Camperman vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Camperman and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Camperman
Star RV
Founded
Not published on its own site or independently verified for this profile.
2012
Headquarters
Cairns
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Four Toyota HiAce hi-top models (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Camperman and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
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
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
Camperman
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Two-burner gas cooker, pots, pans, cutlery, plates and a sink on all models
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
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)
90 L compressor fridge on every model
Heating
No model in the fleet carries a heater of any kind
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
Dual battery system on all models
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
Water
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
90 L fresh-water tank, 60 L grey water, water filter, indoor shower and fixed toilet on every model
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
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 →Star RV
Free cancellation (744h notice)Free cancellation 31+ days before pickup. Inside that: 20% of hire fees (30–7 days), 50% (6–1 days), or 100% on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Campermanif…
- •You value straightforward, all-inclusive pricing on a small, ageing hi-top fleet
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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