Anyone on here know much about caravans?
I'm looking at buying a 2007 Crusader, 21 foot with full ensuite.
Anything to look out for?
Caravans
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Caravans
by gazzamagoo » Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:48 pm
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Re: Caravans
by Keefy » Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:48 pm
What vehicle have you got to tow it with?gazzamagoo wrote:Anyone on here know much about caravans?
I'm looking at buying a 2007 Crusader, 21 foot with full ensuite.
Anything to look out for?
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Re: Caravans
by gazzamagoo » Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:54 pm
Amarok and Isuzu MUX
the van weighs 2050 kgs,
both cars rated to 3000 kgs
the van weighs 2050 kgs,
both cars rated to 3000 kgs
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Re: Caravans
by amber_fluid » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:55 am
Make sure you know all about tow weights.
GVM and GCM most importantly
With checking the van make sure you check for water leaks or minor water damage all over the van but especially around any joins.
Check wheel camber as well(get a wheel alignment at a truck specialist after you buy it anyway).
If it’s a 3 way fridge make sure it works on gas, 240v and 12volt when connected to car(you’ll need the car wired for this).
Just like a car inspect all over for any previous damage(lots of vans were written off in the QLD/NSW storms) which people are trying to sell off cheaply ATM.
GVM and GCM most importantly
With checking the van make sure you check for water leaks or minor water damage all over the van but especially around any joins.
Check wheel camber as well(get a wheel alignment at a truck specialist after you buy it anyway).
If it’s a 3 way fridge make sure it works on gas, 240v and 12volt when connected to car(you’ll need the car wired for this).
Just like a car inspect all over for any previous damage(lots of vans were written off in the QLD/NSW storms) which people are trying to sell off cheaply ATM.
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Re: Caravans
by Booney » Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:08 am
When we painted the house we upped the carport and panel lift door to accommodate a van in the near future.
Upped the car to the Subaru Outback ( 2000kg braked ) with an eye to going into something bigger ( perhaps ) in the future.
Baby steps along the way, costly ones, but baby steps looking at 5-10 years from now and how we travel.
Upped the car to the Subaru Outback ( 2000kg braked ) with an eye to going into something bigger ( perhaps ) in the future.
Baby steps along the way, costly ones, but baby steps looking at 5-10 years from now and how we travel.
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Re: Caravans
by carey » Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:02 pm
I'm actually just about to sell my van as we brought a new one. Kids absolutely love it, but as mentioned and it looks like you are just be right across the GVM and GCM.
you've gota keep on keep'n on .........
Re: Caravans
by amber_fluid » Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:30 pm
carey wrote:I'm actually just about to sell my van as we brought a new one. Kids absolutely love it, but as mentioned and it looks like you are just be right across the GVM and GCM.
What did you buy mate?
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Re: Caravans
by carey » Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:31 am
amber_fluid wrote:carey wrote:I'm actually just about to sell my van as we brought a new one. Kids absolutely love it, but as mentioned and it looks like you are just be right across the GVM and GCM.
What did you buy mate?
Brought a 24ft Leader mate.
you've gota keep on keep'n on .........
Re: Caravans
by Armchair expert » Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:15 pm
Bandit wrote:Caravans: Carp of the road
Taxis: Shitties of the road
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Re: Caravans
by Brodlach » Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:16 pm
Cyclist are the weed of the road, so annoying
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Re: Caravans
by Lightning McQueen » Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:18 pm
amber_fluid wrote:carey wrote:I'm actually just about to sell my van as we brought a new one. Kids absolutely love it, but as mentioned and it looks like you are just be right across the GVM and GCM.
What did you buy mate?
His rivets and bolts would be as loose as f***!
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Re: Caravans
by Lightning McQueen » Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:20 pm
Armchair expert wrote:Bandit wrote:Caravans: Carp of the road
Taxis: Shitties of the road
Women driving utes: The Angel Fish of the road.
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