Off road caravans

Submitted: Saturday, Sep 07, 2013 at 22:39
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Hi everyone. I would like to buy an off-road van and would like some advice. I have a 17ft van but want to upgrade to 15-16 ft off-road.I want to travel Cape , Kimberley ,ect and would like to know what makes and models that would be recommended.Within the range of $20k to $40k
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Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 09:45

Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 09:45
Maybe a few more details would help to get answers, such as, how many do you need to accommodate, how much "luxury" would you like, how hard core off road do you plan on doing?
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Reply By: Steve M1 (NSW) - Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 10:06

Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 10:06
here you go mate:

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/details.aspx?R=15591330&plc=&trecs=815&gclid=CPrvnJG7urkCFQvkpAodgkEAxA&se_id=sem&SearchAction=N&__Nne=15&PriceFromCaravan=1581&pmt=b&pdv=c&__No=15&silo=1701&pcrid=27346849573&pkw=caravan%20sales&__sid=13DC1C9AA856&__N=1552%201549%201600%201602%201601%204294965572%204294964653%201581%201561&__Ns=p_StockRankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Model_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Year_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_StockPrice_Decimal%7c1&PriceToCaravan=1561&mkwid=sqJiua28b&Cr=25&seot=1&__Qpb=1

hope this is a usable link. It's a Supreme Getaway, which is a genuine offroad van. You're not going to get a palace on wheels in a smaller van but doesn't sound like a priority. If this link doesn't work just google caravan camping sales and enter your requirements. Plenty of stuff on there.
There isn't a huge choice for genuinely well-built vans in that size but they are there if you look. Billabong, Regent, Royal Flair, Goldstream all 16/17 foot and look pretty much identical and are all good vans but have their own features. Usually built on Control Rider or Cruisemaster suspension.

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Follow Up By: AlanTH - Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 18:33

Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 18:33
Try this site for plenty of info on one of those vans named. dirtvan.wordpress.com
I've got one myself and believe me every word he says is true.
Cheers.
AlanH
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Reply By: The Bantam - Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 10:16

Sunday, Sep 08, 2013 at 10:16
The #1 consideration if you are expecting to off road your rig is to stay well within your towing capacity....like under 2/3.

Remember when off roading in 4wd the caravan is dead weight.

cheers
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