goldstream 14' offroad caravan - any experiences?

Jammy Jeep - have you had a look at the trakmaster web site. they make a very good small off road van. I know nothing about Goldstream vans but consider that the salesman would change his reply if he had read the trade practices act in respect to misleading information about products and the relative fines.

I have been to cape york and it is hard on vehicles and camper trailers.

I have no interest or connection with trakmaster.


A J

Jammy Jeep,

I run an offroad Goldstream 12' and have nothing but good words for them.Mine is independent trailing suspension rather than air bags but could only suspect that the air ride will make the van handle even better. I have had mine over some rough country and except for the fact that the Microwave came adrift after some 450ks of very rough corrugations, no other damage has ever been evident.

Only thing I can suggest is to get the salespersons words on paper then it is worth something, otherwise it is only a sales pitch. I will not knock the product as I know nothing about them, but to me the suspension is one of the more important factors in determining if a van will hold together over k's and k's of corrogations.

I suggest if you have air ride suspension and it is set to the right pressure, this would be about as smooth as you could get so a good option IMO. Lots of trial and error in getting experience as to what is the right pressure would be required I imagine.

Best of luck with your choice.
Regards, Trevor.

Hi Jammy Jeep

We got our 2007 Goldstream Storm RV Offroad in December 2007 and it is worth every cent we paid for it, from the towing aspect right through to the layout, we would say go for the Goldstream.

Cheers

Brinic

Here's one that's "off road"
Well the logo on the back says it's off road.
Pic taken on the Gulf road 200K east of Borroloola.
Very bad corrugated section at that time.

Gerday Jammy J,
We have just completed over 22000km which covered the Darling river run, the Flinders Ranges to Innamincka (got flooded in) through central Queensland to Cooktown via Mt Isa, Cape Trib' & the bloomfield trk, up the Cape to the tip via the developmental roads, then back across the Gulf to Karumba, Lawn Hill to Borrolloola, Darwin, Alice Springs then back to Sydney.
The Land Rover didn't quite make it all the way, with numerous breakbowns, but our Goldstream Goldwing II didn't miss a beat.
We now have an old Landcruiser & are heading back to Alice with the Goldstream.
Just look after it, drive sensibly, & they won't let you down!

Jammy Jeep,
Can't say I've given our Goldstream Crown the treatment yet but after a lot of research we went for the Goldstream over the others. Trackmaster , Bushmaster are a different proposition and have their supporters in the big heavyweight vans.
The clincher for us was going to the factory and seeing what goes into a Goldstream. They are pleased to show you the build process, the materials used and nothing is held back. The build quality is excellent and you can have real input into any additions or changes you want. Off road versions have 6mm ply sheet bracing over the walls before the aluminium cladding is put on which adds great strength.
Ken