TVan Experiences, anybody had any?

This Forum may be useful, although as you are speaking to the converted, it may not be as objective as you may have been looking for.

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I'd buy one if I could afford one. Just have to wait for my Lotto numbers to come up.

Jack

Hi Jack, Thanks for that, my lotto numbers didn't come up I've just been lucky to find one at the right price locally. I've just done the "Jayco thing" and decided to back to real camping. The Jayco was quite a shock after having a Kimberley Kamper. Plus to have such a large unit hanging around and not using it as much as we would have liked was very frustrating. You live and learn..........
I didn't really want to sign up to the Yahoo site you get swamped with ads and pop ups. Hence the question on this forum. Thanks anyway.

Hi Martyn, we have been very happy with ours, it suits us for the type of holidays we have in our own back yard, ideal for 2 people for reasonable lengths of time. The way these Tvans tow is really quite something, I have driven all sorts over the years and all kinds of trailers, the Tvan does not push you into oversteer on a corrugated corner, previous to owning the Tvan, we had an Aussie Swag, independant suspension once again but completely different to the MC-2 Suspension in the Tvan, the Aussie Swag could be a bit of a handful on a corrugated corner. Anyhow, as far as camper trailers go, a Tvan is very practicle, well designed and engineered, and buying second hand is a good move, ( you wont burn up much $ when it no longer suits you) Have a good look under the thing before buying, units with Hydraulic brakes could be an ex-hire unit. Good luck, Kanga1

Hi Martyn
We bought a new Tvan a year ago. They seem to hold their value so well that we gave up on a second hand one. With a bit of discount from the dealer and not buying all the annexes and other options we felt we got a good deal.
We are very happy with it. The build quality, suspension, towing is excellent. We like the fact that for a quick overnighter you can just lift the rear hatch and climb into bed. If you put up the tent (not the full awning) it takes about 5 minutes for 1 person. The bed never gets wet and wet canvas is stored in the roof hatch well away from the sleeping area. We have not found sleeping in the Tvan to be claustrophobic at all but a lot of people comment that it looks like a small sleeping area. Never heard that comment from anyone who has actually used one.
The yahoo site is excellent for more info.
We spent a long time checking out Ultimate, Aussie Swag, Kimberley etc etc but after owning our Tvan for a year we are convinced we made the right choice. If you are travelling with a family rather than as a couple space may be important but I don't think the Tvan annex is any more difficult to use than others. To date we have only used the shade-sail awning and have not needed to use the full annex.
Just like tow vehicles there is a lot to be said for personal choice and preference but if you have properly checked out a Tvan and think it suits you then I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Cheers

Dave

Hi Martyn, we purchased a very good 2nd hand Tvan this time last year at what I reckon was good value compared to the price of a new one. Came with full annexe plus some little extra's from previous owner. From late August last year did trip from Vic up thru the Centre to Broome then worked our way down the WA Coast/Pilbra/Kal/Esperance/across the strip down to Pt Lincoln to home. 11 weeks in all & not a problem at all with the Tvan or LC100 series. Towed a treat & had a really good work out from Seal Creeek NP (WA) to Balladonia (thought it wa s short cut!!!). Wherever you go it will follow. You will love it. Quick set up, dry bed etc, the only thing that will slow you setting up is other campers wanting to watch/ask a heap of questions & check out how it all comes together.
Buy & enjoy.......

Caddz