Buying New Family Van

Sorry... Bit more info..
We are looking at going around Aus for at least 12 mths (See how money goes).
Mainly looking at bituam use but might be some dirt road no 4wd use. (Will maybe use tent and 4wd if needed.)
Thanks

How many persons?....12 months in a tent!!?? ..which state are you from?(a common prob)....silverback

I would look at the new Track Trailer caravan if you can wait. I would think you could sell it second hand in a flash when the time comes. Just my opinion....silverback

Is there an on-suite model in development?

Check thread 56942....silverback

Thanks
50,000 -60,000k

O/K, I think your final decision will come down to personal choice on layout and features. All the mid-range vans in that price range offer much the same stuff & options underneath (chassis, suspension etc).

As DavidP mentioned/asked, the type of roads you are planning on traveling will determine the undercarriage options you may need.

Glen/Dannny,
After seeing first hand a new Boroma (Delivered new Nov 07) and the number of faults (some major) it as had and is still having IMHO I would not touch one with a bar of soap. Quality control is no existant.

Also be aware of any manufacturer that is a member of the RVMAA. They are an old boys club that cover each others ass.

Regards,
Camwill69

Howdy, I agree with your comments. My wife & I are new to the caravanning world, having bought our first van three years ago, a 98 model 16 foot pop top which we paid $18000.00 for. We thought it was the "ants Pants" & would suit our needs forever. But a bit of exposure to the caravanning world soon changed our minds!!
We have just updated to a 2004 model which has a number of features ( thunder box, shower, Hot water system & an air conditioner etc.)
We traded our first van & got $16500.00 for it, so the "loss" of $500 per year is insignificant when we take into account the great times we & our family got out of it.

Had we have bought new three years ago, the financial difference would have been much more & maybe would have deterred us from changing over. I think the same principle applies if you are a first timer, regardless of whether you are looking at a $20K or a $70K van. Just my opinion.