Helpful Tips & Advice
Government Eases COF Requirements for Motorhomes
The Government has confirmed “common-sense” changes to Certificate of Fitness (CoF) requirements for private heavy motorhomes in New Zealand. From 1 September 2025, eligible vehicles that previously needed a six-monthly...
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New Zealand Self-Containment Rules Explained
Don’t hit the road without knowing the rules! If you’re planning to freedom camp or travel around New Zealand in your caravan or motorhome, you’ll need to understand the country’s...
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Choosing the Right Jockey Wheel for Your Caravan
When it comes to towing and manoeuvring your caravan, one small component plays a huge role in making life easier: the jockey wheel. This essential piece of equipment supports the...
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Caravan and Motorhome Accident Damage and Insurance Work
When your caravan or motorhome suffers accident damage, you need a professional repair centre you can trust. At RV Mega, our dedicated workshop in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga is fully equipped...
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Fiat Ducato Cambelt Replacement Interval
Something we come across quite regularly is a lack of understanding around the requirement by Fiat for the cambelt replacement intervals on the Ducato chassis. Many Kiwis have in their...
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Protecting your New Motorhome or Caravan with Duraseal
Duraseal is the perfect product to protect your new motorhome or caravan purchase, and keep it looking like new with a 7 year guarantee.
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Operation of the new Alde Heating System
A walk through of the operation of the new Alde Heating System found in many new motorhomes and caravans.
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Check your Caravan Nose Weight for Safe Towing
What it means and how to check the nose weight of your caravan tow hitch, to ensure safe and comfortable towing.
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Operating the new Dometic Fridge Freezer
A walk through of the simple operation of the new Dometic Fridge Freezers found in the latest motorhomes and caravans.
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Protecting Poly Plastic Windows
Most modern European motorhomes or caravans are fitted with double glazed poly plastic windows. While these are great for insulation factors they can be very easily scratched. To maintain these windows...
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Benefits of Solar for Caravans and Motorhomes
As the call of the open road beckons, caravans and motorhomes provide the perfect way to explore the world with comfort and convenience. To truly embrace this lifestyle, a reliable...
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Guide to Successfully Reversing a Caravan
Reversing a caravan can be one of the more challenging skills for new caravan owners. The process requires patience, practice, and a clear strategy to manoeuvre a large and often...
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