Galaxy Caravans
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 17, 2004 at 22:20
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Jason1
I am considering purchasing a Galaxy Caravan with a shower and
toilet. Just wondering if anyone has any comments good or bad on Galaxy caravans.
Thanks
Jason
Reply By: Rick Blaine - Monday, Oct 18, 2004 at 19:22
Monday, Oct 18, 2004 at 19:22
I recently bought one after doing a lot of reasearch....
mine has a double island bed fore, kitchen/dinette amidships and seperate shower,
toilet, washing machine aft and is 21', tare weight, 1930kg.
I'm very impressed with
mine, had a few " teething problems" but very quickly resolved to my complete satisfaction. They are not mass produced, but rather to order and unless you take one that a dealer has in stock be prepared for a long wait. The workmanship on
mine is quite good, the finish is good and it was clean when I got it delivered with no swarf or pop rivet residue anywhere. It is considered a luxury van and they are appointed accordingly. I notice to that
mine has bronze bushes on the
suspension with grease nipples. I like grease nipples and the large boot has plenty of room for a small grease gun and it takes about 5 mins to give the nipples a pump every 5000 km...the other thing that did sway me was that the internal surfaces are a laminate finish and therefore offer more durability than the normal "paper on 3 ply" material...I just wish I had specified vynl flooring throughout as carpet to the bedroom means I have to carry a vacuum cleaner....
I tow it with a 3.0T/D Jackeroo with out any probs.
let me know if i can offer any more details
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Follow Up By: Jason1 - Monday, Oct 18, 2004 at 19:39
Monday, Oct 18, 2004 at 19:39
Dear Rick
Thanks for your detailed reply. I appreciate it very much. I am very impressed with the Galaxy and with my wife and 2 children we appreciate clean beds and toilets/showers when travelling sound good. If you could let me know of the make of your washing machine and if it is any good in terms of cleaning clothes it would be much appreciated. I have found no-one who has actually used on so any comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Jason
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Follow Up By: Rick Blaine - Monday, Oct 18, 2004 at 20:07
Monday, Oct 18, 2004 at 20:07
It's a Lemair xqmb20c... I think small upright auto... it does a good wash takes a double sheet & pillowcase. $275 cash at the good guys they did have to order it.
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