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sandydob


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What is a good caravan for semi offroad

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Mike Harding


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A sense of your budget would be helpful?

Are you considering new or second hand?



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Gday...

Firstly, welcome to the forum sandydob.

This is an article that was posted a little while back.

There are those who feel it is a sort of 'advert' for some van builders. However, it does cover the wide gamut of available types of vans.

Read it here

Cheers - John



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Sandra, There are endless options out there, so in addition to what Mike has said:

1. What will you be towing it with?
2. What tow rating is your vehicle?
3. How many people are you accommodating?
4. Are you looking for a pop top or full height?
5. Do you need a loo or en suite on board or not?

It will help folks narrow things down a bit, then be prepared for many varied views!

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Desert Dweller


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Just remember that driving OFF ROAD is illegal & does huge damage to native vegetation, you must stay on formed roads & tracks. Leave it to the trail bikers.

If you want to buy a gravel/non bitumen surfaced road caravan take your pick from all of the brands that claim that theirs is the greatest.

Surf the internet & lots of forums, you'll be amazed & confused.

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Desert Dweller wrote:

Just remember that driving OFF ROAD is illegal

 evileye



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