Everyone enjoys a good trip, whether you are just heading out for a few days in a hotel or travelling from the top of New Zealand’s South Island to the bottom. When you think ‘travel,’ most people think of planes or trains, but there are other convenient ways to get around. When you buy or rent a small campervan, travelling alone or with a friend can become a whole new adventure.

In this article, we’ll tell you all about travelling with campervans and the great benefits they offer if you’re planning a journey through New Zealand’s beautiful landscapes.

Let’s get started.

What is a Small Campervan?

Small campervans are similar to motorhomes but smaller in size and far more convenient. While motorhomes do offer a size advantage by allowing you to bring more people and luggage along for the trip with you, smaller campervans are much easier to drive and excellent for road trips.

If you’re planning on heading out on a cross-country trip but want the convenience of having your own sleeping space, appliances and being able to sleep out under the stars, you should strongly consider hiring a campervan for your travels.

Good Mobility

Because small campervans feature reduced dimensions compared to large, bulky motorhomes, they’re much easier to drive. Many of them are only around the size of a van, which means that anyone who can drive a van can quickly and easily learn to manage a campervan. In contrast, driving motorhomes takes a bit of getting used to, which means they aren’t appropriate for everyone and can be very stressful to take around rural or unfamiliar roads.

With the ease of driving and increased mobility campervans offer, you’ll be able to take routes that you could not when driving a motorhome. Back roads become accessible, and more journeys become available. Your freedom increases when you travel in a smaller campervan, and you can explore far more than you would have been able to before.

Utilities and Convenience

A small campervan will often contain a sleeping space, luggage storage, power outlets, and even a tiny kitchen. Like motorhomes, but unlike regular cars, you will be able to take appliances along with you for maximum comfort. You could enjoy fresh coffee every morning with a coffee maker or bring a water heater for tea or instant noodles. The power outlets also let you charge your batteries and your phone, so gone are your worries of your phone dying out in the middle of nowhere.

Convenience Right in Your Own Vehicle

Often, when you go travelling, every night you will be going out for meals. While this can make for a fun time, exploring the local area and finding family-owned restaurants that you may not have visited otherwise, all of this spending can eat up your budget. With appliances and a kitchen, you can create your own home-cooked meals right in your vehicle. This can save you money and time, both of which are incredibly valuable when you are travelling around New Zealand.

Easy Maneuverability

While travelling in a motorhome can be tons of fun, finding places to park can be a real pain. With a small campervan, those worries can be a thing of the past. Small campervans are just the right size to fit comfortably into most standard parking lots. That way, you can travel without worrying too much about stopping for breaks or where you’ll end up for the night, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time on the road.

Time For Yourself

Any kind of road trip, no matter what vehicle you travel in, leads to long times on the road just for you and your mind. This extra time can be great for meditation and relaxation. If you do not want silence, you can always listen to your favourite music or catch up on those podcasts you have been meaning to get around to listening to.

As you can see, a small campervan can open up a world of new roads for you, both literally and metaphorically. You might not have as much storage space as you would in a motorhome, but the convenience of a compact lifestyle and maneuverability is well worth the size difference. Although a small campervan is larger than a typical car, the extra room for appliances and living quarters makes it worth the extra bulk.

All in all, a campervan can enhance your travel experience and make you feel free to travel the country. Travelling in a small campervan is a unique experience that everyone who loves travelling should seek out at least once in their lives. Here at Mojo Campers we offer a fantastic range of campervans to get you started on the journey of a lifetime. Just get in touch with us at 0275106962 or send us an Email to book yours today.