We’d been converting campervans as a hobby for a few years and discovered we loved building and creating things together. Plus, we were tired of our dull 9–5 jobs…

Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua, with 6 others, all old friends from around the North Island

Got to sing with these amazing girls — Karen Clarke & Tina Turley. AWESOME.

Mavis is finally out and about on her maiden overnighter.

Finally made it out to Ocean Beach in Whangarei. Mavis in her natural habitat.

Here's Mavis hosting the family at Pahoia Beach Park. A must visit place for animal lovers. Bay of Plenty. Cheine Matheson

Mavis bringing in the New Year at Pahoia Beach, Bay of Plenty. © 2023 Cheine Matheson

Ten hours into a power cut with this cyclone .... THEN I remembered I've got full batteries in Mavis! Cheine Matheson

Winter’s not going to stop Mavis enjoying one of the many spots available at Pahoia Beach Park! 
Bay of Plenty. ©2023 Cheine Matheson

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It all started with needing a new roof hatch… well not exactly needing, but more a case of wanting. Out with the old and in with the new.

Fantastic time at the Onearo campground. Fun time with all.

This trip is the adventure I’ve dreamed of my whole life. Something different that will challenge me and possibly the closest I can get to Timbuktu for now, so I’m super excited.

Except in rainy areas solar panels need cleaning from time to time.

Cabins and RVs should have the maximum solar capacity feasible.

Lithium-iron batteries in RVs – they are safe to use.

The two battery types share some similarities but differ in high-energy-density, long life-cycles, and safety.

Three helpful articles on electrics.

An explanation in detail of every aspect of tow vehicle and caravan stability.

Here are 10 tips for safe towing: caravans and their tow vehicles have much the same accident rates as other forms of motor transport, their main type of accident, jack-knifing, however, is different.

Most fridges are essentially pumps. They move heat from where it is not wanted to where it does not matter. All work like this. They differ in how they do it — and also how well they do it. This article covers the basics.

To make caravan fridges work as claimed, and draw less energy, is cheap, simple and easy. Many can be transformed. This article shows how.

The problem is that RV owners are not taking risks sufficiently seriously. Here’s the facts.

Easy, effective and safe, relatively affordable and easy to self-install.

Unlike cars, a well-made caravan may last for decades with only minor areas that need attention.

Safe toilet chemicals are essential, but some toilet chemicals kill essential bacteria in septic and environmental systems: some are toxic — this article explains all.

With an electrically powered ventilator, SOG removes odours coming from the toilet eliminating the need for toilet chemicals.

Well. There we were. Bogged.

I am currently helping my daughter build her own camper as she wants to take a gap year and see our beautiful country. Crispian

Coromandel , Hector’s dolphins, Kaimai tracks, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, The Heaphy Track, Pike29 Memorial Track , southern tracks, Hump Ridge Track