off road family caravans for sale
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 17:55
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trouble&strife
Not sure if this is the right spot to ask this question, if not I apologise. We are currently travelling around oz with our 2yr old and 4yr old and are looking to change from our current van which is too small (Jurgens Stargazer) although very competent off road. We now wish to buy an Off road Family van most likely a Trakmaster, Phoenix, Kedron or Bushtraker but still wish to keep the van under 19ft if possible does anyone know of any such vans for sale at the moment. I have looked with no luck we would be very interest in purchasing one ASAP if there is something suitable out there! Thanks
Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 17:57
Reply By: Dave(NSW) - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 18:14
Reply By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 19:46
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 19:46
t&s
have a look at rvpoint.com.au just put your requirements in at the top of the page and away you go.
teege
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Follow Up By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 19:47
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 19:47
sorry, that should read www.rvpoint.com.au
teege
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Follow Up By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 10:47
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 10:47
thanks Dio
teege
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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 20:11
Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 21:25
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 21:25
Yep - after checking here, RVpoint always has some listed. Trading post too. The Trakmaster CLUB site has a for sale section.....
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http://www.trakmaster.com.au/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=6 ]
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Follow Up By: trouble&strife - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 22:28
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 22:28
Darian,
Thanks for your note, however we are unable to enter this site as we don't own a Trakmaster yet, although i would be very happy to if i could find the right van at the right price.
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Follow Up By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 09:56
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 09:56
There are 5 TM's for sale at present - if you know what length and features you need, you are welcome to email me [ darianp@adam.com.au ] - I'll let you know if any match up ...... whatever !
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Reply By: Motherhen - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 21:31
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 21:31
What will you tow it with? The 'big 4' are heavy vans - which goes with the strength. At that size, they will mostly be made for two, and may or may not be suitable for bedding a family.
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: trouble&strife - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 22:36
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 22:36
Thanks Motherhen, We have a 100 serices Turbo Diesel LC with heavy duty springs, 2 inch lift and airbags but we would like to limit weight as much as possible so would like to keep the size of the van to 19ft. Really do note wish to tow a van much more than 2200kg Tare. No need for a
toilet or internal shower although an outside shower would be desireable.
Thanks
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 21:40
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 21:40
Hi Trouble & Strife
Ours is TARE 2.22 and it is 18' early model Bushtracker without any of the extras the modern ones have. Loaded up for the trip it was 3 tonne (while on the vehicle) just packing supplies for two of us. Your cruiser will do the job, but we prefer to have a safetly margin. Our 3 litre Patrol towed it fine, but it would have struggled when we met unexpected deep sand or if something went wrong. The main consideration was that with the
water tanks filled and nothing else packed we would have been over the legal limit for our auto gearbox. On a road yesterday the fine clay powder formed deep ridges between the wheel tracks really caused a sway when crossing (eg when there was approaching traffic), having the powerful and heavy tow vehicle was an advantage. Today we saw a Landcruiser which was totalled; the poor man pulled off onto the edge for an approaching road train (you have to get out of their way on these Qld single lane width bitumen roads), and his Cruiser rolled. Weight adds to your rig quickly when you start packing and these are all things to be considered, as is the legal total mass for your Cruiser (that includes you family in it, the load and the laden van). All things that need to be considered when you go for a caravan that will do dirt roads.
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 11:18
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 11:18
Buy a Caravan and motorhome Trader
There was a shorter one in there last month Have chucked
mine out so cant refer to it.
You are, as
well as serious weights looking at serious $$$$ in buying one of these .
However they are built for the conditions.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 15:05
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 15:05
Have a look on here:
http://www.bushtrackerforum.com/
You will find a number of family bushtrackers for sale. Whilst they are expensive, if you decided to re-sell the van on your return, you would more than likely recoup most of your outlay back, provided that you looked after it.
I have spent a lot of time looking through the archives of these forums and came to the conclusion that there is nothing out there that touches these for quality and after sales service..... and you pay for that quality. Most of the other 'off-road' vans are simply based on the Bushtracker model and there are many other brands that are simply put together with sticks and glue. Just my research so far and not everyone will agree with me. It also depends upon where you want to take the thing in terms of how strong you need it to be.
My plan in a few years when my 6 months long service leave is due is to purchse one of these and sell it again on return. I feel it will be cheap and RELIABLE accommodation for the trip.
Mark
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Reply By: Shaker - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 19:30
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 19:30
I am interested in buying a Jurgens Stargazer, if yourd is going to be available, please email me a contact number ..... patrol6atnetspacedotnetdotau.
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Follow Up By: trouble&strife - Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 14:19
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 14:19
Thanks Shaker,
Ww will be selling the Stargazer. I'm not sure if you received my email so I thought I would send a reply this way. You can contact me on 0423 781 324 or jamesbrooks000@bigpond.com.
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Reply By: apopples - Sunday, Sep 06, 2009 at 19:08
Sunday, Sep 06, 2009 at 19:08
Hi there, I am in
brisbane and looking for a second-hand Stargazer so please get in touch if you are selling yours. Email Annabel on apopples@optusnet.com.au Thanks a lot.
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