Wednesday, Jun 13, 2012 at 15:44
Hi Bexsy,
From your description of your requirements I would suggest you get the biggest one you can afford and a suitable vehicle to tow it with.
As you appear to be a
young family you may not need the ensuite, but then on the other hand they are very handy.
My advice is to keep looking at any and every van you come across and don't be afraid to ask any caravaner for a look in their van and some
feedback re their purchase. It is amazing what you will find out and most caravaners are more than happy to talk on this subject and most of us love to see families out on the road and kids having fun.
I bought our 2 latest vans from a mob in
Coffs Harbour NSW that sell Jayco caravans and we are very happy with them and they have an enviable reputation. Just ask most of their customers, as I have while on the road. Do a search using Jayco and Coffs and you will find them
You did not give a rough location or even a state so that we could hone it in a
little closer for you.
I recommend you fit solar to whatever van you get as it frees you from having to hook on to power and at least a couple of 100 amp hour batteries and, having solar, you will find it a blessing never having to worry about battery condition. Get as much 12 volt operated equipement as you need and you can't go wrong.
I have a 12 volt laptop power supply, 12 volt battery chargers for the Digital Camera, for the movie camera and I am about to get a 12 volt charger for AA and AAA batteries, from ebay of course. I also have a 12 volt shaver, brilliant.
The other thing you might find is a good idea is a diesel heater. If you are going to be on the road for a couple of years then you will be out there in winter and the diesel room heaters are economical and very efficient.
Given the size you want it will be dual axle, you should go for twin 9Kg gas bottles and all LED lighting. There are many other things to get that are needed for setting up such as chocks to get the van level but they are best discovered on a couple of shake down cruises.
I do not have kids so my advice sort of stops there but plenty have already done this so there is plenty of advice out there.
Cheers, Bruce.
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Follow Up By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2012 at 15:48
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2012 at 15:48
One other thing,
an oven stove in the van, considering you are a family, will be a good idea as
well in my opinion as it can be a money saver in the long run with families.
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Follow Up By: Isuzumu - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2012 at 18:55
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2012 at 18:55
Top reply Bruce.
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