Zone are worth a careful consideration without the influence of a publication being paid by some manufacturers.
BTW I have no affiliation with Zone...
Dunmowin said
07:00 PM Dec 30, 2017
We tow a Kedron ATV, so are a little biased.
Possum3 said
07:03 PM Dec 30, 2017
You did not give us any ideas regarding your tow vehicle.
Whatever van you choose ensure you obtain an accurate Weighbridge Tare also ensure your choice can comply with Caravan Council Compliance checklist www.caravancouncil.com.au/compliance
I would prefer a dual axle model for better road control on heavy van, with leaf springs. Regarding Tow vehicle - be aware of GCM of your vehicles including occupants and all your gear. All Jurisdictions are now doing roadside weight compliance testing
Go into it with eyes open and ensure your Dealer is reputable. Follow the guidelines and you will get a good unit.
Look forward to meeting you out there. Possum.
jrg said
08:03 PM Dec 30, 2017
Kedron/Bushtracker
Explorex
Raffle the rest
wendyv said
08:33 PM Dec 30, 2017
Trakmaster have a proven record for true off road vans, since mid 1990's.
Warren-Pat_01 said
12:31 AM Dec 31, 2017
Bushtracker have a good reputation but their service is classed as 2nd grade. If I could justify the expense, I'd have a Trackmaster. Their only vice is E-W beds but they are narrower than most other vans.
As Possum mentioned - see what your vehicle can do. Take heed of your GCM.
Warren
Brownie2 said
08:14 AM Dec 31, 2017
You've all missed the Kimberley Kruiser, or, the little brother, Kimberley Karavan. Had our Kruiser for a year and a half, on the road full time (house rented for a few years) and apart from a few teething troubles, we are wrapped!! Expensive yes, but you get what you pay for I feel. We crossed from WA to Uluru on the Great Central Road recently, (1000km of dirt - some good, some very bad) with no issues and not a speck of dust inside. Stopped to talk to another couple heading west in an off road van, and they had had their caravan door fall off!
So, if you want take a look at what you get with the Kruiser go to.
Gday...
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Cheers - John
BTW I have no affiliation with Zone...
We tow a Kedron ATV, so are a little biased.
You did not give us any ideas regarding your tow vehicle.
Whatever van you choose ensure you obtain an accurate Weighbridge Tare also ensure your choice can comply with Caravan Council Compliance checklist www.caravancouncil.com.au/compliance
I would prefer a dual axle model for better road control on heavy van, with leaf springs.
Regarding Tow vehicle - be aware of GCM of your vehicles including occupants and all your gear. All Jurisdictions are now doing roadside weight compliance testing
Go into it with eyes open and ensure your Dealer is reputable. Follow the guidelines and you will get a good unit.
Look forward to meeting you out there.
Possum.
Explorex
Raffle the rest
As Possum mentioned - see what your vehicle can do. Take heed of your GCM.
Warren
You've all missed the Kimberley Kruiser, or, the little brother, Kimberley Karavan. Had our Kruiser for a year and a half, on the road full time (house rented for a few years) and apart from a few teething troubles, we are wrapped!! Expensive yes, but you get what you pay for I feel. We crossed from WA to Uluru on the Great Central Road recently, (1000km of dirt - some good, some very bad) with no issues and not a speck of dust inside. Stopped to talk to another couple heading west in an off road van, and they had had their caravan door fall off!
So, if you want take a look at what you get with the Kruiser go to.
http://www.kimberleykruiser.com/australian-off-road-caravan
Cheers,
Bob
Be acutely aware that driving OFF ROAD is illegal in every State of Australia.
It causes immense damage to native flora & fauna.
The relevant authorities will not be impressed & fines will be incurred.
You can legally drive on bitumen , gravel, natural surface tracks & existing forestry tracks though.
That's the good news. Enjoy!