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The Ford Ranger has passed the Toyota HiLux to become New Zealand's most popular pickup. In addition to being the number one selling truck in New Zealand, the Ranger is also New Zealand's most awarded light truck.

In Australia the Ranger design mix set 2014 sales records as it challenges the Toyota HiLux in the Oz market.

GoSee tows its 2500kg, full-time on the road, caravan travelling office with a Ford Ranger so this Information Article has current pictures from the practical working life of our Ranger diesel.

The Resene Caravan Do Up Challenge returns to the Camper Care Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show at Mystery Creek, Hamilton February 27th to March 1st 2015.

Two teams will once again compete to make over their caravans in just three days, on site at the show at Mystery Creek, a unique addition to the shows 10th birthday celebrations, and tying in the all new 'Everything Outdoor and Leisure zone'.

The Camper Care New Zealand Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show from Feb 27 to March 1 2015 says that TOP 10 Holiday Parks will host the Show's Rally.

The TOP 10 Rally will be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, is FREE OF CHARGE.

All members of the public with a motorhome, caravan or tent are welcome to attend. Entrance to the Rally is via Gate 2, Mystery Creek Rd.

The closer a tow ball is to the rear axle of the tow vehicle the better. This really is a case of getting your towing head together. It is one big reason 4WD's are often chosen as tow vehicles. In addition to being heavier vehicles the design requirements of a 4WD, which must have serious entry and exit angles front and back to cope with off-road work, means the tow ball is not way aft, waving about. This means better, safer towing.

The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) website reports that The Thames-Coromandel District's Freedom Camping Bylaw 2014 came into effect from December 1st, 2014.

The TCDC made its original Freedom Camping Bylaw on Dec 14 2011 under Section 11 of the Freedom Camping Act of 2011. The current 2014 review of this bylaw is in accordance with section 13(1) of the Act. Affectivity, the camping-related provisions under the Council's original freedom camping bylaw, public places bylaw and parking control bylaw are revoked.

A group of six industry industry leaders have triggered Covi Motorhome Caravan & Outdoor SuperShow moves to limit North Island motorhome and camping enthusiasts to one show in the North Island in 2015.

But Lisa Rountree of Classic Events said today that - ' It is business as usual', for the Campercare NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show in Hamilton in Feb-March 2015.

Covi 2015 show dates have been confirmed for the NZ peak summer holiday season.

Peter Jackson found Matamata in the Hamilton and Waikato as the setting for one of the first scenes of his epic adaptation of the JRR Tolkien classic, The Lord of the Rings.

Visitors can follow Peter Jackson's footsteps and hear how movie magic was made on a guided tour through the Hobbiton Movie Set.

If the Shire is at the heart of Lord of the Rings, then the Hamilton & Waikato region is at the heart of the Shire.

GoSee has upgraded its free Plan a Trip touring map option to give full satellite coverage from one specific destination to another anywhere in Australia and New Zealand with up to four via points.

Plan a Trip is the 13th option down on the left hand side of the GoSee Home Page and it has been a must do for GoSeers for 10 years.

Plan a Trip is one of the most popular free services for travellers GoSee provides so we have worked to make a good thing better on both sides of the Tasman.

Editor's Note: GoSee tows its 2500kg, full-time on the road, caravan travelling office with a Ford Ranger XLT Super, P/U HR 3.2 diesel so the Information Article on the GoSeeAustralia and GoSeeNewZealand Home Pages has current pictures from the practical working life of our Ranger diesel.

The 4x2 is a rear-wheel drive Ranger. This brought a significant cost saving over a 4x4 version. So while the choice of the Ranger 4x2 is a step away from our collective comfort zones the decision is based in extensive towing experience.

GoSee's tour to the south of New Zealand's South Island hit us between the eyes. As we headed over Arthurs Pass the spectacular scenery rushed to meet us.

GoSee visited Fox Glacier and dropped in on old friends Linda and Adrian at the Fox Glacier Holiday Park & Motel.

Richard and Lorraine Molloy welcome GoSee to Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park.

We found Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park's has award winning facilities.