lookin' for a 4WD campervan - does one exist?
Submitted: Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 23:11
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iluvthebush
Hi all, am new to this
forum. Am looking to buy a 4WD, fitted out campervan to go bush in. I have looked around a bit and can't seem to find any nearly new (up to 5 yo) mid-size campervans that are 4WD (say around the size of the old Toyota Hi-Ace). I would love to be able to go bush in it and
camp out without having to put up a tent, etc. etc.
The features I want are diesel, not too heavy on the fuel, built tough to handle the terrain, fitted out inside with all the usual kit, ie bed, stove, fridge, good ground clearance and not too much length on the body (to handle those little deep cutaways in the track). Is this too much to ask? Is there anything like this available on the australian market?
Would appreciate any ideas/
feedback. I'm a girl and I just can't seem to get my head around backing a campertrailer without jack-knifing it. Will have to come to terms with it if this is all that's going though. All
feedback welcomed...
Reply By: happychap - Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 21:36
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 21:36
Whilst these people are not in Australia, they do cater to the Australian market, and are aussies -
check out www.exportnippon.com
They claim if they do not have what anyone wants, they will find it. They also claim to handle everything right through to compliance.
I have had no dealings with them, so cannot comment on their service. Nor do I have any association with them.
One of the things it would pay to
check though, is whether any appliances require mains power - Australia has 240 volt whereas Japan runs on 110 volt.
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Reply By: iluvthebush - Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 22:47
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 22:47
Hey, I'm overwhelmed with the responses to my query and quite a few handy ideas. Had a troopy a few years ago and they are quite heavy on the juice, as suggested. Also would like a little more room inside. But may think down that track again. Will
check out the Delica, sounds interesting and about the right size. Also will
check out the Iveco, have seen them around town but never seen a 4WD version. Thanx for all your interest, will need a bit of time to digest all the replies and look up linx etc.
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Follow Up By: ben_gv3 - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:06
Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:06
The Delica has Pajero running gear so is quite reliable.
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