Off road caravan,

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We took delivery of a new 18' Nullabor in 09 - after making the original order, I joined the TM Owners' club - there is discussion and articles on their web site covering most issues of interest. It is not a big club and the forum gets very quiet at times, but it has still been worthwhile. That website is hosted on the TM server, but is otherwise independent - the members do talk freely on whatever they like and TM don't intrude :-o). Info gained there got me up to speed with a fair few options prior to signing up for the final specs. I chose the air bag suspension - quite happy to date. As for corner jacks - I stayed with the Alko bigfoot manual type - quite ok and reliable - TM did say there is a weight penalty with any assisted systems. Hope you enjoy the TM experience - I see they are moving in January to larger premises, still at Bayswater.

Whilst not in your state.........the following company makes a fantastic van...we have one on order........no afflition etc.......but we did look around widely and spoke with many owners of offroad vans before our decision

http://www.explorex.com.au/

I would place far more importance on getting what you want and making objective comparisons......than simply purchasing because it is manufactured in the home state..

I am not making comment onTrackmaster......simply saying for the large investment involved why decide on close to home.........would put that as a low priority

We had our Kimberley made in 1997, still have it, still happy with it.

G'day Harry,
Like Darian, I have the TM Nullarbor, over 2 yrs now and it is a good van.
The TM site is very quiet and you may not get much of a response, probably because they are all out bush.
I opted for no air bags and went for the sugar glider suspension. Less things to break which would be a big problem when remote. The stands are always a problem, mine get full of dust and mud and need a whack to get them to lower but I dont use them much. Make sure if you have Air cond that your genny will run it. My 2kva honda runs mine if the temp is under about 38°, then it trips out. Fit the diesel or gas 12v heater. Put a boot light in. I had a vacuum toilet fitted, but it is handy if you have mechanical knowledge. The capacity is also a bit on the small side. The curved style cupboards are very nice looking but prone to staining easily.
I had my chassis galvanised dipped and have found that some sand sticks to it so well you cant get it off with a HP blaster.
Have an outside light fitted to both sides of the van - very handy.
If you have the TV wall bracket fitted, they block this, but they need to use metal thread nuts behind the board. Self tappers are hopeless. My bracket fell off after the first trip and it is hard to fix properly.
I bought my own 12v radio cd player and had them fit it with a pair of external marine speakers and a splitter so that i could turn them off easily.
The after sales care is good. I don't think you will be disappointed.



Cheers,
Bill