Mercedes-Benz Sprinter "The A Van"

The A Van is a campervan from Campervanz Rentals in Christchurch – a small family business where Ernesto builds and maintains every van himself: the solar systems, batteries, insulation and joinery. A Mercedes Sprinter with zero branding or decals and a cosy hand-built interior – a discreet, authentic New Zealand road trip without the “tourist van” look.

The A Van at a glance

• Sleeps 2, 2 seatbelts
• 2.1 L diesel engine, manual transmission
• No branding, decals or logos – you drive like a local, not like a tourist (rare in New Zealand)
• Certified self-contained – legal overnight stays at freedom camping sites across New Zealand
• Diesel heater to stay warm on cold nights
• Solar panel, house battery and 1000 W inverter – power your laptop anywhere
• Fixed toilet, hot shower from the rear-mounted califont, 40 L fresh / 40 L grey water tanks
• Full kitchen with gas cooker, 65 L fridge/freezer, crockery, pots and pans
• Double bed 1.85 × 1.43 m
• TV with Chromecast and game stick, Bluetooth radio
• Extras on request: mountain bikes, surfboards, tent, foldable table, camping chairs
• Length 6.5 m, height 2.1 m

Included in every van

• Bedding and towels
• Camping table and chairs
• First aid kit and fire extinguisher
• 230 V inverter for charging small devices
• Printed guide with freedom camping rules, maps and app tips

Pick-up and rental conditions

• Pick-up in Christchurch (Auckland and Queenstown by arrangement)
• One-way rentals between Auckland and Christchurch on request
• Minimum rental 7 days; discount for rentals longer than 30 days
• The price shown is the main-season rate; 15% discount in the winter season
• Basic insurance included with an excess (bond) of NZ$4,000; it can be reduced to NZ$1,000 (NZ$39 per day) or to zero (NZ$59 per day)
• Minimum driver age 21, full driving licence required
• Ernesto communicates with guests in English, Spanish and Italian

Send us an enquiry with your travel dates – we will check availability with Ernesto and confirm your booking.