done to death but im going to ask
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 15:24
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Robsoff
What are the best off road vans?
OK, bushtracker $$$$$
Suprem Territory
Kedron
What else? i want good build quality(got under mums Jayco freedom thing the other day, oh mygod!! absolute rubbish!)
No stapled cabinetry
sleep me and the missus plus a coupla kids
Needs to go hard!
Rob
Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 15:33
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 15:33
Rob
There was a couple here at
Adelaide River a few weeks ago with a Kedron and they are very happy with it, they sent an email last night from Pt Hedland , Towing with a V8 Troopy.
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Follow Up By: Robsoff - Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 15:35
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 15:35
Ive got a 100 series TD and a camprite at present.
Kedron are on my list.
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 16:19
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 16:19
Supreme Getaway would get a vote from me. Had
mine nearly 10 years and 250-300 thousand k's. Used commercially as a "trailer with beds" for the first 4 or 5 years and it was loaded with a tonne of gear that killed a previous van but the Getaway is still as good today as the day I bought it new. No hesitation in taking
mine anywhere I want, sand would be a killer as they are seriously heavy. All my cupboards are still in one piece and nothing that was there on purchase day has gone by the wayside, it all still exists and is functional. The last 3 years running it has done big outback trips and has survived many corrogations in these trips. I am confident the Getaway will cope with whatever the Cruiser can pull it through.
Hope this info helps.
Trevor.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 16:53
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 16:53
I may be biased, but Bushtracker has the strongest construction. Kedron, Phoenix and Trackmaster are usually liked by their owners, but some still 'upgrade' from these to Bushtracker or aspire to. With the others - read the fine print! Their are also other smaller manufaturers which may be worth a look, such ans Elross and Sunland (and possibly others).
The 'top 4' are all heavy - but it comes with the strength. They do cost for this, but someone pointedo ut to us that Kedron don't cost any more than some of the 'ordinary' (black top) caravans. The right tow vehicle is can issue with a heavy van.
Motherhen
Out there with a Bushtracker
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Follow Up By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Saturday, Oct 10, 2009 at 19:01
Saturday, Oct 10, 2009 at 19:01
'I may be biased'
I think so Motherhen, so I'll forgive you.
Norm C
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 17:28
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 17:28
Rob, what State are you in? There is a small company in WA starting off and their "consumer" vans look worthwhile following up. Google "ExplorEx.
I have had a Trakmaster ans sold it to get a Bushtracker.
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Reply By: Gary5167 - Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 18:29
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 18:29
Have a look at the Humpback Smartvan made by RV Options. Have heard some good reports on them
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 19:47
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009 at 19:47
Just be VERY careful with the WEIGHT.
Many of the 'names' are over the top and you may struggle to remain legal.
Build your own, I reckon.....
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 (DIY) Motorhome
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Reply By: Robsoff - Thursday, Oct 08, 2009 at 15:20
Thursday, Oct 08, 2009 at 15:20
Thanks for the replies.
I think i had most of those mentioned covered. I have seen the explorex at the show here in
Perth.
I reckon i might have a shot at knocking one up? i have built a few trailers, all have made the Gibb RR and CSR etc no issues. I want too much to get one off the shelf. I would like to take a quad bike, etc as
well so a rear area for that would be good.
Dunno, i need the lotto win to have a go at all the options!!
Thanks Again.
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Reply By: Racey - Thursday, Oct 08, 2009 at 20:12
Thursday, Oct 08, 2009 at 20:12
Hi,
We have an EVERNEW and have done over 20k of which a lot of dirt roads. Couldn't recommend them high enough. Talk to anyone who owns one and you will get nothing but praise. Evernew is a family business for over 50 years, no dealers and build what you want.
Do yourself a favour and check them out.
Cheers
Racey
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Reply By: Member - Steve & Paula - Thursday, Oct 08, 2009 at 21:29
Thursday, Oct 08, 2009 at 21:29
Quantum? Australian Offroad Camper Trailers.
Quantum
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