Isuzu MPS 4wd motorhome
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 09, 2011 at 21:35
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stumbly1
Hi all,
Any one have one of these -
http://www.slrcaravans.com.au/ADVENTURER%204x4%20HOME.html
VERY intrigued, they look the goods, and they're probably extremely expensive, but I think they would be ideal except for narrow/tight tracks.
Any thoughts on them?
stumbly
Reply By: Member - Ian M (QLD) - Sunday, Jan 09, 2011 at 23:15
Sunday, Jan 09, 2011 at 23:15
Hi Stumbly
I have one on order, due in a couple of months.
Previously had a TVan and then Bushtracker and decided that towing isn't really for me - after 60,000k! I think the biggest restriction on the SLR will be height - I think / hope it will get though most other
places we want to go - Cape, Fraser, deserts etc.
Super single wheels I think are essential (more ramp over, better overall especially in sand etc)- but add about $7k to the base $170k. Yes it s a lot - but think about the cost of something like a new Bushtracker and a tug for that and that helps keep it in perspective.
Looked at 4WD motorhomes like Earthcruiser and All Terrain before deciding on the SLR. It is a custom design based upon our previous experiences - including what we want and not stuff that we wouldn't use.
Not sure how many SLR have built but at present they seem to be shipping a couple a month, as
well as their vans and HiLux based motorhomes.
Ian
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Follow Up By: stumbly1 - Sunday, Jan 09, 2011 at 23:48
Sunday, Jan 09, 2011 at 23:48
g'day Ian,
Thanks for the info mate. I'm with you - I've had enough of towing.
I wasn't sure of the price of these but it is actually much less than I imagined. I was expecting 250k plus fully optioned - in line with the winnebago pricing.
They are starting to look even more attractive now!
I like their "kinetic mount" system aswell - did all terrain or earth cruiser have similar?
hope you do a
forum blog for your shake down trip and a pics aswell.
Cheers, stumbly
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Follow Up By: Member - Ian M (QLD) - Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 08:23
Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 08:23
Stumbly,
It isn't hard to get over 200k though with
suspension upgrade, Stratos seats, winch, etc etc.
IAN
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 01:20
Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 01:20
Gooday Stumbly,
it's exactly the sort of machine I have been dreaming about... unfortunately, it will probably remain just that... a dream.... "bummer"
Oh
well, at least I have pictures I can look at now.
regards
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Follow Up By: stumbly1 - Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 01:49
Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 01:49
G'day Fred, I know the feeling. Except for winning lotto its a bit out of my price range - unless I can convince the wife to sell everything!, or I work for another 20 years
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Follow Up By: Honky - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 13:47
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 13:47
I also dream about one of these.
To convince myself that I need one I am using the following:-
Selling your house and you will save money in the long run ie
Save rates and water
Electricity
House Insurance
Maintenance
If you do not like the neighbours just move - Would cost many thousands if you had to do this with a house.
Food cost would be the same if you were travelling or stayed at
home.
Register the vehicle in whichever state is the cheapest.
Any more??
Honky
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 17:47
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 17:47
No spare room for the in-laws to visit
You can just move if you see/hear them coming
Move if you don't like the view....
Move to another climate any time you want
regards
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Follow Up By: stumbly1 - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 17:53
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 17:53
G'day Honky,
When we are travelling around we always end up chatting to the oldies who have done that and they ALL say "we should have started 20 years earlier - but waited for retirement/super etc." or words to that effect.
So there's another reason to do it - a couple of thousand nomads can't be wrong!
Plenty of work around the place to top up every now & then if your not fussy about what you do.
I just have another 5 years until the chitlens are off my hands (apparently!) and thats my plan.
Just do it mate!
Cheers, stumbly
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Follow Up By: stumbly1 - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 17:55
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 17:55
ah, Fred - we must have been typing at the same time. A fine reason you posted - escape the inlaws!
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