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Learning the basics of motorhome lingo can be challenging especially when you're researching. One person will tell you why WOF is so much better than COF and throw in the benefits of a low GVM all while you're thinking GV.... WHAT?

We got talking to a couple over the weekend who during our one or so hour conversation tossed back and forth between a motorhome or caravan as the right option for them. So welcome the inspiration for this blog- how do you decide whether a motorhome or caravan is more suited to your lifestyle?

At the moment it's a scrapbook of ideas, features and design elements but watch this space. By this time next year, it will be a world-class motorhome on the road, in the hands of a new owner.

This is the default value for Making an investment in a motorhome is nearly as big as deciding on what house to buy. How many bedrooms? What location? And what is it made out of? Quickly turns into how much solar power will I need? What’s the best base vehicle for me and how do I make sure I buy something that will suit my needs?

As Auckland house prices were on the rise one TrailLite customer and now Bailey caravan owner Rosemary Holmes, sold up her residential property and brought a home of a different style without needing to compromise on comfort, location or luxury.

The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association is a membership based organisation representing the interests of private motor caravan owners in New Zealand.

So you've decided a caravan is right for you and you're ready to take the leap into ownership, but how do you make sure you buy once and buy right? What questions should you ask to help ensure you make the best investment?

Deciding you want a new adventure filled lifestyle is the easy part. Figuring out how and what caravan fits into that can be a little more difficult. Especially without all the information - that's why if you read on you'll figure out all the details about caravanning for beginners and some basic tips and tricks to get you on the way with your research journey.