If you’re looking for a quality motorhome or campervan and want to make your money go further, an ex rental motorhome or a privately owned motorhome from Wilderness is the answer.
We offer top quality trusted German brands Carado and Bürstner in our used motorhome range. These are New Zealand new and have spent no more than four years on our rental fleet or are privately owned motorhomes that our customers have asked us to sell for them.
Here at Wilderness, we only sell premium German motorhome brands that we believe in and that are perfect for New Zealand conditions. This includes the Carado, Bürstner and HYMER motorhome brands from the exclusive Erwin Hymer Group stable of brands. We are the sole authorised distributor of these brands in New Zealand.
Carado motorhomes have a reputation for quality combined with great value. These motorhomes are the perfect choice for Kiwis looking to get on the road in a premium German motorhome with an affordable price tag.
Bürstner motorhomes are renowned for their premium quality and innovation. These motorhomes have built a reputation on their sleek modern design combined with superior comfort.
HYMER motorhomes are the ultimate in luxury and industry leading design. Elegance and state of the art technology come together to create a truly premium motorhome for discerning Kiwi owners.
Buying an ex rental motorhome can be a great low cost way to get into your first motorhome. An ex rental from a rental operator which specialises in premium motorhomes will typically have done fewer kilometres than a standard rental and have a higher specification including a comfortable permanent bed.
Not all ex rental motorhomes are created equally. Many are built with a basic specification that’s designed to take the knocks of multiple users over many years. Unless the rental operator has a rigorous maintenance programme, the motorhome may have signs of significant wear and tear by the time it reaches the end of its rental life.
Learn more about buying a used motorhome.
You can call us to view our motorhomes in person at one of our two convenient locations in Auckland or Christchurch. We recommend giving us a call in advance to find out what used and ex rental motorhomes we have available to view before visiting.
Our Auckland sales centre is conveniently located less than ten minutes from the Airport, a short drive from State Highway 1, and just 25km from the CBD. Our address is 11 Pavilion Drive, Airport Oaks, Auckland.
Our Christchurch sales centre is conveniently located at 3 Export Ave, Harewood, Christchurch. It is less than ten minutes from the Airport, a short drive from State Highway 1, and just 12km from the CBD.
If you’re looking for a quality motorhome or campervan and want to make your money go further, an ex rental motorhome or a privately owned motorhome from Wilderness is the answer.
We offer top quality trusted German brands Carado and Bürstner in our used motorhome range. These are New Zealand new and have spent no more than four years on our rental fleet or are privately owned motorhomes that our customers have asked us to sell for them.
Here at Wilderness, we only sell premium German motorhome brands that we believe in and that are perfect for New Zealand conditions. This includes the Carado, Bürstner and HYMER motorhome brands from the exclusive Erwin Hymer Group stable of brands. We are the sole authorised distributor of these brands in New Zealand.
Carado motorhomes have a reputation for quality combined with great value. These motorhomes are the perfect choice for Kiwis looking to get on the road in a premium German motorhome with an affordable price tag.
Bürstner motorhomes are renowned for their premium quality and innovation. These motorhomes have built a reputation on their sleek modern design combined with superior comfort.
HYMER motorhomes are the ultimate in luxury and industry leading design. Elegance and state of the art technology come together to create a truly premium motorhome for discerning Kiwi owners.
Buying an ex rental motorhome can be a great low cost way to get into your first motorhome. An ex rental from a rental operator which specialises in premium motorhomes will typically have done fewer kilometres than a standard rental and have a higher specification including a comfortable permanent bed.
Not all ex rental motorhomes are created equally. Many are built with a basic specification that’s designed to take the knocks of multiple users over many years. Unless the rental operator has a rigorous maintenance programme, the motorhome may have signs of significant wear and tear by the time it reaches the end of its rental life.
Learn more about buying a used motorhome.
You can call us to view our motorhomes in person at one of our two convenient locations in Auckland or Christchurch. We recommend giving us a call in advance to find out what used and ex rental motorhomes we have available to view before visiting.
Our Auckland sales centre is conveniently located less than ten minutes from the Airport, a short drive from State Highway 1, and just 25km from the CBD. Our address is 11 Pavilion Drive, Airport Oaks, Auckland.
Our Christchurch sales centre is conveniently located at 3 Export Ave, Harewood, Christchurch. It is less than ten minutes from the Airport, a short drive from State Highway 1, and just 12km from the CBD.
The cost of an ex rental motorhome depends on its age, mileage, specifications and condition. A motorhome which is older than seven years will usually be under $85,000 whereas you can expect to pay between $120,000 to $140,000 for an ex rental that is two to three years old.
An ex rental which is less than four years old is likely to be quite reliable. However, it pays to check that the rental operator regularly serviced the motorhome according to the manufacturer's specifications. Ex rental motorhomes that are older and have more than 300,000km on the clock should be thoroughly inspected for both mechanical wear and tear and wear on the habitation unit before purchase.
The condition of an ex rental motorhome depends on its age and mileage and the quality of the vehicle itself and the care the rental operator took to ensure that it was well maintained during its rental life. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should identify wear and tear and maintenance issues. If the motorhome appears to show more signs of wear and tear than could be expected for its age and mileage it probably indicates that the rental operator has fairly low maintenance standards.
Most rental operators will offer a guarantee on their ex rental motorhomes. This will cover the cost of repairing any issues that service within the specified guarantee period. Any motorhome purchased from a dealer, whether new or used, is covered under the Consumer Guarantees Act. This guarantees that in the unlikely event that a motorhome you have purchased experiences faults, the dealer is obliged to make the necessary repairs. An ex rental motorhome that is less than two years old may be covered by the balance of the manufacturer’s mechanical warranty. Check with the dealer for details and be aware that warranty may be void if the rental operator hasn’t met the manufacturer’s requirements.
Most large rental operators will have ex rental motorhomes for sale all year round. For operators that specialise in high end motorhomes, these will usually only be available at the end of summer. Ex rentals often sell quickly so it pays to get in touch with the rental operator early.
Most of the motorhomes sold by the bigger rental operators in New Zealand are around six or more years old. Smaller rental operators that focus on the high end market usually upgrade their motorhomes and sell off their existing fleet when they are between two and a half and four years old.
An ex rental motorhome will usually have done higher mileage than a privately owned motorhome of the same age. However, high mileage may not be an issue if the motorhome is built on a European vehicle base such as a Fiat Ducato which gives plenty of reliable motoring up to at least 300,000km.
If you purchase an ex rental from a licensed motorhome dealer, not only are you protected by the Consumer Guarantees Act but also the trading standards required of licensed motor vehicle dealers. Many reputable dealers will also offer a mechanical warranty of around three months on ex rental motorhome sales.
Whether you plan to purchase an ex rental or a motorhome from a private seller it pays to get a thorough pre purchase inspection done by a qualified person.
We would love to help you find your dream motorhome or offer support if you already own one.