caravan valuation please
Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 10:57
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Husband and I have been camper trailer campers for ten years and are now looking for second hand caravan. Have found a Windsor Sunchaser 5/6 Berth Pop Top
1996 Model 16'6 x 7'6 with Heron 2.2 reverse cycle air conditioner, electrolux 12v, 240v, gas fridge/freezer. 4 burner gas stove with separate grill. Dual Gas bottles, microwave oven, digital
TV antenna, bunk beds that fold down to a large dining area or alternatively double bed. Main double bed has new custom mattress. Fully insulated, coil spring independent
suspension. Electric brakes, security screen door. roll out awning for short stays or full annex with doors at either end full fly screens and skirt to clip to van. Custom made SS storage box mounted onto rear bumper. water hose. New tyres. Only second owner.
Can anyone give me an indication of a fair price please? Current owner is asking $23,000 neg.
We also have a 1999 Volvo station wagon V70 2.5T to tow it. Capacity tow weight is 1600kg. Will that do it?
Reply By: Member - Axle - Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 15:14
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 15:14
I would be very wary of windsor vans, especially popTops!, just sold a 18ft tandem,Windcheater, They are of very light construction in the side walls, the independant
suspension is good , but had to do some reinforcing in some areas' IMHO you could do a lot better in that price range with other makes.
And don't forget extras are good but aren't worth paying big dollars for.
Keep Looking and all the best of luck
Cheers Axle
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Follow Up By: JAZZY - Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 at 10:10
Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 at 10:10
Hi there Axle,
Interesting thread, just wondering what would be a better make?
We are looking at a Jayco Freedom 16-17' with island bed, there are lots out there - are they an ok van? We want to travel around oz for 4 months next year - just the 2 of us.
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Follow Up By: Member - Axle - Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 at 12:07
Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 at 12:07
G/Day Jazz,Their worse than Windsor in my opinion!, The off roaders would be ok from what i've heard, My next choice will be a second hand Kedron or
Bushtracker, Its the only way to get strength and quality together, but you have to pay the dollars, so the finance minister reckons i'll be dead before it happens,,,,,lol
Cheers Axle
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Follow Up By: Gregh2 - Friday, Jan 22, 2010 at 17:44
Friday, Jan 22, 2010 at 17:44
Trying to find a second Kedron/Roma/Supreme is very difficult. Plenty of Junkos/Corimal/Windsor etc.
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Reply By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 16:37
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 16:37
Sounds a bit pricey to me & I agree with above comments ref. doing some research on google & second hand yards so that you get a "feel" for it's market Value.
We paid $1800 for a 16 foot Pop Top 1998 Jayco Westport ( Private sale ) back in about 2004. It had the same features as you mention above, other than the bedding as it only had a double Island bed.
Our current van has the same Air conditioner as you mention & we find it to be very noisy & not very efficient. Others on this
forum have recently made the same comments on these Heron 2.2 units. Cheers & good luck
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Follow Up By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 16:38
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 16:38
That should have read $18000.00 !!
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Reply By: kend88 - Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 18:44
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at 18:44
i agree with those who feel it is overpriced, but if it is in tip top condition, and everything works ok, and the bedding config. meets your needs, it could be worth it to you.
My concern would be the car you want to tow it with. Most vans ATM seem to be near 100kg per foot, so you would only scrape in at the best, and with the aircon, full annexe etc. I think you would probably be over the limit. How about the ball weight limit? Don't consider buying it without having it weighed and add about 2-300kg for the stuff you want to take, including full gas bottles, full water tanks, food, tv, etc. I think most people would prefer the van ATM to be no more than about 80% of the tugs towing capacity.
If I was selling my 2004 shower/
toilet 5.35m Coromal poptop I probably wouldn't expect to get any more than $23,000, but could be pleasantly surprised.
Good luck
kenD
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