--- title: The TrailLite Blog | Mandy Davies description: Mandy is heads up TrailLites team of product specialists. Mandy has been sharing her passion for creating dream lifestyles for 12 years. She loves sailing the Hauraki Gulf with her partner Greg, and loves the beach lifestyle she shares with family and friends. --- [![Trailite Group](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TrailLite_April2022/images/logo.svg "Trailite Group")](https://www.traillite.co.nz/) - [Servicing](https://traillite.co.nz/services-and-aftercare) - [Why Traillite Group](https://traillite.co.nz/why-traillite-group) - [Buyers tools](https://www.traillite.co.nz/buying-tools/) - [Resources](https://www.traillite.co.nz/buying-tools/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/) - [Find a showroom](https://www.traillite.co.nz/contact-us/) - [Testimonials](https://www.traillite.co.nz/testimonials/) - [Company](https://www.traillite.co.nz/about-us/) - [Our story](https://www.traillite.co.nz/our-story/) - [Our team](https://www.traillite.co.nz/our-team/) - [Factory tour](https://www.traillite.co.nz/factory-tour/) - [Work for us](https://www.traillite.co.nz/work-for-us/) - [Contact](https://www.traillite.co.nz/contact-us/) - Motorhomes - [Motorhomes](https://traillite.co.nz/motorhomes) - [View motorhomes range](https://traillite.co.nz/motorhomes) - [Compare motorhomes range](https://www.traillite.co.nz/compare-vehicles/) - [A guide to motorhomes](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhome-guide/) - [TrailLite Motorhomes](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/traillite/) - [300+ series](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/traillite/300plus/) - [500+ series](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/traillite/500plus/) - [700+ series](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/traillite/700plus/) - [Landmark experience](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/traillite/landmark-series/) - [International](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/#international) - [Benimar](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/benimar/) - [Auto-sleeper](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/auto-sleeper/) - [Fusion by McLouis](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/fusion-by-mclouis/) - [Mobilvetta](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/mobilvetta/) - [Elddis Motorhomes](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/elddis/) - [Pre-owned](https://www.traillite.co.nz/on-the-yard) - Caravans - [A guide to caravans](https://www.traillite.co.nz/caravans/information/) - [Traillite Caravans](https://www.traillite.co.nz/caravans/traillite/) - [TrailLite 100 Series Caravan](https://www.traillite.co.nz/caravans/traillite/traillite100series/) - [Elddis Caravans](https://www.traillite.co.nz/caravans/elddis/) - [Pre-owned](https://www.traillite.co.nz/on-the-yard) - [What works for me?](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhome-and-caravan-finder/) - [Servicing](https://www.traillite.co.nz/services-and-aftercare/) - [Why Traillite Group](https://www.traillite.co.nz/why-traillite-group/) - [Buyers tools](https://www.traillite.co.nz/buying-tools/) - [Resources](https://www.traillite.co.nz/buying-tools/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/) - [Find a showroom](https://www.traillite.co.nz/contact-us/) - [Testimonials](https://www.traillite.co.nz/testimonials/) - [Company](https://www.traillite.co.nz/about-us/) - [Our story](https://www.traillite.co.nz/our-story/) - [Our team](https://www.traillite.co.nz/our-team/) - [Factory tour](https://www.traillite.co.nz/factory-tour/) - [Work for us](https://www.traillite.co.nz/work-for-us/) - [Contact](https://www.traillite.co.nz/contact-us/) ![Mandy Davies](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Hubspot_Persona-Avatars/Mandy.jpg?width=200&name=Mandy.jpg) # Mandy Davies Mandy is heads up TrailLites team of product specialists. Mandy has been sharing her passion for creating dream lifestyles for 12 years. She loves sailing the Hauraki Gulf with her partner Greg, and loves the beach lifestyle she shares with family and friends. [Motorhomes](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/motorhomes) ## [RV vs campervan vs motorhome](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/rv-vs-campervan-vs-motorhome) RV vs campervan vs motorhome ever wondered what it all mean? Don't worry us to.... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/rv-vs-campervan-vs-motorhome) [Caravans](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/caravans) ## [Caravanning 101 basic terminology](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/caravanning-101-basic-terminology) So you want to get out on the road and enjoy our beautiful country and you're thinking a caravan... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/caravanning-101-basic-terminology) [Motorhomes and Caravans](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/motorhomes-and-caravans) ## [The top 5 reasons to upgrade your existing motorhome or caravan](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/the-top-5-reasons-to-upgrade-your-existing-motorhome-or-carvan) Many people at some time or the other will start considering upgrading or changing their existing... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/the-top-5-reasons-to-upgrade-your-existing-motorhome-or-carvan) [Motorhomes and Caravans](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/motorhomes-and-caravans) ## [What can you expect when trading in your motorhome or caravan?](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/what-can-you-expect-when-trading-in-your-motorhome-or-caravan) Not dissimilar to cars and homes, motorhomes and caravans often need an upgrade, downgrade, change... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/what-can-you-expect-when-trading-in-your-motorhome-or-caravan) ## [5 reasons why motorhoming is a good retirement option](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/5-reasons-why-motorhoming-is-a-good-retirement-option) Motorhoming is not only an option for the retired with hundreds of different demographics turn to a... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/5-reasons-why-motorhoming-is-a-good-retirement-option) [Caravans](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/caravans), [Full-Time Living](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/full-time-living) ## [Living in a caravan - can you survive?](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/living-in-a-caravan) Living in a caravan is something I can relate to... not only have I helped a few of our customers... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/living-in-a-caravan) [TrailLite Motorhomes](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/traillite-motorhomes) ## [Motorhome building like a pro](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/motorhome-building-like-a-pro) Building a new motorhome is a lot like building a house, but do it right and it can be a fun,... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/motorhome-building-like-a-pro) [![Home Trailite Group](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TrailLite_April2022/images/logo.svg "Home Trailite Group")](http://traillite.co.nz) Subscribe to our newsletter ### Test Title X - [Youtube](https://youtube.com) - [Facebook](https://facebook.com) - [0800 872 455](tel:0800872455) ##### Company - [Servicing](https://www.traillite.co.nz/services-and-aftercare/) - [Why Traillite Group](https://www.traillite.co.nz/why-traillite-group/) - [Buying tools](https://www.traillite.co.nz/buying-tools/) - [Contact us](https://www.traillite.co.nz/contact-us/) ##### Products - [Motorhomes](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhomes/) - [Caravans](https://www.traillite.co.nz/caravans/) - [On the yard](https://www.traillite.co.nz/on-the-yard/) - [What works for me?](https://www.traillite.co.nz/motorhome-and-caravan-finder/) ##### Addresses © Traillite 2026