Caravans

Husband and wife team David and Joy Wickham love everything about caravans - so much so, they're building their own - from scratch. Audio, Gallery

Pretty much their entire lives, Don and Marilyn Jessen have been living and breathing caravans. The retired couple has written several popular books about these classic sleeper vans and their latest… Audio, Gallery

Teardrop caravans have experienced a huge revival in Aotearoa recently as people have got involved in building and renovating their own compact campers.  Audio, Gallery

In the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, the memories of summers past linger on and Sarah Johnston is back for 2020 to relive some of them with us. Audio, Gallery

Don and Marilyn Jessen have owned eleven caravans and a couple of motorhomes, which they've converted themselves. Their new book RV There Yet? - Owning and using a recreational vehicle in New Zealand… Audio, Gallery

Caravans have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years with many choosing to go back to the older styles to tow around the country. Marilyn and Don Jessen have been caravan enthusiasts for 43 years, with… Audio

Just west of Matata on the sweeping Bay of Plenty coastline you'll find an old-fashioned Kiwi camping ground that's been in the same family for 51 years. Audio, Gallery