Trak Topaz - Thoughts on this type of van
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Inland Sailor
I'm unsure if this is the right
forum to discuss Crossovers but I'm sure readers here will direct me to the correct place.
Currently we have a solid floor Off Road Camper that we have taken it to so many wonderful
places across this Wide Brown Land in our early retirment stage and will for a while longer. But looking forward, I'm sure we will begin to tire of the setting up and breaking
camp as we head further into the more mature stage off our "Golden Years". We currently stay where it suits us, in the bush, Nat parks and CP's. because we can and expect that this is the way we will continue to travel. Now to the point, I think a crossover van might be the way we might move on from the camper and wonder what the good folk of this
forum think of "Crossovers" in general and the Topaz in particular.
Reply By: A J - Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 10:13
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 10:13
Inland Sailor - we are like yourselves - wanting to move from canvas but do not want a big van that will restrict our travel at this stage - still have a number of
places to get to.
I agree with the previous reply in thinking this is the way the market could be headed as more players come in each year. They are usually light - easy to tow and give you some comforts of a van.
In respect to the market - there is the topaz by track trailer - quantum by Australian off road campers -
Kimberley Karavan - and two caravan manufacturers which we have considered being the Trakmaster and Supreme.
Topaz - we do not like the door arrangement and the
table in the topaz.
Kimberley - no particular feature - just does not appeal - maybe the
toilet on your left as you walk in.
Quantum - very impressed with their concept - travelling ensuite with cooking outside and dust proof, which appeals.
Trakmaster - very good name in the industry - will probably finish up with one of these.
Plus there are others on the market which we have not considered.
No connection with any of the above.
A J
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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 17:38
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 17:38
AJ,
Which Trackmaster did you look at ? How small do they make them. I was thinking of getting Phoenix or Gemhunter to build me a 14 ft van- but with a full height roof, no crapper, outside shower and a double bunk.
Cheers,
Willie
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Follow Up By: A J - Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 18:55
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 18:55
Willie - Trakmaster
Perentie goes from 11' x 6'6" to 12'6" x 6'6" - rear entry van
Stuart goes from 12'6" x 6'6" to 13' x 6'6''
Kimberley goes from 14' x 7' to 15'6" x 7'6"
Full van or pop top
You can pick you own floor plan -
We are looking at 15'6" x 7' pop top with a tandem axle.
They can be contacted via their web site or phone 188 809 194
A J
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Follow Up By: A J - Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 18:58
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 18:58
Willie - that phone number 1800 809 194 A J
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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Friday, May 15, 2009 at 00:53
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 00:53
AJ,
Thanks for that info. It's a bit late now, I have been playing tennis. I will
check it out tomorrow.
Willie.
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