You’ll find your maui motorhome easy to drive with power steering and automatic transmission but even if you are an experienced driver, you have to take into account that driving a motor home is different to driving a car or family sized 4WD.
Here’s a few camper driving tips:
Be conscious of it’s size - it needs more care when you turn or park it because of its extra length. Look out for dedicated campervan parking particularly that gives you extra room to manoeuvre.
Make sure things such as awnings, exterior BBQs and the 240V power cable are stowed away safely. Always check that you have turned off the gas before you start your journey.
Try to keep your driving to daylight hours so you are not travelling in unfamiliar territory in the dark! It will also be easier to get settled at the campground and allow you to enjoy some of the facilities.
Secure all loose objects so they don’t move and become a driving hazard when you’re on the move. There are plenty of cupboards and drawers in your maui campervan to store everything away.
And of course if you feel you are getting tired, pull over and take a rest in your comfy beds!
Sometimes in the South Island, and the centre of the North Island, roads may be closed due to snow and ice. This can happen right through winter and into early spring. The New Zealand AA can provide you with up-to-date information on conditions in these areas. Driving rules For a comprehensive overiew of New Zealand road rules, please refer to the official New Zealand Road Code so you can familiarise yourself with traffic laws.
You may be used to driving on the right so this can take some getting used to so remember:
Urban speed limit is 50km per hour. Please be aware there are specific speed limits in place around school zones during peak hours, please consult the New Zealand Road Code. The rural speed limit is 100km per hour but it is important to note that if you are travelling in a Spirit 4, Spirit 6, Platinum Beach or Platinum River, this speed limit is reduced to 90km per hour.
Seatbelt & Child Restraints - please refer to the vehicle pages on this website for detailed baby & child seat requirements for the motorhome you will be travelling in.
Drinking and driving – we urge you to drive responsibly and safely whilst on your holiday. If you drink, don’t drive.