RV & Motorhome Best Sellers: What Kiwis Are Buying to Get Road-Ready

Spring's here, the days are stretching out and plenty of Kiwis are pulling the covers off the caravan and giving the motorhome a once-over before summer. So what are people actually buying to get their rigs road-ready? We went through our real orders from the last 90 days and pulled out the RV & Motorhome gear that's been flying out the door. No guesswork — these are genuine recent best sellers.

1. Eternabond Roof Seal Tape – 2" x 15.2m Roll – $129.99

If there's one job every caravan owner dreads, it's chasing a roof leak. Eternabond is the tape people reach for when they want it fixed properly. It seals roof seams, tears, flashings, skylights and gutters, and bonds to aluminium, galvanised steel, fibreglass, wood and common rubber roofing membranes. It even seals to itself, so you can cut and fold it around awkward fittings. It's a go-to for caravan and motorhome owners doing pre-season maintenance, and handy for boats and sheds too. Tip: get the surface clean and dry first and it'll do the rest.

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2. Living 10L 240V Water Heater – 1500W – $345.00

Our headline pick. This compact 10-litre heater plugs into a 240V mains connection and gives you reliable hot water up to 75°C. It's built for permanent caravan setups, cabins, sleepouts and other stand-alone spots where a full-size cylinder is overkill. It complies with NZ electrical requirements, has a simple dial control, an enamel-coated tank and a pressure relief safety valve. It suits anyone who's parked the van up for good at the bach or on a lifestyle block and want a hot shower without the fuss. Find more in our RV appliances range.

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3. Southern Alps Caravan Extension Lead 25m – $87.55

Powered sites are great until the outlet is further away than your lead. This heavy-duty 16 amp lead gives you 25 metres of reach and complies with NZ electrical standards. It's a staple for holiday park regulars and anyone who plugs in at a mate's place. If you don't need the full length, the 15m version ($59.99) is popular too. And the Southern Alps 10A Caravan Supply Adaptor, which lets you run the van off a standard household socket, is still our top-selling RV item overall. Browse the lot in Electrical & Solar.

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4. Thule Elite G2 RV Bike Rack – $1,100.00

If you tour with bikes (or e-bikes), this is how you bring them along. The Thule Elite G2 mounts to the rear wall of your motorhome or caravan and carries up to 60kg (30kg per rail), so heavier e-bikes are fine. It takes 3 bikes and can be expanded to 4. It's ideal for the cycle-trail crowd, using the van as a rolling base camp for rides like the Otago Central Rail Trail or the Hauraki Rail Trail. Thule's build quality is why people are happy to spend the money.

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5. Trojan 400kg Jockey Wheel – Alloy Rim, No Plate – $230.00

A flimsy jockey wheel on a heavy van is a recipe for a sunk wheel on soft grass. This Trojan jockey wheel is rated to 400kg, runs on a 245x90 alloy rim, and uses a clamp-on no-plate design so it fits quickly. It's the upgrade people buy when they've outgrown the standard one that came with the caravan or boat trailer. See more in Jockey Wheels & Stands and our wider Trojan Trailer Parts range.

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Getting ready for summer on the road

The pattern's pretty clear: people are sealing up, powering up and kitting out before the busy season. Whether you're touring the South Island, parked up at the beach for the holidays or setting up a van in the Pacific Islands, we export across the Pacific, so get in touch if you're outside New Zealand. Check out our RV exterior, interior and plumbing collections for the rest of the gear.

Browse our full range at actionoutdoors.kiwi