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whitehut


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Hi all, we are looking to purchase a new van have narrowed it down to either the traveller sensation ( lincoln ) from northland caravans in adelaide or a regent brentwood from cameron caravans in adelade, has anyone had any experance with either of these vans or dealers any feed back would great as we do want to make a mistake with our purchase thanks jack



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villatranquilla


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We had a Regent Mayfair (2002)- very well made van but also quite heavy - axles were toward the back - when watertank full and chairs etc in the boot the ball weight was 340 kg's - rearranging the load we were able to reduce it to 260 but the boot was virtually empty. My suggestion is to ask for a weighbridge ticket and perhaps go along to see its weighed properly (include ball weight) - don't rely on the compliance plate before handing over your hard earned

goodluck - Barry



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We have a Travaller Brilliant van and well made, good reports from rvmma.



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Cruising Granny


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Welcome to White Hut from the Upper Eyre Peninsula. Pt. Lincoln used to be "home" for me.
What will you be towing with? Where do you hope to travel to?
There's a lot of wisdom here among us, so I'm sure someone will be able to help you make your decision.
Safe and happy travels.


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Welcome Whitehut, if anyone can set you right you will find them on this site.
Cheer's Rob.

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Of the two my personal preference would be the Regent.
Cheers, ozjohn.



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Dreamcaster51


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Hi whitehut,
Mate Jack Kessner was the owner of Northland Catavams many years ago, he was and still is a great bloke. That said his son Dean and Brett will see you right. They have been in the same location for over 38 yeats. They were well established then, that my friend says volumes for stability, Kezsner Trailers and Kessner Suzuki are also in the family. I would recommend them to anybody.
On top of that (knowing theynwill be there tommorow) the Traveller is a beautiful van.
What ever give these guys a fair go

P

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whitehut


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hi, thanks for your reply we will be pulling it with 200 series toyota want to go around australia in near future, next coule of years want to do a trip to WA & Qld  thanks jack



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