Avan Camper

Hello Kevin and Cath

don't know a much about either camper...but there has been quite a bit written on them in the Caravan and Motorhome Mag, and in one issue they did a comparison.[and there wasn't much difference between the two]..there are a number of similar campers avail including one called an EcoVan [I think] it's a beauty...I have had a look at an Avan at a caravan and camping show and they seemed pretty roomy esp for 2, but I also know of a family of 5 who did quite a bit of outback touring in one and loved it [again the article was in the C&M magazine]

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Have a look at this web site, I'm sure they can aswer a few questions
http://www.aroundoz.com/ seem like Avanaholics LOL
good luck

Gday ,, Kev, congratulations on your retirement. We retired a couple years ago and after many years happy traveling with a camper now have upgraded to a van as we find this a lot more comfortable for the long trips. If we decide to go bush for a few days we get out the tent swags,fold up streachers and tucker box and leave the van behind. We still sleep comfortable and can go anywear as we are not towing anything (ever tried towing a camper through soft sand). Enjoy your retirement you are just starting the best years of your life.
Regards Kev.

Hi Kev & Kath,
Welcome aboard have a look at the following site for a camper,http://www.australianoffroadcampers.com.au/
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Ppears we are the only ones that have got one . We opted for one with the double bed at one end, permanatly made up . You can get it made in various combos , depending on what you like . My advice , get the adventure pack . It is 100mm higher than standed and has bigger wheels . Also , it,s made on the Cruiseliner shasy (can never spell that right ) witch is a lot heaver and longer , so will travel dirt roads better . Not a lot of cupboard space , so get the frount boot , this give,s a lot more storage space for things like gennies , anexes and the like . It is sooooo easy to put up , one person can do it in about 60 seconds ( i kid you not ) . Definately get the stereo put in as well . Better to do it during construction than after . On trip to Qld , before we bought , I spoke to every one i saw with one , thay all said that thay were good , one said he had towed his down the Gibb river rd , but i wou,nt recommend that . Thay tow quite good and are low enought to see over the top when towing if you are in a 4x4 . So far , we are very happy with ours , and would recommend them for two people only , any more and you will need to get a full anex and camp them in there . Cheers Why go overseas when you can ExplorOz
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Hi Kevin & Cath,

I have just returned from travelling South WA with my parents who came from over east towing an A-Van. They are in love with it as it is so quick & easy to set up with plenty of space inside for the two and easy to tow behind a mid-range 4WD. I wouldn't recommend the standard model for anything other than bituman as it is extremely low but the offroad looks better.

My old man is disabled so mostly instructs (read "sits with a beer and watches") so it really can't be too hard if an oldish lady can set it up/pack it up in under a minute.

My observation is the outside annexe is a weakness being pretty fiddly to set up, in the end they fitted a rollout annexe to the car for shelter if required rather than use the standard A-Van version. I have to admit to being a bit jeolous.