Q: Why do we offer the service?
A: The NZ caravan and leisure industry over the years has become unaffordable to most working-class Kiwi families. With many wanting to travel throughout New Zealand, with a level of luxury and family convenience. Many find it difficult to afford, due to the high market prices and greedy NZ caravan dealers, profiting anything from $10,000 to $30,000 Plus per caravan sale!!
Q: What is the service we offer?
A: Our service includes:
- We help and support you, from buying the UK caravan, to getting it on the NZ road
- We can support you when choosing a UK caravan
- We provide an overall estimated shipping & caravan cost
- We research and locate the same or similar model, within you price range
- We use NCC approved caravan dealers
- We then provide a detailed report, from the approved and established UK caravan main dealers
- We then try to negotiate a more competitive price or include additional extras
- We confirm you are happy with the caravan, then provide an itemised total cost
- We can help to arrange a secure payment and finance plan
- We arrange for the caravan to be collected and pictures are taken of the condition before leaving
- We make sure paperwork is completed and shipping dates are confirmed
- We send the vessel live tracking App and number, to track your caravan across the world
- We make sure the caravan is securely placed within a container and shipped to NZ
Q: Why import caravans from the UK?
A: There are many reasons why we recommend importing from the UK:
- UK caravans are almost half the price of the NZ market
- UK refund, 20% Tax Refund on caravans exported to NZ
- UK has over 500,000 touring caravans on their roads
- UK manufacture over 8 major makes of caravan
- UK have been manufacturing caravans for over 70 years
- UK caravans have a strong and little weight design
- UK caravans have the door on the left-hand side, the same as NZ models
- UK caravans can to towed by most standard family car, due to their lightweight structure
- UK offer a massive choice of caravans, catering for all tastes and budgets
- UK Due to the high profit, most NZ caravan companies go to the effort of importing from the UK
- UK 70 million population, keeps the caravan market affordable for everyone
Q: How do we research & check the legitimacy of the caravans, from the UK?
A: We have a UK agent that assists us to locate caravans and we can also provide a UK ‘CRIS’ report (NZD $80) of the caravan’s history and true age.
Its been known that NZ used caravan dealers, have register caravans with misleading and incorrect year of manufacture often making the caravans younger than they actually are.
Q: What saving could I expect to make on a caravan from the UK?
A: Comparing apples with apples, an Ace Jubilee Aristocrat 2007, in NZ can cost around $31,000, compared to the same model from the UK, can cost around $12,000, a saving of $18,000!!
This doesn’t include shipping, insurance and your UK tax refund.
Q: What would I expected to pay for a caravan from the UK?
A: A difficult question to ask and it all depends on make, mode, berth and age, prices start from around:
- $2,000 – 1997
- $10,000 – 2007
- $19,000 – 2012
- $25,000 – 2016
Q: How much will it cost to ship my caravan to NZ?
A: It all depends on which ports your caravan is shipped from and to, expect to pay $4500 – $7000.
Q: Do I qualify for a tax refund, if I export my caravan from the UK?
A: The UK have VAT, the same as GST in NZ, but calculated at 20%. This is one of your major savings which caravan dealers and importers don’t tell you about. When exporting from the UK to NZ and the caravan is bought from a UK VAT registered company, 20% of the value of the caravan is refunded, saving $1000’s!!
Q: Will I need to pay GST on my caravan when it arrives into NZ?
A: In most cases you will need to pay GST (15%) on caravan, insurance and freight costs, known as (CIF). In some cases, there are exceptions when immigrating to NZ, please contact us for further information.
Q: How much do we charge for our service?
A: Our service charge is 5% of the UK caravan retail price and shipping cost, capped at $995, which is paid in two equal payments, one at the start of the agreement and one before the caravan can be cleared, to allow collection from the NZ port.
Q: Will there be other costs involved once my caravan has arrived into NZ?
A: Yes, for a caravan to be legally towed on a NZ road and be granted entry into most campsites, it requires, Registering, WOF, Electrical and Gas Certified and the car towing plug converted to a 7pin flat plug.
The total cost can vary, but expect to pay around $1800.
Q: Do I need to fill out complicated or confusing paper work?
A: Most of the paperwork is filled out for you and emailed over, they will require some standard information, identification and signatures. If there is anything you are unsure about, we can help you every step of the way.
Q: When will I be expected to pay for the caravan and shipping?
A: There is a deposit paid to secure the caravan, then the balance is settled before it is collected, ready for shipping to NZ. The shipping is paid when the caravan arrives in NZ, which will then be cleared and released when all charges are paid in full. This can help to give an extra 10 weeks to get additional finances together.
Q: Is there shipping insurances available for the caravan & secure international payments?
A: Insurance is available to cover damages to the caravan, when in transit to NZ. There are also several secure ways to make international payments to any UK NCC caravan dealer, please contact us for further information.
Q: Is there a warranty with any of the caravans imported to NZ?
A: Sadly, there isn’t, but we research and use the most established UK NCC caravan dealer to reduce the risk of caravan faults.
Q: Can I ship any personal items inside the caravan to NZ?
A: Yes, you can, its classes as ‘Unaccompanied Personal Effects’, so if you also have items you would like shipping to NZ from the UK, take advantage by storing them in your caravan. They will be subject to NZ Customs inspection and possible GST.
Q: Which NZ ports can the caravans shipped to?
A: Caravans can be shipped to Auckland, Napier, Wellington and Christchurch.
Q: How long does it take to ship my caravan from the UK?
A: Generally, it takes around ill I be about to 10 weeks.
Q: Will I be able to tow the caravan away, straight from the port?
A: The caravan needs to be at least registered and have a NZ licence plate, before it can be towed on NZ roads (further details on registration and WOF). This can be done before the caravan arrives into NZ.
Also, the plug that connects to the vehicle needs to be changed from a UK ‘round’ to a NZ ‘flat’ plug, as the outside lighting requirements, for UK caravans are slightly different. So, you don’t have any problems or worries when you collect the caravan, we can provide you with a straight forward plug-in adapter, please contact us for more information.
Q: Can I track my caravan while it is being shipped from the UK to NZ?
A: Most definitely, we provide a Live Vessel Tracking App, that allows you to track your shipped caravan from the UK.
Q: Can I import a caravan myself and can things go wrong?
A: Yes, you can import a caravan yourself, but our service is a small price to pay, for:
- Our caravan industry experience
- Our shipping partner relationships
- Our trusted NCC established UK caravan main dealers
- Our caravan dealer negotiation relationships
- Our secure NZ money transfers and financial loan partners
- Our great support, knowing we are in NZ and the UK
Q: So, taking everything into consideration, what might a pay for a caravan, from the UK, in total?
A: An example of one of our clients, who paid:
- $10,000 – Ace Jubilee Aristocrat 2007 4-berth, included UK Tax refund
- $5,000 – Shipping
- $1,000 – Insurance
- $2,400 – NZ GST
- $1800 – NZ Road legal and Conversion to NZ Standards
- $850 – Caravan Network Service Fee
- Total – $21,050 (Compared to $31,000 from a NZ Caravan Dealer)
If you have any further questions, please contact us