OKA
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 at 19:51
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Bricky
Just saw a 94 OKA Motorhome on Facebook marketplace located in
Sydney. I don't know much about these but at 50k seemed like reasonable value to me. Shouldn't be too hard to find if anyone is interested, or I have attached the link.
I know nothing about it, just came across the ad.
Don't even know if it is legit.
94 OKA
Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 at 22:51
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 at 22:51
My OKA is 1994. That makes them over 30 years old now.
They can vary is value from $10K to $150K and more, depending on condition and how they are fitted out.
The 1994 one I built as a motorhome 20 years ago is valued at $150K. I bought a second one for $16K that I am currently building up. When completed it will have a value similar to the other.
They can be a fantastic motorhome that will go anywhere you want to go. :)
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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Reply By: Batt's - Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 at 10:11
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 at 10:11
Needs a fair bit of work I would think half the price but who knows how much needs fixing or replacing and the condition of the engine and trans.
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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 at 12:04
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 at 12:04
They have some restoration advantages compared to many similar aged vehicles.
Many components were "borrowed" from other common vehicles.
Sheet metal is all flat, glass is all flat, most mechanical bits are still readily available and if not, it is viable to use something else or make one.
For instance, with the one that I am building up as a light weight motorhome at the moment, I have replaced a lot of the sheet metal with 1.5mm gel coated fibreglass sheet that is glued-on, and cab door windows are 6mm scratch resistant polycarbonate.
And there are 2 specialised OKA parts suppliers, one in
Melbourne and one in
Perth (who also has much of the original tooling).
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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Follow Up By: Member - McLaren3030 - Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 07:36
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 07:36
Peter,
Not to put a dampener on your build, but are you sure that polycarbonate replacement windows are legal in in Australia? From my understanding of the ADR’s, (ADR 8/01) Polycarbonate replacement windscreen and side windows are only legal on race cars, specific Off Road vehicles, and some earthmoving and heavy machinery. It is not legal on passenger cars and trucks used on public roads and highways.
Macca.
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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 09:07
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 09:07
Thanks Macca.
Windscreen not permitted.
No complaints from my engineer regarding the side windows. :)
My engineer once said to me "If you always did everything according to the rules, you would not need me."
Fingers crossed.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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Follow Up By: Batt's - Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 10:09
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 10:09
From what I read some caravan and bus side windows are polycarbonate and compliant. Light weight, strong, less prone to shattering from impacts or vibrations and can be double glazed offering better installation etc.
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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 10:15
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 10:15
I have been using polycarbonate in the rear windows of the OKA for about 15 years after braking acrylic ones on a regular basis.
Never broken a polycarbonate one, although standard polycarbonate does scratch more than acrylic. The scratch resistant polycarbonate version is far superior, but a lot more expensive.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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