The Glovebox (aka the Blog)

There is nothing better than a family vacation. You get out of the everyday school and work routine and do something exciting. There are so many options out there, but if you looking for solid family bonding time, than nothing beats an RV trip. It gives you the freedom and flexibility to go anywhere with the comforts of having a home on wheels.
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I love this website. It's a passion that has become a business. I want it to be the best campervan/motorhome/RV rental resource in the world eventually. But believe me it comes from a solid base. I found this little app on Matador and gave it a bash.
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There is truly no better way to see all that New Zealand has to offer than by traveling around in your very own home-on-wheels. The freedom and authenticity of the whole experience can't be matched. As with any big trip, there are always some tips and tricks that you just wish you had known or thought about beforehand. This list will give you 6 tips I learned from our 50-day road trip through the North and South Island.
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Mmmm - Pizza. Mmmm - Chinese food. Mmmmm - Jucy Campervans. Wait, what?
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With so many amazing and beautiful places to see on New Zealand's South Island it's hard to come up with such a short list - but we gave it a shot for our fellow campervan hire brethren to use.
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From all the comments we get on the website from past users, insurance seems to be a big thing that people get concerned about. I thought I'd give you a quick run down on the basics of campervan and motorhome insurance options.
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Travelling in your camper does not need to be expensive. New Zealand has many fabulous freedom camping spots that are either free or ridiculously cheap. Here are a few of our favorites that are our go to places whenever we travel in the North and as long as you are self contained and respect the rules - they will welcome you with open arms.
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If a visit to Los Angeles is coming your way any time soon, then rent an RV, check out these VIP places and Hit The Road!
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I'm one of the lucky ones. I actually get to live here in New Zealand where I am still so in awe of just how beautiful a country it is. I have travelled to the South Island on many occasion but this time we chose to go off the beaten track beyond the typical tourist trail. I was not disappointed and neither will you be. Here are my top 10 must do's that you won't find in many guide books.
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Hit the road on a campervan holiday across New South Wales. Campervanning offers the luxury of changing your holiday as you go and is a great trip for families, friends or even a solo mission.
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New Zealand is renowned for its spectacular scenery and great outdoor lifestyle. From North to South, there is an endless array of gorgeous campsites to choose from: you can sleep beside mountains, lakes, oceans, forests and rivers, or if you’re lucky, a combination of them all!
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I regularly find people asking on travel forums if they should hire a campervan or rent a car and stay in hotels whilst in Australia. There are normally a bunch of conflicting opinions that then chime in on the forum leaving the person asking the original question no better
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New Zealand is a dreamland for tourists. From snow-capped mountains to white sand beaches; small picturesque towns, to sophisticated bustling cities, there’s something for everyone. But to get a true feel for what it is to be a kiwi, you need to walk a mile in our jandals (otherwise known as thongs or flip flops!) and enjoy what we enjoy. Here’s the top 10 most kiwi experiences to add to your NZ road trip bucket list!
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Many people only hire campervan’s for a short time whilst they are in Australia. Many have no fixed Australian address, in fact many have no fixed address at all. Knowing that your place of abode is not in Australia can sometime give people a false sense of untouchability...
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New Zealand is probably the most campervan-hire friendly country on earth, but some places stand out as even better to visit than others. Check out this hand picked list of places you absolutely must get to on your next New Zealand campervan adventure.
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There are so many places to visit in the wondrous North Island of New Zealand. How on earth can you decide what to see on your adventure? Here are some tips from the locals....
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Whether you’re flying to Australia and intend to travel the country in a campervan, or you’re a native who wants to go on a mini break with the family or some friends, there are a few things you ought to think about when hiring a campervan. Insurance Make sure
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Where is it and Why Go? Port Douglas is a small coastal town about 1 hour north of Cairns in North Queensland. Over the last couple of decades it has grown from a small undiscovered village to a raging tourism mecca for Far North Queensland, and there are no signs
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Adelaide is often undervalued by travellers to Australia. Being only the 5th largest city in the country, it is dismissed by some as a mere refuelling point when going across to Perth or north to Alice Springs and Darwin, but a dedicated couple of days in Adelaide can be extremely rewarding.
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Campervan Hire In Sydney Changes Apollo Campers and their other brands change Sydney depot location The Sydney depot for the Apollo family of campervan hire companies is getting relocated in December 2014 Currently in the airport-friendly and city-friendly suburb of Mascot, the depot is moving to the new location of
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