In North American English the term recreational vehicle and its derived acronym, RV, are generally used to refer to an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as both a vehicle, a temporary travel home or a full time home.

RVs are intended for everything from brief leisure activities such as vacations and camping, to full time living, for which they are often parked in special trailer parks (however, many trailer parks are reserved just for Mobile Homes, not to be confused with Motorhomes). RVs can also be rented in most major cities and tourist areas.

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Motorhome good for two adult passengers. With a kitchen compete with freezer, that operates on a 12v battery/240v main power - 57 liters capacity, 2 burner gas stove with griller, microwave and gas bottle.

This vehicle is a large, spacious motorhome and offers all the features of the larger models. It is ideal for up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child and has a single bunk bed at the rear, which can be raised whilst not in use and the dinette converts into the second double bed. This vehicle type is fitted with a child anchorage point.

The micro motorhome with shower and toilet is extremely economical and easy to drive. It has a double bed over the cabin and a rear dinette table/double bed surrounded by panoramic windows. This motorhome is ideal for 2 adults with 2 children or just 2 persons requiring extra luxury and space.

The Traveller has a large double bed over the cabin which can be raised allowing for easy access to the cabin. The lounge converts into a single bed and the dinette into a full size double bed making for very comfortable sleeping arrangements

A pleasure to drive with a surprisingly versatile interior and all the comforts of home, this vehicle is your real home away from home. Fully optioned with an ample kitchen and a microwave, shower/toilet and reverse cycle air conditioning this family-sized motorhome is ready to leave when you are.

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There are some important things to consider when hiring a campervan, and we have written a checklist to help you make sure that you end up with the campervan hire or motor home hire that best meets your needs.

The Camper Travel checklist will also assist you in understanding all the costs with each vehicle. The Camper Travel system ensures that you are provided with a full list of inclusions and possible additional costs. That's why Camper Travel customers are happy customers, because there are no surprise costs when you pick up the vehicle, and great rates to make your campervan or motor home rental everything you want it to be.

Comparing quotes costs -

When comparing quotes make sure you not only compare the daily costs, but all the costs of the campervan rental or motorhome rental, here is some things to check to help you decide.

* Is a bond required to be paid when you pick up the vehicle? If so how much?
* What is the cover and cost of the excess reduction options? It's a good idea to know this before you pick up the vehicle, as in some case it can greatly increase the costs of the rental in order to get full coverage.
* If you are doing a one way rental, is there a one way fee separate from the daily rate?
* Are there any extra taxes, extra driver fees, or other fees to be paid when you pick up the vehicle? ( These are common in the industry and not always quoted up front by some operators)

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Getting the Best Vehicle and Best Price for Your Campervan Rental or Motorhome Rental Holiday

First a list of things you might want to take with you (You decide):

- Passport. Plan ahead, takes 6 - 8 weeks!
- Visas, if needed. (Verify well in advance).
- Credit Card.*
- ATM Card.*
- Traveler's Checks.* Too Expensive.(hide PIN numbers in fake address labels -in case you forget them. NOTE: a 4 digit pin number required)
**Call your bank and ask for information on using your Credit Card and ATM card. Get a phone number (on back) that you can call collect in case card is lost or stolen or stopped working.
- CIRRUS, PLUS & VISA is used almost everywhere.
- Ask your bank about services charges and currency conversion fees on your Credit Card & ATM. Also NON-BANK ATM WITHDRAWL FEES.
- Make copies of account numbers and important phone numbers and leave with your parents and a best friend.
- Money belt or Neck pouch with zippers.
- Calculator - credit card size.(Optional)
- Currency Cheat Sheets "travelers cheat sheets" at Oanda. Makes for easy conversion so you don't get ripped off.
- H.I. Hostel Card.(optional)
- Trip/Medical Insurance details & phone numbers.
- Guide book, maps, hostel list, hot tips, etc.

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Backpacker Travel Advisory

So you have finally decided to take that trip and do some motoring around! Whether it be in your own vehicle, or a in a Campervan Rental or hire, or a Motor home rental or hire, whether it will be in Australia, New Zealand, the United States or Europe, before you go, you need to decide if you will need a 4WD or ATV type of vehicle. There is really only one consideration when it comes to choosing this type of vehicle over the basic vehicle with only front or rear wheel drive. That consideration is: Will most of your driving, and parking be on hard surfaces or black-top or concrete roads, or will it be on possibly soft and unstable surfaces?

Now that you have decided, if it will be on soft, your best bet is a 4WD or ATV, for safety and ease of driving and parking. Since you will need a 4WD or ATV, first some advice and information.

There are three different types of 4 wheel drive systems and they are:

1. Part time, where the vehicle under normal road conditions is a 2 wheel drive vehicle and 4wd is selected for off road conditions.
2. Full time, where the vehicle has a full time 4wd capability for normal operating conditions and has a lockable centre differential that needs to be operated when in an off road situation.
3. Hybrid. This system combines the above two in one drive train.

In 4wd High Range you can technically drive your vehicle at the same speed as in 2wd. However, on an unsealed road surface - for safety reasons - you shouldn't be exceeding 60-80 km /per hour. As for 4wd Low Range - depending on the vehicle you wouldn't be able to exceed -25 -30 km /per hour. Fastest it will let you go. In either selection - you should never engage the 5th gear as this is an overdrive gear and when in 4wd you are working the drive train.

Something else to think about is that you need to be familiar with they type of hubs associated with your 4WD vehicle. How do you engage and disengage them. If you are not sure, be sure to get some instructions and practical demonstrations, and then try it yourself a few times. Also, it might be a good idea to write down the procedure and keep it posted in an easy to access place in the vehicle.

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4WD Tips and Advice

Renting a RV, Camper, or Motor home for your vacation may seem like a good idea, but before you make that leap of faith, there are some things you should be aware of when renting one of these, just as if you were buying one.

One of the first things to consider is your current lifestyle and what level of lifestyle you will want when you make that RV rental, Camper Rental, or Motor Home rental. All of them will have certain features that you will expect, and there are safety items to be checked on all of them. The biggest single consideration when it comes to lifestyle issues is "Is it big enough to accommodate all the people we will have on the trip?" Then you can look at other things like arrangement, bed styles, toilet, cooking facilities, and such.

Ask ahead of time about the rental agreement. Make sure you check it and understand it. All should provide a copy of rental agreement with their rentals. Some of the things you may want to be sure of:

* what are the renter's responsibilities?
* what are your responsibilities?
* what is your liability?
* do you fully understand all the rental costs involved?
* what insurance is provided by the renter?
* does your auto insurance cover what the renter's insurance does not?
* does the renter have a 24-hour phone number for you to call if you have problems?
* are there manuals included for the motor home and all the equipment on board?
* are there sun screens for the big side windows on a class A motor home?
* is there a selection of wooden blocks included to level the coach on uneven sites?
* are extension cables and hoses included to accommodate electrical, sewer and water hook-ups?
* do you get a spare set of keys for the motor home?
* are all appliances, controls, and fixtures working?
* do all doors, windows, and steps work properly?
* do smoke and gas detectors work properly?

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