What to Know Before You Buy

Motorhomes and Campervans in Australia

Explore motorhomes and campervans for sale across Australia and learn what to consider before choosing the right vehicle for your travels.

Looking for a motorhome or campervan? These vehicles combine transport and accommodation, allowing you to travel without needing a separate tow vehicle.

They range from compact campervans suited to shorter trips through to larger motorhomes designed for longer stays and extended touring.

Because you are buying both a vehicle and a living space, it is important to consider the mechanical condition as well as the internal layout and features.

What Is the Difference Between a Motorhome and a Campervan?

A motorhome is generally larger and may provide more permanent living areas, while a campervan is usually more compact and built within a van body.

Motorhomes often have separate spaces for sleeping, cooking and dining. Campervans tend to use convertible seating and compact layouts to make the most of the available space.

Common features include:

  • Fixed or convertible sleeping areas
  • Seating or dining space
  • Cooking facilities
  • Internal storage
  • Built-in living space within the vehicle

Key Features to Look For

Vehicle Size

Consider the vehicle’s length, height and overall size, particularly if you plan to drive through towns, use smaller campsites or park in standard spaces.

Layout and Sleeping Space

Choose a layout that provides enough sleeping, dining and living space for the number of people travelling.

Travel Seats and Seatbelts

Check the vehicle’s registered seating capacity and approved seatbelts. The number of sleeping berths may not be the same as the number of people who can legally travel in the vehicle.

Mechanical Condition

Review the service history and check the engine, transmission, brakes, tyres and other mechanical components.

Weight and Licence Requirements

Check the vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Mass and confirm that you hold the correct driver’s licence for that vehicle.

Storage and Payload

Consider how much storage is available and how much weight can be added for passengers, water, fuel, equipment and personal belongings.

Power, Water and Appliances

Check which power, water and appliance systems are included and whether they suit the way you plan to travel. Features such as a refrigerator, house battery, solar, toilet, shower, heating or air conditioning will vary between vehicles.

 

Motorhomes and Campervans Currently Available

Find a Motorhome or Campervan That Suits Your Travel Plans

Motorhomes and campervans offer the convenience of having your transport and accommodation in one vehicle.

Before buying, consider how many people will be travelling, how much living space you need and the types of roads, campsites and destinations you plan to visit.

Browse our available motorhomes and campervans or contact Find My Van to learn more about a particular vehicle.

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