RV & Motorhome Best Sellers: The E-Bike Racks, Extension Leads, Caravan Steps, Gas Lockers and Seal Tape Kiwis Are Buying Now

Summer is close, and for a lot of Kiwi caravan and motorhome owners that means getting the van sorted before the holiday traffic starts. This round-up covers the practical side of the RV & Motorhome range: carrying the bikes, plugging in at the campground, getting in and out the door, storing the gas safely and keeping the rain out. RV gear sells steadily rather than in big rushes, so once again we looked back over six months of real orders rather than our usual 90 days. Every item here is a genuine recent best seller.

1. Thule Caravan Superb E-Bike Rack (Standard Frame) – $902.00

Our headline pick, and the rack for caravan owners who want the e-bikes along. The Superb mounts on the A-frame of your caravan and is built for e-bikes, carrying up to 60kg in total (30kg per rail). The best part is that it tilts completely with the bikes still on, so you can still get into the front storage, and an adjustable tilt-stop helps protect the tow vehicle. The platform locks, the bike holders lock with a key, and it's One Key System compatible. It carries two bikes as standard and can be extended to three with the separately sold third-bike set. More in Thule Bike Racks & Accessories.

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2. Southern Alps Caravan Extension Lead 16A 15m – $59.99

Powered sites don't always put the outlet right next to your door, and that's why this lead keeps selling. It's a heavy-duty 15m extension with 16 amp plugs and a thick, flexible blue cord, and it complies with NZ electrical standards. That makes it an easy one to keep in the locker for camping grounds, holiday parks and A&P show sites all summer. See the rest of our Power Accessories & Charging Systems and Electrical & Solar range.

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3. Thule Manual Sliding Step 400mm – $399.00

If getting up into the van is a bit of a stretch for the kids or grandparents, this is a popular fix. Thule's Omni-Step manual slide-out gives you a 400mm-wide platform at the door, then slides back under the chassis when you're done. It locks in both the open and closed positions with a click system, so it stays put while driving and while you're using it. It needs no power or batteries, and the brackets can be set in four different positions to suit different chassis heights. Browse Steps & Ladders.

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4. Gas Bottle Locker, Fibreglass, 4kg LPG – $664.39

A proper home for the gas bottle is a must-do in any caravan or motorhome build or refit. This NZ-made fibreglass cabinet holds a standard 4kg LPG cylinder and has a sealed interior that vents to the outside, which keeps fumes out of your living space. It's designed for installs that meet NZ gas regulations. It locks with a key, the white finish suits most exteriors, and it's equally at home on a boat. The interior measures 370 x 260 x 290mm (H x W x D), with a 390 x 280 x 290mm cut-out. More in Locker & Utility Doors.

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5. Eternabond WebSeal Tape 2" x 15.2m – $99.99

Spring storms find every weak seam, so plenty of owners are sealing up before the summer trip. WebSeal has a woven backing coated in Eternabond's MicroSealant. It's highly flexible, so it forms around seams, tears and even screw heads, and it sticks to itself, so you can cut and fold it around fittings. It bonds to EPDM, TPO, most PVC, metals, wood and fibreglass. Where it sits in the sun, protect it with a UV protector or a quality roof coating. See Eternabond Tapes & Sealants.

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If you run an Autoterm diesel heater, the Autoterm Comfort Control Panel ($291) upgrades a simple on/off switch to an LED display. It shows the cabin temperature, your setpoint and the operating mode, and lets you choose between temperature and power modes. For the water system, the maXflo NS40 12V Water Pressure Pump ($215) runs at 40psi and 17 litres a minute, starts and stops automatically when you open and close the taps, can run dry without damage, and comes with a strainer and a 2-year warranty. Find more in Marine & RV Heaters and RV Plumbing.

Get the van summer-ready

Whether you're heading off on a big loop around Aotearoa or running a campervan in the Pacific Islands (we export throughout the Pacific, so get in touch if you're outside New Zealand), the rest of the range is in our RV exterior, interior and appliances collections.

Browse our full range at actionoutdoors.kiwi