What van is best for 3 kids

Do you need an offroader, or an on roader.

We have Jayco Stirling - bunks - I have seen 3 bunks for sale about 40k, with bath room. I am very happy with ours. I have known people who own Expandas and are very happy. I think no matter what you decide on there will always be someone who has a negative comment to make.

cheers

lyn

slightly OT-but if your going to the NW of WA, make sure the AC works good and is in good nick.

Will you be traveling much with the 'van?

If you want something less expensive, but still robust, try looking at some of the 1970s vans.

You have to do a thorough check to see that all is in good condition. If it is, then you'll be surprised how well some of these 'vans were made.

There were a lot of models made with multiple bunk beds with one double size as well.

Check on the Classic Caravans forum for some ideas:

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I have a Jayco expanda which is new since May this year. It's done nearly 9000 ks since then and NOTHING has gone wrong or fallen off.I have a friend who has had one for about three years and NO problems with hers either. People will bag them out but I've owned two Jaycos so far and they've both done the job great.It doesn't matter what you buy,someone will always say "you should have bought one of these". Just pose the eternal question about Patrols or Cruisers and you'll get similar results.

The advantage of these vans is that the body of the van is your living space,the beds are extra when set up.Set up time with the new hardlids is about 10 mins.

The larger model expandas with the bunks at the rear and a fold out front bed would be good 5 people.The four of us lived in our 16 footer for 9 weeks just recently and didn't feel crowded at all.
I did see a basestation in Moree recently with a crowd of kids all living in the back with it kitted out to sleep four in bunks, plus mum and dad out the front in the double fold out. That looked pretty comfortable for a large group.