Which RV to buy?

Purchasing a RV is like buying a home, the choices are endless. There are many points to consider when making your choice but the most important is that you purchase your RV from a member of the RVMAA and carries the association "Seal of Approval". RV's come in all shapes and sizes with a host of different floor plans and a range of accessories that will make you comfortable in your home away from home.


Types of RV's

Tent Trailers
The tent trailer is the most effective way to get into RVing. In there most basic format they comprise of a box trailer with a tent section that lifts out to make sleeping space. The trailer section can be used for storing cooking and sleeping items. Due to their size and weight they are easily towed more smaller vehicles. Tent trailers are also available in an off road version making them very adaptable for rugged terrain use. There are many tent trailer designs on the market catering for all purposes and budgets. Tent trailers also come in a fully equipped format such as camper trailers.

Camper Trailers
The camper trailer is a very economical and practical way to go caravanning. It is also extremely comfortable and convenient. Many people choose a camper trailer because it is a compact unit which tows smoothly behind almost any vehicle, is easy to handle, set up and doesn't take much space to store.

Children love camper trailers because there's a bit of magic about them. Within minutes they are transformed from a small unit on wheels to roomy holiday accommodation. There's surprisingly lots of room in a camper trailer, which is fully equipped with gas cooker, refrigerator, table and sink.

Pop-Top Caravans
Pop-top caravans have all the features of a normal caravan and offer improved fuel economy.

Their low profile can make them easier to tow and can reduce wind-drag while travelling; they are also easy to store in a garage or carport. When onsite, the top section is raised to provide full head-room.

Caravans
There is no standard definition which adequately describes the many shapes and sizes and designs of today's caravans. Or the comfort. A caravan can be compact enough to be towed behind a small car, or it can be a luxurious palace-of-the-road.

You get what you want in a caravan. There are many different styles available, which can be anything from 3 metres to more than 10 metres long. Most are self-contained, which means they have many of the comforts of home, including shower and toilet, refrigerator, gas stove, microwave oven and more.

Slide On Campers
Slide on campers are designed to turn your everyday work ute into a RV. Designed to suit either flat tray utes or well bodied utes they come in many different sizes and configurations.

Slide on campers give the added benefit of still being able to tow while traveiling. They are very popular for those who are interested in towing motor bikes, horse floats, go-cart or racing car trailers.

Campervans
Campervans are fitted out specially for camping. Often the roof is raised higher for easier standing and mobility, cupboards are installed along with a central table, seating and beds (additional bunks for children may also be a feature). Campervans can accommodate a couple or a whole family comfortably. Standard equipment - as in all caravans - includes water-tank, stove and refrigerator.

A benefit of owning a campervan is flexibility for year-round use, doubling a a vehicle for normal, private transport while at home. As a result it does not create additional storage or parking problems.

Motorhomes
Motorhomes are built on small and larger truck chassis and have the same features as caravans. Like caravans, they are made for year-round holidaying and have such facilities as toilets and showers and air conditioners, making them self-contained and extremely comfortable.

Motorhomes are easy to drive. One of their appealing features is that they can be used by the passengers while travelling. This is a real bonus for a family travelling long distances, when children often get bored and fidgety.