Industry Links
some useful places to visit
Points of interest:
The term "Carrying
Weight" is different to "Cargo Capacity"
When it comes to how much stuff you can take away on holiday the confusion between these two terms can make up to a 250kg difference.
29th March 2011
Latest News
ex-Demo Hilux's for sale with any current stock model
2005 (new shape), comes with its auto-slide hitch ($3500 worth) & ready to go!
Exclusive Road Glide & Isuzu D-Max package deals available now!!!
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The Isuzu D-Max is the perfect partner for any Hodge RV 5th wheel. With class leading tow capacities and payload and pricing.
Links
Tow Vehicles
The utes that our Road Glide 5th wheels are made for:
Isuzu D-Max - This ute has the highest tow and GCVM capacities for its class. The perfect match with any of our units. Special pricing for Hodge RV customers available from Silvester Motor Company in Christchurch (ask for Donna Sylvester).
Other utes are the Mazda BT-50, the Holden Colorado, Toyota Hilux (limited options), Nissan Patrol & Toyota Landcruiser.
Heavy 5th wheel manufacturers (require COF and F-250 truck or similar):
We do not sell Heavy (COF) 5th Wheels but we appreciate there is a market. For your convenience we have included some links below for several USA made fifth wheels that are often available in NZ. You will note from the information that all of these 5th wheels require a COF as they have a GVM (or GTM) of more than 3500kg.
Budget (around $25-30k USD)
Mid-range (around $45-55k USD
High-end (around $80-100k USD) - Permanent living models:
NZ RV magazines
RV Lifestyle - A New Zealand owned and produced magazine with relevent articles and local advertising.
NZMHD - An Australian run magazine for NZ. It has plenty of advertising and articles.
NZ Transport Authority - WoF rules, Licencing Rules etc...
NZTA - general site
NZTA - Light simple trailer rules
