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But if... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/10-must-have-motorhome-and-caravan-accessories) [Caravans](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/caravans), [Motorhomes](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/motorhomes) ## [TrailLite welcomes the Elddis range to the family](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/traillite-welcomes-the-elddis-range-to-the-family) TrailLite welcomed a TrailLite built caravan back to their range in 2021, with the 100 series... 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/traillite-welcomes-the-elddis-range-to-the-family) [Travel Guide](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/travel-guide), [Motorhomes](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/motorhomes), [Sustainability](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/sustainability) ## [Top Tips for Sustainable Motorhoming](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/top-tips-for-sustainable-motorhoming) RV travellers sometimes get a bad rep when it comes to looking after the environment. Yet, the... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/top-tips-for-sustainable-motorhoming) [games](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/games) ## [Three games that will guarantee an epic road trip](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/three-games-that-will-guarantee-an-epic-road-trip) Regardless of whether you're a little kid or a big kid, everyone has played "eye spy" on a road... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/three-games-that-will-guarantee-an-epic-road-trip) [Class 2](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/class-2), [Class 2 License](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/class-2-license), [GVM](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/gvm), [Tare Weight](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/tare-weight) ## [GVM, tare weight and payload... what do they mean?](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/gvm-tare-weight-and-payload-what-do-they-mean) So you've heard all these strange terms pop up while searching for a motorhome or caravan- GVM,... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/gvm-tare-weight-and-payload-what-do-they-mean) [Caravans](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/caravans), [Motorhomes](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/motorhomes), [cleaning](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/topic/cleaning) ## [How to safely store your motorhome or caravan in the winter months](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/making-sure-your-motorhome-is-equipped-for-the-winter-months) Updated April 2023 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/making-sure-your-motorhome-is-equipped-for-the-winter-months) [Prev](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/page/4) [3](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/page/3) [4](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/page/4) [5](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/page/5) [6](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/page/6) [7](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/page/7) [Next](https://blog.traillite.co.nz/page/6) [![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