The Tandem
- Seats
- 2
- Sleeps
- 2
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
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Elements RV World review
Elements RV World combines compact car-based campers with a more varied New Zealand range that reaches six-person motorhomes.
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Background
Company overview
Elements RV World is the recreational-vehicle rental brand within Elements World, a group whose activities also include vehicle sales and conversions. Trek Campers is a separate brand in the group. Earlier New Zealand rental activity used the Elements Rentals name.
The business has separate New Zealand and Australian rental offers and direct booking systems. The shared brand covers market-specific vehicle ranges and rental terms, so a booking in one country does not carry the same offer as a booking in the other.
Our verdict
Editorial review
The appeal of Elements RV World is a range with recognisable steps in living comfort. In New Zealand, choosing a larger or more equipped category changes how the vehicle works as a temporary home; in Australia, the compact offer makes the vehicle decision simpler. The more demanding part is the financial decision: distance charges, protection options and remaining liabilities deserve as much attention as the base rental price. This is an offer best assessed through the actual category and applicable market terms, rather than a single headline rate.
Good points
- Distinct ways to use the living space.New Zealand's range gives couples an alternative to the smallest conversion without making them book extra beds, while larger parties have four- and six-person options. Those are useful differences in layout and facilities, rather than a long list of similar categories.
- A practical compact setup in Australia.The Australian Tandem combines a rear kitchen with a fridge, leisure battery and side awning. It gives a two-person vehicle useful equipment for stops outside the cabin.
Things to consider
- New Zealand diesel trips carry a separate distance cost.The Quad, Tandem Deluxe and Sixer attract a road-user charge even though unlimited mileage is advertised. Longer journeys therefore increase the bill independently of rental duration.
- Australian protection leaves specific financial exposure.The Australian terms retain liability of up to AUD 5,000 for a single-vehicle rollover or roof incident despite protection. An option displaying zero excess should not be read as removing every contractual liability.
Vehicle categories
Elements RV World fleet
The Quad
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
The Tandem Deluxe
- Seats
- 2
- Sleeps
- 2
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Automatic
The Sixer
- Seats
- 6
- Sleeps
- 6
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Automatic
The range runs from a small car conversion to a motorhome with three double beds. All four categories are offered in New Zealand; Australia's rental range is The Tandem.
The Tandem uses a Toyota Estima camper layout with a double bed that converts to daytime seating, storage underneath and a rear kitchen sheltered by the open boot. Its equipment differs across the two markets: the New Zealand version has a cooler/heat box and a cooker with two gas cans, while the Australian version has a 12V fridge, leisure battery, side awning and gas cylinder. Both include 24 litres of water capacity, linen, crockery and cutlery. The Australian fittings should not be assumed to come with a New Zealand booking.
The Quad is a high-roof Toyota Voyager T540 camper with two double beds. Its kitchen has a gas stove, microwave and fridge/freezer, alongside 39 litres of fresh water and 44 litres of waste-water capacity. It provides a different sleeping arrangement from the two-person vehicles without moving to the largest motorhome.
The Tandem Deluxe uses a high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter layout with a double bed, onboard toilet and shower, gas heating and an 80-litre fridge/freezer. Fresh- and waste-water capacities are 80 and 50 litres. Its extra facilities, rather than additional sleeping places, are the principal step up from The Tandem.
The Sixer is the roomiest category by sleeping capacity, with three double beds for six adults, front and rear dining tables, diesel heating and a solar panel. Its kitchen includes a stove, oven, microwave and 130-litre fridge/freezer; fresh- and waste-water capacities are both 82 litres. These category descriptions explain the layouts and equipment rather than guaranteeing a particular allocated chassis or model.
Locations
Elements RV World pickup locations
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New Zealand
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Auckland Airport
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Christchurch Airport
Australia
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Sydney
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Brisbane Airport
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Cairns Airport
Before booking
Practical facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Australian rental-price example | A direct Sydney-to-Sydney Tandem search for 12–23 October 2026, with pickup and return at 10:00 and a driver aged 26 or over, displayed 12 rental days at AUD 43.97 per day: AUD 527.64 in base hire. A compulsory AUD 100 location fee brought the displayed total before optional extras to AUD 627.64, including GST. This was a price example, not a final checkout total or a guarantee of availability; the location fee applied even though collection and return were in the same city. |
| Mileage and New Zealand diesel charges | Unlimited mileage is advertised. For the New Zealand Quad, Tandem Deluxe and Sixer, a separate road-user charge of NZD 7.64 per 100 km is payable on return. At that rate, 1,000 km represents NZD 76.40 in road-user charges. |
| Australian protection options | In the Sydney Tandem example above, No Worries displayed a premium of AUD 35 per day, or AUD 420 for the 12-day rental, with AUD 0 excess. Risky Business displayed AUD 0 per day with AUD 5,000 excess. These are quote-specific protection premiums and excesses, not refundable-bond amounts. |
| Remaining damage liability | Liability applies per incident and exclusions survive protection. In Australia, the terms retain exposure of up to AUD 5,000 for a single-vehicle rollover or roof incident despite protection. |
| Advance payment and card charges | Direct terms specify a 10% advance in New Zealand and 20% in Australia, with the balance and bond due before collection. Visa/Mastercard surcharges are 2.5% in New Zealand, including on the bond, and 2.7% in Australia. The advance is separate from a refundable security bond. |
| Minimum rental duration | The minimum depends on the booking. A New Zealand Auckland-to-Auckland search for 12–19 October 2026, at 10:00 with a driver aged 26 or over, displayed eight rental days against a ten-day minimum. That example does not establish a year-round minimum for every booking. |
| Driver age | The minimum age is 18 in both markets. Learner licences are not accepted. |
| Additional drivers | New Zealand's direct terms allow an additional driver without a fee. In the Sydney Tandem price example, the extra-driver option displayed AUD 25 for the quoted rental. The New Zealand inclusion does not extend to Australia. |
| Optional equipment | Baby seats, roof racks and chains are listed at NZD 40 per item per rental in New Zealand and AUD 40 in Australia, subject to availability. In the Sydney Tandem example, a table-and-chairs combination displayed AUD 35 for the rental, and a cleaning-supply pack displayed AUD 10. |
| One-way rentals | A rental ending at another location requires approval and a separately quoted one-way fee. |
| After-hours collection | After-hours pickup requires a request, with the paperwork completed at least 48 hours beforehand. |
| Driving restrictions | Off-road use is excluded apart from campground access. New Zealand's terms specifically exclude Ninety Mile Beach, Ball Hutt and Skippers; Australia's terms also exclude non-public roads. |
| Pets and smoking | Pets and smoking are prohibited, with an exception for assistance dogs. |
| Fuel and return condition | Australia's return requirements include a clean vehicle and full fuel and gas. Refuelling administration is NZD 60 plus fuel in New Zealand and AUD 20 plus fuel in Australia. Cleaning charges can reach NZD 250 or AUD 250, and grey-water charges NZD 500 or AUD 500, according to the market and return condition. These are conditional charges, not routine additions to every rental. |
| Roadside assistance | Mechanical assistance is covered through AA in New Zealand and Roadservices Australia in Australia. Nonmechanical call-outs are charged. Defects and accidents must be reported within 24 hours; a replacement vehicle is not guaranteed. |
| Extensions and early returns | An extension must be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Australian terms provide no refund for returning early. |
Quick answers
Elements RV World FAQ
Can I rent The Sixer in Australia?
The Sixer belongs to the New Zealand range, alongside The Quad, The Tandem Deluxe and The Tandem. The Australian offer is The Tandem, a two-person camper; the larger New Zealand categories should not be assumed to be available there.
Is The Tandem equipped the same way in both countries?
No. The Australian version has a 12V fridge, leisure battery and side awning. The New Zealand version uses a cooler/heat box and comes with two gas cans for the cooker. They share the two-person layout and rear-kitchen concept, but their equipment is not interchangeable.
Which Elements vehicles have a toilet and shower?
The Tandem Deluxe and The Sixer in New Zealand have both an onboard toilet and shower. The Tandem and The Quad show no confirmed value for those facilities in the comparison above, so they should not be chosen on an assumption that a bathroom is included.
Does unlimited mileage remove the distance charge in New Zealand?
No. The diesel Quad, Tandem Deluxe and Sixer still incur NZD 7.64 per 100 km in road-user charges, payable when the vehicle is returned. That charge is separate from a limit on how far you may drive.
Does No Worries remove every Australian damage charge?
No. The Sydney Tandem example displayed a zero excess for No Worries, but the Australian terms still retain exclusions and up to AUD 5,000 liability for a single-vehicle rollover or roof incident. The option's daily premium, an excess and a refundable bond are separate parts of the rental arrangement.
Can I return an Elements camper in a different city?
One-way rentals require approval and a quoted fee. A city appearing among the booking options does not guarantee approval for every collection-and-return pairing, so the intended combination needs to be agreed for the rental.
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