chassis, with a grunty Boxer 2.0L Blue HDi 120kW, 350Nm Euro 6 engine and six-speed manual transmission, perfect for New Zealand roads, while the AL-KO AMC chassis ensures the vehicle provides a smooth and an easy drive.

A full Peugeot NZ-backed warranty on the chassis and the Bailey’s 10-year water ingress warranty is standard on all Bailey NZ motorhomes.

Lots of extras are standard in these models – the Truma 100-watt solar panel, 18.5-inch HD Digital TV, Waeco reversing camera and screen, Fiamma F455 wind-out awning, Alde Hydronic