Regent Extreme Off Road Caravan

G'day Scoey
I notice one for sale in SA for $29,990

It didn't say what type of suspension it has and because of it's size the name "extreme" is more a selling feature than a statement of capability.
I can't see what is extreme about it si that should be discounted.
It's physical size and over ramp angle would rule out most things offroad, maybe ok for rough track type roads if suspension is up to the mark.
Most caravans are caravans with features but it is the suspension and the approach and departure angles which dictate the offroad ability.

Best to see one in the flesh to gauge what it's real potential may be.

Ross M

The previous post clearly has no knowledge of this van as demonstrated in the remarks and should be discounted.

As far as I am aware, all Xtremes come with Control Rider suspension, which is as good as it gets in a caravan (similar to Sugar glider/Cruisemaster in capability - probably the three main types used by offroaders) some of the so called "big hitters" don't have suspension this good. Just Google it and you'll see what suspension you are getting. All cupboards and drawers are screwed and glued and you only have to operate the doors to see the quality. Fully galvanized chassis and although I haven;t seen the $29,ooo van referred to, ours is a single axle with a generous cutaway at the rear for clearance and I would back this van to compete with the best on the most demanding of tracks. Because they don't operate aggressive marketing campaigns highlighting whistles and bells etc does not mean the "Xtreme" tag is a marketing ploy.They are a very capable offroad van. Might be an idea to have a look on the caravanners forum where there was a discussion about Regent's Xtreme model and there were some favourable comments not just by owners but also a regular guy on there with a long history in the trade and an engineering background. You'll also see that owners have taken them along the usual challenging roads.

We bought ours because we didn't want to be towing 3 ton + and the hybrids are at least twice the cost to buy a used one - partly because they are relatively new and as a result, dearer but they do carry a very hefty price anyway. Very similar is the Goldstream also the Billabong Bush Basher.