About Challenger Appliances

40 Years of Kiwi Know-How

Gas califonts, cookers, fridges and toilets for Kiwi boats, RVs, tiny homes and baches.

Our story

Top-Quality Gas Appliances for Boats, Caravans, Tiny Homes and Baches

Forty years ago, Challenge Yachts was the first company to manufacture and export production yachts from New Zealand to the United States. That commitment to quality never left us. It just found new homes.

Today, we supply motorhome, campervan and horse float owners too. Our flagship Stainless Steel Gas Califont has a front cover made from marine-grade 316 stainless steel, delivering instantaneous hot water miles from the nearest power point. Our gas cookers, gas stoves and ovens, plus 12v compressor and 3-way fridges, are built to the same standard. Some of our 12v and 24v range even runs on solar.

The reviews back it up: 4.9 stars on Google and five-star service. One customer says his Challenger Califont “has never missed a beat” after ten years. Another was quoted $3,000 to replace his caravan fridge. We diagnosed the real fault and fixed it for $150. Gas and solar-ready appliances from people who understand life on the road, on the water and on the land.

We’re known for:

Safety as our top priority
Expert advice and repairs for gas cookers, stoves and fridges
Parts and stock always on hand
Certified gas products you can trust

See gas cookers, stoves and califonts in person at our showroom, 38 Olive Road, Penrose, Auckland.

What we stand for

Expertise, Service, Quality and Value

Four things guide every appliance we stock and every question we answer.

Expertise

Advice you can act on

Ask us about sizing, power sources or installation and you'll get a straight, practical answer from people who know off-grid gear inside out.

Service

4.9-star service

Expert advice before you buy, plus parts and repairs after, from a team here in New Zealand. It's why our customers rate us 4.9 stars on Google.

Quality

Built for tough conditions

Every appliance we supply is built to quality standards and CE certified, engineered to handle demanding Kiwi conditions on land and at sea.

Value

Value over the long run

Reliable appliances at a fair price, always in stock with parts on hand to keep them running. The best value over the life of the product, not just on the day.

Who we help

Built for Every Kiwi Adventure

Whether you're off the grid full time or for the weekend, we'll help you choose appliances that suit how you live and the power you have.

Shop Off-Grid Appliances

Tiny Homes

Compact appliances that make the most of small spaces.

Baches

Dependable comfort for your home away from home.

Boats

Marine-grade gear you can trust on the water.

Motorhomes & RVs

12V and gas appliances built for life on the road.

Caravans

Hot water and cooking for weekends away and long trips.

Horse Floats

Practical appliances for long days at events.

40+

Years supplying Kiwis

4.9★

Average Google rating

NZ-wide

Shipping, or pickup in Auckland

Showroom in Penrose

Customer reviews

What Our Customers Say

★★★★★

“This company is fantastic to deal with! I'm very pleased with the 12V fridge, and I am impressed with their customer service. I highly recommend this business.”

John Calder

★★★★★

“When I purchased some products, the service was brilliant. They took the time to explain the product and answer all my questions. Great service. Thank you.”

Carol Naylor

★★★★★

“We needed a reliable hot water solution for our off-grid setup, but wanted to avoid the premium cost of other suppliers. This is a great purchase for our off-grid setup.”

Barry Giles