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Questions tagged [campers]

Questions about vehicles with integrated camping. This covers purpose-built or modified vans and cars with sleeping space. Note that for the largest such vehicles most often associated with North America, there is a separate "RVs" tag.

Questions about vehicles with integrated camping. This covers purpose-built or modified vans and cars with sleeping space.

Note that for the largest such "Recreational Vehicles", most often associated with North America, there is a separate tag. You might also be interested in our sister site Outdoors.SE.

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When is the best time to visit the Australian outback?

I plan on renting a camper van driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs via Uluru roughly following this route. What would be the best time of the year to do this? I've never been to Aus, and I'm from a hot climate, so temperatures in the 30's are no…
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What differences in vehicle laws are there for crossing into Canada from the US with a travel trailer?

We're planning a summer trip this year into Canada. I live in Michigan, but we're heading west to Minnesota, and heading north to Winnipeg and then heading back east. We plan to drive our SUV/travel trailer. We're good on ID requirements, that's…
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Can I rent a camper in the US/Canada with a European B license?

We are considering a holiday in North America with a camper. I have a European driver's license (B) which allows me to drive personal cars up to 3500 kg, although I can imagine that an average camper easily weighs more. Does my license qualify me to…
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What should I consider if I want to lend my camping van to friends?

I agreed with some friends that they can borrow my camping van for a short roadtrip in Europe. I'm currently thinking about what should be done before the trip, and here's the list that I came up with. Am I missing something? Is there something…
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Visit USA west-coast in camper

I'm planning a journey through California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. I would hire a camper but I'm not sure if I can station everywhere with it. Is it possible in those states to park a caravan in a car park/gas station/roadside and spend there one…
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Insurance for campervan in NZ

I am traveling to New Zealand in May 2012 (I am a US citizen). I have been looking for a campervan to rent. Unfortunately, insurance seems to be quite expensive (or not very good. Some liability is up to $7500, but the average is $3500). Can I…
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Can a someone with a tourist visa import a caravan or motorhome into New Zealand?

We are going to travel around New Zealand for 9 months next year with our 3 kids. The plan is to tour mostly by caravan or RV. The most economical choice would be to purchase a caravan when we get there and sell it when we are done. However…
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Are there any sites for camper van hire in Greece?

Many countries in southern Europe have rental services for small camping vans such as VW Transporters. In Portugal and Spain for example many private people rent out camping vans on platforms like Airbnb. I couldn't find anything comparable for…
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Where can you park a camper in Munich?

I am going to Munich (Oktoberfest) tonight in my camper. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to park/sleep in Munich? Ideally I would like to park for free. Obviously I will not be able to park in the center, but somewhere just outside,…
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Parking a camper near Barcelona

I plan to visit Barcelona next month in my camper, but want to sleep (Airbnb) in the city for a couple of nights. Has anybody suggestions where I can cheaply park my camper within easy train (or bus/tram/metro) reach of the city, but with minimum…
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Italian rest areas: Is it OK to sleep in a camper van?

I am renting a camper van for a road trip through Italy. Is it ok to stop at a rest area to sleep over? Do you just find a parking space or have to tell someone? Is it legal? What are the rules? Is it generally safe/patrolled?
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How to stay safe when using an autocaravan?

A friend of mine bought a motorhome/campervan/RV and I am going to get it with him and spend a couple of days in a roadtrip. The idea sounded great until we started questioning security. Especially from burglary. I mean, it's true that they're just…
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Does anyone know where to hire a car camper (not a campervan) in Australia?

I'm looking for somewhere to hire a car camper not a campervan. For those who do not know what a car camper is, here's a description from Wikipedia: The car camper is a station wagon converted into a travel home.The rear cargo area is converted…
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How is a hightop different to a camper van?

I just wanna hire a campervan to travel from Sydney to Cairns. I have had a look at a hire company and they have a lot of campervans but I don't know what the difference is between high tops and others. Is a high top better to travel or drive? …
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Camper vans and travel in Australia

My girlfriend and I have purchased one way tickets to Australia - flying into Melbourne in January. The plan is to visit relatives first in Melbourne, then rent and travel around Australia in a camper van for three months, settle somewhere, get a…
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