KEA Elite motorhomes are a ‘home away from home’
From a short getaway to a full-on roadie, KEA Elite motorhomes have everything you need.
Kiwis have always loved their holiday homes, many of which are permanent places where families return year after year to familiar surroundings and the same friendly neighbours. But now more and more New Zealanders are embracing the joy and freedom of their batch on wheels.
This way they can revel in the experience of going off-grid completely for the ultimate back to nature getaway, or parking up in a more conventional spot and enjoying the people, places and pleasures of Aotearoa.
After the travel limitations of the last few years, the desire to reconnect has seen thousands of Kiwis setting off on local adventures in their motorhomes. These comfortable and versatile RVs enable owners to chart your own course, surrounded by treasured possessions and comforts – and even your own pets.
The latest offering in a fastgrowing market is the KEA Elite, brought to loyal customers by a trusted brand that’s been around since its founders identified a gap in the market while chatting over a barbecue and beers in the mid1990s.
Since then, motorhomes have come a long, long way and the KEA Elite is joy packed with cool and contemporary features – even offering purchasers the ability to customise their new RV’s livery and interior.
Three colour palettes and decals have been created – all based on the colours and textures of nature found in three key destinations within New Zealand.
Raglan is represented by warm, earthy hues, while South Canterbury’s golds and greens are rich and evocative. Looking further south for inspiration, Queenstown’s glacial beauty comes through in silver and midnight blue.
The KEA Elite’s elevated design and functionality can be seen throughout these superior motorhomes. Quality New Zealand wool carpets are included in all three design options and the upholstery fabrics are attractive, practical and long-lasting.
Thoughtfully designed kitchen areas make preparing food a breeze, with generous bench, storage, pantry and fridge space, and an extra-large oven in the six-berth model. Kaikoura crayfish, a rasher of legendary Pokeno bacon or freshly shucked oysters in Bluff can all be prepared with absolute ease – especially if you strike up the barbecue outside for extra cooking capacity.
Meanwhile, cleverly compact bathrooms with a shower and swivel-seat toilet are easy to use and keep clean.
One of the KEA Elite range’s most notable advantages is its two AGM 120Ah batteries and an extra solar panel to enhance your recharging capabilities. This makes it possible to relax in the back of beyond - truly escaping the rat race while continuing to enjoy heating in winter, cooling in summer, a cutting-edge stereo system, wireless phone charging and ambient lighting for days at a time.
In addition, Elite models come with bike racks, adding extra convenience for those on the go who feel extra energetic.
KEA Elite motorhomes are a pleasure to drive, with diesel turbo engines and automatic transmission. They come with reversing cameras which also have front-facing and recording capabilities and climbing onboard is safe and simple thanks to the electric step and handle, with LED lighting to guide the way.
Once people get the motorhome bug in their system, they tend to become devotees, taking their
RV out for short trips to nearby destinations as well as the ultimate Aotearoa long-haul roadie - covering both islands at a pace that suits them.
Enthusiasts’ groups and clubs abound, connecting motorhome owners to others who share their passion, and many life-long friendships are formed.
What’s more, your motorhome is handy at home too as accommodation for visiting family and friends, who appreciate the independence it gives them.
RV Super Centre has branches in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Queenstown to cater for the growing number of Kiwis who are realising that motorhomes are the ultimate option for holiday versatility.
The staff are all fans too and they welcome the opportunity to talk potential purchasers through the selection and sale process, finding the perfect new or used RV for your needs.
Priced under $200,000 the KEA Elite range is surprisingly affordable yet the opportunities it promises are vast and varied.
Visit the rvsupercentre.co.nz/brands/kea-elitemotorhomes to find out more about the KEA Elite motorhomes.