Geist 2010 XK559

Nobby Simpson · Veteran Member

Geist 2010 XK559

RustyD · Guru

Scan the internet for the Brand / Model and you will probably find things to look for in an inspection. Check insurance as Geist is fully imported which can make a difference.

Nobby Simpson · Veteran Member

Thanks Rusty,

I will do what you suggest. There is nothing corrosive about your sgae advice.

regards Nobby

brickies · Guru

Maybe contact a mobile repairer , They may do an inspection for you .

Nobby Simpson · Veteran Member

Good Idea Brickies - will do.

Many Thanks, Nobby

Moonraker · Senior Member

Suggest you check the chassis. There is plenty on the net about chassis cracking with this brand. Not just here but in the UK also.

Desert Dweller · Guru

Look for a cracks in the chassis & A-frame. A member of our family had the same caravan. It cost a lot of money to get the chassis reinforced after lots of cracks were discovered. It had never been off the bitumen. A year after having that done the A-frame broke at around 80kph & the caravan ended up in a roadside drain. They had that all repaired & sold it on Gumtree. They now have an off-road On The Move caravan. Geist caravans are no longer imported into Australia.

Nobby Simpson · Veteran Member

Thank you Desert Dweller,

I will certainly check that out.

Many Thanks

Nobby Simpson · Veteran Member

Thanks Moonraker (great name)

I will take your advice and thank you for it.

Regards Nobby

Landfall · Guru

Chassis cracks were mainly in the 660 series and to a certain degree only in the tandem vans.

There is a Facebook site called Geist and Euro Imported RV Owners where owners will gladly pass on information, including honest comments on possible problems.

We had a Geist LV485 for eleven years with many trips from Hobart to Queensland by varying routes including up the centre, gravel roads, etc and can honestly say that nothing ever cracked or fell off at any time. Cannot say the same for the Aussie van we had previously.

There are a number of caravan specialists around the country specializing in Geist and other European imports.

Nobby Simpson · Veteran Member

Thank God we reached Landfall,

It gives us a fair measure of confidence to read your post. We will have a look at the Facebook job your recommended.

Many thanks for your most useful advice.

Regards Nobby

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

G'day Nobby,
Regardless as to what brand you buy, pay particular attention to the compliance plate & the weight you are allowed to carry. I received a shock last week - with both water & gas tanks full, minimal clothing & enough food for a weekend, I'm 100Kg over weight!

Warren

Nobby Simpson · Veteran Member

I hear what you say, we always seem to pack way too much, so that will have to change.

Thanks for your timely reminder.

Regards Nobby