Thursday, Jan 06, 2011 at 11:43
Hi Grotman,
Given your budget there are quite a few units out there allbiet slightly older models
I have had a caravan for the last 40 years. The first one we had for about 30 years. It was a West Aussie built unit and was called an Aristocrat with 15 foot internals. So some older vans can go the distance and are worth considering.
New unit is a 10 year old Gazal Champion around 19 foot which we bought 4 years ago from Watsons in
Coffs Harbour at a good price. So
check out the dealers as
well.
Look on the internet to compare prices and to get a feel of values
Main thing to look out for is rust in the chassis and the general state of things on the underside. Next thing is whether the roof leaks.
If the inside is neat and tidy that is a good sign that it has been cared for.
Check out the dealers yards as they mainly like to stock the newer vans and are keen to offload the older units and a bargain can be had now and again from that source.
Ally frame or timber ?. there are many schools of thought here and i have had both but cannot decide which is best but lean toward ally for no specific reason. Insulated is best as it keeps out the heat in summer or keeps it in in winter.
In summary, if it looks good underneath and it looks good and clean inside with no staining from roof leaks then you could be onto something.
Later model Corrimals have a very good name but I cannot speak re the earlier models.
When ever you see some one in a van you like just go up to them and ask as many questions as you can think of and most people are only too glad to tell you about their experiences with whatever vans they have or have had.
Iif you have to stretch your budget a little you will not regret it as you will have a tonne of fun in whatever you buy I am sure.
One more thing, electric brakes are the best so if your choice has electric brakes you are
well in front.
Cheers, Bruce.
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