Motorhome Reviews
Motorhomes offer a different rhythm of travel: no hitching, no towing mirrors, and the freedom to stop anywhere with a view. This section reviews campervans, motorhomes and slide-ons sold in Australia, from compact two-berth vans to full-size coachbuilt rigs.
We assess driving comfort, bed and kitchen practicality, storage, fuel economy and campsite setup time, and we are upfront about the compromises each layout makes. If you are weighing a motorhome against a caravan, several of our reviews directly compare the two lifestyles.
Windsor Caravans Now Does Motorhomes
In the current issue of ROAM (issue 43 - download the app to read it if you aren't subscribed), we take a look at the first of the new Winds…
New HiAce Frontline Camper Unveiled
The first full-scale Australian campervan conversion of the new Toyota HiAce will be unveiled at the Newcastle Caravan Camping Lifestyle Exp…
The New Trakka Jabiru is Unbelievable
For months now, Trakka has been teasing out the release of its updated Jabiru, the companies flagship large campervan based on the Mercedes-…
Motorhome Review – Winnebago Coogee
Winnebago, under the supervision of Apollo Motorhome Holidays in Australia, has been kicking a lot of goals lately. It’s listed itself on th…
Trakka Rebuilds A Classic
Around the world, the most sought-after Kombi camper conversions are undoubtably the old Wesfalia's, but in Australia, those done by 40-some…
Motorhome Review – Avida Birdsville
The gold-standard in caravans, at the moment, seems to be something with a massive ensuite at the rear, but when it comes to motorhomes, tha…
What To Do If You Get A Lemon Caravan
New caravans and campers in Australia are being registered and trundled out onto the road in ever increasing numbers in pursuit of the Austr…
ROAM Issue 34 – Read It Online
Want to know why Roothy would never buy a caravan (and what he'd do the grey-nomad-thing in instead), or how to tow or drive anything into t…
Review – Horizon Motorhomes Waratah 4×4
I was concerned driving such a large vehicle onto Killick Beach, north of Crescent Head. I’m no stranger to driving on beaches, or even driv…
ROAM Issue 33 – Read It Online
This issue we delve into the history of off-road caravans in Australia, and trace it all back to the first off-road caravan trip in 1896. An…
Campervan Review – Frontline Hiace Adventurer
Started 30 years ago now, Fronline Campers has built a solid reputation for simplicity and reliability. Founded by a young Peter Farugia, wh…
Video Review – Adria Coral Motorhome
This might be a broad-stroke racial stereotype, but the Europeans just know how to do motorhomes. Or maybe they don’t but the few that trick…
Motorhome Review – Horizon Melaleuca Appeal
Van conversion motorhomes occupy a special niche in the Australian RV market. Horizon Motorhomes is the only dedicated manufacturer in that …
Video Review – Frontline Hiace Adventurer
When it comes to campervan conversions, it's easy to think that for it to be a good one, it's got to be a Kombi - or at least a modern itera…
Motorhome Review – Sunliner Habitat
When it comes to trying new things Sunliner isn’t afraid of thinking outside the square. Witness the new Habitat: Not a true off road motor…
Apollo Motorhomes’ Overlander Unveiled
Australian-owned rental company Apollo Motorhome Holidays has launched a brand-new 4WD camper with enough room to sleep five. Available for …
Campervan Review: 2015 Frontline Hiace
New model embraces everything the weekender or tourer looks for in a vehicle, plus a whole lot more. When Leonardo da Vinci penned, ‘Simplic…
Review: Winnebago Whitehaven
Ever since the ground-breaking rock’n’roll days of 1958, Winnebago has been the world leader in motorhome design and technology. In June 201…
Motorhome Review: Southern Spirit Campino
By Richard Robertson of iMotorhome Sweet little campervan New Aussie camper combines Japanese reliability with German smarts and a dash of I…
Review: Suncamper Sovereign Deluxe
What’s inside the box? Motorhomes all look a little alike from outside, but a super stylish interior sets this one apart from the rest. By R…
Review: Tiffin Allegro Breeze
By Richard Robertson In the motorhome world, the pinnacle for many is a big “Meet The Fockers”-style machine just like you’ve seen in the mo…
Motorhome Review: Winnebago Burleigh CL
Meet the new darling of the motorhome set Enter the Burleigh, built on the tough rear-wheel drive Iveco Daily By Richard Robertson One of th…
Motorhome Review: Avida Esperance
Avida’s Esperance is the biggest Aussie motorhome you can drive without upgrading your licence. TODD MAGUIRE put it through its paces in the…
Motorhome Review: Explorer Vision
The 21st century cab-chassis home on wheels Forget everything you’ve ever heard in the past about motorhomes based on 4X4 cab-chassis. Teste…