Maui vs Camperman
A side-by-side look at Maui and Camperman — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Maui
Camperman
Founded
1982, per the brand's own site; acquired by parent company thl in 1988
Not published on its own site or independently verified for this profile.
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand (Australian operations run through thl's shared network)
Cairns
Fleet size
Six models across the fleet (vehicle count not published)
Four Toyota HiAce hi-top models (fleet vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Maui and Camperman operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Maui fleet
Two adults, an optional child berth, guaranteed young
Ultima · Ultima Plus
Four people, a full indoor lounge
Cascade · Beach
Six people, the largest two layouts
Sunset · River
Camperman fleet
A family of five, no bathroom onboard
Paradise Family 5
Two people who want the only bathroom
Maxie-4 Deluxe
Two or three, no bathroom onboard
Juliette 3 · Maxie 2-3
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Maui
Camperman
Sleeping
Bedding included on all motorhomes
Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Cooking
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, pots, pans, cutlery and sink on all models
Two-burner gas cooker, pots, pans, cutlery, plates and a sink on all models
Cooling
Fridge-freezer and front-cab air conditioning on all models
Front-cab air conditioning and a fridge on all models
Cab only — nothing cools the living area while parked, and fridge capacity varies (55 L on the Juliette 3, 80 L on the rest)
Heating
Reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on every model in the fleet
Runs off 240 V mains only, so it does nothing on an unpowered site
No model in the fleet carries a heater of any kind
Power
Dual battery with 240 V hookup on all models
Dual battery system on all models
Water
Toilet and shower on every model in the fleet
Fresh-water tank and sink on all models; the Maxie-4 Deluxe has a hot shower and flush toilet
Only the Maxie-4 Deluxe is self-contained — the other three models have no toilet or shower
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Maui
Cancellation feeNo fee 61+ days before pickup. Inside that: A$250 flat (60–31 days), 20% of the rental (30–7 days), 50% (6 days or less), or the full rental on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Camperman
Cancellation feeA$200 fee with 30+ days notice. Inside 30 days: 50% of the rental (29–7 days), 75% (6–1 days), or no refund on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Mauiif…
- •You value guaranteed-young fleets that never leave sealed roads
Choose Campermanif…
- •You value straightforward, all-inclusive pricing on a small, ageing hi-top fleet
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