Track Tvan
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 30, 2002 at 01:00
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Keen to purchase a Tvan, Does anyone have any experience with this model. Looking for convenience with little canvas and good towing off road behind 2.8 Patrol. Tvan appears to fit the bill at a Price!.
Reply By: Bob Y. - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Bob, the Tvan look good because you can
camp under hard roofing, rather than canvas, in inclement weather. Also the
suspension looks as if it will handle any terrain. We don't need one for 3 or 4 years, how about you buy one , then you can teel us just how good they are. At least they look better than the Ultimate van. happy touring , regards
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Reply By: Old Soldier - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
I spent a night camped next to one near
Winton earlier this year.
Got talking with the owners and they were totally rapt in it.
Their model was one of the originals and did suffer from letting a bit of dust in through the plexiglass window seals. They also did not like the strength of the clasps securing the slide away kitchen area and had strengthened them.
The bloke knew the manufacturer personally and told me he had passed his comments along to him with the result that many of the problems of the originals have now been attended to.
To summarize - a great little camper trailer - tough as guts,
well desinged and
well built.
My current offorader is a soft floor tent model, and I am thinking of upgrading it soon.
I have the "T" on a short list with a
Kimberley Kamper and an Ultimate.
Aaaaah - decisions, decisions,decisions. :) :)
DennisN
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Reply By: Steve Mc - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
BoB , we have just sold our Track Trailer to update to a T-Van we had no probs with the trailer, the
suspension is one of its greatest assets & will handle anything you can throw at it. Resale is also exceptional with these trailers. Alan Mawson of Track is a great man to deal with, & any problem will be fixed as they always strive for perfection. Cheers Steve
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Reply By: OziExplorer - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Do they have a website to look at these
URL???
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Follow Up By: Oziexplorer - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Wow, the prices!!! No way I would pay that sort of money for a camper. Sure, I realise it is
well appointed, and yes, the chassis and
suspension are
well made and genuinely suitable for serious off-road, but the price is over the top. I don't mind spending the dollars and like
well designed and
well made gear, but these are *MIGHTY* expensive.
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Bob, There was a post about these vans, on this
forum, on the 12/10/02.
Most comments were very favourable. Regards...
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Follow Up By: Oziexplorer - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
They would damn
well want to be favourable at that price.
PS: Thanks for the URL's.
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Reply By: Brian - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Reply By: Cobra - Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 01, 2002 at 01:00
Bob, I actually went to the factory in
Melbourne to look at these. They had a couple in various stages of construction so we could see how they were made. They are definately the goods. Unfortunately, they were a little out of our price range at the time, maybe in 2004. A club member recently bought one and tried to drown it in a
river crossing. There was a small amount of water in it when he was recovered but the bedding and electrics stayed dry. I have a 2.8 Patrol and it would pull it without any problems. Why not look at hiring one from Russell Guest in
Melbourne to try before you decide to buy?
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Follow Up By: Bob - Monday, Dec 02, 2002 at 01:00
Monday, Dec 02, 2002 at 01:00
Thanks Cobra and everyone else for their input. Yes I'd like to see the factory and will get the chance when we pick up our Tvan in February.
I know they are expensive but if we don't do it now we never will.
Should have plenty of time to prepare and get used to the Tvan before April when we plan to visit
Kangaroo Island.
Best wishes and a Merry Xmas.Happy Travelling
Bob
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