campertrailer question
Submitted: Friday, Mar 24, 2006 at 19:05
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gerri
I have seen a on road Jayco
Penguin 13 at the Albury caravan and camping show today. It is on special for $16000. I have a Forester 2.5 X manual. The weight of the
Penguin is 885 kg. The towing capacity of the Forester is 1400g.
Can you tell me if this difference is acceptable. What would be the maximum weight the Forester could comfortably manage? I will be traveling alone so it will only have one persons weight to carry!
Does anyone have any knowledge of the
Penguin. I wasn't able to try the winding up mechanism and would like to know if this is easy to use. i'm assuming that you can drive on unmade roads that are suitable for conventional vehicles with an on roader. Is that correct?
Any other suggestions? I basically want something that is easy to put up with bed down.
I looked at the Mini Robin Driftaway which is lighter. However I prefer the look of the interior of the
Penguin
Thanks in advance
Gerri
Reply By: Marc - Friday, Mar 24, 2006 at 21:40
Friday, Mar 24, 2006 at 21:40
the jayco weight will be easy for your car. Remember the 885kg is unladened weight so add 50% for extras, water, food, gas, flys etc.
As long as they are formed dirt roads you should have no worries, but its the ground clearance that will stop you elsewhere. if you wouldn't drive a sports car there, don't take caravan.
Go to Jayco and wind it up. They can be put up by one person easy, but two make it dead simple
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