Jayco Equivalent

Submitted: Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 09:41

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Member - michael H (NSW)

I am trying to compare caravans and have narrowed it down to something like a Off-road Jayco 16.49-2 pop top for 3 kids the wife and I.
Without starting a fight I would like do a comparison on other manufacturers to see what models are available.
Some general feedback from owners would be great.

Thanks in advance Michael

I will head down to the Illawarra Show on the weekend and check a few out

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Reply By: Roughasguts - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 11:38

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 11:38

Coromal Silouette. Off road has a extend out kitchen for a tad more room. I nearly bought one.

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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:09

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:09

Thanks Roughy

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Reply By: Len M - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:06

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:06

Hi Michael, Owned a coromal silouette for 4 years, was OK. Have had one trip in our new jayco 16.49-1 on-road. If first impressions count, both my wife and I believe we have made the correct choice with our new jayco pop top expanda.The whole experience from dealer to our first trip has been a step up. I think the secret is what ever you choose, use it and enjoy it.
Enjoy your life nothing else matters.
Len

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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:27

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:27

Thanks Len
Our camping requirements are forever changing and I am about to set up a car trailer for carrying Quad bikes and turbo tents for overnighters/weekenders but would prefer something with a little more comfort and less set up on our longer stays.
"Use it and enjoy it"
Thats pretty much how I'm thinking at the moment, pitty I have to work so many hours just to get away for a few days.

Cheers Michael

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Reply By: you eat the bear - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:23

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:23

Goldstream, Pakenham, Vic.
They are more expensive but if you want off road then you possibly get what you pay for.
Plenty of reviews to back that up and their website is pretty informative too.

Good luck

Steve

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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 16:13

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 16:13

Thanks bear man

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Follow Up By: Mick O - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 18:48

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 18:48

I'll back Steve up on that. I looked very closely at the Jayco and the Goldstream slide outs in particular. The Goldstream are a cut above. You do pay for that but believe me, when you hit the first corrugated road you'll be thankful you paids that little buit more. The level and quality of fitout is much better in the Goldstream.

Cheers Mick

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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:31

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:31

Thanks Mick

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Reply By: Roughasguts - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:26

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:26

I ended up buying a Windsor Rapid, they seem to be the most exspencive out of the expanding types. But theres also Paramount Duet a very similar unit.

Cheers.

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Reply By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 16:16

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 16:16

Should have mentioned "Expanda" Range with the small pop up roof.
I knew what I wanted I just started reseaching Sorry :-(

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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:36

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:36

Just had a quick look at the show coming up

"Avan New South Wales 078, 079, 078, 080, 085, 086, 79a
Camden Caravans 073, 074, 075, 076, 088, 089, 090, 091
Caravan & Campers NSW PL 017, 018, 019
Carlon Caravans 034, 035c
Chapman Coromal Caravans & Motorhomes 011c, 012, 013
Fulchers Caravans 037, 038, 039
Jayco Nowra 047-057
Northstar Campers - Freedom Off Road Pty Ltd 014, 015
Outdoors & Beyond "

Theres a few to look at.

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