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D-evil-ace


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Hi all,

I'm still working on getting my van for my travels.

I will be travelling solo so don't need a large van. My budget isn't large so I am looking into vans built in the 80's or early 90's & up to about $10k preferably.

My vehicle tow limit is 1600kg with a 160kg towball limit so I need to stick to something around the 15ft max.

I would like a van with an aluminium frame if possible to minimise any problems associated with timber getting wet & rotting.

Who apart from Viscount made vans in the under 15ft range & with an aluminium frame?

All suggestions are welcome.

Cheers ......... Alan


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BobnBev


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Hi They are not a totaly Ally framwork. its a deep C section of ally on the out side with a timber inersection on the in side . they seem strong , I walk on my roof and there seems no problem.. easy to tell just look for riverts on the out side of the van.. hope this helps...

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My 4.3m (14ft) Coromal has a weight of 850kg.

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Leaking vans rot more than the framework. It is more important to get a van that does not leak rather than going hell bent to get an aluminium frame. It's no good having a perfect frame if the timber lining and cupboards are rotting out.

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D-evil-ace


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Thanks for all the input. I'm in no hurry so will keep checking my options.
Alan

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