The Koru 6 Freedom is the cheaper 6-berth motorhome in the Wendekreisen fleet because of its age — it's a 2019 model. That's a real trade-off worth knowing upfront, but what you get is a certified self-contained motorhome with automatic transmission, a 3.0 litre diesel engine, and plenty of power for both the North and South Islands.
Inside, it's genuinely comfortable for six adults or a large family. There's an internal walk-through to the cab, three double beds, and six seatbelts. The 120L fridge is a proper size for a family trip. It comes with duvets, pillows, linen, towels, electric kettle, toaster, LPG gas bottle, pots, frying pan, crockery, bowls, and cooking utensils — you're not scrimping on kit.
The one thing to plan around is the length. At 7.62 metres and over, shopping centre car parks can be tight and tricky to manoeuvre. Stick to on-street parking where you can and you'll save yourself some headaches.
For first-timers, this is manageable. The automatic transmission, power steering, and reversing camera take a lot of the stress out of driving something this size.
If you're travelling with kids, pack a DVD player's worth of movies — the motorhome may come with a flat screen DVD player. Board games, cards, colouring books, and their favourite toys will fill the rainy days. Don't forget a small first aid kit for any bumps along the way.
Before you pick up, have a read through the DriveNow Campervan Handbook — it covers everything from booking through to drop-off.
