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Buying a Campervan6 min readUpdated 2025-02-07

Facebook Groups vs Trade Me for Campervans in New Zealand

Where Kiwis list and find campervans: Facebook groups vs Trade Me Motors — pros, cons, and how to not miss new listings on either.

Trade Me Motors

Trade Me has a wide audience and structured listings (photos, description, Q&A). Listing and success fees apply. Buyers can save searches and get Trade Me’s own email alerts. Campervan listings appear in Motors > Caravans & Motorhomes. Good for visibility and a permanent record of the ad.

Facebook Groups

Facebook groups (e.g. NZ Campervans for Sale, Campervans for Sale NZ) are free to list and very active. Many sellers list here first or only here; listings can be informal and fast-moving. No built-in alert system — you have to check often or use a third-party alert service like Kiwi Campervan Alerts to get notified when new vans appear.

Using Both

Serious buyers check both Trade Me and Facebook. Listings don’t always appear on both; some sellers use one or the other. To avoid missing new ads, set up alerts that monitor multiple sources and email you when something matches your criteria. Then you can view the listing and contact the seller directly.

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