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C H O O S ING Y O U R R IG
MOTORHOMES LOWDOWN
PROS
Easy touring – no towing is necessarily
involved
All the space and comforts of a caravan
Very easy to set up. Park, plug in, and relax
CONS
ABOVE: Motorhomes
come in a variety of
layouts and with all the
comforts of home.
BELOW: Van
conversions, like this
one by Horizon, are
relatively affordable.
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very special motorhomes that can be driven on a
standard licence, with all the space and comforts
of top-end caravans.
In terms of benefits, the biggest is the no-fuss
factor. No towing (unless you’re A-framing a little
Suzuki or a trailer), no hitching and unhitching.
Just pack your gear, turn the ignition, and hit the
road. For a lot of people, this holds a lot of appeal.
Unfortunately, for most motorhomers, their rig is
their primary mode of transport. And this means
packing up much of the campsite to get that litre
of milk from town. However, this is also why they
utilise portable foldable bikes and similar portable
means of transportation. It’s also why many tow a
little hatchback behind their motorhome.
Limited transport options without
packing up camp
Small motorhomes, such as commercial van
conversions, are relatively affordable when
purchased new, compared to the cost of a new 4WD
and caravan combination, as are new mediumsized cab-chassis rigs. They are also surprisingly
manoeuvrable and spritely on the freeway.
Even van conversions, such as those by Horizon,
come equipped with small combo bathrooms and
all the comforts of home – you’d be surprised at
what can be sensibly squeezed into such small
spaces.
If pack-up-and-go touring appeals, and the idea
of towing makes you uncomfortable, a motorhome
may be the answer. Just try to remember to get
the milk before setting up camp…