Spaceships vs Camperman
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Camperman — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Camperman
Founded
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
Not published on its own site or independently verified for this profile.
Headquarters
New Zealand (HQ city not published); Australian entity registered in Botany, NSW
Cairns
Fleet size
Four models across eight Australian depots (this site prices six; vehicle count not published)
Four Toyota HiAce hi-top models (fleet vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Spaceships and Camperman operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Spaceships fleet
Two people on a tight budget, sealed roads only
Alpha
Two people who want more room to move
Beta 2S
Four people, or two with a child seat
Beta · Beta 4-berth (Rooftop Tent)
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
Spaceships
Camperman
Sleeping
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Cooking
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Two-burner gas cooker, pots, pans, cutlery, plates and a sink on all models
Cooling
Front-cab air conditioning and an integrated fridge on all models
Fridge capacity varies by model; the Alpha has a smaller unit than the Beta range
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
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
No model in the fleet carries a heater of any kind
Power
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
Dual battery system on all models
Water
10-litre water tank on all models
Basic tank for hand-washing and drinking only; no toilet, shower or self-containment certification on any model
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
Spaceships
Free cancellation (528h notice)Free cancellation up to 22 days before pick-up. Inside 22 days, cancellation fees apply on a sliding scale — check Spaceships' terms for exact amounts.
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 Spaceshipsif…
- •You value car-sized campervans built from people-movers, not high-roof vans
Choose Campermanif…
- •You value straightforward, all-inclusive pricing on a small, ageing hi-top fleet
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