picking the right caravan

Crowe · Newbie

picking the right caravan

Eaglemax · Guru

Hi Crowe

I think I've seen vans with horse float area at the back or recreational area for motorcycles? Check that out eh. www.roswaltrailers.com.au/ room for bike gear, muddy boots and ...Tony

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Welcome to the gang Crowe, enjoy here and out in the playground.

Jayco make a 'Toy Hauler'. Might be worth a look.

Eaglemax · Guru

Yeh Dougwe. Thats what I had in mind. When I was in Kathryn 2 years ago I saw a "boatvan"... if you want to carry a speedboat lol

outlaw40 · Guru

Agree with the toyhauler idea, couple of years ago jayco had one at a show that had a small area at the rear with fold down beds and full doors both sides with ramps . putting that much weight on the rear of a van is looking for trouble as it has the potential to introduce major instability problems.

Pamela G · Senior Member

Dreamseaker also make a toyhauler. We are having our van currently built by Kokoda, however we wanted a strong chassis and more room and strength on the back for a boat trailer. We talked to Terence at Roo chassis who has lots of great ideas. We have a 4 arm bar that will hold a lot more weight. This is off set by a larger tool box and outboard on the front to balance ball weight. Might be worth a phone call to adk questions

outlaw40 · Guru

Also remember its not just the balance of the van to consider the more weight you put further back the more the pendulum effect comes in to play.caravan stability is a dark art.

mezza56 · Senior Member

Crowe , dont put 200 kg on back of any van mate with inertia it will probably more than double , get a purpose built toy hauler , where the weight is more so over the axles not hanging out in mid air , otherwise you'll be bucking down the road like a bronco.

Dickodownunder · Guru

Hi Crowe and welcome,

Although the toy hauler is a great idea your vehicle is not rated to tow it.
The Jayco variety in its smallest on road version has a stated TARE of 2600 kg.

As others have said, placing the weight of you bike etc on the back will not be the ideal situation in most circumstances.

Your problem is, is that you vehicle is probably too small for what you want to do.

We all could continue to list varying options but it will be only you that can make the final decision.

Good luck.

-- Edited by Dickodownunder on Friday 18th of May 2018 09:32:10 AM

Roy E · Senior Member

Gidday Crowe,
Have you looked at the Jayco range of "Toy Haulers". Other makers may have similar in their range and they will probably be available used as well.
Here is a link to Jayco new Toy Haulers.
Cheers,
Roy.

www.jayco.com.au/range/toy-haulers/

Dickodownunder · Guru

Unless they make a lighter toy hauler.

Dickodownunder · Guru

Crowe wrote:
Have a Troopy that I go camping in, 1HZ non turbo, can pull 2500kg. I want a road van (as i can bush with the troopy) double bed, ensuit usual stuff etc What im after a chassis strong enough to put my road trail motor bike on the back (165kg + rack, so maybe 200kg) The trouble is finding a van that has a large loading capacity, Ive found the Road Owl 18 ft, that has the 600kg - my 200kg = 400kg for load, but talking to dealer frame not strong enough for the rear weight.
Been doing lots of searching but not finding much, so please help with van models that might do?
Ta

Hi Crowe

I dont know if you are still with us but if you are you may be interested in a new Jayco product...

You would have to contact them to check specifications etc.

The fellows name in the video is Barry Landa

No affiliation with me just putting it out there.

https://video.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t42.9040-2/33093697_2065052447040061_5040703000180424704_n.mp4?_nc_cat=0&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InN2ZV9zZCJ9&oh=f9f895b456ddd6cb9674aa5fae9ace6b&oe=5B0BEC01