Buying A Motorhome

Buying your first motorhome is a thrill — it’s the satisfaction of finding the perfect vehicle and the excitement about future adventures. But inevitably, your needs and tastes change, and so buying your second (or third) motorhome becomes a natural progression as a motorhome owner. This may leave you wondering the best way to trade in your current motorhome.

A motorhome or campervan is a perfect way to explore Australia, so it's no wonder campervan road trips are becoming the go-to option for domestic travel. With such vast sweeping landscapes, a road trip is one of the best ways to see Australian attractions tucked away in remote parts of the country. For those looking to travel to Australia, the choice to buy a motorhome is simple. Choosing the right motorhome and layout for your style of travel? That’s where it can get tricky.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a motorhome or RV in 2022, you're not alone! More and more Aussies are exploring their own backyard instead of booking overseas travel and using an RV to do it.  Owning an RV allows you to pack up your things and hit the road whenever the urge takes you and might just change your life completely. 

Buying a new motorhome isn’t always feasible for everyone, going for a used or pre-owned motorhome is a great alternative that allows you to enjoy the van life without breaking the bank.

Before you make the exciting purchase of an RV, it’s important to first establish what kind of travel you will be doing so you can be sure you pick the vehicle!

Picking the right kind of vehicle for yourself or your family and the type of travel you plan to do is key for making the most of your trips away.  In this guide, we will cover how they differ, and the benefits of each type of travel van so you can pick what’s right for you and your family. 

Buying a motorhome or campervan is a big financial decision, and one you won’t make lightly. It’s hard to know what size you should get, what make or model, what internal layout will suit and whether you really do need all the tech gadgets in the world. Here are our top 10 tips to help make the process a little less overwhelming.