Hi all, we are looking at updating our 14 ft expanda as we have 2 kids and are wanting a ensuite. I just cannot get my head around why the Starcraft is so much cheaper and better value for money than the expanda? We are wanting a full van with bunks but are just so undecided as to what to get? The Starcraft u get an oven and looks like you get all the same fittings etc the only thing I suppose with the expanda is you can get an extra bed. Other brands like the elite vans and the royal flairs are very tempting too but so scared to not get a jayco!
You already know if the tent end is a good, bad, or indifferent thing for you guys. We currently have a 20ft Expanda and for us it is very important to have that tent end, I personally don't want an enclosed caravan and have no intention at this point going down that path. Having the benefit of being able to open up the entire bed to the breeze, for me is a no brainer and irreplaceable. Its the van thats a no brainer, not me)
Expandas are no more onerous to set up with the jerking around we all do regardless of the van type with disconnection, WDH's, ramps, reversing, whinging, arguing, power leads, water, sullage, stabilising legs, awning, chairs, tables, Webers, bikes, kayaks, matting, clotheslines blaa blaa. Some people could build a house faster than others set up a 16ft van site, and others can set up a complex tent site so fast it will impress an entire campground.
If the tent end isnt your driving criteria, and the Starcraft is cheaper I think you've answered your own question. (Even tho everyone knows Expandas better) If you dont need the extra bed, having it is irrelevant. We have an oven in our Expanda and the club lounge we have is also great. Good luck with it all