A certified self-contained RV allows the ultimate in freedom while caring for our beautiful country.
We’re privileged in New Zealand to have an abundance of special places that allow freedom camping, one of the many joys of the RV lifestyle. By making sure a vehicle is certified as fully self-contained, we’re being responsible, respectful campers who leave any site as pristine as we found it.
Freedom camping refers to any place that allows you to stay overnight but provides little or nothing in the way of facilities; like water and toilets. Being certified demonstrates that your motorhome has the capacity to look after the full cooking and sanitary needs, and contain all waste of everyone onboard - for at least 3 nights. In return, certification makes you welcome in the greatest variety and the most secluded of camping areas. (Without it, you risk fines of $200 or more.)
At Wilderness, we make it easy. Our own self-containment officers on site ensure every vehicle is up to standard before you drive it off the lot.
Certification requirements:
You may have heard that toilet standards have recently been updated to make them more practical; all Wilderness vehicles already exceeded the regulations.
Your Wilderness officer will sort the necessary paperwork; your certification document and blue vehicle sticker are then issued by post from the NZMCA.
Be sure your RV stays compliant with our easy maintenance tips:
Regular servicing with Wilderness will help keep your motorhome in tiptop shape and ready to explore the most remote destinations in complete comfort and compliance – all without leaving a trace.
If you have any more questions on certification and maintenance contact us here.