Travelling the length and breadth of New Zealand, you cannot help but notice the recreational vehicles (RVs) parked at holiday spots across the country. These RVs – now numbering more than 40,000 in New Zealand – come in all shapes and sizes, from small self-contained vans to luxury multi-metre motorhomes.

From choosing and setting up your RV, to living life on the open road, this book is designed to guide you through all stages of the decision-making process – from your RV dreams to the practical realities of RV ownership. Whether it’s building, purchasing, self-containment, safety or maintenance, this book aims to provide you with all the information you need to become an informed owner, regardless of your budget.

There is also a glimpse into some of New Zealand’s outstanding RVs and the people who inhabit them. Step inside their rigs and learn about their roads to becoming an RV owner and how they make the most of a wonderful lifestyle exploring all that New Zealand has to offer!