Pacific Horizon New Zealand Fleet Comparison
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| Features | Pacific Horizon2+1 MotorhomeView details | Pacific HorizonGEM 4 MotorhomeView details | Pacific HorizonMAX 4 MotorhomeView details | Pacific HorizonSAM 6 MotorhomeView details |
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DriveNow's take: vehicle |  Jack's takeA mid-premium campervan that sleeps 2 adults plus a child (or configure as a single bed for solo travellers). Self-contained certified for free camping around New Zealand. About Pacific Horizon 2+1 MotorhomeJack's takeThe Pacific Horizon 2+1 is a mid-premium campervan built for families or flexible solo travel. It comes with one double bed and a single bed designed for children up to 8 years old — but here's the clever bit: you can set it up with just the single bed if you're travelling solo, giving you more living space for the entire trip. This is a self-contained vehicle, so you can use New Zealand's free camping spots. Just remember you'll need to connect to powered sites every 2-3 nights to recharge, so limit your off-grid stays to one night at a time. After five days on the road, space management becomes important. Pack soft luggage and stay on top of tidying up — it makes a big difference to how roomy the van feels. The layout works well for daily life once you get the hang of it. First-time campervan renters will find this vehicle easy to drive and it covers all the basics for a great New Zealand trip. When you pick it up, spend time with the depot staff learning the different bed configurations and how all the facilities work before you head out. The trade-off? Being a newer model means higher rental rates and it often sells out early. Book well in advance if you see it at a good price. | Jack's take A premium 4-berth motorhome with spacious living areas, perfect for groups or families wanting a modern vehicle for their New Zealand trip. The rear beds can be configured as either 2 singles or a king double, plus there's a drop-down queen bed. About Pacific Horizon GEM 4 MotorhomeJack's takeThis premium 4-berth motorhome gives you spacious living areas and flexible sleeping arrangements. The rear bed converts between 2 singles or a king double, while the drop-down queen bed provides extra sleeping space. It's built for comfort on extended trips. The Gem 4 has excellent storage throughout, but pack soft luggage and unpack into the vehicle's cabinets to make the most of the space. Everything you need for a week on the road is here — it's particularly good for first-time hirers who are comfortable driving larger vehicles. You're getting self-contained certification, so you can free camp legally across New Zealand. Solar panels help charge the house battery, giving you 1-2 nights off-grid depending on your power usage. The trade-off? This is a popular, premium model that sells out well ahead of peak seasons — book early or miss out. Before you leave the depot, walk around the vehicle to check your blind spots and get staff to show you the different bed configurations. You don't want to figure that out on your first night. | Jack's take Premium 4-berth motorhome with one of the largest rear beds available — a king bed that's 2.10m x 1.80m. Great for families or groups wanting luxury features, but books out well in advance. About Pacific Horizon MAX 4 MotorhomeJack's takePacific Horizon's MAX 4 is a premium 4-berth motorhome that works well for families or groups wanting luxury features. The standout feature is the rear bed — one of the largest available in a motorhome this size. It's a king bed measuring approximately 2.10m x 1.80m, so two adults will have plenty of room. You get premium features like a 3-way fridge and enough space to stay comfortable during longer hires. Pack with soft luggage so you can unpack into the vehicle and store your bags properly during the trip. The trade-off is cost and availability. Premium features mean premium rates, and this vehicle often sells out well in advance. Book early if you want this one. It's a good option for first-time travellers, but keep the size in mind. This is much larger than a campervan or car, so you need to be a confident driver. Before leaving the depot, familiarize yourself with the vehicle's size, check your blind spots, and make sure everything is stored away correctly. The vehicle is self-contained, so you can do some free camping in New Zealand. Limit free camping to one night at a time — reconnect to a powered site every second night to recharge the house battery. | Jack's take A premium 6-berth motorhome with flexible sleeping arrangements — set up 3 double beds or 2 doubles and 2 singles. Upscale furnishings but expect higher rental rates and early sell-outs. About Pacific Horizon SAM 6 MotorhomeJack's takeThis is Pacific Horizon's premium 6-berth option with upscale furnishings and flexible sleeping arrangements. You can set it up as 3 double beds or 2 doubles and 2 singles, giving families and groups options for different configurations. The size gives you good storage space throughout the vehicle. Travel with soft luggage so you can unpack into the motorhome and store the bags away. With 6 people aboard, clean up daily — the space stays comfortable when everyone keeps it tidy. The trade-off is cost and availability. This is a premium vehicle with rental rates higher than other 6-berth options, and it sells out well ahead of time. Book early in peak season when you can still find better prices. First-timers can handle this motorhome, though the size takes some getting used to if you haven't driven anything this large before. The vehicle has everything you need for a New Zealand road trip. Before you leave the depot, familiarize yourself with the size and check your blind spots. Ask Pacific Horizon staff about bed setup or any vehicle functions you're unsure about. The motorhome is certified self-contained but needs connecting to a powered site every second night to recharge the house battery. Plan for only one night off-grid at a time — after 36 hours, you'll need to plug in. |
DriveNow's take: supplier |  Julie's takePacific Horizon is a premium, family-run NZ motorhome company known for modern vehicles, real comfort and personal service. If you want a step up from the standard campervan hire experience, this is your supplier. About Pacific HorizonJulie's takePacific Horizon is a family-run motorhome company built around comfort and quality. If you're after something more upmarket than the standard hire fleet, with friendly, personal service to match, this is a strong pick. Their standout offering is the Gasless Vehicle Guarantee, available for $80/day (subject to change). It gets you a vehicle that's fully independent of gas — boosted battery and solar capacity, induction cooktop, microwave, and a diesel heater and hot water system. Handy if you're planning to freedom camp or just don't want to deal with gas bottles. Pickup takes longer here than at most places, and that's by design. After you've signed the Rental Vehicle Agreement and had your licence checked, a Pacific Horizon team member walks you around the whole motorhome — inside and out — and shows you how everything works. Budget 45-60 minutes for this. Don't plan to pick up and drive straight off; build the time into your first-day itinerary. You'll also get a detailed onboard manual plus travel info and maps, all free. If something goes wrong on the road, Pacific Horizon runs an On-Road Care process. Minor repairs up to NZ$100 can be sorted without prior approval if you're not at fault. Anything over that needs approval first. Keep every itemised receipt — you'll need them for reimbursement. Their team is generally responsive and easy to deal with when issues come up. For the fleet, we'd point most people to the 2+1 first. It's compact, stylish, and well thought out — a fully equipped interior, flexible living space, and a mid-vehicle king bed layout that's a bit different from the usual campervan setup. Good balance of freedom and comfort for exploring NZ. Best suited to travellers who want a premium experience and are happy to pay a bit more for comfort, quality and a well-equipped vehicle. If your trip crosses both islands, book your Interislander or Bluebridge ferry well ahead in summer, and confirm the vehicle is cleared for ferry travel before you lock in your dates. | Julie's take Pacific Horizon is a premium, family-run NZ motorhome company known for modern vehicles, real comfort and personal service. If you want a step up from the standard campervan hire experience, this is your supplier. About Pacific HorizonJulie's takePacific Horizon is a family-run motorhome company built around comfort and quality. If you're after something more upmarket than the standard hire fleet, with friendly, personal service to match, this is a strong pick. Their standout offering is the Gasless Vehicle Guarantee, available for $80/day (subject to change). It gets you a vehicle that's fully independent of gas — boosted battery and solar capacity, induction cooktop, microwave, and a diesel heater and hot water system. Handy if you're planning to freedom camp or just don't want to deal with gas bottles. Pickup takes longer here than at most places, and that's by design. After you've signed the Rental Vehicle Agreement and had your licence checked, a Pacific Horizon team member walks you around the whole motorhome — inside and out — and shows you how everything works. Budget 45-60 minutes for this. Don't plan to pick up and drive straight off; build the time into your first-day itinerary. You'll also get a detailed onboard manual plus travel info and maps, all free. If something goes wrong on the road, Pacific Horizon runs an On-Road Care process. Minor repairs up to NZ$100 can be sorted without prior approval if you're not at fault. Anything over that needs approval first. Keep every itemised receipt — you'll need them for reimbursement. Their team is generally responsive and easy to deal with when issues come up. For the fleet, we'd point most people to the 2+1 first. It's compact, stylish, and well thought out — a fully equipped interior, flexible living space, and a mid-vehicle king bed layout that's a bit different from the usual campervan setup. Good balance of freedom and comfort for exploring NZ. Best suited to travellers who want a premium experience and are happy to pay a bit more for comfort, quality and a well-equipped vehicle. If your trip crosses both islands, book your Interislander or Bluebridge ferry well ahead in summer, and confirm the vehicle is cleared for ferry travel before you lock in your dates. | Julie's take Pacific Horizon is a premium, family-run NZ motorhome company known for modern vehicles, real comfort and personal service. If you want a step up from the standard campervan hire experience, this is your supplier. About Pacific HorizonJulie's takePacific Horizon is a family-run motorhome company built around comfort and quality. If you're after something more upmarket than the standard hire fleet, with friendly, personal service to match, this is a strong pick. Their standout offering is the Gasless Vehicle Guarantee, available for $80/day (subject to change). It gets you a vehicle that's fully independent of gas — boosted battery and solar capacity, induction cooktop, microwave, and a diesel heater and hot water system. Handy if you're planning to freedom camp or just don't want to deal with gas bottles. Pickup takes longer here than at most places, and that's by design. After you've signed the Rental Vehicle Agreement and had your licence checked, a Pacific Horizon team member walks you around the whole motorhome — inside and out — and shows you how everything works. Budget 45-60 minutes for this. Don't plan to pick up and drive straight off; build the time into your first-day itinerary. You'll also get a detailed onboard manual plus travel info and maps, all free. If something goes wrong on the road, Pacific Horizon runs an On-Road Care process. Minor repairs up to NZ$100 can be sorted without prior approval if you're not at fault. Anything over that needs approval first. Keep every itemised receipt — you'll need them for reimbursement. Their team is generally responsive and easy to deal with when issues come up. For the fleet, we'd point most people to the 2+1 first. It's compact, stylish, and well thought out — a fully equipped interior, flexible living space, and a mid-vehicle king bed layout that's a bit different from the usual campervan setup. Good balance of freedom and comfort for exploring NZ. Best suited to travellers who want a premium experience and are happy to pay a bit more for comfort, quality and a well-equipped vehicle. If your trip crosses both islands, book your Interislander or Bluebridge ferry well ahead in summer, and confirm the vehicle is cleared for ferry travel before you lock in your dates. | Julie's take Pacific Horizon is a premium, family-run NZ motorhome company known for modern vehicles, real comfort and personal service. If you want a step up from the standard campervan hire experience, this is your supplier. About Pacific HorizonJulie's takePacific Horizon is a family-run motorhome company built around comfort and quality. If you're after something more upmarket than the standard hire fleet, with friendly, personal service to match, this is a strong pick. Their standout offering is the Gasless Vehicle Guarantee, available for $80/day (subject to change). It gets you a vehicle that's fully independent of gas — boosted battery and solar capacity, induction cooktop, microwave, and a diesel heater and hot water system. Handy if you're planning to freedom camp or just don't want to deal with gas bottles. Pickup takes longer here than at most places, and that's by design. After you've signed the Rental Vehicle Agreement and had your licence checked, a Pacific Horizon team member walks you around the whole motorhome — inside and out — and shows you how everything works. Budget 45-60 minutes for this. Don't plan to pick up and drive straight off; build the time into your first-day itinerary. You'll also get a detailed onboard manual plus travel info and maps, all free. If something goes wrong on the road, Pacific Horizon runs an On-Road Care process. Minor repairs up to NZ$100 can be sorted without prior approval if you're not at fault. Anything over that needs approval first. Keep every itemised receipt — you'll need them for reimbursement. Their team is generally responsive and easy to deal with when issues come up. For the fleet, we'd point most people to the 2+1 first. It's compact, stylish, and well thought out — a fully equipped interior, flexible living space, and a mid-vehicle king bed layout that's a bit different from the usual campervan setup. Good balance of freedom and comfort for exploring NZ. Best suited to travellers who want a premium experience and are happy to pay a bit more for comfort, quality and a well-equipped vehicle. If your trip crosses both islands, book your Interislander or Bluebridge ferry well ahead in summer, and confirm the vehicle is cleared for ferry travel before you lock in your dates. |
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Same in all Beds How many people can sleep, the size of each bed and where it is. | Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 ChildBed sizes not specified | Sleeps 44 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 ChildrenBed sizes not specified | Sleeps 44 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 ChildrenBed sizes not specified | Sleeps 66 Adults or 2 Adults + 4 ChildrenBed sizes not specified |
Same in all Main bed setup Whether the main bed stays made up or is made from the seating each night. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Same in all Dining with the main bed set up Whether you can sit at a table while the main bed is made up. | Not specified | Separate table | Not specified | Not specified |
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Same in all Interior headroom How much standing room there is inside. | 1.90 m | 2.10 m | 2.05 m | 2.10 m |
Same in all Entertainment How you can play music, connect a phone and watch a screen. | Aux (cab) · Bluetooth (cab)Apple CarPlayTV / DVD not specifiedUSB (cab) | Aux (cab) · Bluetooth (cab)Apple CarPlayTVUSB (cab) · USB (living area) | Aux (cab) · Bluetooth (cab)Apple CarPlayTV / Entertainment screenUSB (cab) · USB (living area) | Aux (cab) · Bluetooth (cab)Apple CarPlayTV / Entertainment screenUSB (cab) · USB (living area) |
Same in all Vehicle age How new the vehicle you're given is likely to be, as the supplier states it. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Same in all Outdoor table & chairs Whether a table and chairs come with the vehicle or cost extra. | Optional hire | Optional hire | Optional hire | Optional hire |
Same in all External storage Whether there's an outside locker for gear. | Not specified | External locker | External locker | External locker |
Same in all Cab walk-through Whether you can move between the cab and living area without going outside. | Not specified | Internal walk-through | Internal walk-through | Internal walk-through |
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Same in all Fridge size How much food and drink you can keep cold between shops. | 65–80 LWith freezer | 115 LWith freezer | 90 LWith freezer | 150 LWith freezer |
Same in all Cooking facilities What you can cook on inside the vehicle. | Not specified | Induction cooktopBurner count not specified | 4-burner gas cooktop | Induction cooktopBurner count not specified |
Same in all Outdoor cooking Whether you can cook outside the vehicle. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Same in all Microwave Whether there's a microwave, and when it works. | Not specified | Included | Not specified | Included |
Same in all Kitchen equipment Whether pots, plates and cutlery come with the vehicle. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
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Same in all Hot water Whether the taps and shower have hot water. | Hot water supplied | Hot water · diesel | Hot water · gas/electric | Hot water · diesel |
Same in all Fresh-water tank How much clean water you carry for drinking, cooking and washing. | 80 L | 120 L | 120 L | 120 L |
Same in all Grey-water tank How much used sink and shower water the vehicle holds before you empty it. | 90 L | 130 L | 130 L | 130 L |
Same in all Toilet & shower Whether you can use a toilet and shower in the vehicle or need campground facilities. | Toilet & shower | Toilet & shower | Toilet & shower | Toilet & shower |
Same in all Bathroom layout Whether the shower and toilet are separate or share one space. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
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Same in all Heating & cooling when parked Whether you can heat or cool the living area while parked, and what it needs to run. | Living-area heatingNeeds diesel | Living-area heatingNeeds diesel | Living-area heater/coolerNeeds diesel | Living-area heatingNeeds diesel |
Same in all Solar panel Whether a solar panel helps keep the house battery charged. | Solar panel · 200 W | Solar panel · 300 W | Solar panel · 200 W | Solar panel · 300 W |
Same in all Power supply How the vehicle is powered when parked: mains, battery, solar and more. | 200 Ah battery · mains · solar | 300 Ah battery · mains · solar | 200 Ah battery · mains · solar | 300 Ah battery · mains · solar |
Same in all Cab heating & cooling Whether the cab has air-conditioning or heating while driving. | Not specified | A/C | A/C | A/C |
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Same in all Vehicle length How long the vehicle is, for parking, campsites and ferry fares. | 5.90 m | 7.40 m | 7.40 m | 7.40 m |
Same in all Seatbelts How many people can travel with a seatbelt. | 3 seats | 4 seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Same in all Exterior width How wide the vehicle is, for narrow roads, car parks and campsites. | 1.97 m | 2.20 m | 2.25 m | 2.20 m |
Same in all Exterior height How tall the vehicle is, for car parks, drive-throughs and low bridges. | 2.70 m | 3.20 m | 3.20 m | 3.20 m |
Same in all Child seats & boosters Which child seats and boosters can be fitted, and how many. | Not specified | Not specified | 2 positions | Not specified |
Same in all Reversing camera Whether a reversing camera is fitted. | Reversing camera | Reversing camera | Reversing camera | Reversing camera |
Same in all Gearbox Whether the vehicle is automatic or manual. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle | Exterior | DriveNow's take: vehicle | DriveNow's take: supplier | SleepingSame in all Beds How many people can sleep, the size of each bed and where it is. | SleepingSame in all Main bed setup Whether the main bed stays made up or is made from the seating each night. | SleepingSame in all Dining with the main bed set up Whether you can sit at a table while the main bed is made up. | Layout | Cutaway | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4 | Photo 5 | Living spaceSame in all Interior headroom How much standing room there is inside. | Living spaceSame in all Entertainment How you can play music, connect a phone and watch a screen. | Living spaceSame in all Vehicle age How new the vehicle you're given is likely to be, as the supplier states it. | Living spaceSame in all Outdoor table & chairs Whether a table and chairs come with the vehicle or cost extra. | Living spaceSame in all External storage Whether there's an outside locker for gear. | Living spaceSame in all Cab walk-through Whether you can move between the cab and living area without going outside. | KitchenSame in all Fridge size How much food and drink you can keep cold between shops. | KitchenSame in all Cooking facilities What you can cook on inside the vehicle. | KitchenSame in all Outdoor cooking Whether you can cook outside the vehicle. | KitchenSame in all Microwave Whether there's a microwave, and when it works. | KitchenSame in all Kitchen equipment Whether pots, plates and cutlery come with the vehicle. | Bathroom & waterSame in all Hot water Whether the taps and shower have hot water. | Bathroom & waterSame in all Fresh-water tank How much clean water you carry for drinking, cooking and washing. | Bathroom & waterSame in all Grey-water tank How much used sink and shower water the vehicle holds before you empty it. | Bathroom & waterSame in all Toilet & shower Whether you can use a toilet and shower in the vehicle or need campground facilities. | Bathroom & waterSame in all Bathroom layout Whether the shower and toilet are separate or share one space. | Heating & powerSame in all Heating & cooling when parked Whether you can heat or cool the living area while parked, and what it needs to run. | Heating & powerSame in all Solar panel Whether a solar panel helps keep the house battery charged. | Heating & powerSame in all Power supply How the vehicle is powered when parked: mains, battery, solar and more. | Heating & powerSame in all Cab heating & cooling Whether the cab has air-conditioning or heating while driving. | DrivingSame in all Vehicle length How long the vehicle is, for parking, campsites and ferry fares. | DrivingSame in all Seatbelts How many people can travel with a seatbelt. | DrivingSame in all Exterior width How wide the vehicle is, for narrow roads, car parks and campsites. | DrivingSame in all Exterior height How tall the vehicle is, for car parks, drive-throughs and low bridges. | DrivingSame in all Child seats & boosters Which child seats and boosters can be fitted, and how many. | DrivingSame in all Reversing camera Whether a reversing camera is fitted. | DrivingSame in all Gearbox Whether the vehicle is automatic or manual. |
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Sleeping capacity
How many people the vehicle sleeps. Where the supplier separates them, adult and child places are shown; a child berth isn't big enough for an adult. Seatbelts are a separate number, so check both for a group.
Bed layout
Where each bed is and what kind it is. Some beds stay made up, while others are made from the seating each night; Main bed setup shows which.
Bed sizes
Each bed's length × width in metres. Compare the length with the tallest person travelling, and the width with who is sharing.
More in the handbook: Tips for a good night's sleep
The fridge's capacity in litres; a range means it depends on the vehicle you're given. A bigger fridge means fewer shopping stops, which matters most for families and on remote stretches.
How the fridge is powered when you're parked affects how long it keeps food cold away from a powered site.
More in the handbook: Using the fridge
Heating or air-conditioning for the living area with the engine off. Many units only run at a powered site, while some heaters run from gas or the house battery, so check what each one needs.
Cab air-conditioning only works while driving. Portable heaters or fans may be included or available to hire.
More in the handbook: Heating and cooling
Hot water makes showers and washing up easier, especially in cooler months. Without it, you'll heat water on the cooker for dishes.
Where shown, the energy source tells you what the hot water runs on.
Longer vehicles have more room inside but are harder to park in town and need a bigger campsite. A range means it depends on the vehicle you're given.
Ferry fares for campervans are usually charged by length.
More in the handbook: Ferry costs
Clean water for drinking, cooking and washing. A bigger tank means longer between refills, which matters at free campsites without taps. A range means it depends on the vehicle you're given.
How long it lasts depends on how you use it, especially for showers.
More in the handbook: Fresh water
How much standing room there is inside. Taller travellers will be more comfortable with more headroom; in low-roof campers most people can't stand upright.
What you can cook on inside the vehicle. The number of burners affects how much you can cook at once, which matters for a group.
Gas cooktops run from an LPG bottle that you refill or swap on the road.
More in the handbook: Using the gas bottle
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
Used water from the sink and shower collects in the grey-water tank. A bigger tank means fewer stops at a dump point, and some campsites don't let you drain it on the ground.
It's separate from the toilet, which has its own cassette or tank.
More in the handbook: Emptying the toilet and waste tanks
Everyone travelling needs their own seatbelt, so this is the most people the vehicle can carry, even if it sleeps more. Some seats are in the living area rather than the cab.
More in the handbook: Will I need multiple vehicles?
How you can play music, connect a phone and watch a screen. A screen doesn't guarantee TV reception or DVD playback, and listed USB ports may not charge every device quickly.
Where it says some models, it isn't guaranteed in every vehicle of that model.
More in the handbook: Using the TV or screen
How wide the vehicle is affects narrow country roads, standard car parks and tight campsites. A range means it depends on the vehicle you're given.
Multi-storey car parks, drive-throughs and some bridges have height limits, so know your vehicle's height before you set off. A raised-roof height, where shown, applies when the roof is lifted while parked.
More in the handbook: Vehicle height awareness
A solar panel tops up the house battery during the day, which helps run the lights and fridge away from a powered site. How much it adds depends on the panel, the weather and how much power you use.
More in the handbook: Battery and solar
How the vehicle is powered when parked. At a powered site everything runs; off-grid, the house battery and any solar run the lights, fridge and charging.
Not every appliance works from every source: air-conditioning and microwaves usually need mains power.
More in the handbook: What works off-grid
A toilet and shower on board mean you can stay at basic or free campsites without amenities, and skip the night-time walk to a shared block. With a toilet only, you have the essentials; with neither, plan to stay where there are facilities.
An onboard toilet needs emptying at a dump point every few days.
More in the handbook: Emptying the toilet and waste tanks
The supplier's age range for this model. You're given one vehicle from within it, so Up to 2 years means it has been on the supplier's fleet for no more than about two years, 4+ years means at least four, and 4–7 years means between four and seven.
Newer vehicles generally show less wear and are more likely to have recent equipment. Older vehicles have usually covered more kilometres, which raises the chance of a breakdown. Older fleets are often the budget option, and a well-maintained older camper can still suit a trip.
Suppliers count age differently. Some count time on their fleet, others go by model year, so treat a one-year difference as approximate.
More in the handbook: How likely are breakdowns?
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
A fixed bed stays made up, so you can rest at any time without rearranging. A bed made from the dinette or lounge gives you more living space by day, but takes a few minutes to set up each night and pack away each morning.
Some dinette beds can be left made up if you don't need the table.
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
In many smaller campers the table becomes the bed, so once the bed is made there's nowhere inside to sit and eat. A separate table matters on rainy days, or when someone wants to sleep while others are still up.
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
In a combined wet room the toilet sits inside the shower, so the whole room gets wet when you shower. A separate toilet and shower works more like home but takes more space.
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
A table and chairs make it easy to eat and relax outside, which helps most in smaller campers. Some suppliers include them; others hire them out per trip, so check before comparing prices.
More in the handbook: Equipment you can hire
An outdoor or slide-out cooker keeps cooking smells and heat out of the living area, which helps in warm weather and in small campers. Many campsites also have shared barbecues.
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
Child seats need suitable seat positions and anchor points, and some positions only take a booster. The combination shown is what the supplier allows, so check it covers every child's age and size.
Child seats are usually hired from the supplier as an extra.
More in the handbook: Child seat hire
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
A reversing camera makes parking a large vehicle much easier, because you can't see directly behind most campers. Some models means only some vehicles in the fleet have one, so you may not get it.
An outside locker keeps bulky or dirty gear, such as chairs, hoses or wet shoes, out of the living area. Space inside is limited, so soft bags pack more easily.
More in the handbook: Luggage
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
With a walk-through you can move between the cab and the living area without getting out, which is handy in rain or at night. Without one, you step outside to get from one to the other.
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
A microwave that needs mains power only works at a powered site, not when you're free camping.
More in the handbook: What works when connected to power
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
Whether pots, pans, plates and cutlery come with the vehicle. Most suppliers include a kitchen kit; some charge for it as an extra, so check what's included before comparing prices.
More in the handbook: What's supplied with the vehicle
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
Cab air-conditioning or heating makes long drives more comfortable. It runs with the engine, so it doesn't cool or heat the living area when you're parked; see Heating & cooling when parked.
Not specified means the supplier doesn't publish this for that model. It doesn't mean the vehicle lacks it.
Most rental campervans are automatic, and some older or budget models are manual. If you only drive automatics, make sure every vehicle you're considering is one.
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