Wilderness Motorhomes vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Wilderness Motorhomes and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Wilderness Motorhomes
Star RV
Founded
2004, by siblings John Managh and Mary Hamilton, still family-held
2012
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Seven motorhome models across two depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Wilderness Motorhomes and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Wilderness Motorhomes fleet
Two people wanting the standard width
Compact for 2 · Double for 2
Two people wanting the narrowest fit
Queen for 2 (Slim) · Twin/King for 2 (Slim)
Four people, from standard to premium
Twin/King for 4 · Double for 4 · The Suite
Star RV fleet
Couples and solo travellers
Polaris 2-Berth
Families and groups of four
Polaris 4-Berth
Large families and groups
Polaris 6-Berth
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Wilderness Motorhomes
Star RV
Sleeping
Duvets and pillows included on all models; memory foam mattress on slatted frame
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
2-burner gas hob, pots, pans, plates, cutlery, kitchen equipment on all models
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Heating
Central gas/electric heating on all models; full insulation and double-glazed windows
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Water
Hot shower, cassette flush toilet, 120L fresh water on all models (certified self-contained)
Water filter, indoor shower and toilet on every model: 90 L fresh and 60 L grey on the Polaris 2, 82 L and 82 L on the Polaris 4 and 6; Star RV says every vehicle carries a green self-containment certificate
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Wilderness Motorhomes
Trustpilot
Cancellation & Flexibility
Wilderness Motorhomes
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Wilderness Motorhomesif…
- •You value fully self-contained motorhomes from two depots
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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