No.76 May - June 2019

RV Travel Lifestyle

Motorhome journeys that inspire you to explore New Zealand

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Winter Woollies – Not Yet
It has finally been raining here in Pukekohe. Over the last few weeks the grass has greened up and the cracks in the ground have nearly closed. I can’t say it is actually that cold up here in Pukekohe; we went back to Martinborough for a few days rec
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Embracing Change
Readers who follow Caspar’s Capers will know that we have relocated our lives from Martinborough to Pukekohe for a while. You will also know that a certain wee granddaughter lives here, so that is a clue as to the inevitable “why?” We are all enjoyin
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Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
There was literally not a cloud in the clear blue sky and nothing to indicate that the Coast would be hit by a devastating weather bomb a few short weeks later. “The West Coast’s full,” 2 we were told; as well as the wildfoods festival, the Wanaka A&
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Anaura Bay paradise Found
ANAURA BAY Nestled between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay on the East Cape north of Gisborne, is the beautifully rugged Anaura Bay. It’s about 7km from the main highway, down a winding road that is often only wide enough for a single vehicle. Luckily th
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Luxury Rear Lounge Stunner
A recent stop off at RnRV in Silverdale to see the latest Carthago motorhome really got us going. It’s not often we step into a motorhome these days and see something that is new with regard to layout design and one that rings our bells as much as th
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Carthagoliner-for-two, $309,990 This Model
Fiat Ducato 2.3L 180hp 6-speed auto trans on single axle ALKO low frame 40 heavy chassis, 16″ alloy mag wheels. FWD with ABS, electronic immobiliser, ESP, ASR, hill descent control. Reinforced spring on the front axle with increased axle load up to 2
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Norma Jean Steals The Show
The small town of Whangamata bursts into life every year when the annual Beach Hop event revs into gear. This year marks the 19th running of an event that is now reputed to be one of the biggest of its kind in the world; petrolheads from all over the
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An American Dream
Across much of the western world there is a revival happening and it is showing no signs of slowing down. Throughout Canada, USA, Great Britain, much of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand people are finding, restoring, showing and using vintag
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A Story With A Happy Ending
We follow Davey Hughes on his journey to turn his ex-military Unimog into a formidable 4WD RV. Davey Hughes gives a progress report on his Unimog build. Turning his ex-military vehicle into a 4WD offroad camper has been an enlightening journey, one b
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Distinction Delights
The team from UCC in Christchurch hit Auckland with what they called the deal of the show, a range of 2018-model motorhomes with only 20,000km on the clock for under $125K. Rob Floris from UCC tells me the response was fantastic, and these models wil
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A Taste Of Tairawhiti On Bikes
“Our mission is for visitors to cycle up an appetite. Not just for Gisborne’s fine food and wine, but also to cycle more often,” enthuses Katrina Duncan, co-owner of Cycle Gisborne. On a sublime blue-sky-and-sea Tairāwhiti day she shared exactly that
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North Island Beauty Spot Wins Over Biased South Islander
Shakespeare Cliff Scenic and Historic Reserve, a promontory above Lonely Bay, offers a breathtaking panorama of the vast Pacific Ocean studded with islands, and the Coromandel Peninsula stretching for miles to the north. The information boards at the
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Offering Affordable Quality Homes
The team at Instant Baches have one common goal and that is to provide New Zealanders with a quick and easy, quality housing option at an affordable price! “We are offering a product that is instant. It is exactly what the name says it is,” says co-o
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Winter Safety Tyre Talk
In order to maintain vehicle safety and on-road stability, the most basic rule is that all tyres should be inflated to the correct pressure; an aspect particularly relevant to motorhomes. Under or over inflation will not only adversely affect handlin
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Winter Solar and Batteries
The end of daylight saving is our cue to think about winterising the motorhome or caravan. The lengths we need to go to will depend upon which part of the country we live in, whether the vehicle will be under cover or outside, and if we have any plan
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Walkabout News
Eberspächer Airtronic Diesel Heaters offer cosy warmth in your RV during the day and night, at every stage of your journey. They provide optimised fuel efficiency, a range of operation modes and unsurpassed safety standards. Offering automatic room t
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Book Giveaways
ONE COPY TO BE WON Scott Tulloch RRP $10.99 Scholastic Kiwi is on the hunt for some tasty huhu grubs. But clever poo-hoo grubs can outsmart an unassuming kiwi any day. Poor Kiwi is determined to prove he is a crafty creeper, a kiwi of considerable cu
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Road Kai Recipes
This is a good picnic salad as nothing wilts, and it travels easily. Bright, gorgeous colours with a sharp citrusy dressing. Serves 6 Prep Time 5–10 minutes 1 red or yellow kumara, peeled and diced into 1cm cubes1 punnet red cherry tomatoes, cut in

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