Hi guys,
I'm pretty excited to be writing this post.
As a guy in his early 30's who grey up on caravaning (My parents still spend 6-7 months of the year in their Silverline around the country each year), between houses, kids, weddings, travel and work, I'm finally in a position to bite the bullet and get my first Van.
I'd love some personal recommendations and experiences (I've just started delving into the treasure trove of info on here), to start the my research. My intention is to buy in early 2021.
Bit about me:
- 31, Married, with 2 girls - a 2.5 year old and a 12 week old. Likely to be 3.5 and 1 by the time we get out of this isolation mess and finalise the van purchases etc.
- Rig to tow it: 200 Series V8 Sahara.
- Location: Metro Melbourne
- Storage: Secure Factory
Preferences:
- Like the look of the Expanda's for room, open minded to other suggestions.
- Probably an Outback, but potentially not. As with 2 very young kids, I think we are going to be sticking to parks etc. Happy to pay for one for re-sale etc if that's the reccomendation, also wouldn't mind the freedom to do some free camping if we are so inclined, especially up the Vic High Country. Don't absolutely need it though.
- I'm really open minded between all the models. Bunks are probably a requirement given the 2 kids. Don't think we need a shower/toilet. Happy for recommendations with young kids.
- Size- Really don't have a preferance, would probably prefer a twin axel as I've always found them easier to tow and back.
- Love a list of common issues to look out for when inspecting.
- Love a list of the best mods to look out for when assessing between vans and mods people have already outlayed.
- Must have mods and accessories in their opinions
- Must have facotry extra's when looking for Expanda's.
- Things you cant live without and hacks you wish someone told you.
- Intention will be to stick to parks, general Vic/NSW/QLD coast for the first few years. I really want to home school the kids for a lap in 7-8 years time. Most likely not this van though!
Anything other wisdom anyone can pass on!
Budget: $45-$55k, preferably with all mods and filling it out with the crap required.
The intention will be to try and lean on some members for their opinions on a few vans for sale if I post in this thread. (not sure if people do that on here!)
Thanks,
Pykie.
I'm pretty excited to be writing this post.
As a guy in his early 30's who grey up on caravaning (My parents still spend 6-7 months of the year in their Silverline around the country each year), between houses, kids, weddings, travel and work, I'm finally in a position to bite the bullet and get my first Van.
I'd love some personal recommendations and experiences (I've just started delving into the treasure trove of info on here), to start the my research. My intention is to buy in early 2021.
Bit about me:
- 31, Married, with 2 girls - a 2.5 year old and a 12 week old. Likely to be 3.5 and 1 by the time we get out of this isolation mess and finalise the van purchases etc.
- Rig to tow it: 200 Series V8 Sahara.
- Location: Metro Melbourne
- Storage: Secure Factory
Preferences:
- Like the look of the Expanda's for room, open minded to other suggestions.
- Probably an Outback, but potentially not. As with 2 very young kids, I think we are going to be sticking to parks etc. Happy to pay for one for re-sale etc if that's the reccomendation, also wouldn't mind the freedom to do some free camping if we are so inclined, especially up the Vic High Country. Don't absolutely need it though.
- I'm really open minded between all the models. Bunks are probably a requirement given the 2 kids. Don't think we need a shower/toilet. Happy for recommendations with young kids.
- Size- Really don't have a preferance, would probably prefer a twin axel as I've always found them easier to tow and back.
- Love a list of common issues to look out for when inspecting.
- Love a list of the best mods to look out for when assessing between vans and mods people have already outlayed.
- Must have mods and accessories in their opinions
- Must have facotry extra's when looking for Expanda's.
- Things you cant live without and hacks you wish someone told you.
- Intention will be to stick to parks, general Vic/NSW/QLD coast for the first few years. I really want to home school the kids for a lap in 7-8 years time. Most likely not this van though!
Anything other wisdom anyone can pass on!
Budget: $45-$55k, preferably with all mods and filling it out with the crap required.
The intention will be to try and lean on some members for their opinions on a few vans for sale if I post in this thread. (not sure if people do that on here!)
Thanks,
Pykie.
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