Supreme getaway-offroader

Hi Mike

I have a 2002 and its a very good van, the older models can be very heavy but will last for ever, I have been all over the place with mine and never had a serious problem, just check that the suspension bushes are ok they can be a pain to replace

Phil

We spent a few years looking for the model we wanted which was ~15' with a side door.

Most of what we had seen were rear door, but as we do a lot of rough road travel the thought of constantly cleaning the rear end (even if the door did not let dust in) was off putting.

I also wanted a rear mounted spare wheel (as well as the one under the front).
The right one eventually turned up on Trading Post, 1997, 15' x 6'6".
Yes, they are heavy (1450tare, 1900gvm) but very robust and off road capable.

No matter how much bulldust, none whatsoever gets in. The long travel coil suspension is very easy on the contents, nothing moves or falls apart.

Ours came with R/C aircon., (a feature we did not really require) gas/elec. hot water unit with outside shower which is very useful.

I cant think of anything I would call a fault, everything works as it should. In 4yrs. of ownership we have had no problems with the van.

I would add that the 3way fridge died, but that was my fault leaving it running on gas whilst the van was parked on a slope (nearly 2 days).
I replaced it with a 12/240v. Engel upright van fridge which is so much more efficient than a 3way they cant be compared.

Very happy with ours, it will probably see us out!
mike

We have a early 2007 model Territory ,semi off road,no troubles, exellent van.We have it for sale ,buying a diferent brand.We are hoping we are not going to regret selling!!!Don,t know about later models but you won,t go wrong with anything up to 2007.

Hi Mike

I am very happy with mine but have outgrown it as it is only a 3 berth.

They are great but a touch heavy compared to others but you won't break it.



Regards

Derek

G`day Mike,
My Getaway is a 2001 model 15 ft 6 ins but only 2 meters ( 6 ft 8 ins ) wide,
2 berth with island double bed.
I looked for a long while for a van that suited my use, I have proven that it will go anywhere that my L/cruiser is capable of taking it.

Suspension Bushes replacement is the only repairs (read maintenance ) that it has needed.

I recommend this make and model van to anyone wanting a rugged,tough basic van without all the fancy stuff and without the expensive price tag.

Scrubby.

I have had a 2004 15.5 ft Getaway for 4 years. I think the chassis & suspension will handle just about anything but had to do some minor work to a couple of the cupboards after taking it across the Great Central Road last year. It is pretty well dustproof.

I have a 12 volt fridge with 2 solar panels on the roof. Carry a cheap genset for the odd occasion when I need to boost the 2 batteries.

I tow it with a 3litre Ranger diesel and can comfortably tow at 100kms/hr.