Windsor Rapid (Can it take it?)

Off Road Dave posted:

Thanks toohey for the reply.
Yes I have heard the timber is good from Windsor but also heard otherwise.
I have seen video from Kedron Caravans and they showed an older type van that had just fallen apart on the gravel roads due to vibration.
The main failing point was the staples would rust over time and then fall out. The joints would just fall apart.

Just wanted to hear from Rapid owners, good and bad reports. i am not one eyed on this subject or brand. I just can't afford anything like a Bushtracker, Kedron etc. Just need something more than a windup and still be able to accomadate the kids.

Cheers.

Off Road Dave posted:

Sounds great. Your pics seem to be exactly what we do.
Why the re-skin? What happened?

Member - Captain (WA) posted:

Basically too big a van for too tight a track. Had every roof clip, antenae, powerpoint, indicators, awning etc broken off. The aluminium sides simply too soft when dealing with tree branches, plus had a branch pierce the side. Nothing against the van, any aluminium clad side van would have had the same issue, reckon even fiberglass would be battling. A Jayco Hawk was along for that trip and it too copped a fair bit of damage. Only true camper trailers should have tackled that particular track, simply too big a van at the end of the day.

Cheers

Captain

Off Road Dave posted:

Well I can't go past that experience. If someone who has built them both and owns one that sounds good.
I gather the Windsor is Screwed and glued, well I hope so.

Cheers