We have a Billabong Grove 16, bought it new in 2017. They are very well built custom vans, been more than happy with ours. The firm went through ownership changes a year or so ago but I would imagine the build quality is still top notch. Depends what you want in your van and how big. Our 16 footer with ensuite cost $50k in early '17. They do a version without ensuite, just under $40k currently I think. We did a factory tour at their invitation, I liked the weight bridge documented Tare weight, I liked the whole delivery experience and the post-sale service/response.
-- Edited by SouthernComfort on Sunday 27th of October 2019 08:48:10 AM
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Cheers,
Tony
"Opinion is the medium between ignorance and knowledge" - Plato
Welcome to the gang David, enjoy here and out in the playground.
A new or older van is a personal choice thing really but you are doing the right thing by asking questions and researching first.
I can't recommend my aluminium teepee as the maker is no longer around.
I am happy with my choice though and very comfy indeed in my 20' with full ensuite. The thing I am glad I went with was separate toilet and shower. I chose to have a continuous flow hot water service but after two years of no hot water no matter what I did, I got rid of it and had a Suburban hot water heater fitted and now enjoy hot water whenever I want it. I also am happy with my gas heater I had fitted. I live in my aluminium teepee full time so enjoy a few comforts on board.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
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