TV presenter Paul Henry reckons campervans hog the road and drive too slowly and says that they should only be operated between 1am and 4am. He's obviously taking things too far with this rant -- but it does illustrate that slow-coach driving can be a huge source of irritation, not to mention downright hazardous.Whether you're driving a campervan, caravan or trailer, if you're using the New Zealand roads, the need for courtesy is ever present. And beautiful scenery can be distracting, making you forget about the vehicles travelling behind you.
Motorhomes or Campervans generally don't travel very fast. And roads in New Zealand twist and turn, especially when winding through gorges where passing lanes are not always present. Remember to be courteous and pull over when and where possible, allowing the traffic behind to pass. If you're in a spot where the view is that good, and there are plenty of those, pull over into a roadside rest area. It's a good chance to stretch your legs and enjoy a cuppa.
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Video: Funny rant by Paul Henry, Breakfast TV host, about how campervans ruined his Easter driving pleasure
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I have been General Manager of Motorhome Republic, the operators of this website, for 4 years and with the company for 6 years starting as a Sales / Account Manager. Previous roles have included account manager and software architect for a web design firm, advertising sales across multiple media and television production. I’ve been lucky enough to go Motorhoming several times in Canada, USA and New Zealand so far and grew up going on caravanning holidays with Mum and Dad. The value and freedom Motorhoming offers are its two main drawcards for me. That and the envy on the other campers’ faces when you pull into a State Park campground with no hook ups in a 31’ Class C with double slide outs, on board generator, side awning, exterior entertainment unit and smoker unit for a 10kg salmon caught earlier that day.
I have been in the Motorhome industry for the best part of 6 years and with Motorhomes Republic for the last 18 months. I previously worked for the largest Motorhome rental company in the world as the New Zealand Sales Account Manager. I’ve traveled the length and width of New Zealand in many different categories of Motorhomes, in fact I don’t think there is a main state highway I haven’t driven. The love I have for Motorhomes is one of freedom and flexibility, doing what I want when I want. If I have a hankering for a cup of coffee in a beautiful scenic spot simply stop boil and enjoy….
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